Things to remember when travelling to the island of Ovalau in Fiji
When hearing or discussing the historical bits about Fiji, without a doubt, the historical port town of Levuka or the island of Ovalau, which this town is in, comes up in a lot of conversations. The town and even the island itself, is an intricate colonial time piece, having buildings, structures and monuments dating as […]
Looking for transportation from Denarau Island?
Denarau Island, Fiji’s popular tourist spot and premier marina is about 13 kilometres from the Nadi International Airport. The island was developed in the late 1960’s through the reclamation of mangrove swamps, which was an initiative of American developer, Dennis McElrath. The structure of the island is such that 5-star resorts are aligned from the […]
Where to go for hairbraiding in Fiji
Aside from the traditional female hairstyle of the beautiful ‘buiniga’ (mboo-e-nee-nga) almost adorned by every native woman in Fiji. There are also a few women’s hairstyles that are quite popular with the ladies, that have subtle signs of foreign influence in them. Here’s a breakdown of the best braids to get in Fiji and the […]
All you need to know about the nannying services in Fiji
Fiji is one of the top luxury destinations that caters for all types and groups of vacationers, from travel gurus and couple’s getaways to a wholesome family holiday, the list is endless, and Fiji has it all. Fiji’s holiday accommodations especially cater for larger family units as well by having a kid’s club or a […]
All you need to know about tipping in Fiji
Over the years, tipping has developed to ensure customers get prompt service and a chance to let people know whether they provided excellent or poor service. For Fiji, here are a few things to expect about tipping on the islands. What is tipping? In case you didn’t know, Google defines tipping or to tip somebody […]
How to travel Fiji on a budget?
Fiji is branded as one of the top vacation destinations in the world, with luxury and comfort atop its list. Although Fiji has luxury hotels and private resorts, the emergence of affordable accommodation through Bed and Breakfast, hostels and even homestays has given backpackers and thrill-seekers a chance to explore and enjoy Fiji as well. […]
The COVID-19 protocols in Fiji
Must-know information for visitors to Fiji Fully vaccinated travellers from all over the world are not required to quarantine in Fiji. Effective 14 February 2023, international travellers arriving into Fiji by air or sea will no longer be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and travel insurance. Fiji now has zero travel restrictions and […]
What you need to know about the Itaukei Fijian language
Photo credit: Tourism Fiji Arriving on the western side of Fiji, at the Nadi international airport, if you pay attention well enough, you will notice that the Fijian spoken by locals there differs greatly from that spoken in Suva. For some of the previous articles, one would’ve noticed the mention of the standard Fijian language […]
More weather-related Fijian terms
Here’s a continued series on Fiji’s weather-related terms, focusing basically on names for parts of the day, week or any other information. For more, check out our first article on weather-related terms, ‘10 Fijian weather-related terms’. Bogi Pronounced as, mboh-ngee, this word seemingly refers to the word ‘night’. In other contexts, an acceptable protocol […]
10 Fijian weather-related terms
Here’s 10 more relevant terms and phrases for any visiting tourist. This is a continued series of glossary articles on the Fijian language, and terms discussed in this article relate to the weather. If you’re planning to come to Fiji during the Christmas season, then this article is for you. For those not familiar, cyclone […]
