Travel Tidbits - 5 Reasons to Consider Vanuatu

 

Looking for a destination that’s wild, beautiful, and totally unique? A place where the word "crowd" simply ceases to exist? Vanuatu is a South Pacific paradise packed with once-in-a-lifetime experiences — no filter needed. Here are 5 unforgettable reasons to consider Vanuatu: Stand on the Edge of an Active Volcano Mount Yasur on Tanna Island is one of the world’s most accessible active volcanoes. You can literally stand on the crater rim and watch lava explode into the air — no extreme hiking or helicopter ride needed. It’s raw, thrilling, and unforgettable. Blue Holes You Can Swim In Vanuatu is dotted with stunning, crystal-clear blue holes — natural freshwater pools fed by underground springs. Places like Nanda Blue Hole in Espiritu Santo are ideal for swimming, snorkeling, or just floating in otherworldly serenity. Traditional Villages Still Living the Kastom Way Many Ni-Vanuatu communities, especially on Tanna and Pentecost Islands, live traditionally, practicing “kastom” (custom) culture with little modern influence. You can visit these villages respectfully and experience a way of life largely untouched by globalization. See the Original Land Divers — the Precursor to Bungee Jumping On Pentecost Island, men perform the ancient ritual of land diving (Naghol) — leaping from tall wooden towers with just vines tied to their ankles. It’s a sacred tradition and the inspiration for modern bungee jumping, but with deep cultural meaning. Untouched, Crowd-Free Paradise Vanuatu offers all the tropical beauty of more famous destinations — turquoise lagoons, coral reefs, and lush rainforests — but without the crowds or overdevelopment. You often have entire beaches or waterfalls to yourself.