Why Solomon Islands is not just a paradise for tourists


By LEESAN

Honiara may have limited infrastructure and resources, but its natural beauty continues to attract attention. — Photos: LEESAN

On one of the few “decent” roads in Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands, a local woman in a pair of flip-flops walked into a Chinese fast food restaurant with her two children.

They stood in front of the small glass showcase, staring at the food items on display. The children’s eyes were fixated on the menu; it seemed like the were really hungry and wanted to eat. But the woman ended up ordering only rice with two dishes, to be shared among the three of them.

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