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Oceania Travel Guide

This Oceania travel guide currently covers these countries:
Mariana Islands & Guam | Micronesia FSM | Niue | Palau Republic | Solomon Islands | Tonga | Vanuatu

Oceania’s boundaries are unlike the other continents defined by arbitrary lines in the Pacific Ocean. This Oceania travel guide covers it all. The continents largest landmass is Australia followed by New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. All other countries are small island nations grouped in the Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia clusters. Australia and New Zealand receive the most travelers. They are perfect destinations for a camper trip as most places of interest are in nature although several big cities are great destinations too.

Melanesia’s culture is closely related to Papua New Guinea. Micronesia consists of the smallest less visited islands north of the equator. There are several remote islands only accessible by ship which have unique tribal culture. Polynesia are the islands in the eastern part of the Pacific and officially also New Zealand is in Polynesia. All islands, but specific those in Polynesia, are known for their stunning white beaches with waiving palm trees.

Oceania is a diverse continent with native tribal culture, pristine beaches, top snorkeling & diving spots, and stunning volcano’s. For Europeans and Americans most places are remote and difficult to reach. As I’m from Europe I try to visit the island nations in the most efficient way which I do mainly from South East Asia. Each year I cover a few and I hope my Oceania travel guide and itineraries will help you plan a Pacific island-hopping trip and beyond.

Mens house Faluw Pebai - MICRONESIA FSM - Things to do on Yap island tour & how to get there
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MICRONESIA FSM – Things to do on Yap – island tour & how to get there

January 20, 2020 Chris W. 0

Visiting Micronesia is a delight and that also counts for a Yap visit. Yap is definitely one of the best places to visit in Micronesia. It’s very remote in the Pacific and difficult to reach from most places in the world. If you visit Yap, [read more]

Fafa Island beach - TONGA - Sample 1-week Tonga itinerary: culture & beaches & island-hopping
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TONGA – Sample 1-week Tonga itinerary: culture & beaches & island-hopping

January 14, 2020 Chris W. 0

The Kingdom of Tonga (in short just Tonga) is a perfect destination in the Pacific to sniff culture but also to do island hopping. It’s one of the last remaining absolute monarchies in the world but honestly, I didn’t notice much of that while travelling [read more]

Limu pools - NIUE - The perfect Niue itinerary for 5 days / 1 week on the Rock
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October 24, 2019 Chris W. 0

Niue is an island I have long time wanted to visit as I collected their stamps, which they issue as a source of income, as a child. Maybe you have never heard of Niue? Then read on! Just going to Niue for an island trip [read more]

Coongoola in front of Moso Island - VANUATU - Must do: Coongoola day cruise from Port Vila
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VANUATU – Must do day trip: Coongoola cruise from Port Vila

October 5, 2019 Chris W. 0

A Coongoola day cruise is something I recommend everyone to do if visiting Vanuatu. You’ll visit secluded beaches on Moso island, learn about turtles at the turtle sanctuary, have a BBQ on the beach, go snorkeling and see dolphins play. It’s a great day out [read more]

SOLOMON ISLANDS - Savo Island day trip from Honiara (Guadalcanal)
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SOLOMON ISLANDS – Savo Island day trip from Honiara (Guadalcanal)

July 13, 2019 Chris W. 3

A Savo Island day trip is a must-do if you’re visiting the Solomon Islands. The island is just 14 kilometers off the coast of Guadalcanal but is remote and has some unique features. These include megapodes which are a kind of oversized chicken that lay [read more]

Totem pole head - VANUATU - Chief Roi Mata’s Domain tour; must do day trip from Port Vila
Vanuatu Travel Guide

VANUATU – Chief Roi Mata’s Domain tour; must do day trip from Port Vila

January 14, 2019 Chris W. 2

A Chief Roi Mata’s Domain tour is a must-do day trip in Vanuatu. Roi Mata was an important person in Vanuatu’s history as he brought peace between the many tribes on the various islands. The site consists of three places: Mangaas (his home), Fels Cave [read more]

Skull altar - SOLOMON ISLANDS - Skull Island Munda & New Georgia WWII history day trip
Solomon Islands Travel Guide

SOLOMON ISLANDS – Skull Island Munda & New Georgia WWII history day trip

January 12, 2019 Chris W. 0

Skull Island near Munda is a place that everyone should add to their Solomon Islands itinerary. It’s located just off the coast of New Georgia Island and makes a great half day trip. Another trip you must do is a New Georgia WWII day trip [read more]

Rock Islands - PALAU - Exploring Palau's Rock Islands by kayak & snorkeling in a hidden lake
Republic of Palau Travel Guide

PALAU – Exploring Palau’s Rock Islands by kayak & snorkeling in a hidden lake

October 2, 2018 Chris W. 0

The Republic of Palau is well-known for its Rock Islands which are inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As part of my Pacific island-hopping trip together with my son I visited Palau too. Exploring Palau’s Rock Islands by kayak is a great way to [read more]

Munda Diving - SOLOMON ISLANDS - World class diving with Dive Munda & an Agnes Gateway Hotel stay
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SOLOMON ISLANDS – World class diving with Dive Munda & an Agnes Gateway Hotel stay

September 29, 2018 Chris W. 0

The Solomon Islands are worldwide known for its world class dive sites. Many are in and around Munda with sites for beginners and underwater caves for advanced divers. The reefs are pristine and full of fish but there are also many wrecks if you’re into [read more]

Tweksberry beach - MARIANA ISLANDS - Must see places on a Rota island overnight trip; the unspoiled marianas
Mariana Islands & Guam Travel Guide

MARIANA ISLANDS – Must see places on a Rota island overnight trip; the unspoiled marianas

September 10, 2018 Chris W. 2

Rota is one of the lesser known islands of the Northern Mariana Islands that can be reached by plane. It’s full of unspoiled nature, WWII, and Chamorro cultural sites. I stayed two nights when I was island hopping in the Pacific, but an overnight stay [read more]

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