February 17, 2021

Islands, Sea Life, Culture

Jennifer Westfall

Our favorite bird in Tahiti, the beautiful ...

Our favorite bird to watch here in the islands of Tahiti is the White Tern, also known as a Fairy Tern or “itata’e” in Tahitian

January 28, 2021

Islands, Travel

Jennifer Westfall

When is the Best Time to Travel to the Islands ...

We get asked this question frequently, and it is not always easy to answer because it truly feels like “summer”time all year round!

June 22, 2020

Culture, Islands

Jennifer Westfall

The Famous Breadfruit Tree of Tahiti

The famous breadfruit trees (known as Uru in Tahitian) are seen growing plentifully throughout the islands of Tahiti.

May 16, 2020

Travel, Islands

Jennifer Westfall

French Polynesia COVID-19 Travel Update

In accordance with measures in place to stop the spread of COVID-19 in French Polynesia, international travel is currently suspended (since March 18, 2020) until further notice.French Polynesia has been spared the devastation that so many other countries face during this time.

April 10, 2020

Travel

Jennifer Westfall

Dreaming of Sunnier Days Ahead

Like everyone, we are watching and processing the immense effects the COVID-19 pandemic is bringing upon the world. We are safe, healthy and feel extremely fortunate to be experiencing quarantine on our home island Tahaa.

Tahitians

Jennifer Westfall

November 11, 2016

Culture, Travel, Islands

The Kindness of Strangers

Jennifer Westfall

November 11, 2016

Culture, Travel, Islands

I wanted to write a blog post about what a typical day in French Polynesia is like. I hit a bit of writer’s block because I quickly realized that my days spent here are far from “typical”...