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The Wreck of The Toa Maru

DIVING IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS There’s not a lot to do in the Solomon Islands if you’re not a diver or world war 2 history buff. Over 900 islands spread throughout its archipelago with infrequent and/or expensive transport make traveling a challenge. That’s the bad news. The good news is the coral reefs and tropical isles of this country are stunning. If you...

Tackling The South Pacific

As I’ve creeping slowly towards my goal of visiting every country in the world, I’ve hit a few snags. First, there’s the nearly impossible countries. North Korea is the biggest challenge that most think of, but politically, it’s the only country that US passport holders aren’t allowed to visit. US relations with Libya, Syria, Venezuela and Afghanistan...