Oceania
Laid-back way of life, connection to nature and the ocean
Oceania traveling adventures and sightseeing combine to offer breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and unforgettable experiences. The smallest continent in the world, consists of 14 countries and features thousands of islands surrounded by water of Central and South Pacific: Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
Oceania is rich in diversity, extending well beyond its idyllic white sand beaches and palm trees. Each island within its extensive archipelagos boasts distinct attractions, highlights, and indigenous customs.
Considering the fact that the only country that I visited in Oceania is Australia, I am still in the early stage of exploring this continent.
Endemic animals, laid-back way of life, Asian influence
I visited Australia twice in a span of 24 years. The first trip was part of Asian Big Tour, while the second focused on a family journey for a robotics competition.
Australia is home to several endemic species, including koalas, emus, and kangaroos. It also offers unique landscapes and experiences rarely found on other continents. The multi-ethnic population, significantly influenced by Asian culture, left a lasting impression on me with its laid-back and easygoing way of life.
The most significant countries on this continent are clearly Australia and New Zealand, distinguished by their size, population, standard of living, and the wide range of things to do and places to visit they offer foreign visitors.
All other countries are relatively small and difficult (read expensive) to access. Given these restrictions, my plan is to visit them in a package of no more than a couple of visits. Most likely, I will take two separate trips with island hopping and some sea travel to fully enjoy Oceania.
Countries visited in Oceania – 1 of 14
