The Tuamotu Archipelago and Kava Next stop on our tour of the Polynesian region of Oceania is the Tuamotu Archipelago. Although the Tuamotu Archipelago is not a free standing nation (it is a part of French Polynesia) the fact that it is the largest archipelago in the world warrants a closer look. Beyond its geographical […]
The Marshall Islands and Kava Our next stop on our tour of Micronesia is the Marshall Islands. The Marshallese have only recently begun their relationship with Kava. But before that, let’s explore the islands history, its people, and their culture. The Marshall Islands The Marshall Islands are a collection of over 1200 islands and islets, […]
Hawaii and Kava (‘awa) Hawaii and kava (‘awa) have a profound connection that reflects the rich history of the Hawaiian Islands. This tradition has been carried over from ancient times and remains significant today. Before that discussion ensures (much to our delight), let’s look at the Hawaiian Islands and their history. Hawaii Hawaii is the […]
Palau and Kava Rounding out our Kava-eye view of Micronesia is Palau. Palau, like many of these small island nations, has an interesting history. Palau also has a more traditional relationship with kava (which gives here a great relief). Let’s look at Palau today and the events that brought this young nation into being. Palau […]
French Polynesia and Kava In this article, we explore the connection between French Polynesia and kava as we journey through the third and final region of Oceania, Polynesia. Our first stop on this Polynesian tour is none other than the regional namesake, French Polynesia. French Polynesia To begin with, French Polynesia is a French overseas […]
Nauru and Kava Nauru, like many of its Micronesia neighbors, has an unusual relationship with Kava. Beyond its relationship to Kava, many environmentalists look to Nauru as a test case for natural resource management (or, more specifically, mismanagement). Before we get to that, let’s take a look at Nauru’s unique history and how they came […]
The Mariana Islands and Kava Next up in the Micronesia Region of Oceania are the Mariana Islands. The Mariana Islands have a complex history of foreign rule. And due to their climate, the islands and its people almost surely a long history with kava-but clues to the latter are sparse. Before we get to that, […]
Kiribati and Kava Next up on our tour of the Micronesian region of the Pacific is Kiribati. Kiribati has a very recent, but very strong relationship with our favorite beverage kava. Before we get to that, let’s look at the Kiribati today and how it came to be. Kiribati The island nation of Kiribati-officially known […]
Federated States of Micronesia and Kava Leaving the Melanesian region of Oceania, our first stop on our Kava-centric geographical tour of Micronesia will be the Federated States of Micronesia. Although Kava use varies by region in this archipelago, the island chain has an interesting culture and history, regardless of its Kava consumption. Federated States of […]
Vanuatu and Kava Rounding out the Melanesian region of Oceania is the island nation of Vanuatu. Vanuatu is one of the most interesting, diverse and mysterious of all the Melanesian archipelagos in relation to culture and their use of Kava-as we shall see below. Vanuatu Itself The island nation of Vanuatu, or officially the Republic […]