<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[SY Yum Yum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yum Yum]]></description><link>https://www.yumyum.ch/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:12:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.yumyum.ch/en/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[From Disappointment to Island Bliss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Micronesia – December 4, 2025, to March 1, 2026 Micronesia—the name of a country in the Pacific that often leaves people scratching their heads. But Micronesia isn’t actually that small—at least not if you count the water area. For most people, it’s just a really long way away. An interesting fun fact, however, is that part of Micronesia was actually named after an Austrian empress. The Mariana Islands, an archipelago in the Mariana Trench of the same name, were named after Maria Anna of...]]></description><link>https://www.yumyum.ch/en/post/from-disappointment-to-island-bliss</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa30b71ed7a560b34da0b52</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:06:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5cb94_76bf575ad29745e892c011e564005e24~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mirko Mona</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Von Enttäuschung zum Inselglück]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikronesien - 4. Dezember 2025 bis 1. März 2026 Mikronesien – der Name eines Landes im Pazifik, der oft ein großes Fragezeichen in den Gesichtern der Leute erscheinen lässt. Dabei ist Mikronesien gar nicht so klein – zumindest, wenn man die Wasserfläche mit dazurechnet. Es ist für die meisten einfach nur verdammt weit weg. Ein interessanter Fun Fact ist jedoch, dass ein Teil Mikronesiens sogar nach einer österreichischen Kaiserin benannt worden ist. Die Marianen, eine Inselgruppe am...]]></description><link>https://www.yumyum.ch/post/von-entt%C3%A4uschung-zu-inselgl%C3%BCck</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dda8158946a7ddf4704b0f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:41:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5cb94_76bf575ad29745e892c011e564005e24~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mirko Mona</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the Realm of the Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanuatu – October 28 to November 16, 2025 Many sailors who—unlike us—don’t want to leave the South Pacific behind for good never make it all the way up to the unknown northern part of Vanuatu. For most, the journey ends at Espiritu Santo. We were therefore just two of the few cruisers who truly came to appreciate the unique characteristics of these remote regions. Here you encounter the giants of Vanuatu: smoking volcanoes, ancient landscapes, the endless ocean—and, on land, those quiet...]]></description><link>https://www.yumyum.ch/en/post/in-the-realm-of-the-giants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa309808b48ed739c20b5e9</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:56:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5cb94_7efe2ea475b745a6958c9d8aef68578f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mirko Mona</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Im Reich der Giganten]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanuatu - 28. Oktober bis 16. November 2025 Viele Segler, die – anders als wir – den Südpazifik nicht endgültig hinter sich lassen wollen, kommen gar nicht bis hoch in den unbekannten Norden Vanuatus. Für die meisten endet die Reise bereits auf Espiritu Santo. Wir waren daher nur zwei von wenigen Cruisern, die die Besonderheiten dieser abgelegenen Regionen wirklich zu schätzen lernten. Hier begegnet man den Giganten Vanuatus : rauchenden Vulkanen, uralten Landschaften, dem endlosen Ozean –...]]></description><link>https://www.yumyum.ch/post/im-reich-der-giganten</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aea8d27bcffb82205e7633</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:19:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5cb94_7efe2ea475b745a6958c9d8aef68578f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mirko Mona</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a beautiful dump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanuatu – October 8–28, 2025 Don’t worry, Vanuatu is anything but a “dump”—it’s definitely not a garbage dump. I’ll explain what this is really about later—it has to do with a very special, historic underwater site. But I can already reveal one thing: even aside from that, Vanuatu has plenty to offer. We’d already had some exciting weeks behind us—camping at the foot of a volcano, swimming with dugongs, festivals where we stuffed ourselves—and yet the adventure was far from over! After...]]></description><link>https://www.yumyum.ch/en/post/what-a-beautiful-dump-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa307bded7a560b34da0982</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:48:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5cb94_323f3966c626419f803ad5c9aa5b78e2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mirko Mona</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a beautiful dump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanuatu - 8. bis 28. Oktober 2025 Keine Sorge, Vanuatu ist alles andere als ein ‚Dump‘ – eine Müllhalde ist das hier ganz bestimmt nicht. Worum es tatsächlich geht, erzähle ich später – es hat mit einem ganz besonderen, historischen Unterwasser-Ort zu tun. Aber eins kann ich schon verraten: Auch abseits davon hat Vanuatu wieder einiges zu bieten. Hinter uns lagen bereits aufregende Wochen – Campen am Fuße eines Vulkans, Schwimmen mit Dugongs, Feste, bei denen wir uns die Bäuche vollschlugen –...]]></description><link>https://www.yumyum.ch/post/what-a-beautiful-dump</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696acdf1482610fa2891d63c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:45:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5cb94_323f3966c626419f803ad5c9aa5b78e2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mirko Mona</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where Mermaids Eat Seaweed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanuatu – September 19 through October 8, 2025 “Vanuatu? What a fascinating country! But aside from that underwater military dumping ground, there’s not much to do when it comes to snorkeling.” … “There are some really cool hikes, but you always need a guide—and of course, you have to pay for one. Sometimes you even have to pay just to drop anchor somewhere.” … “And then there’s that high diving, right? Wasn’t that Joko? Or Klaas from that TV show?” … “And those festivals with dancing and...]]></description><link>https://www.yumyum.ch/en/post/where-mermaids-eat-seaweed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa3010e809257537f396ea2</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:38:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5cb94_791ca6b62ebe4daaa10ed778648d693f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mirko Mona</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wo Meerjungfrauen Seegras fressen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanuatu - 19. September bis 8. Oktober 2025 „Vanuatu? Ein faszinierendes Land! Aber abgesehen von dieser militärischen Mülldeponie unter Wasser gibt es nicht viel, wenn man ans Schnorcheln denkt.“ … „Es gibt zwar richtig coole Wanderungen, aber dafür braucht man immer einen Guide – und den muss man natürlich bezahlen. Manchmal zahlt man sogar nur dafür, dass man irgendwo ankern darf.“ … „Und dann ist da noch dieses Turmspringen, oder? War da nicht Joko? Oder Klaas von dieser TV-Show?” … “Und...]]></description><link>https://www.yumyum.ch/post/wo-meerjungfrauen-seegras-fressen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696609d335c069053b7c2976</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:35:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5cb94_791ca6b62ebe4daaa10ed778648d693f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mirko Mona</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tanna, the “Island of Fire” in the Pacific]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tanna, Vanuatu — September 12–19, 2025 The time had come. As easy as it is to fall in love with Fiji—with its breathtaking scenery and friendly people—it’s all the harder to eventually leave this fascinating country behind. On the other hand, we were looking forward to embarking on a new adventure and discovering something new. Now things were getting exciting. After spending three days browsing the stores in Lautoka and Denarau and thoroughly restocking our supplies—who knew when we’d come...]]></description><link>https://www.yumyum.ch/en/post/tanna-the-island-of-fire-in-the-pacific</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa2fbfe08f8eba36aac8089</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:11:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5cb94_72bb21b1f7f041a9b95e12848dd2afd4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_314,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mirko Mona</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tanna, die Feuerinsel im Pazifik]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tanna, Vanuatu - 12. September bis 19. September 2025 Es war soweit. So leicht es einem fällt, Fidschi mit seiner atemberaubenden Landschaft und seinen liebenswürdigen Menschen ins Herz zu schließen, umso schwerer ist es, dieses faszinierende Land irgendwann wieder zu verlassen. Andererseits freuten wir uns darauf, ein neues Abenteuer anzutreten und etwas Neues zu entdecken. Jetzt wurde es spannend. Nachdem wir in Lautoka und Denarau drei Tage lang die Läden durchstreift und unsere Vorräte...]]></description><link>https://www.yumyum.ch/post/tanna-die-feuerinsel-im-pazifik</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6923ea5e8c513b4f517c2b8e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:51:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5cb94_72bb21b1f7f041a9b95e12848dd2afd4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_314,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mirko Mona</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bula, Vinaka, Maca… and a little dizziness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kandavu, Fiji — August 12 through September 3, 2025 After a few days in “civilization,” Mirko and I usually got fed up pretty quickly. Especially in Fiji’s larger villages, such as Denarau, or cities like Nadi, which are also teeming with tourists. Browsing in supermarkets, going to a restaurant, and eating ice cream—especially eating ice cream! —is nice, but as a sailor, you soon find yourself longing for the tranquility of a crystal-clear bay, the soft sound of the waves gently lapping...]]></description><link>https://www.yumyum.ch/en/post/bula-vinaka-maca-and-a-little-dizziness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa29cd103d7f16ec64c8b92</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:10:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5cb94_22ce5bc5ca264a959c3936ccda998cb8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mirko Mona</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bula, Vinaka, Maca… und ein wenig Schwindel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kandavu, Fidschi - 12. August bis 3. September 2025 Nach ein paar Tagen in der “Zivilisation” hatten Mirko und ich immer ziemlich schnell...]]></description><link>https://www.yumyum.ch/post/bula-vinaka-maca-und-ein-wenig-schwindel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dba4030a83781de8178ce4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:52:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5cb94_22ce5bc5ca264a959c3936ccda998cb8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mirko Mona</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off the Beaten Path: Fulaga]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Lau Group, Fiji, July 6–17, 2025 By this point, we were in a very remote part of Fiji, and the further south we sailed, the more we felt as if we had been transported back to the unspoiled, natural Fiji of old. One particular atoll, in the very southernmost corner of the Lau Group, is unbeatable in this regard: Fulaga. It’s not just the seclusion, but also the extraordinary natural beauty that makes this place so special. Imagine the ultimate vacation paradise. Make it just a little...]]></description><link>https://www.yumyum.ch/en/post/off-the-beaten-path-fulaga</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa29b437499bd4cac44dc22</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:04:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5cb94_01ae8eefd8524d2cb8215f1a1443b50c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mirko Mona</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abseits der Touristenpfade: Fulaga]]></title><description><![CDATA[Südliche Lau Gruppe, Fidschi 6. bis 17. Juli 2025 Wir befanden uns mittlerweile in einer sehr abgelegenen Gegend von Fidschi, und je...]]></description><link>https://www.yumyum.ch/post/abseits-der-touristenpfade-fulaga</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cbc4a2db7c421de5f1b247</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:02:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5cb94_01ae8eefd8524d2cb8215f1a1443b50c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mirko Mona</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two palm trees, three horses, and four sundowners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Lau Group – June 27 to July 6, 2025 We’d spent a little over a week in Savusavu. We’d visited all our friends, restocked our supplies, and were now finally more than ready for the real Fiji—just as you’d picture it in your dreams: small islands with a few tiny settlements, white-sand beaches lined with coconut palms, and turquoise, crystal-clear water. While there are plenty of places like this in Fiji, most are dotted with hotel resorts, packed with tourists, and the bays are...]]></description><link>https://www.yumyum.ch/en/post/two-palm-trees-three-horses-and-four-sundowners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa2991deeb74a579a6f04ed</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:57:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5cb94_be082c0931dd4aef995e48b2abd6486d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mirko Mona</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zwei Palmen, drei Pferde und vier Sundowner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nördliche Lau Gruppe - 27. Juni bis 6. Juli 2025 Ein bisschen mehr als eine Woche hatten wir in Savusavu hinter uns. Wir hatten alle...]]></description><link>https://www.yumyum.ch/post/zwei-palmen-drei-pferde-und-vier-sundowner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68be499ab8f1382eed6900d8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 05:26:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5cb94_be082c0931dd4aef995e48b2abd6486d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mirko Mona</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back in Fiji: Vanua Levu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before we really get started, let’s begin with a little geography, history, and general knowledge about Fiji, huh? I promise: It’s really interesting! Fiji—described by Lonely Planet as a “little-known South Pacific paradise” (huh?)—consists of over 330 islands, about 110 of which are inhabited. The largest are Viti Levu in the south, home to the capital Suva, and Vanua Levu in the north. Fiji’s population is diverse: indigenous Fijians, Indo-Fijians, and smaller groups of Europeans, Chinese,...]]></description><link>https://www.yumyum.ch/en/post/back-in-fiji-vanua-levu</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa296ff31a6dbf9e8689eec</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:48:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5cb94_95d5c5287ca045f79d6dcecd3bcbde66~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_994,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mirko Mona</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back in Fidschi: Vanua Levu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bevor wir so richtig loslegen, fangen wir doch mit ein bisschen Geografie, Geschichte und allgemeinem Fidschi-Wissen an, ha? Ich...]]></description><link>https://www.yumyum.ch/post/back-in-fidschi-vanua-levu</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68919181703020ba46ea8e41</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 23:21:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5cb94_95d5c5287ca045f79d6dcecd3bcbde66~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_994,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mirko Mona</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minerva: Anchoring in the Middle of the Pacific]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minerva South – June 5–10, 2025 For Mirko and me, this was already the second time we’d had the chance to spend time in this oasis. In the spring of 2024, we’d also stopped here before sailing on to Tonga. For the past few days, we’d been in waters with depths ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 meters. And now, in the middle of the ocean, hundreds of kilometers from land, we were suddenly able to drop anchor at a depth of 12 meters. How does that work? The Minerva Reefs lie on an undersea plateau....]]></description><link>https://www.yumyum.ch/en/post/minerva-anchoring-in-the-middle-of-the-pacific</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa27836bedea6a4a6ab8897</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:33:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5cb94_5f786593c39849478219a8b903664ad4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mirko Mona</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minerva: Ankern mitten im Pazifik]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minerva Süd - 5. bis 10. Juni 2025 Für Mirko und mich war es jetzt schon das zweite Mal, dass wir Zeit in dieser Oase verbringen durften....]]></description><link>https://www.yumyum.ch/post/minerva-ankern-mitten-im-pazifik</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686ef31a8a09d44431964a6f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:32:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5cb94_5f786593c39849478219a8b903664ad4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mirko Mona</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>