The Undiscovered Country
The Undiscovered Country is a documentary film that explores the Marshall Islands, focusing on the clash between tradition and modernity. It examines the impact of globalization, cultural imperialism, and climate change on the Marshallese people, who have preserved a unique palette of colors that denote identity and duty. The film combines documentary, cell […]
Wasabi’s Whopper Wahoo
Cary Evarts with a 45-pound wahoo. Photo: Willard Lathrop. Wasabi Captain Cary Evarts and Willard Lathrop weigh their 45-pound wahoo. Photo: Karen Earnshaw Wasabi Captain Cary Evarts and Willard Lathrop with their 45-pound wahoo. Photo: Karen Earnshaw Wasabi powers through Majuro’s bridge. Sunday looked perfect, so Wasabi Captain Cary Evarts called his mate Willard Lathrop […]
Restrooms Review
Not all restrooms are created equal in Majuro, so here’s a rundown on where to find the best public toilets.
Dive Bikini’s Wrecks
Bikini Atoll, which was the site of numerous atomic bombs in the 1940s and 1950s and has the world’s largest dive-able wrecks, but it is not so easy to access these today. Read more…
Air Marshall Islands
The outer islands are accessible via Air Marshall Islands, which as of August 2025 had a fleet of three aircraft. You can book tickets online. Read more…
Canoe Paddling Federation
The Marshall Islands Canoe Paddling Federation has two clubs which have a growing number of participants. Most evenings in the downtown area of the lagoon you can see paddle club members practicing as the sun sinks to the horizon.
World’s Largest Shark Sanctuary
In 2011, the Marshall Islands became home to the world’s largest shark sanctuary. See the PEW video.
Clothing Mats Museum
The revival program of jaki-ed (clothing mats) includes a virtual museum of the world’s collections of jaki-ed, many of which were collected from the turn of the century through to the 1920s. The museum was spear-headed by the University of the South Pacific’s Majuro campus Director Dr. Irene Taafaki. It was designed and created by Karen […]
Selina Speaks to the World
This agreement should be the turning point in our story; a turning point for all of us. January, 2016: The Marshall Islands’ Selina Leem, formerly a student at Marshall Islands High School and now a student at UWC Robert Bosch College in Germany, spoke to world leaders at the 2015 United Nations Climate Conference […]
Marshallese-Born, Texas-Raised
Over the years many, many Marshallese babies have been adopted by American families, but not so many these days. Here’s one family’s story of their adopted son and his visit to his place of birth.
Legal Assistance
In need of legal assistance? Visit the non-profit Micronesian Legal Services Corporation in Majuro or Ebeye.
Cruisers Chili Cook-Off
The Mieco Beach Yacht Club is a social and safety non-profit organization. They held a Chili Cook-off and it was a delicious event!
Food Stores
The two largest fresh produce and general food outlets in Majuro are K&K Island Pride Supermarket in Delap, and Payless Supermarket in Uliga south of the Court House. Both stores carry some local produce and also bring in fresh vegetables by plane and ship. If the fresh produce shelves are looking a little bare, ask one […]
Helping Yacht Windryder
The yacht Windryder was dismasted on its way from Majuro to Hawaii. Here’s the tale…
The Courts
The Marshall Islands court system has an expansive website, which states it “reflects the Judiciary’s continuing commitment to providing access to justice, contains a number of resources.” I have listed the key points and then embedded it so you can easily use it as a resource.
Wotje, Rongelap, Maloelap Scenes
Throughout this site I have been given permission to share people’s photos. Deo Keju and Garry Venus have both been generous with their fabulous pictures. As well, Lanny and Ginger on the catamaran SwiftSure spent a few months enjoying cruising the Marshall Islands. And while they were enjoying meeting the people and enjoying the lagoons […]
Radio Stations
The hot radio station on Majuro is Daniel Kramer’s Power 103.5 FM, with thousands tuning in every day.
Aground Wins ‘Best Story’
Movie maker Jack Niedenthal occasionally holds short-film festivals. If you hear one is happening, make a film or at the very least, go to the show.
PII Facilities in High Demand
Pacific International Inc. is the Marshalls biggest construction company. It was founded by Jerry Kramer and is now owned and run by him and his family.
The Professor’s Plays
For many years Dartmouth College’s Professor Andrew Garrod produced absolutely marvelous plays in Majuro. Taking part in the plays was, for the students, a game changer.
