Island in Crisis: A Traveller's Guide 2026

The only fully updated guide to the island — June 2026.

This is a detailed 75-page guide written by someone who was on the island last week. Not last year. Not pre-pandemic. Last week.

Because the island has changed dramatically in 2026, and the travel information available online is dangerously out of date.

Inside the 75 pages you'll find:

✈️ Transport in 2026 — how to get around an island with almost no fuel, what your options actually are, and how to pre-plan so you're never stranded

💵 Money, cash & the exchange rate situation — the informal rate, where to exchange safely, how much to bring, and how to avoid the scams tourists fall into every single day

⚡ Power cuts & daily life — what to expect, how long they last, what to bring to make them manageable, and how to still have an incredible trip despite them

🏠 Accommodation — the difference between private and state-run, how to book, what to look for in reviews, and why where you stay matters more in 2026 than ever before

🍽️ Food & restaurants — where to eat, what to order, how to eat in a way that puts money directly into local hands, and the truth about eating as a vegetarian or vegan

📱 Internet, SIM cards & staying connected — how to get online, what to download before you arrive, and how to manage expectations around connectivity

🔒 Safety & common sense advice — what's changed in 2026, the most common scams, and how to travel smart without treating every local with suspicion

🗺️ A sample itinerary — a suggested route built specifically around the realities of transport and fuel availability right now