The Town Basin Marina had a Boat Decorating contest and I got really into it; adding decorations  bit by bit for a few weeks. The Mayor of Whangarei was the judge...

Camping Adventures by Campervan New Zealand is all about natural attractions. It has a reputation for untouched landscapes, welcoming wilderness and spectacular scenery. Along with all the Kiwi’s on Christmas Holidays...

WHANGAREI, NEW ZEALAND Here is a short video of our home port for the next 6 months November-April while we safely wait out the cyclone season The City by the Sea...

Fiji to New Zealand 1,100 miles- 7 days Fiji to New Zealand passage can be a dangerous passage because the low pressure systems coming up from the Southern Ocean. The logistics...

  Video: Cruising Fiji searching for the idyllic surf wave, remote village or chilling at a yacht club or resort. Fiji has remained remarkably unmolested by mass tourism since our last...

The Kingdom of Tonga was never colonized by foreigners so, unlike the other islands we have visited in the South Pacific…Tonga offered a more authentic cultural experience. Traditional feast with David...

The Kingdom of Tonga was never colonized by foreigners so, unlike the other islands we have visited in the South Pacific…Tonga offered a more authentic cultural experience. Traditional feast with David...

Checking out of French Polynesia I went to the immigration office. I said to the immigration officer “Bonjour” and explained politely that my French is limited and asked if he spoke...

Drone footage of Maupiti Maupiti … “Boro Boro’s discreet little sister” A ravishing island of only 1,500 residents have decided will not turn into another Boro Boro. There are no resorts...

Coconut bras are cool. Its festival times! Fast gyrating hips, outrageous costumes, intricate drumming and soothing harmonies throughout our stopovers in Tahiti, Moorea and Raiatea. Other festivities included beauty pageants (Adrien...