You can’t get much more paradisical than the Pacific islands of Polynesia. Even the names ooze romance — Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea. The crystal clear sea is more shades of dazzling blue than you can name. The lush, dormant volcanoes rising from the white sand beaches remain untouched by development or millionaire mansions. The local … Read more
I’ve never given much thought to Marlon Brando, but now I wish I could shake his hand. The legendary actor purchased the French Polynesian island of Tetiʻaroa in the early 60s, while on location for the filming of “The Mutiny on The Bounty.” It comprises a stunningly beautiful collection of 14 tiny atolls forming a … Read more
Putting his best foot forward. Colin Jost shared a hilarious “foot update” on Instagram Sunday after he had to leave his job as an NBC correspondent covering the Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti due to a foot injury and multiple illnesses. The 42-year-old comedian filmed a video where he spoke to the camera like a … Read more
Working for the Olympics is no laughing matter. Colin Jost is done covering the Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti after getting injured and developing multiple infections on the job, Deadline reported on Monday. Jost’s correspondent gig for NBC was “always supposed to be short term,” per Deadline, so it’s unclear if his exit is solely … Read more
Sea la vie — a 21-year-old woman is sharing what life is like on Pitcairn Island, a remote spot in the South Pacific that only has about 50 residents. “This place is paradise,” Torika Christian told the Daily Mail this week. “We welcome everyone with open arms and after spending some time away, I know that I wouldn’t … Read more