Travelogues French Polynesia

.... which is why we rented a 'pretty' car, circled the island, visited a (pineapple) juice factory, enjoyed delicious food at a snack bar, and gathered various other impressions....

.... exactly that happens 🌸 Today we went on a boat trip along the northwest coast of Moorea. In a very small group - captain, helmsman, and beside us two other German tourists -...

French Polynesia has burned itself into my soul. It has become a state that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I have learned how life can and should be lived. I am...

There sat five Norwegians and one Swede on a raft. It had consequences for a child from Southern Schleswig. In 1947, it took Thor Heyerdahl and five friends 101 days to sail their...

Can you declension adventure? The journey to French Polynesia is one of the most exotic experiences I've ever had. One of the reasons: I have crossed the date line. A dream of...

We set off towards Aitutaki yesterday evening. We chose a picturesque route through the islands of Raiatea and Tahaa. Already at dusk, we could see the distinctive mountains of...

Today we have arrived in the town of Uturoa on the island of Raiatea. It is once again a very beautiful, green island. We were first able to take a canoe boat around the island....

Today is our last day in Papeʻete. A good portion of the crew and passengers are leaving the ship, and new ones are coming on board. Accordingly, there is a bit of 'High Life'...

Today we had a full-day excursion to Moʻorea. We took the ferry from Tahiti, traveling about 20km to the neighboring island of Moʻorea. It is very similar to Tahiti, but older...

This morning we arrived as scheduled in Papeʻete for our three-day stay. It is spelled Papeʻete with an ʻ because Polynesian languages pronounce all vowels. This includes two...

After passing by Anaa yesterday due to immigration and customs control, we have now arrived at the atoll of Anaa today. The village of Tuuhora on Anaa has around 350 residents....

We have left the waters of the British Overseas Territories and are now in the French Overseas Territory of 'French Polynesia'. Our first stop is Anaa, but since this involves...

Since there is water between the islands, we are at sea for another three days. At the moment, we have just passed by the Gambier Islands. Although we are only about 5 nautical...

Last day in Papeete. We return our car to the rental company at the airport across from the hotel and then take a taxi into the city a little later. We want to spend our last...

The morning is here, and what's happening outside? It's raining... and how... Great – this is how you imagine Tahiti in the South Seas: rain. We won’t be deterred, we spread our...

because we are on foot) we have to take a detour to leave the pier. Burdened with our suitcase and backpack, we are on our way to the car rental. After five minutes, sweat is...

At six in the morning, we are already on deck to witness the entrance into Opunohu Bay. A magnificent backdrop presents itself to us. Jagged high mountains that remind more of...

River & Motu by Outrigger-Canoe

Today is the day we will truly experience Bora Bora. We arrive at the dream island in the early afternoon. An incredible excitement fills all the guests, who have gathered on...

2/25/2024 Moorea We had gotten together as a group again, this time for a snorkeling expedition. Tender No. 3 took us ashore, where our tour guide met us and took us to his...

A Day in Paradise

23/10/2022 ● Vaitape ● Bora Bora A dream comes true, today we reach Bora Bora and are immediately welcomed by several schools of dolphins. Wherever you look, dolphins...

Professional kitchen rocks!

15.- 20.5. Wir lassen uns nach dem Frühstück zu früh an den Pier fahren um in der Stadt einen Gottesdienst zu besuchen und noch etwas zu shoppen. Die Lieder werden in der Kirche...

8.5. The taxi to take us to the airport is waiting punctually in front of the house. We say goodbye to Baptiste and drive off. At the airport, our hand luggage is not weighed...

3.5. We will be picked up by a taxi at 13:00 after cleaning the kitchen and the apartment a bit. We leave the key in the door as our hostess does not show up. There is a little...

26.4. At 7:00 the alarm clock rings. The Laboratorio is not far away and we take our antigen test without standing in line for only 50 USD. We get the Dirty Chai on the way...

We flew from Moorea to Raiatea where our catamaran was docked. Then we set sail. First, we went to the lagoon of Tahaa (Taha'a) and the next day we had a loooong journey to...

When we arrived on Moorea (Mo'o'rea) we drove for about an hour until we arrived at our hotel. The hotel has only 5 rooms (which look like houses) and it is very, very small....