Pacific Islands Nutz and Bolts Travel Articles

Nauru Travel Facts

The Basics Country: Nauru Where is it?: Oceania, island in the South Pacific Ocean, south of the Marshall Islands Why do people go here?: Numerous groups and companies have mined Nauru’s heart out. As soon as there are no more natural resources to fall back on (and, given the island’s size, there’s a chance that [...]

Fed. St. Micronesia Travel Facts

The Basics Country: Micronesia Where is it?: Oceania, island group in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Indonesia Why do people go here?: Home to hundreds of islands and the cliche something for everyone. With amazing wreck diving, bustling nightlife, and total seclusion on your own private beach all [...]

Marshall Islands Travel Facts

The Basics Country: Marshall Islands Where is it?: Oceania, group of atolls and reefs in the North Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to Australia Why do people go here?: Home to Bikini Atoll, radiation damage from test nuclear bombs, large craft canoes, friendly people and numerous islands, the Marshall Islands attract [...]

Kiribati Travel Facts

The Basics Country: Kiribati Where is it?: Oceania, group of 33 coral atolls in the Pacific Ocean, straddling the equator; the capital Tarawa is about one-half of the way from Hawaii to Australia Why do people go here?: Coral atolls and the infamously named Christmas Island provide Kiribati with its claims to fame. There are [...]