Visiting Tanna Island & Mount Yasur Volcano in Vanuatu

Written By Tahnee Donkin

Standing on the rim of a live volcano, feeling the ground rumble beneath your feet, watching lava burst into the night sky... this was a special moment for me. 

In this episode of Tourist to Traveller, I’m taking you to Tanna Island in Vanuatu, one of the most raw, powerful, and unforgettable places I’ve ever travelled. This is an island ruled by nature, not infrastructure, where life moves slowly and tradition still shapes everyday living.

At the heart of it all is Mount Yasur, one of the most accessible active volcanoes on the planet. Visiting it wasn’t just a bucket list experience, it was a reminder of why I travel in the first place.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • How to get to Tanna Island and what to expect from domestic travel

  • What it’s really like to visit Mount Yasur at sunset and after dark

  • Whether Mount Yasur is safe, and why local guides are essential

  • Why staying overnight on Tanna Island completely changes the experience

  • Where to stay, and what else to do beyond the volcano

Helpful Resources & Links

Tahnee Donkin

Tahnee is an Australian traveller, travel blogger and podcast host behind Tourist to Traveller.

She helps busy travellers turn dream trips into real adventures, without quitting their job or needing endless time to plan. After 20 years of travelling to bucket-list destinations while balancing a 9-5, she’s learnt how to travel smarter, deeper and more confidently… and that’s exactly what she shares here.

On Tourist to Traveller you’ll find practical travel guides, honest destination advice, packing tips, photography insights, and stories designed to help you move beyond ticking boxes and start truly experiencing the places you visit. If you’re ready to stop being a tourist and start travelling with intention, you’re in the right place.

https://www.touristtotraveller.com
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