by Alex | Nov 12, 2017 | travel secrets, wildlife
Believe it or not, flying foxes (or fruit bats as they are more commonly known) are Vanuatu’s only native land mammal – everything else has been introduced by humans! There are actually five different types of Vanuatu flying foxes, including one named...
by Alex | Oct 21, 2017 | culture, travel secrets
Willie Nimbwen and his 92 year old father Jimmy are from Malekula. They have some incredible stories to tell about their island – secret cannibal sites still containing human skulls, the existence of strange coneheads and the rivalry between the Big Nambas and...
by Alex | Oct 19, 2017 | travel secrets
Christmas is a time for joy and peace, for being with loved ones and giving and sharing. But sometimes the Xmas holidays can also be overwhelming and stressful. So why not break the routine this year and find somewhere far far away from the stress to relax and...
by Alex | Oct 15, 2017 | food, travel secrets
Whether you’re after beautiful, fresh organic produce, a cheap feed, some fresh seafood or you simply want to immerse yourself in the vibrant community atmosphere, Vanuatu fruit and vegetable markets are definitely worth the effort to visit. They’re also generally way...
by Alex | Sep 24, 2017 | culture, travel secrets
If you plan on drinking a couple of “shells” of Vanuatu kava while on holiday (it’s traditionally served in half coconut shells), then you need to read this blog. (*Photo credit – Michael Louze) . Why? Because the traditional origins of Vanuatu...
by Alex | Sep 6, 2017 | culture, travel secrets
Tamanu Oil For hundreds of years, the people of the South Pacific have been using tamanu oil to heal their wounds, melt away scar tissue and fight skin infections. It is one of the most powerful of the 5 Vanuatu miracle oils we describe in this blog and is derived...
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