Marovo Lagoon

Honiara might have money but the islands have beauty.

February 26th 2010
In 2003, the Australian-led Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) arrived in Honiara. Foreign troops and police quickly stopped the violence, restored security and disarmed the militias. RAMSI's nation-building efforts, however, have been less effective. Australia is now trapped in the Solomon Islands for the long haul. A new strategy is ... read more

Oceania » Solomon Islands » Guadalcanal

The UK established a protectorate over the Solomon Islands in the 1890s. Some of the bitterest fighting of World War II occurred on these islands. Self-government was achieved in 1976 and independence two years later. Ethnic violence, government malf... ... read more

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For me, travel is a learning experience. I am less interested in other travellers and prefer to meet the locals. No surprise, I usually travel alone. I might be an aspiring writer, but surely an amateur. I like to read about other’s experiences so why not share mine? I also enjoy photography; another thing I need to practise more. I try to write for a wide audience and make a commentary on my observations and experiences, usually with a negative tone but anyway ... Well, enough about me. I hope you enjoy my blogs, whoever you are.... full info

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