Shelling out Shell Money
Shell money is a currency made of shell that is used in the Solomon Islands. Although its use started in Malaita Province, it is now used throughout the Solomon…
Shell money is a currency made of shell that is used in the Solomon Islands. Although its use started in Malaita Province, it is now used throughout the Solomon…
In Honiara, one of our favourite cultural practices is the vehicle sticker. No vehicle here is complete without its own gawdy sticker and the bigger the better. (Click image…
We threw the towel in, sold our old hunk of junk and imported a new car. Worth it? Completely.
Cars that come to Honiara have short lives and frequent visits…
Apostolic Jerusalem Anointing Oil, step aside. There’s a new kid on the block.
We were at the market this morning looking for coconut oil when we finally happened across the…
The easy part was getting a Solomon’s driver’s licence. The hard part is getting a car licenced (i.e. for New Zealanders – getting your car registered. Note, getting your…
I hate driving. In fact, I was sitting on my restricted licence for about five years and only got my full licence only one week before arriving in the…
Apostolic Jerusalem Anointing Oil: The oil you can buy in Honiara that heals everything.
An upturned rubbish bin with a poster plastered across it announces, “Are you tired of that…
Taxis are another affordable way to get around town in the Solomon Islands. They’re a good option to get somewhere at night when buses aren’t available (or safe), or…
The biggest market in the Solomon Islands is Honiara Central Market. Out of interest, I read the reviews on Trip Advisor and they are scathing: “do not expect too much”,…
Catching the bus to get around the city is a cheap and easy way to get around town. They are safe enough as long as you’re not a woman…
