A view of Aunuu Island from a scenic point in the village of Tula, Eastern side of American Samoa. (Leatutufu)

From Fakarava to Rangiroa, French Polynesia’s “other” islands are great fun to say, even better to visit.

So tönet denn, schäumende Wellen, Und windet euch rund um mich her! Mag Unglück doch laut um mich bellen, Erbost sein das grausame Meer!