River through Navala village

Fiji, Navala - Off the beaten track

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August 7th 2006
The other weekend I went with a group of friends to visit a traditional Fijian village to experience the culture and get away from the hustle and bustle of Suva. It was an epic journey, taking 6-7 hours each way from Suva. Jane and I started our journey on Friday afternoon, leaving Suva by taxi, bound for Sigatoka (a town along the coral coast heading towards Nadi). Our master plan of arranging ... read more

Oceania » Fiji

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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