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Tabuaeran (Fanning Island)

Tabuaeran (Fanning Island)

2021 - Jul - 26 | , , , , , , 

[Fanning Island ]

Tabuaeran is an atoll that is part of the Line Islands and part of Kiribati. It had a population of 2,315 in 2015. The atoll is famous for its white-sand beaches, blue-green waters, and friendly residents. It is a heaven for snorkeling, and surfing. The closest airport is Kiribati International airport. From there one has to take a boat to this atoll. Pegasus Lodges provides private air charters from Christmas Island (on a three-hour flight from Hawaii).

Copra and seaweed are produced for export. The island has no telephones, no running water, and no electricity.

The atoll has become a port of call for yachts and cruise ships sailing from Hawaii.
The Fanning Island Lodge guesthouse is rustic accommodation on the island. It has only very basic shared amenities.

Tags: canoeing, coconut trees, hospitable people, island, least spoiled, sandy beaches, tropical islands

Aranuka Island

Aranuka Island

2021 - Jul - 20 | , , , , 

[ Residents of Aranuka Island]

Aranuka is an atoll of Kiribati. It has an area of 11.6 square kilometres (4.5 square miles) and a population of 1,057 in 2010. Aranuka has white sandy beaches and blue waters. The atoll has tall mangrove trees with heights of more than 15 m (49 ft). The uninhabited islets of the island also provide swimming and snorkeling spots for tourists. The island is served by two flights a week from South Tarawa. Charter boat services are also available.

Accommodation is provided by the Island Council guesthouse.

Tags: fishing, sandy beaches, snorkeling, swimming, tropical islands

Welcome to Yap – Micronesia

Welcome to Yap – Micronesia

2021 - Mar - 7 | , , , , , , , 

[ Featured image source: By Girart de Roussillon - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https-//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=78876973 ]

( first published on year 2011 ).

Yap is famous for its clear waters and marine life which range from dolphins to schools of tuna fish. It is one of the most traditional places in FSM and it still uses giant stone money as their currency. The people of Yap are really friendly to visitors who are respectful and appreciative towards them. Visitors can do stuff like cycling, fishing and hiking too. Yap is also famous for its enormous stone-money bank.

Tags: clear waters, cycling, dolphins, fishing, friendly, FSM, hiking, Kate Mulalap, marine life, tuna fish
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