LZ Beachcomber

Flames on a Plane

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September 10th 2006
I arrived at the Fiji Bay Resort in the evening and ended up just having a late dinner and then off to bed. Having only three days here, my initial plan was to just stay at this backpackers resort for the entire time. However, after talking to some backpackers in my dorm, I found out that Beachcomber Island is only a 30 minute boat ride away and is much more fun than the mainland. So early the nex ... read more

Oceania » Fiji » Viti Levu » Nadi

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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