5 ups and downs of our previous journey

5 ups and downs of our previous journey

It is December 31st, so of course we thought we would complement the countless year -end lists that were flanged in the social sphere.

We were asked several times about our best experiences in the South Pacific; The absolute must dos in this part of the world. After five months on the street there are so many, but if we have to make a decision, this would be our top 5.

Of course not everything was peach colors. To compensate for things, we also added our top 5 deeps.

heights

1. Vulkan Mount Yasur, Vanuatu

Yasur is one of the easiest accessible active volcanoes in the world, which means that they can go directly to its edge and observe how his fireworks illuminate the night sky. It is probably the most incredible natural wonder we have ever seen. Read more in the Jack Wolfskin Outdoor Blog or Rough Guides.

2. Swimming with whales, Tonga

We can't think of enough superlatives to describe this experience: wonderful, humiliating and majestic would be a good start. Read more in the day when we almost didn't swim with whales.

3. Diving in Vanuatu, Samoa and Tonga

Breathing under water for the first time is strange and surreal and makes you incredibly addicted, so much that we have decided to take a Padi intensive course. Peter passed with flying colors and I - well, more. Peters first independent dive between wrecks and turtles in particular was a highlight. Read more in diving with turtles in Samoa.

4. Lagoon of Bora Bora, French-Polynesia

Surprisingly, French Polynesia ranks at the bottom (behind Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu and the Cook Islands). The reason for this is that it feels much more commercial, but it cannot be denied that Bora Bora's lagoon is pretty much the sky on earth. Read more in Bora Bora lagoon tour: well -created money.

5. Stay in a beach fale, Samoa

Samoa was probably our favorite country as a whole. We particularly liked Vaiula Beach Fale on the north coast of 'Upolu. These fales are run by Dave, a local businessman and narrator, and offer a breathtaking section of the beach, simple access to amazing natural wonders, delicious local food and like -minded travelers. Read more in a million dollar view without the price tag.

alt = “”> Atlas & Boots Breathtaking sunset at Vaiula Beach Fale

lows

1. Camping at Beverly’s, Fiji

We recorded this video on day 1. In the evening of day 3 I was in Meltdown mode. The relentless dogs, the dirty chest of drawers, the toad, which landed on my foot in the bathroom at night, the lack of sleep due to an inadequate air pillow - everything added up. Fortunately, the few times that we have been in since then were much, much better! Read more in City Girl, Country Boy: Camp together for the first time.

2. Leaving the Padi course, vanuatu

I hate to stop, so it wasn't what I expected. Stopping means that I cannot dive unattended and pay more and more than if I were qualified. I publicly say that I have learned to stop. In my private life, I still hope to be able to try again one day.

alt = “”> Atlas & Boots I make my best impression of McKayla Maroney after leaving my padi

3. Our GoPro ruin, Tonga

I really think Peter broke the heart. We were diving in Tonga, I with my accompanying person and Peter independently with his diving partner (a necessary safety arrangement). After incredible 45 minutes we came up. Peter's first words were "I think I ruined my GoPro" - just two weeks after he bought it. In fact, he had that and he complains almost every day.

alt = “”> Atlas & Boots ah, these happy days before Peter ruined our GoPro

4. We lose our luggage, Samoa

We hadn't planned to stay in Apia for a long time. Capital cities are usually loud, dusty and often irrelevant, so we always leave them as soon as possible. Unfortunately, Fiji Airways lost our luggage, so we had to stay in our irrelevant hostel for two additional days and wear the same sweaty clothes. To mention unnecessarily that we spent our first night to wash underwear.

alt = “”> Atlas & Boots Take a look at what you have made us, fiji airways!

5. Water deficiency at Mt. Matavanu, Samoa

If three medical students had not driven down the path, Peter and I would not only have fainted with dehydration, but also with heat and exhaustion. Matavanu was a 6-hour hike and although it rarely got steep, the absolutely relentless sun let Samoa fluctuate on the edge. Fortunately, the paramedics made space for us in their car and provided us with plenty of water. I think to say that you met Craterman there is not easy for you! Read more in meetings "Da Craterman - world -famous in Samoa".

because Craterman realizes that Kia is his first visitor from Bangladesh

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