www.2explore.net. On February 16, 2007 we will leave behind the comforts of our home in Seattle to travel through the South Pacific. On this site you can follow along with us, read about our experiences and view some of the photos we have taken en route. Our insatiable urge to explore, sparked the idea for this adventure. In October of 2005, we had a taste of the South Pacific on a 3-week trip to the Cook Islands and have ever since wanted to go back to immerse ourselves in the South Pacific way of life and record our experiences. With many ecosystems at risk from pollution, global warming and climate change, this is now especially critical. We aim to capture the true character of the idyllic South Pacific through photographs and words in a way that makes any observer of our work feel a connection to this special place and in turn, join us in making simple choices in everyday life that can have positive, lasting effects on the world around us. For a year we will be living as modern nomads – traveling only with what we can carry in our packs, living amongst the locals on the islands we visit, spending time sharing stories and experiences and taking in the captivating underwater world on the occasional dive. We hope to help others along the way and keep a vivid record of this adventure to share with you, and keep at the forefront of our memory. Follow along with us and learn about far away places of natural beauty and rich cultures. Experience with us the big world we call home.

French Polynesia

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DAY 11 Living the Good Life

Saturday, 3 Mar 2007 | Views [507]

We have found a slice of paradise here on Motu Tiapaa (One of the islets in the lagoon). The wind blows most of the time making the temperature much more bearable. At the place we are staying, Maupiti Village, there is a wide stretch of white sand beach, ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

DAY 7 An Unwelcome Guest

Saturday, 3 Mar 2007 | Views [497]

We had a rough first week here in French Polynesia, but the peak was definitely waking up to find a stranger entering our room at 2am! We were sleeping in our room at a pension on Maupiti when I awoke to a shuffling noise and saw a man entering our ... Read more >

Tags: Misadventures

DAY 6 The Route Less Traveled

Saturday, 3 Mar 2007 | Views [443]

You know you are off the beaten track when you find yourself deep within the inner workings of a city; surrounded by industrial buildings and shipyards, where it is obvious no other tourists regularly venture by the way people stop everything and look ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

DAY 5 A far cry from paradise

Saturday, 3 Mar 2007 | Views [544]

If Papeete, Tahiti makes you think of romantic South Pacific scenes, then I have to set you straight. This place is not worth your time, not even an hour of it. Think overcrowded French city coupled with frantic all day traffic and accompanying exhaust.... Read more >

Tags: Travel Tips

DAY 1 On location in Moorea, French Polynesia

Sunday, 18 Feb 2007 | Views [482]

We're starting the adjustment process...it is sweltering here, but beautiful. Even with the best preparations, we managed to get eaten alive by mosquitos and sunburned today in just a matter of minutes. After arriving in Papeete, Tahiti we caught the ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road