Fiji Traveller

By Ben Wheeler If anyone deserves the moniker of Fijian Traveller right now, it is Tumeli ‘Meli’ Tuqota Jr. In recent years, his work as Fiji’s premier film producer and director has seen him voyage from the Maoriland Film Festival in New Zealand to the Rochefort Film Festival in France. He has also had spells […]

Home to more than 600 waterfalls By Andhy Blake Ambrosial and beautiful, Taveuni has long been known as Fiji’s ‘Garden Island’. And it is true that Taveuni’s lush tropical flora is breathtaking and one of the first things you notice as you descend into Matei airport. But it is not until you finally land that […]

By Prerna Priyanka Guests to Paradise Taveuni Resort are welcomed to the property with a complimentary foot rub, their first encounter with the Taveuni locals working at the resort. Owner-operator Terri Gortan believes it is these connections, from the women providing that first massage to the wait staff in the restaurant and the resort’s dive […]

By Kalinga Seneviratne By any standards, Tuvalu would be considered a unique place to visit – after all, it is at the frontline of the battle against climate change. But as a travel destination, it is a world apart. In a world of its own. Until I arrived in Tuvalu, I had not seen an […]

By Prerna Priyanka A new book from photographer and marine biologist, Tom Vierus, offers readers a unique perspective on the symbiotic relationship between shark protection, local economic benefits and community involvement. What began as an academic journey evolved into a five-year odyssey, culminating in the creation of a captivating book that unravels the mysteries of […]

By Vittoria Pasca One of the highlights of a trip to Suva is the tour of its central market, where you’ll be able to enjoy some local goodies, have a chat with the vendors and get an authentic experience of everyday life in Fiji’s capital. The market is located a walking distance from Suva’s main […]

From passion project to award-winning children’s book By Vittoria Pasca The idea to publish an educational book to teach children to appreciate local fruits and vegetables came from a chat I had with chef Sikipio Fihaki from Niu Grillz: “Kids love colouring, why don’t you publish a children’s book which teaches them about healthy eating […]

By Prerna Priyanka The sounds of barking, meowing, and the gentle hum of conversation greet you as you enter Animals Fiji‘s main clinic in Nadi. While the air carries the distinct scent of animals and antiseptic, the reception area buzzes with activity from pet owners seeking veterinary care to volunteers attending to the needs of […]

Hold this, roll this, sit here and blow slowly. If you are a fan of ‘Blown Away’, Netflix’s strangely compelling competitive glass blowing show, you may have thought, ‘That looks like fun, I’d like to try that.’ The onscreen glass artists, and the in-real-life glassblowers at Hot Glass Fiji in Korotogo make it look deceptively […]

In 2015, Rosalind and Warren Lake saw a little ad in the New Zealand Herald for the sale of a Korotogo resort. “We came over for the weekend, fell in love with it, thought this is just what we wanted to do,” Rosalind says. They put a deposit on the property straight away and by […]