Adventure Magazine

Pack your own snorkel
gear: If you’re a keen diver,
you’ll be overwhelmed by
just how many reefs there
are to explore. You won’t
always be able to source
gear to rent, so if you love
to explore the underwater
world, it’s best you bring
your own snorkel and
goggles. You never know
who you might meet under
there: a sleepy dugong,
a friendly turtle or an
excitable pod of dolphins.
Pack your hiking boots:
Vanuatu’s outer islands
aren't just isolated beaches
and fresh coconuts. There
are hundreds of hikes and
volcanoes and waterfalls
that will take your breath
away. Good (waterproof)
hiking boots are essential
if you’re the adventurous
type. Wet weather gear
wouldn’t be a bad idea
either– you never know
when the tropical rains
might hit.
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, stock up on the main islands: There
are few stores dotted around the outer islands, but they don’t always
have the variety of snacks you may be craving – although the fruit
will be unbelievably good. If you fly into Santo or Port Vila, stock up
there. We recommend Aelan chocolate http://aelanchocolate.com/ –
it’s a local social enterprise that makes the most delicious chocolate,
with cocoa grown from the volcanic soil across the outer islands!
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