Kiribati is an island of the tropics surrounded by 32 atolls, is located in the Pacific Ocean, halfway between Australia and Hawaii, unfortunately the rise of the seas threatens this wonderful place that could even disappear. Kiribati, is a tropical paradise, the scenery is of white beaches with crystal clear turquoise waters, palm trees as far as the eye can see and small exotic villages where time seems not to have passed, the locals are jovial, smiling, serene, not affected by the frenzy and stress that we know too well.

Kiribati: paradise at risk

One of the most remote corners of the planet that due to recent severe climate change that have caused the rise in the seas, could be one of the first areas of the tropics to disappear into the sea. The situation is worrying especially for the people who live there. The situation of risk led in 2014, Anote Tong, now former president of the Republic to buy a land in the Fiji Islands; an area of about 3000 square meters where the 110 thousand inhabitants of the archipelago will be able to find refuge.

The fate of Kiribati

Some recent studies have been made public by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change of the United Nations, in that area the sea is rising faster and faster and is submerging the lower lands; the phenomenon obviously raises concern in the inhabitants who despite themselves are preparing for the worst. A magnificent country that subsists in the balance between a modern present and the ancient customs never suppressed. Life in Kiribati is more contradictory than ever, no luxurious resorts, on the island you wash with rainwater, and smiling tourists walk barefoot in perfect harmony with the locals.

Kiribati still unknown

This tropical paradise is still quite unknown, which is why those planning a trip to semi unexplored destinations should hurry, before this dream place disappears forever; but you should not expect the usual pseudo-naturalist vacation spot, there really are no trendy clubs and worldly entertainment for the few visitors, but only true unspoiled nature and the hospitality of the inhabitants, friendly and spontaneous, the atmosphere is of absolute serenity and peace, the sense of freedom and relaxation envelops and pampers the traveler who often would not want to leave again. a magical place that enchants and enchains to its beautiful sunsets and its fragrant dawns. On the island we eat a lot of fish and fruit, so the vacation becomes beneficial for the body that is purified.