Photos of the Moai – The Heads of Easter Island
Alright, I admit it. I got a little click happy on Easter Island. During our six days exploring this tiny and mysterious island I took a little under 1,400 photos. This may seem excessive to many,...
View ArticleOur Best Tips for Driving in Easter Island
Easter Island is one of the smallest islands I have ever stayed on, and definitely the smallest I've ever driven on. At about 10 miles at its widest point, you can drive around the island in a full...
View ArticleBeing Evacuated for a Warning of a Tsunami on Easter Island
The sky was on fire with purples and pinks and just the right amount of clouds: it was our last night on Easter Island and we were giddy that we finally had a good sunset. As we busily snapped our...
View ArticleHow Many Days Do You Need on Easter Island?
When it comes to helping others with their trips to Easter Island, we seem to get one question over and over again. It is simply this: how many nights do I need? Considering Easter Island is only...
View ArticleThe Best Easter Island Hotels for All Budgets and Styles
If there was one thing about exploring Rapa Nui that surprised us the most, it would be that there was an incredible range of accommodation options available for visitors. For an island so remote, we...
View ArticleThe Uncomfortable Side of Travel
When I first announced I was taking a solo tour of the world, friends and family alike were concerned. At barely 5’4” and under a hundred pounds, my tiny size and gender had everyone frowning about...
View ArticleExploring Rapa Nui – Easter Island in Five Days
I had been excited to visit Easter Island ever since I scored an amazing deal with airmiles and booked a $22 round trip flight to the island eleven months in advance. While it did not go exactly as I...
View ArticleHow to Visit Easter Island Without Spending a Lot of Money
“Is it possible to visit Easter Island without spending a lot of money?” This is a question we've been asked quite frequently since our trip to the island. To answer this question in a single...
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