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.

DAY 283 Marlborough Sounds of Silence

NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 30 Nov 2007 | Views [682]

Under a clear blue sky and blinding sun, we drove the narrow, winding coastline from Picton to the Marlborough Sounds, intending to pay a visit to a friend and relax for a few days. En route we frequently pulled over, lured by the occasional ... Read more >

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DAY 188 Bliss at 80 South

SOLOMON ISLANDS | Thursday, 20 Sep 2007 | Views [728]

Water laps against the posts of our overwater leaf house as I sway in the hammock to create air movement as it is hotter here, 8 degrees South of the equator, than anyplace else we have been. Maybe it is the hammock's perfect fit, or the view out over ... Read more >

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DAY 153 Afloat in Vava'u

TONGA | Wednesday, 25 Jul 2007 | Views [611]

Most people would probably agree that being the captain of your own boat is the best way to see Vava'u. For us however, that meant going about on a simple, borrowed, plastic kayak complete with disfunctional paddle. Regardless, the natural ... Read more >

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DAY 122 Kickin' Back

SAMOA | Monday, 2 Jul 2007 | Views [592]

Days have passed without much ado during our stay back in Samoa. We have spent much of our time on quintessential tropical beaches allowing us to take in even more sun :). It has been relaxing and we have had lovely weather, some spectacular thunderstorms ... Read more >

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DAY 27 - Aitutaki Interlude

COOK ISLANDS | Wednesday, 21 Mar 2007 | Views [461]

Our days on Aitutaki passed as we geared back to an even slower pace, walked and bicycled our way around and took time to just sit and take in the amazing scenery. It was pleasing to see that not much has changed even since Survivor was filmed on the ... Read more >

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DAY 11 Living the Good Life

FRENCH POLYNESIA | Saturday, 3 Mar 2007 | Views [509]

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 >

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