Can I get to Vabbi without doing missions?

Can I get myself to Vabbi, through exploration and town hopping, without having to do the missions. i am on Kodunor Crossroads atm, and i really just want to explore. i have tried going up the elon, but Jahai Fort is in the way, i have also tried a western route, finding myself in a Roholins Refuge or something. So is there anyway to get to Vabbi without doing missions, or is my path block by the Jahai Fort?

I don't even think you can enter the Fortress of Jahai. I tried getting there from the north, but the gates were closed. Anyone able to get in?

_Zexion

I tried also, pwnt all the guards, nothing.