Espiritu Santo played an enormously significant role during WWII yet somehow it seems its role was very much swept under the rug and only now is the island becoming known for its contribution to the Allied Forces. As mentioned in my post on Million Dollar Point, Santo was the USA’s largest army base during WWII. […]
Barrier Beach House, The Dining Experience
January 23, 2015 By 17 Comments
Nobody travels to the South Pacific for its culinary excellence. Reasons for traveling to places like Vanuatu are more likely to be because of its climate, the scenery, the culture, the laid-back pace, and the welcoming and friendly people. I believe the dining experiences in places like Fiji and Vanuatu are improving but just at […]
Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu, Fireworks
January 22, 2015 By 29 Comments
Just because you’re staying on a remote island in the South-Pacific where there’s a population of around 30-40,000 people, doesn’t mean you’re not going to find a lot of ways to amuse yourself. On the day of our Wedding Anniversary, we hired a quad bike for the kids to get around on. In Santo it’s […]
Dining at Moyyan, House By the Sea, Espiritu Santo
January 19, 2015 By 32 Comments
When we arrived in Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu we were aware there are limited dining options but were repeatedly told that if we had an occasion we wanted to celebrate or if we just wanted a really lovely night out, the restaurant at Moyyan, House by the Sea was the place to be. Well…we did […]
Moyyan, House by the Sea, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
January 14, 2015 By 34 Comments
Very close to our accommodation in Espiritu Santo is a boutique resort, Moyyan, House by the Sea. Owned and operated by Australians, I understand the word, ‘Moyyan’ is an Aboriginal word meaning, ‘Camp by the Sea’. And nothing could be more true of Moyyan as it is certainly, within a few metres of the sea. […]
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