PARADISE…WITH A BITE! | Solomon Islands

We Found Paradise... And The World's Most Dangerous Neighbors 🐊 Remote, rugged, and breathtakingly beautiful—welcome to the Solomon Islands. In this episode, we drop anchor in a place where time seems to have stood still. From our very first trade on the water to discovering the deep-rooted history of WWII , our arrival in the Solomons has been nothing short of surreal. But life in paradise isn't all palm trees and turquoise water. With a ripped sail to repair on a patch of grass and our food supplies dwindling to almost nothing, the reality of remote sailing starts to set in. Just when we thought we were in trouble, the incredible local community stepped in with a gift that kept us going and showed us a secret hidden spot that refreshed our motivation. Previous Video → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWlIM0XVtxU ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 | The First Trade: Entering the Solomon Islands 04:00 | Intro Sequence 04:30 | Finding Paradise: WWII History & The Copra Trade 06:50 | Sail Repairs: DIY Maintenance in the Wild 08:50 | Slacklining, Empty Pantries, and an Unexpected Gift 10:00 | Hidden Oasis: The Jungle’s Secret Swimming Hole 12:30 | Crocodile Territory: Navigating Predator Waters 14:10 | The Kids of Rendova: A Village Welcome We’ll Never Forget 🎥 Episode 1 – Sailing Solomon Islands Become part of the crew 💡 PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef ☕ Support Our Journey ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or 🎁 Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef 🌍 Follow us: 📸 INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy 🎥 Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! 📍Location: Rendova Island, Western Province, Solomon Islands #sailingvlog #papuanewguinea #onceuponareef#SailingAdventure #SolomonIslands #OffGridLiving #TravelDocumentary #BoatLife #Expedition