Tribal daredevils in Vanuatu
If you thought bungy jumping was extreme, then perhaps you haven’t heard of Nagol, which means ‘land diving’. It involves local men and boys on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu who jump from a manmade tower with a vine secured around their legs, aiming to touch the ground with their shoulders. An annual ritual, you need to see to...
Fireworks and smiles on Tanna Island
Was I nervous? Slightly. Was I excited? Oh yes! It was my first trip to the mighty Mount Yasur volcano on Tanna and having only ever seen active volcanoes from a distance I knew I was going to be in for a treat. After a very short flight from Port Vila with Air Vanuatu (only 35 minutes) we landed at White Grass...
Essential Port Vila Experiences
Port Vila is the capital and largest city of Vanuatu. It is also the primary destination for most visitors of the country. First time visitors may find themselves at a loss (or overwhelmed) by the choices of things to do. So in order to help you out, the team here at Air Vanuatu have come up with a list of the five essential things...
Fête de la Musique
Date: June 21, 2013 Location: Port-Vila – Efate Island & Luganville – Espiritu Santo Information: www.alliancefr.vu It was American musician Joel Cohen who first conceptualised an all-night musical celebration to mark the summer solstice. This idea was then adapted by French Music...
Number 1 for Diving
Divers come from all over the world for Vanuatu’s superb visibility, warm water and world-class dive sites. The underwater world offers plunging cliffs, grottoes and overhangs plus huge caves and intricate tunnels and life abundant over all this making for a visual feast. Divers can be surrounded by sea fans, soft corals and...
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