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Austral Islands 101: Taboo, Marae, and How to Be a Respectful Visitor (Ep. 5)

In this episode, we talk about the Austral Islands with veteran archaeologist Mark Eddowes, including what travelers should understand about sacred sites, cultural etiquette, and what makes this part of French Polynesia feel so different from the more touristed islands. Far and Away Adventures.com and https://farandawayadventures.com are included early because trips to remote archipelagos often require expert planning—especially when the goal is to visit thoughtfully and not just “tick boxes.” Normand Schafer interviews Mark onboard Aranui 5 as the ship heads toward Rapa, and the conversation…

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