Haumana Cruise – Bora Bora, Tahaa and Raiatea
Our small tender slipped into place on the back deck and was greeted by the sound of Tahitian drums, strumming…
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I lost my swimsuit in Tahiti!
“Tahiti… come on honey… it’s your favourite place on earth! Pleeease say yes” Norm pleaded with his boyish grin. I…
Top 5 Huahine Activities on land you don’t want to miss.
Don’t miss these 5 Huahine activities I had always heard about the Garden Island of French Polynesia but had never…
Tahiti Secret Corners
Tahiti Secret Corners that you can discover? I’ve been to the South Pacific Islands many times but these islands never…
Sand Castle Contest For Charity (Oahu, Hawaii)
Aloha Oahu Friends: You’re Invited! Some build their castles in the clouds – others in sand. If you have ever…
3 Powerful Secrets to Exploring the World Like a Local
After being cooped up in our apartment in Hawaii working on projects all day, Jill (my wife) and I felt…
Family Snowman Road Trip to Quesnel, BC
Family Snowman Road Trip While my wife was heading off to Hawaii to check on our older 3 university student…
Victoria Camping or Glamping – Fort Rodd Hill
Camping at Fort Rodd Hill So we wanted to have an end of the Summer camping trip. We chose to…
Aranui 5 Day 14: Why the Aranui Is More Than a Cruise
Day 14 · Reflection on the Voyage · 11 March 2016 Every trip eventually reaches the same point. The bags…
Aranui 5 Day 13: The Last Breakfast and the Helicopter Through the Clouds
Day 13 · Bora Bora · 10 March 2016 As beautiful as the Marquesas had been, there was no denying…
Aranui 5 Day 12: The Day I Accidentally Became the Entertainment
Day 12 · Rangiroa, Tuamotu Islands · 9 March 2016 I woke up convinced we were entering Rangiroa at six…
Aranui 5 Day 11: The Day I Tried to Relax and Failed
Day 11 · At Sea · 8 March 2016 There is a dangerous myth about cruise ships. People assume sea…
Aranui 5 Day 10: The Internet Shutdown That Improved the Internet
Day 10 · Nuku Hiva & Ua Pou · 7 March 2016 There is a dangerous assumption many travellers make.…
Aranui 5 Day 9: The Captain’s Ballet in a Harbour Too Small for the Ship
Day 9 · Ua Huka, Marquesas Islands · 6 March 2016 There are certain jobs in the world that deserve…
Aranui 5 Day 8: The Fish Hook Incident
Day 8 · Tahuata, Marquesas Islands · 5 March 2016 Some travel stories begin with stunning scenery. Some begin with…
Aranui 5 Day 7: The Island Without an Airport
Day 7 · Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Islands · 4 March 2016 There are remote islands. And then there is Fatu…
Aranui 5 Day 6: Reuniting With an Old Friend in Hiva Oa
Day 6 · Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands · 3 March 2016 One of the greatest joys of returning somewhere is…
Aranui 5 Day 5: The Hike, the Heat, and My Accidental Second Dinner
Day 5 · Ua Pou, Marquesas Islands · 2 March 2016 There are moments during travel when you realize you’ve…
Aranui 5 Day 4: The Principal Who Saved My Drone
Day 4 · Nuku Hiva · 1 March 2016 Travel teaches many lessons. Bring rain gear. Carry water. Keep your…
Aranui 5 Day 3: A Ship Full of Stories
Day 3 · South Pacific Ocean · 29 February 2016 Every traveller talks about destinations. The islands. The beaches. The…
Aranui 5 Day 2: I Missed Breakfast Before It Started
Day 2 · Takapoto Atoll · 28 February 2016 I have missed breakfast before. I’ve overslept. I’ve been late. I’ve…
Aranui 5 Day 1: Welcome Back to the Marquesas
Day 1 · Papeete, Tahiti · 27 February 2016 There are few things more dangerous than arriving at a cruise…
M.V. Aurora Explorer – Working BC Freighter Cruise – Day 6
0800 Breakfast Johnstone Strait 1230 Menzies Bay There was a bit of a sombre feeling aboard the ship during an…
Remote Hiking: Blind Channel Resort – Day 5
Awake by 6am engines started 5am Breakfast 7 – 8 am Leisurly trip down the coast 1230 Knox Bay 1340…
Dwindling Echo Bay Community – Day 4
Foggy Morning 0840 Billy’s Museum – 160 people in the 60’s and 35 school kids, to 8 people today 1030…
Yorke Island: Historic Military Post – Day 3
0700 offload at Jackson Bay 0900 Yorke Island Walk – World War 2 (160 people) 1230 West Cracroft 1300 Bocket…
M.V. Aurora Explorer – Day 2
As promised we were promptly woken up around 4am as the engines started up on the Aurora Explorer. Due to…
Coastal BC Freighter Cruise – Day 1
After searching for years for a coastal British Columbia voyage that would take me to remote locations, I finally discovered…
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Northwest Yachting Magazine Article
We thought we would share with you an article in Northwest Yachting Magazineon our Schafer Family Sailing Trip. It was…
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Sailing Adventure Music Video
Here is a Music Video the Schafer kids recorded during their year long 2013 South Pacific Sailing Adventure. It was…