Adventure Magazine

Book most of your activities when
you get there: I know it’s tempting to
book everything before you go – to
get on that plane with a clear plan and
a strict itinerary. But you can’t do that
for the outer islands of Vanuatu. And
that’s part of the magic. It’s part of the
essence of this network of islands.
It’s not about how much you can jam
pack into a small amount of time. It’s
not about aligning things this way and
that. It’s about immersing yourself into
the way of life of the Vanuatu people.
Your loose plans will change. You’ll
learn about an activity that wasn’t
listed online. If you come with a vague
idea but nothing set in stone, you’ll
leave yourself open to the unexpected
adventures that await in Vanuatu. You’ll
also see the most beautiful side of the
people who love to care and share – so
let them!
Get ready to dance: Often, when
you have the privilege of witnessing a
traditional cultural dance in an outer
island village, a smiling local will drag
you into the circle, teach you how to
move, and encourage you to dance
and sing. Embrace this! Move your hips
and stomp your feet and laugh with the
children. Once you allow yourself to let
go, you’ll be dancing your way across
the islands.
Be Prepared
While adventure is why we are here, drama is not. Realising that you
are going into remote areas where there is very little infrastructure,
adjust how you prepare your gear to suit this reality. Ensure you have
a good medical first aid kit, take plenty of cash (there are no ATMs in
the remote islands), insect repellents, bag liners for wet days, pack
spares of necessary items (batteries), medication and so on. Grab
what you need before you go.
More information can be found www.vanuatu.travel
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