Deserted Islands and Tropicbirds: Escape to Aitutaki, Cook Islands in Polynesia
Step into a world untouched by time—where turquoise lagoons meet deserted white-sand beaches, and vibrant seabirds soar overhead. On Aitutaki, one of the jewels of the Cook Islands, I found myself living a real-life Robinson Crusoe moment: alone on a pristine island, tracing the first footprints in the sand, following crabs along coral-strewn shores, and capturing the colors of paradise through my lens. Join me as I explore the beauty, stillness, and raw wonder of this South Pacific escape.
Postcards from the Hilton Tahiti
Join me at the starting point of my April 2025 expedition through Polynesia and Melanesia, beginning in the vibrant heart of Tahiti. In this post, I share a first look at the journey with a series of photographs taken at the Hilton Tahiti—a serene coastal retreat in Papeete. From shimmering poolside views to glimpses of Moorea across Nanuu Bay, this post captures the calm before the adventure began. It’s the first in a visual travel series exploring some of the Pacific’s most remote and beautiful islands.