With its far-flung location in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, its vast spread (33 islands scattered over 3.5 million square kilometres of ocean), and a lack of people (around 100,000 inhabitants in total), it’s little wonder the Republic of Kiribati is popular with intrepid nature lovers.

Whether you’re into fishing, bird-watching, diving or surfing, this remote destination is worth the trek while there are still people living here to welcome you.