So you like it hot. That’s okay, everyone’s got their thing. It just so happens that yours is scorching heat, insane humidity and a laid-back tropical lifestyle. If you're looking to find your para...

Kiribati has an intriguing line-up of events, from the first to celebrate the New Year to a lively independence day "week" and a boisterous Christmas period. Traditional singing and dancing can be ...

Kiribati covers a vast area of the Pacific Ocean, and the tropical climate is similar between the islands. The more central atolls like the Gilbert and Phoenix groups are more equatorial with very ...

The history of Kiribati is not all that impressive owing to its remoteness. Micronesians were here thousands of years ago, though recent history only began around the 19th century after the British...

Visitors from North America, the UK (and rest of the EU), Australia, and New Zealand do not need a visa for stays in Kiribati up to 30 days. A valid passport and return/onward ticket are also manda...

Language English is Kiribati’s official language, but most natives also speak the local Gilbertese tongue. You shouldn't have a problem communicating wherever you go, although the farther you get f...

Bonriki International Airport Situated to the northeast of the main town of Tarawa Atoll on the Gilbert Islands is Bonriki International Airport, the main gateway to Kiribati. Despite being the mai...

Kiribati Taxis and Car Rental There are no actual taxis in Kiribati, with private minibuses being the main form of public transportation on South Tarawa and Christmas Island. These minbuses (usuall...

Shopping is typically limited to handicrafts in South Tarawa and London, while essentials can be purchased at fruit and vegetable markets. The locals churn out a range of art such as basketry and n...

Entertainment and dining out are quite low-key in Kiribati and confined to the main towns and villages in hotels and guesthouses. The local cuisine is seafood-based and dishes are somewhat of an ac...