Environmental Graffiti

Bora Bora from Above

Is there a limit to how much beauty one can take? We don’t think an overdose of beauty has ever harmed anyone, so here’s Bora Bora from above: white beaches, turquoise water, lush green vegetation… some islands have it all. Oh wait, did we mention the lagoon, the barrier reef and the extinct volcano yet? Enjoy!

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The Origins of Polynesia

Polynesian history has fascinated the western world since Pacific cultures were first contacted by European explorers in the late 18th century. Where did this extraordinary culture originate, and how did it travel the vast Pacific Ocean to establish settlements on nearly every island that could support a self sufficient community? These are 'big' historical questions and only recently have some answers emerged.

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The Most Powerful Wall of Water On Earth

Big waves carry big reputations and it's easy to see why. Red hot surfing spots like Hawaii's Waimea Bay and the even more horrendously huge "Jaws" have become household as well as beach hut names, famed for waves towering up to 70 feet high. Yet height isn't the only measure of a wave, and another legendary break on the surfing circuit, Tahiti's Teahupo'o, has one of the heaviest and for many the thickest wave on the planet. Gnarly.

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