Most popular surfing spots in Fiji
Fiji offers some of the most amazing spots in the world for surfers. Fiji’s beautiful, warm and consistent waves make it hard to resist surfing. If you’re a beginner surfer, check out some of the spots mentioned below to up your game of becoming a pro in surfing. And for those experienced in surfing, be […]
10 historical sites to visit in Suva
Suva, Fiji’s capital city apart from Levuka is the only place in Fiji where one can still see the remnants of this former British colony, with old buildings, sites and monuments erected in its place. Today, Suva continues to be the bustling metropolitan it was set up to be, with expansion continuing toward the Naitasiri […]
The Cathedral beside Fiji’s central bank
In the heart of Suva lies the Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral or Vale Vatu (Stone house) in Fijian, a structure that would teleport you to old European gothic architecture when seen for the first time. This structure would seem so out of place and easily forgotten at the back of the city, specifically with the […]
What are the religions of Fiji?
Fiji has quite a large religious following, and Christian is deemed the state religion due to the numerous involvement of the (Methodist) church in national politics. Yet, that hasn’t overshadowed the existence of other various religious groups living alongside Christians in the country, such as those of the Islam, Hindu and Sikh faith. Fiji, in […]
Fiji’s three confederacies – Matanitu Vanua
Fiji has a few boundary lines that illustrate the various representations of directions, traditional and provincial areas of the islands. However, what isn’t talked about enough is the nation’s three confederacies or Matanitu Vanua. The origins of these confederacies run along the lines of myths, history and early political affiliations that were often the result […]
Vanua Levu, the friendly North of Fiji
Formally known as the Sandalwood island, Vanua Levu is Fiji’s second largest island. Vanua Levu is located 64 kilometers north of Viti Levu and is home to 160,000 Fijians centred in the Labasa and Savusavu towns. You can travel to the island by flying to Labasa and Savusavu or by local ferry boat from Viti […]
Hindu rituals for newborns in Fiji
In Hindu culture, newborns bring joy and happiness to the entire family. All the family members will get excited, and preparation to welcome the new addition happens on a large scale. There are very elaborate rituals to be performed upon childbirth. On the day the baby is born, families prepare to take the baby […]
Top 10 most Instagrammable spots in Fiji
Do you love taking pictures on your trip? Fiji is undoubtedly a photographer’s heaven as Fiji offers some of the most attractive sites, including beaches, waterfalls and luxurious resorts. You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to flexing on the ‘Gram. Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple is the largest Hindu […]
Travel like a local: Colo-i-Suva forest park
One of the only forest reserves in Fiji, the Colo-i-Suva forest park is situated just outside the Suva metropolitan area. It is one of wonder and fun, whether it is a hike between friends and individuals or a family fun day. The park is about 11 km away from the city centre, and it is […]
Indians in the Pacific
India, one of the oldest and earliest of Britain’s colonies, was the backbone of the empire during its expansion, supplying resources and labour to Britain and its emerging colonies. Britain expanded late into the Pacific in the 1800’s when most of Africa, Asia and the Americas had been colonised. Its expansion into its Pacific colonies, […]
