"We’re Ryan and Poppy — and this is Once Upon A Reef." In this documentary series, we sail through the Solomon Islands' Western Province, showcasing its unique culture, deep-rooted traditions, and the raw island way of life. With over 50 meters of visibility, we dive deep into some of the clearest waters on earth—but life here is about more than just the view. On a tight budget, we survive off the ocean and what we’ve brought to trade. If you’re into raw adventure, sustainable living, and untold island stories — hit subscribe. The Solomon Islands are one of the last places on earth where time seems to stand still. Over the course of this series, we navigate everything from the world's largest saltwater lagoon to remote atolls in the middle of the open ocean. It’s a journey of extreme highs and challenging lows—from volcanic cooking and secret blue holes to engine failures in crocodile territory and experiencing a our first cyclone on the boat in a place that should have never had one. Coming up in this season: Sustainable Living: Learning to forage, hunt, and trade for our daily needs. The Wild: Close encounters with hammerheads, sea turtles, and saltwater crocodiles. The People: Meeting the most generous communities on earth and navigating village politics. Boat Life Reality: The grit of maintaining a catamaran in the most remote corners of the Pacific. The Heart: The story of Solly, the kitten gifted to us in a glass jar in the middle of the sea. Come sail away with Skateaway. ⛵⚓ #Sailing #onceuponareef #SolomonIslands #AdventureTravel #OffGrid #BoatLife #Survival #PacificIslands #SailingSkateaway #Exploration #Documentary #WesternProvince

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For years, Japan has fascinated the world with its long-lived population. But what if part of that story was never just diet, exercise, or healthcare? What if it was community itself? In this Field Note, I explore a thought that has stayed with me since a gerontologist first suggested I may be documenting the last cohort of healthy Japanese super-agers. That question took me unexpectedly to the decline of Japan’s Yakult Ladies—not simply as a business story, but as a sign of something deeper changing inside Japanese society. The blog explores why routine human contact, neighborhood familiarity, and social belonging may have been just as important to healthy aging as anything nutritional. Read the full Field Note here: https://www.nevertoolateacademy.com/post/the-yakult-lady-and-the-last-cohort About me: I’m Lowell Sheppard, 71, sailor, author, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. I’m the Founder of the Never Too Late Academy and Special Advisor to the International Forum. Through Japan Solo Field Notes, I explore aging, place, and community across Japan. #Japan #Longevity #Yakult #HealthyAging #JapanSolo #Community #Aging #JapaneseCulture #LifeLessons #SocialConnection #Healthspan

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O canal oficial da Semana Internacional de Vela de Ilhabela apresenta vídeos promocionais, entrevistas e VTs sobre o principal evento da modalidade na América do Sul. O campeonato chega à sua 46ª edição e será disputado de 13 a 20 de julho, em Ilhabela (SP). São 120 barcos confirmados Não deixe de usar a #SIVILHABELA em seus posts...Curta e compartilhe! Mais informações em https://www.facebook.com/sivilhabela https://www.instagram.com/sivilhabela https://www.twitter.com/sivilhabela Contatos de imprensa: Flávio Perez | Juliana Leite | Katarine Monteiro +55 11 992176474 katarine@onboardsports.net contato@onboardsports.net Vídeos produzidos pela agência On Board Sports em parceria com a Duna Filmes

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