Rugby in Fiji: Why It’s a National Obsession (and Where to Watch a Match)
Fiji has under a million people. It also boasts over 80,000 registered rugby players (one of the highest participation rates of any country in the world). Just wander into any village in the late afternoon, and there will be a game being played on a grassy area, with children, teens, and adults alike as equally […]
Fiji’s Coral Reefs: Where to See Them Before They’re Gone
Fiji’s nickname is “Soft Coral Capital of the World”, which is an understatement. This area contains more than 390 coral species and more than 1,200 fish species, distributed amongst more than 300 islands and one of the world’s biggest barrier reef systems. It is a guarantee compared to any marine life in Fiji: shallow reefs […]
Daily Budget for Fiji Travel: Backpacker vs Resort Costs
Were it not for the money, Fiji wouldn’t have a reputation problem. When people think of the islands, they usually think of $1,000-a-night overwater bungalows and a price tag only a honeymooner could love. This is a real image, but it’s only half the picture. The other side of the story, quietly thriving in Fiji […]
Quiet Islands in Fiji: 10 Escapes Without the Crowds
The number of islands is more than 300, and most visitors to Fiji will have visited 3 of them: the one that has the airport, the other one has the marina, and the third is the one that the day boat calls on, Mamanuca Island. This is not a fault of the transport; it is […]
Restaurants in Nadi Fiji: 10 Spots Beyond Your Resort Buffet
The majority of guests staying at Nadi stay in the resort for all three meals. It’s understandable. The buffet is just over there, and the kids are hungry, and no one wants to go back and forth about a taxi at 7 p.m. However, resort meal plans range from FJ$150 to FJ$200 per adult per […]
Cast Away Island Fiji: What No One Tells First-Time Visitors
Many people looking for a vacation to Cast Away Island in Fiji end up booking the wrong island. It does occur frequently, and the resort staff has a practiced response to offer. Those who make it to the right place usually do so with the movie in their heads, only to realize that the real […]