Adventure BLOG

We've always loved islands. There is something about the topography of these tiny land masses floating in the middle of vast oceans that holds our fascination. Islands surrounded by breathtaking beaches with tropical breezes fill our lungs with an essential life elixir. Volcanic mountains loom in the center surrounded by beaches of every color and size. We can’t get enough of them. With over 270,000 identified islands, we have plenty to choose from. So why take a trip to the

Day 8 - Punanga Nui Market The Punanga Nui Market, established in 1992 after the Cook Islands Arts Festival, is a vibrant part of Avarua. Initially, it served as a space for local māmās (mothers) to sell their produce while their husbands worked the plantations. Over the years, it has transformed into a vital community hub, showcasing local arts, crafts, and delicious food. This market has become a cornerstone of the local economy, which once relied heavily on limited, collec

The Avana Passage Day 15 – Ootu Beach Aitutaki atoll is made up of 15 islands (of which 14 are uninhabited), sandbars and other small almost islands. The triangular shaped lagoon is surrounded by a barrier reef, hence the water in the lagoon is very calm, shallow and low lying. At dawn, just as the sun paints the sky with pink strokes, we take a long walk. The little community of Ootu Beach has one road that ends at a park where several catamarans and sunfish boats call h

Gandalf and the Hobbit (AKA Tim and Mary) The Journey Begins - Day 1 Our trip to New Zealand began with change. A change in flights, a change in location and with that, a change in attitude. But that’s all part of the glory of travel. The excitement of everything around you moving in ways you don’t expect. It’s an opening for the senses, a dive into the unknown. Traveling to New Zealand topped our bucket list. For years, we'd heard stories about white sand beaches, rumbling