In 2006 I had the amazing opportunity to visit Fiji!
In my lifetime, I have been to 24 states, and 15 countries, and Fiji is by far one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen!
It was an experience unlike any other, obviously, because it made it onto my Top Ten Places to Travel list! So here I have for you, my top things to do in Fiji!
In my lifetime, I have been to 24 states, and 15 countries, and Fiji is by far one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen!
It was an experience unlike any other, obviously, because it made it onto my Top Ten Places to Travel list! So here I have for you, my top things to do in Fiji!
Live like a local!
Sure when you think of Fiji you think of white sandy beaches, clear blue water, and basically paradise (we will get to that later!). But that is not how most Fijians live, believe it or not, Fiji is actually a third world country!
When I was in Fiji, me and my friends stayed in a little church in the middle of nowhere. During the day, we rode around in the back of a little pickup truck, visiting the locals, and experiencing their culture! This is how you truly experience a country! Through the eyes, customs, traditions, and lives of the locals!
Sure when you think of Fiji you think of white sandy beaches, clear blue water, and basically paradise (we will get to that later!). But that is not how most Fijians live, believe it or not, Fiji is actually a third world country!
When I was in Fiji, me and my friends stayed in a little church in the middle of nowhere. During the day, we rode around in the back of a little pickup truck, visiting the locals, and experiencing their culture! This is how you truly experience a country! Through the eyes, customs, traditions, and lives of the locals!
This is out back of the church. That little building was where we showered. We washed our laundry by hand, then hung it up to dry in the tropical breezes!
The church we stayed in.
Experience local transportation.
Buses, boats, vans, the back of a pickup truck! Either way, getting from point a to point b is never dull in Fiji!
Buses, boats, vans, the back of a pickup truck! Either way, getting from point a to point b is never dull in Fiji!
Explore the nearby city.
The city is a great place to experience the local markets, shops, restaurants, we even found a karaoke night club!
The city is a great place to experience the local markets, shops, restaurants, we even found a karaoke night club!
Climb a mountain
Making your way to the top of a mountain (whether it's by walking or driving), is one of the most worthwhile things you will do while in Fiji.
Ask the locals about a good mountain, or just find one yourself!
Making your way to the top of a mountain (whether it's by walking or driving), is one of the most worthwhile things you will do while in Fiji.
Ask the locals about a good mountain, or just find one yourself!
Dress like a local.
While I was in Fiji, one of the guys at the church braided my hair, and a wonderful woman gave me her sari!
While I was in Fiji, one of the guys at the church braided my hair, and a wonderful woman gave me her sari!
Walk!
You never know what you will see, who you will meet, or what kind of adventures you will come across when you are walking through the mountains and villages of Fiji!
You never know what you will see, who you will meet, or what kind of adventures you will come across when you are walking through the mountains and villages of Fiji!
Tropical Island it up!
Now this is what most people think of when they think of Fiji!
The South Pacific Nation of Fiji is made up of 322 islands! We found one of the smallest, and most touristy ones to take a day trip to!
Now this is what most people think of when they think of Fiji!
The South Pacific Nation of Fiji is made up of 322 islands! We found one of the smallest, and most touristy ones to take a day trip to!
This breathtaking island took only about ten minutes to walk the entire way around it!
We got to this tiny little island by boat! It was amazing!
Upon arrival, natives were waiting with instruments and songs!
There was a building with live music, a bar, and sand floors! Paradise!
Soon after arriving on the island, my friend Collin had a guitar in his hand, and was singing Jack Johnson's "Banana Pancakes" with the house band! It was super cool!
I swam, explored, and even got to drive a water ski!
That was one of the coolest things I have ever done! Even though it was 9 years ago, I still remember it perfectly! I was out in the middle of the ocean, zipping around on a water ski, when all of a sudden I looked down, and I could see straight down into the crystal clear water! I saw coral, and rocks, and fish! It was just plain magic!
That was one of the coolest things I have ever done! Even though it was 9 years ago, I still remember it perfectly! I was out in the middle of the ocean, zipping around on a water ski, when all of a sudden I looked down, and I could see straight down into the crystal clear water! I saw coral, and rocks, and fish! It was just plain magic!
So what do you think?!
When you find yourself planning a trip to Fiji, don't forget these tips!
Don't have enough money to even dream about a trip like this? Read my tips on how I travel the world working only 2-3 days a week as a waitress!
When you find yourself planning a trip to Fiji, don't forget these tips!
Don't have enough money to even dream about a trip like this? Read my tips on how I travel the world working only 2-3 days a week as a waitress!
Peace Love and Fiji
Jess <3
