Set in the heart of Micronesia is a remote island nation that welcomes less than 200 tourists a year - making it the least visited country in the world.
It's also the fattest country in the world - with over 90 per cent of Nauru's inhabitants classed as overweight or obese.
With an area of just 21 square kilometres, Nauru is the third-smallest country in the world, surpassing Vatican City and Monaco by a small fraction.
Home to 12,000 people, this tiny island can be fully circled by car in just 30 minutes.
While parts of Nauru offer a picture-postcard tropical escape, with white sand beaches, coral reefs and coconut palms dotted along the coast, around 80 per cent of the country is uninhabited.
Travel blogger Noel Philips, from Australia, documented his recent trip to the island in a video posted to his YouTube channel, @noelphilips.
Travelling from Brisbane Airport in February, he revealed that he was the thirteenth person to be granted access to the island as a tourist in 2026.
Upon arrival, he immediately began exploring Nauru, offering a glimpse into daily life through visits to the beach, the barren 'Topside,' and local supermarkets.
While he found the deserted landscape unsettling, describing it as 'apocalyptic', Noel was completely blown away by the astronomical prices of staples in local shops.
He explained that since most supermarket produce arrives weekly by cargo ship, frozen food is preferred over fresh food, which can cost significantly more - a single mango, for instance, can cost around $20 AUD (£10.41), while a frozen pie costs notably less at $12 AUD (£6.25).
With a total dependance on imported, low-quality processed foods, it's no wonder Nauru, alongside Tongo and the Cook Islands, consistently ranks as the fattest country on the planet.
Intensive phosphate mining is the main environmental factor behind the crisis, having ruined the landscape and halted traditional agriculture across the island.
Following the mining boom, Nauruans' diet shifted rapidly from fresh fish, fruit and root vegetables to imported, processed foods such as white rice, fried chicken, tinned produce and sugary drinks.
Today, 94.5 per cent of Nauru's inhabitants are classed as overweight or obese, and the island has the highest rates of type 2 diabetes in the world, affecting over 40 per cent of the population.
Before decades of aggressive phosphate mining devastated its landscape, Nauru's vast mineral reserves briefly made it the world's richest nation per capita during the 1960s.
Today, with its reserves largely exhausted, the island has become reliant on Australian financial aid, its centre standing as a barren 'lunar landscape', marked by deep pits and jagged limestone rocks, with no natural rivers or harbour.
Despite being a five-hour flight from Brisbane, Nauru sees few visitors due to limited access, extreme isolation, few traditional holiday attractions and challenging visa procedures.
Located in the Pacific Ocean, getting to the island is difficult and costly, with only 10 Nauru Airlines flights departing Australia each week.
Consequently, one-way fares often exceed £1,000 throughout the year.
Accommodation in Nauru is scarce, with just two main hotels and a handful of private serviced apartments, according to Nauru's government website.
Menen Hotel, the largest, features just over 100 guest rooms, one restaurant, one bar and views of nearby Anibare bay.
Meanwhile, OD-N-Aiwo, a three-storey complex that stands as the tallest building in Nauru, offers a more affordable stay with easy access to a supermarket, coffee shop, bank and an ATM.
For those who are seeking a more intimate accommodation, a small number of modern serviced apartments, like Ewa Lodge and Goodworks, are available.
Due to the island's size, there are no public taxis in Nauru. To get around, visitors are generally encouraged to rent a car from local providers, hire a car directly from a hotel, board the community bus, or walk.
