Regular Noonsite contributor Luc Callebaut and his partner Jackie Lee have arrived in French Polynesia after making their way eastward from the Philippines. In this...

New Zealand Customs is making changes to the Temporary Import Entry (TIE) requirements for yachts and small craft wanting to enter the country. The changes,...

Clearing into Thailand proved more complicated than expected for this cruising family. Despite following guidance from yacht clearance officials when submitting their arrival paperwork, a...

Despite being just an overnight sail from the bustling and popular cruising grounds of Thailand's Phuket Island, Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago remains an untouched paradise for...

Following the recent announcement from BIOT Administration regarding the pause in new yacht permit applications, Noonsite was invited to discuss the current situation directly with...

German sailors Finn and Jörg are sailing around the world on their trimaran Pegasus. Before crossing the Indian Ocean, they visited the Indian territory of...