Maewo: Vanuatu’s Island of Waterfalls & Ingenuity

Discover the beauty and ingenuity of Maewo Island, one of Vanuatu’s most remote and breathtaking destinations. In this episode, we sail north from Pentecost to Maewo — known as the Island of Waterfalls — and meet Erika, a local tourism officer whose resourcefulness and kindness embody the spirit of island life. From creating community-based tourism to using simple, clever solutions for everyday needs, Maewo reveals how much there is to learn from people living closely with the land. Along the way, we hike through the rainforest, discover ingenious taro gardens fed by bamboo channels, and cool off under one of the island’s many waterfalls. Join us as we continue our sailing journey through Vanuatu, exploring cultures, stories, and ways of life that remind us what it truly means to live simply, connect deeply, and keep learning wherever we go. 🌀 Deleted Scenes on Patreon! Watch Erika’s coconut milk-making and our reflections on her jandals exclusively on Patreon: [link] 👉 Subscribe for more adventures by land and sea: sailing, slow travel, cultural experiences, and learning from the people we meet along the way. We hope you enjoy it! As always, thanks for watching. Sincere thanks to Charlotte Rockstar Jones for composing and recording Te Tāiko's theme song. Please remember to subscribe, like, comment - it helps us out! If commenting, we ask that you be respectful. Any comments made that are intended to be hurtful, disrespectful, antagonistic, and inappropriate to us or our viewers will be deleted and you will be blocked from our channel. Ways to support us: Subscribe to YouTube (it's free) 👉https://www.youtube.com/@adamandvickistravels?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Patreon 👉patreon.com/adamandvickistravels Support us on Ko-fi👉 ko-fi.com/adamandvickistravels FOLLOW US: Website 👉https://www.adamandvickistravels.co.nz/ Pinterest 👉 www.pinterest.com/adamandvickistravels Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/adamandvickistravels/ Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/adamandvickistravels/ Music from Epidemic Sound. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We’re Adam and Vicki Forbes, a New Zealand couple sailing the South Pacific aboard our yacht Te Tāiko and exploring Aotearoa by motorhome. Ours is a life shaped by curiosity, connection, and a desire to live simply while still holding onto the professional work we love. Between remote anchorages and winding backroads, we share honest stories of what it’s really like to live, travel, and work from the road and sea. We’re not chasing perfect—we’re chasing real moments, unexpected encounters, and a slower way of being. Follow our journey: @adamandvickistravels on YouTube and Instagram. If you’d like to join our journey, please support our channel by clicking the subscribe button and leaving us a comment. A big thank you to you for watching and a massive thank you to our Patreons for your support and helping make this possible. We aim to release a new video every fortnight on a Sunday. However you choose to support us, we are sincerely grateful. A big thank you for taking the time to stop by. #boatlife #boat #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailing #travel #sailinglife