Fijian Welcome!

Fijian Nights

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March 28th 2009
Well after Aunty Betty left I found myself on a plane several hours later bound for the Islands of Fiji. I had booked a vacation type package and was quite excited to have a week of rest and relaxation before I headed home to regular life. Traveling for a year may sound quite glamorous; however there is a down and dirty side to backpacking that leaves one exhausted at times. Always thinking about ... read more

Oceania » Fiji » Yasawa Islands

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Fiji became independent in 1970, after nearly a century as a British colony. Democratic rule was interrupted by two military coups in 1987, caused by concern over a government perceived as dominated by the Indian community (descendants of contract la... ... read more