What Kelly is laughing about

My views do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer. November 26, 2025 Lauren had been to Mystery Island before. I joked – if it’s a mystery, maybe I shouldn’t tell everyone about it? That didn’t fly. But Lauren

My views do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer. November 25, 2025 The last time I’d been to Port Vila was in March of 2020. We didn’t know it then, but it would be our last ‘normal’ day

My views do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer. November 22-24, 2025 In Luganville, Gidea, Alisa and I headed out for lunch. According to my research, there were a few restaurants along the waterfront. As we headed out

Vanuatu Vanuatu is a Y-shaped chain of 80-plus volcanic islands in the South Pacific, stretching between New Caledonia and the Solomon Islands. Around 330,000 people live here, with most visitors passing through the capital Port Vila on Efate (≈49,000 people) and Luganville on Espiritu Santo (≈18,000). 

My views do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer. November 16-19, 2025 The first day in Honiara, Lauren and I went for a walk around town. We found a park: And a tree: I saw this tree and

My views do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer. November 13, 2025 In Alotau, I stepped ashore to send the groups I’d organized off on their tours, but otherwise stayed onboard. Here’s what there is to do in

My views do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer. November 8-10, 2025 I LOVE Cairns. It could be because of all the things to do there, but my affection is probably enhanced by the port being right in

My views do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer. November 2, 2025 Darwin, Australia Darwin (Larrakia: Garramilla) is Australia’s northernmost capital and gateway to the Top End, home to ~140,000 people in the Greater Darwin area. Expect a tropical waterfront

My views do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer. We’re going back to Australia! After months of traveling through countries where we didn’t necessarily speak the language, where we had to be creative to figure out how to

My views do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer. October 28 & 29, 2025 I was busy planning a Crossing the Equator Ceremony and a Halloween Party – there was simply too much to do. So this is