The history of rugby in Fiji
Photo credit: Fiji Rugby Fiji has one of the highest player-to-population ratios of all the rugby-playing nations. Rugby is one of the most popular sports in Fiji. Some say they have one of the highest player-to-population ratios of all the rugby-playing nations, even more than New Zealand and only slightly less than Australia. But this […]
The history of the famous Fiji water
The famous delicious bottled Fiji water is sourced from an aquifer in Fiji. Only about 3% of the world’s water is freshwater and of that, only 1.2% is drinkable. Human beings can survive weeks without food, but only days without water. Health professionals recommend that adults should drink 6 to 8 glasses of water every […]
Things you need to know about Viti Levu
Viti Levu is the largest island of Fiji, home to the capital city of Suva, and it’s also the port of entry for Fiji. The main airport is Nadi International Airport (NAN IATA) is the gateway to Fiji and handles almost all of the country’s international passenger traffic. Nausori International Airport (Suva International Airport SUV […]
The Ultimate Packing List for Fiji
If you are anxious and do not know what to pack for your upcoming Fiji holidays, fret not. Here is the ultimate packing checklist to ease your mind. From what to wear to what you need for a honeymoon trip in Fiji, we’ve got you covered!
Pure Fiji — the authentic luxury brand in Fiji
Pure Fiji is a Fijian-owned company providing quality botanical skin care products, while passionately concerned for the local environment and development of rural women in Fiji. Started with just 5 people wrapping handmade soaps and bottling body oil in the family kitchen back in 1996, Pure Fiji now employs over 200 people across 2 factories […]
10 reasons why Fiji is an LGBTQ+ friendly destination
1. Homosexuality is not illegal in Fiji The word ‘bula’ in Fijian translates to ‘welcome’ and that’s exactly how you’ll feel the moment you touch down in fabulous Fiji. Since 2010, homosexuality has been considered ‘legal’ and back in 1997, Fiji was the world’s second country that protected the rights of those being discriminated against […]
21 family-friendly activities in Coral Coast
The idyllic Coral Coast of Fiji is a dream holiday for families, made up of soft white sand beaches, low tides and crystal waters. Catering for such, there’s a plethora of family-friendly resorts and hotels in this part of Fiji too, equipped with full-on family-friendly activities, kids clubs and required amenities. Spend your days outdoors, […]
Explore the largest and oldest village in Fiji
Navala Village is an authentic traditional village in the Ba Highlands of the largest island of the Republic of Fiji, Viti Levu. Known most of the time as the last traditional Fijian village on the island nation, the atmosphere in Navala Village is unlike anywhere else. There are approximately 220 thatched bures (huts) in Fiji, […]
All about Fijian masi or barkcloth
A popular art form in Fiji is the creation of the Fijian masi, also known as tapa cloth. The bark cloth commonly known as tapa was named by early explorers who derived the term from Tahiti, Samoa and Tonga where the word was used to refer to the white unpainted borders of the finished product. […]
All about the famous kava and yaqona in Fiji
Kava, locally known as yaqona or grog, is an integral part of Fijian culture. It is consumed ritually when welcoming visitors, sending village members on journeys, christening boats, laying the foundations of homes, casting magical spells, making deals, settling arguments and, as is usually the case, chatting. Kava is traditionally served as a part of […]
