Really, don’t you just love discovering new places on the planet, even if you may never get there? When I was a kid, barely into my teens, many decades ago, through the medium of television or through the friends of my globe-trotting parents, my siblings and I were treated to one new location, country, food, or language after another.
Looking back we had no idea how lucky we were and still are. And this good fortune might have been the genesis of this website, as my partner and I both share the same love of life that we pass on to ours kids: she with her daughter and son, and me with my son in the UK (all in their twenties) For me, it’s the best thing that could happen to anyone, anywhere, travel lust.
But I am here to thank you, Thelma and Wyndham, my parents. You changed our lives, as we continue with the legacy with our offspring, too. We often talk about the fun, relaxation, and cultural exposure that travel offers. While these are fantastic benefits, there are many less-known advantages that can profoundly impact personal growth, resilience, and overall well-being. It’s not like he lived a charmed life. My father was in the Royal Army in World War two, also. After that ordeal, he learned to enjoy life while you can.
So what is this retrospection all about? It’s all about travel and finding new places to love. Really, this post is about Tulagi, a small island in the Solomon Islands, which is an incredibly interesting place to visit primarily due to its immense historical significance during World War II and its pristine natural beauty, especially for diving enthusiasts. A former British Capital: Before WWII, Tulagi was the administrative seat of the British Solomon Islands Protectorate from 1893 until 1942, giving it an earlier colonial history as well. It’s also renowned for its wartime history & numerous shipwrecks popular with scuba divers.
So, why should you visit Tulagi? It’s one of the world’s smallest and most remote nations, offers a uniquely interesting and profoundly significant travel experience, particularly for those seeking authenticity, a deep connection to nature, and an understanding of one of the most pressing global issues of our time: climate change.
Tulagi is on the front lines of climate change. As a low-lying coral atoll nation, it faces the existential threat of rising sea levels, coastal erosion, and saltwater intrusion. Visiting allows you to witness the very real impacts of climate change firsthand, not as an abstract concept, but as a daily struggle for survival and cultural preservation. This provides a powerful and humbling perspective that few other places can offer. Tulagi‘s foreign minister even famously addressed the UN General Assembly from the ocean to highlight their plight. You – all of us – can be a part of making a difference for the future.
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