Returning to Tahiti
It has been a long time between drinks (icy-cold cocktails with little umbrellas) but I am finally returning to Tahiti in about 6 weeks'...
Being a responsible traveller
I saw an article today which really struck a cord with me, as I too have done harm while travelling. It wasn't intentional, and I...
Cruising the South Pacific
The average cruise passenger has changed over the last 10 years. Previously considered to be the domain of the "blue rinse brigade",...
Natural disasters
I have no idea why, but ever since I was a small child I have had an irrational fear of tsunamis. I remember when I was about 9 or 10, we...
Rain, rain, go away!
From the photos you see of Tahiti, you would think the sun shines every day of the year - but you don't get lush foliage and spectacular...
Poisson what?
Even if you are not a fan of sashimi or other raw fish dishes, you simply cannot leave French Polynesia without trying the national...
Yo bro - where's the GoPro?
For anyone visiting Tahiti, an underwater camera/video camera is an absolute must have item. I have travelled with relatively cheap...
Swimming with giants
On 7 October 2015, I realised a life-long dream to swim alongside a humpback whale. I'd already travelled to Tahiti three times in the...
