Kadavu Island *Vunisea Leaving the beauty of Fulaga made us reflect on how much we had enjoyed our trip in … More
Category: Regions
51. The Lau Group of Fiji, August-September 2025
The Lau Group is the remote eastern group of 57 Fijian islands, 19 of which are inhabited. They are known … More
50. Bula Vinaka (once again) Fiji! May-July 2025
The white sand beaches and coral reefs of Fiji beckoned us for just one more season, and New Zealand’s late … More
49. Our North Island Road Trip, August-October 2024
After flying back to Auckland from the South Island, we rented another car for 2 weeks and headed south. Our … More
48. Our South Island Road Trip, September 2024
Touring the South Island by car was an unforgettable experience! We had talked about circumnavigating the South Island with SV … More
47. The Kiwi Spirit
The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand, have been affectionately called “Kiwis” since the early 1900s— a nickname that was started … More
The Adventures of SV JAN 