There are some places in the Pacific where history sits lightly on the surface, and others where it remains fixed in the land itself. Betio Island, in South Tarawa, Kiribati, is one of those places. The Battle of Tarawa was one of the bloodiest battles of World War...
When I look back on my time in Kiribati, I do not think of it as just another stop in the Pacific. It left a real mark on me, and over time that has only become clearer. Out of all my travels and voyaging, Kiribati remains one of my favorite places, and very possibly...
I first learned of Kiribati through Google Earth images and panoramas back in 2015. Like most people, I had never even heard of Kiribati, and I was pronouncing it the way an outsider would (Ki-ree-bah-tee). But what drew me in was the simplicity of life that seemed to...
Swimming with local kids in North Tarawa I Dream of Kiribati Mauri, mauri!! Kiribati was a country I had dreamed of visiting for several years. I can’t even fully remember what first pulled me in or why it hit me so strongly. Maybe it was Tabon Te Keekee’s overwater...
Kiribati was one of those places that kept surprising me in ways both small and big. Some things stood out immediately. Others took a little time, a little walking, a little sitting still, and a little more listening. What I realized quickly is that Kiribati is not...
Anthony Perez
At 26 years old, I left my job and your average 9-5 life in South Carolina to travel the world. I spent 6 incredible months in Southern Europe and ended up becoming a nomad. Eight years later, I am still exploring, at 39 countries and then some. My goal is to listen, observe, learn, and respectful share all beautiful elements of the world, from beautiful destinations to beautiful cultural immersion. Read more here.