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Bula from Fiji

In and around Viti Levu, Fiji

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A summer night in Fiji
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Spending 2 1/2 weeks in the South Pacific was amazing. I had no idea what I was in for: snorkeling in famous reefs with colorful fish, barracudas and sea snakes, attempting to scuba dive without any instruction, hiking around an island at high tide (do not attempt this), kayaking around an island (smarter), being on a ferry in very rocky waters, having it get dark at 6pm in the summer (Fiji's winter), watching a man run after a runaway horse (and telling me once he caught it, he would kill it), adapting to "Fiji Time."

We spend a few days on the main island and traveled to an island right off the coast before island hopping way out in the Pacific for one week (Yasawa Islands). I would recommend visiting the Yasawa's soon. With the addition of the Yasawa Flyer, it seems like most of the islands fill up quickly. Also, it would be fun to visit them before they get "modern conveniences " such as hot water and electricity.

South Pacific Paradise

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The drama of Waya

Waya Island, Fiji | Jul 11 '03 | Reviews: 1

For some reason Waya is very different than any other island in Fiji - a certain drama that stirs. The landscape is raw. Rocky mountains, rocky sea... Continue reading »

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South Pacific paradise with a backpack

Viti Levu, Fiji | Jul 30 '03 | Reviews: 2

Our first stop in Fiji was along the Coral Coast of the main island. My friend Sarah had researched the Beach House, a very wonderful backpacker resor... Continue reading »

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Hiking and Kayaking to One Beach

Nananu-i-Ra Island, Fiji | Aug 04 '03 | Reviews: 0

After we left the mainland, and the Beach House, we took a bus and ferry ride to Nananu-i-ra, an island just off the coast. We called ahead to a ba... Continue reading »

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Where the Blue Lagoon was filmed!

Nanuya Lailai Island, Fiji | Aug 06 '03 | Reviews: 2

Nanuya lai lai was the first stop on our week long island hopping adventure on the Yasawa Flyer. We loved this island and stayed an extra day. We... Continue reading »

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Our last island adventure

Lautoka, Fiji | Aug 09 '03 | Reviews: 1

There is only so much you can do or see on a tropical island and by this time, we just wanted to do nothing. We walked around the island (it took abou... Continue reading »

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allibride on Jul. 29, 2005 @ 08:32AM said

Hi Jenica, It looks like you've traveled a lot! I am thinking about going to Turkey and looks like you've already been there. Do you recommend a woman (or women) going alone? I may go by myself or with a girlfriend but wonder how safe was your experience? Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Alli

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Jenica on Jul. 29, 2005 @ 08:32AM said

Hi there! I had a pretty safe experience in Turkey, but I traveled with a guy. I think if you were traveling alone, I would recommend meeting people to travel with, or taking tours. It's safe otherwise, but you may find this to be a better experience. Have fun - it's one of my favorite countries to travel in!

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