How to Hitchhike the South Pacific with Ben Owen

What this episode covers

He left the UK with about $1,000. To this day he is still living out his dream. He’s got a blueprint for sailing the world. It doesn’t cost much at all. Please welcome the great sailor, Ben Owen. “8:00 a.m. is the Sailors Midnight.” – Ben Owen (Tweet It) Travel Topics: * How Ben moved to New Zealand with $1K * An expert description of the Bay of Islands, New Zealand * How Avatar was inspired by the beauty you see there * How to sail the world inexpensively * Tips for finding the best boat and crew out of The Bay of Islands * Best practices to follow before setting sail with someone new * Essentials of sailing from New Zealand to Fiji * The importance of having an idea on maintaining boats * Financial safety nets for sailing the world on the cheap * Lifestyle notes for life at sea * Navigating immigration problems on the high sea * Why to Bring Science, Math and History Textbooks to the Solomon Islands * Sailing into New Guinea * Exploring Darwin, Australia with Crocodiles * Shout out to Lisa and Erik from Tasmania * Crazy fishing stories from Northern Australia * The value of traveling with a First Aid kit * How to catch fish while you sleep * What troubles to expect with immigration when sailing into Bali * The whole trip was $4,000 including flights * How to Hitchhike the South Pacific Lovely Links: * Want to go on the boat trip we discuss at the beginning of the show? Check out The Rock * Want to Go Where Ben Did? (In order of Discussion) | Pihia | Opua | Fiji | Vanuatu | Luganville | Santa Cruz Islands | | Honiara | New Guinea | Darwin | Bali | Queenstown | * Find out more about the Green Flash * Learn more about the amazing diving spot in Vanuatu, SS President Colidge * Connect with Ben: Facebook | E-mail Segment Credits: * Tim Ferris for this interview