April 16, 2020
SO NEAR, AND YET… SO NEAR indeed. A group of Pacific islands north-east from Australia, just close enough to Papua New Guinea to pop over and […]
September 26, 2019
The competition between South Pacific nations has always been fierce, and as they all share many geographical similarities, the challenge for each is showcasing their uniqueness […]
July 26, 2019
JOHN McNAMEE continues on his journey through an enchanting South Pacific archipelago It’s probably the most famous coconut shell in the world. During his occupancy of […]
January 16, 2018
Why do you always hook the biggest fish at the end of a long poppering session, when your arms are heavy and aching and you can […]
February 15, 2017
BOOOOOOM! LOW-FREQUENCY rumbling vibrations vibrate through my sternum. It’s an odd feeling, not actually unpleasant – but not exactly enjoyable. A bit like the bass rumble […]
February 4, 2017
Once home to headhunting cannibals, the Solomon Islands’ more recent – but still bloody – history makes them a paradise for divers and people interested in […]
June 15, 2016
Damn! Why are we so deep? We can’t stop long enough to really explore this mechanical detritus from the Second World War but as we travel […]