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Oregon man who sailed across Pacific with his cat arrives in Hawaii to cheers
OregonLive.com
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May 25, 2025
HONOLULU — An Oregon man who quit his job at a tire company and liquidated his retirement savings to set sail for Hawaii with his cat, Phoenix, reached his destination Saturday, welcomed by cheering fans at the end of a weekslong journey that he...
Oregon man who went viral for quitting job, buying a boat and sailing to Hawaii with his cat arrives safely in Oahu
KGW 8 - Oregon
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May 25, 2025
Widger, who went viral for quitting his job and setting sail with his cat, Phoenix, has completed his 25-day voyage from Oregon to Hawaii. HAWAII, USA — The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that the 29-year-old Oliver Widger has safely landed in Hawaii...
Delta to End French Polynesia Service
Airline Geeks
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April 2, 2025
The airline will exit this country altogether. [ Routes ]April 2, 2025 9:53 am ET By Joey Gerardi Delta has adjusted four of its routes, including some increases and reductions in service. The airline has been readjusting its flights to Alaska for...
Young Pacific leaders talanoa on Ocean Health
TP+
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May 19, 2025
John Pulu | Presenter/ Reporter/Director A youth leadership conference for young Pacific People was held in French Polynesia earlier this year. Focusing on ocean prosperity, security and sustainability, it was part of the ‘Young Pacific Leaders...
The best snorkelling destinations in the world for beginners, experts, and everyone in between
Conde Nast Traveller
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May 25, 2025
The best snorkelling in the world offers an enormous range of experiences from gentle drifting through balmy tropical waters to the awe-inspiring encounter of coming face-to-face with a giant humpback whale. Beneath the surface, a hidden world...
Best friends won £168,000 on the lottery after reading about it in their horoscopes
Metro
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July 17, 2025
Becky Witt. 36 (left) and Carly Wiggett, 35, (right)won the EuroMillions together in 2013 (Picture: Steve Finn Photography) It was all thanks to a little help from a horoscope that meant best friends Carly Wiggett and Becky Witt won £168,000 each...
Scots brothers rowing the Pacific are closer to spacemen than anyone else on Earth
Scottish Daily Express
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May 23, 2025
A trio of Scottish brothers attempting a world-record-breaking challenge across the Pacific Ocean are currently closer to astronauts aboard the International Space Station than to anyone on land. Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan Maclean are 40 days and...
Regional Collaboration: A Strategic Approach to Climate-Resilient Finance in the Pacific
Pacific Community (SPC)
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Deuba, Fiji The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change in Fiji, in partnership with the Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN), the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI),...
Hokulea, Hikianalia crew members receive warm welcome at sacred site
Hawaii News Now
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July 14, 2025
On June 24, 2025, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrived at their first stop in French Polynesia after relaunching the Moananuiākea Voyage’s four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific. HNN’s Mahealani Richardson and photographer Jon Suyat were there to...
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 23-29: Hōkūleʻa Hoʻolauleʻa, 21st annual Celebration of Life and more
Big Island Now - Hawaii
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May 22, 2025
It’s a Memorial Day Weekend full of culture and remembrance on the Big Island. Hōkūle‘a and Hikianalia come to Hilo Polynesian Voyaging Society announced May 12 the relaunch of its Moananuiākea Voyage — an ambitious circumnavigation of the Pacific...
UMaine Marine Scientist Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The Lincoln County News - Maine
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May 22, 2025
Bob Steneck delivers an acceptance speech after recieving an award from the National Academy of Sciences in 2024. (Courtesy photo) Bob Steneck, who helped reshape marine research in Maine during his 41-year career at the University of Maine, was...
UPSC Prelims 2025 Special: Revision Checklist for important International Organisations and Places in News that aspirants shouldn’t miss
The Indian Express
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May 21, 2025
Are You Prelims Ready? The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 is scheduled for May 25. With the clock ticking, revising Current Affairs—especially International Bodies and Places in News—is crucial for every aspirant. Here’s a...
Hokulea, Hikianalia dock in Hilo ahead of Pacific-wide voyage
Hawaii News Now
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May 22, 2025
HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) - After two days of travel, Hokulea and Hikianalia are now docked in Hilo. The voyaging canoes were welcomed by the community and hula halau near the Grand Naniloa Hotel. They set sail from Oahu early Monday morning and...
New Islands of Tahiti new tours, accommodation, cruises and itineraries
Travel Weekly
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May 23, 2025
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Air France-KLM Boosts Summer Capacity With New Planes And U.S. Routes
Forbes
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Air France and KLM are boosting their summer schedules to more destinations. Air France-KLM Air France-KLM continues its North American route expansion this month with new routes from its European hubs. On May 8, KLM inaugurated a new connection...
29-year-old manager quits job to go sailing across the Pacific Ocean with his cat because ‘the world kind of sucks’
PetsRadar
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May 21, 2025
Have you ever wished you could leave your job and spend all your time with your pet instead? It’s a thought most of us have had at some point, but not many of us actually have the chance to do it. One cat dad from Oregon, however, has done just...
New departure time for Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia
Maui Now - Hawaii
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May 19, 2025, 5:20 AM HST The day breaks over Hōkūleʻa with Kualoa behind her. PC: courtesy Polynesian Voyaging Society Depending on weather conditions, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are tentatively scheduled to depart Hilo for French Polynesia on May...
HELM opened Sydney office to serve growing Australia-Pacific client base
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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May 20, 2025
UK-based yacht charter brokerage HELM opened a new Sydney office, expanding support for clients across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. HELM, the British yacht charter brokerage, has announced that they are opening a new office in Sydney,...
Public celebrations planned as Hokulea prepares to resume Pacific-wide voyage
Hawaii News Now
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May 19, 2025
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hōkūleʻa departed Sand Island Monday morning after rough ocean conditions delayed her launch over the weekend. The Polynesian voyaging canoe and her sister canoe, Hikianalia, are about to resume their Pacific-wide...
The World’s 15 Most Breathtaking Island Destinations
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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May 19, 2025
Discover the most beautiful islands in the world. Image by Asad Photo Maldives from Pexels via Canva If you’ve ever seen an island on a postcard or a screensaver featuring a perfect patch of sand, rustling palms and a breathtaking view of the...