Fiji Capital: Suva

Fiji Capital: Suva

Suva is the capital and largest city of Fiji. It is located on the southeast coast of the island of Viti Levu, in the Central Division, Rewa Province, of which it is the administrative centre

Fiji: The Legend of Mana

Fiji: The Legend of Mana

Many years ago a sea God called Degei sailed to the Fiji islands from parts unknown. Among the crew onboard the magnificent canoe were two trusted warriors named Cavunatoakula and Ratu Saruta whose duty was to guard a highly treasured box of blessings known as Kato ni Cakamana.

Fiji: Nadi

Fiji: Nadi

Nadi is a transit point for other destinations in Fiji. It may not be such a great place to spend any time but you may find yourself here whilst awaiting ferries, boats to outer islands or planes to and from home.

BULA Fiji!

BULA Fiji!

Did you know that greeting is an act of communication in which human beings (as well as other members of the animal kingdom) intentionally make their presence known to each other?

The Philippines: Pearl of the Orient

The Philippines: Pearl of the Orient

I spent time with friends snorkeling, sleeping at a seaside dive lodge, diving, eating, running away from jelly fishes, feeding schools of fishes, swimming with sea turtles, and exploring WWII sunken ships.

21.02.2010 · Filled under: Philippines, Travel Stories · Tags: , · No Comments »
The Smiling People of Fiji

The Smiling People of Fiji

Fiji’s culture is a rich mosaic of indigenous, Indian, Chinese and European traditions, comprising social polity, language, food (based mainly from the sea, casava, dalo & other vegetables), costume, belief systems, architecture, arts, craft, music, dance and sports.

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The Coromandel Adventure

The Coromandel Adventure

Traveling to Coromandel was one great adventure…*oink*. I had a great time hanging out with 4 of my good friends — Olli, Stephane, Amelie and Gino. It was one hilarious and unforgettable adventure.

21.02.2010 · Filled under: New Zealand, Travel Stories · Tags: , · 2 Comments »
Coron Island, Palawan

Coron Island, Palawan

The aquatic views from the sunken Japanese warships off Coron Island are listed in Forbes Traveler Magazine’s top 10 best scuba diving sites in the world. *oinkastic!*

Arrival to New Zealand, the Land of Long White Cloud

Arrival to New Zealand, the Land of Long White Cloud

Kia Ora (it is Maori for hello) *oink*! I just landed here in New Zealand. It is really a beautiful country. I learned from my flight that New Zealand is divided between the North Island and the South Island.

02.06.2009 · Filled under: New Zealand, Travel Stories · Tags: , , · 3 Comments »
Next stop…The Land of Long White Cloud.

Next stop…The Land of Long White Cloud.

Do you believe in chances… *oink*? What are the odds then of little pig coming across a silver leaf? I read somewhere that it is a symbol of a country called New Zealand or Aotearoa, the Land of the Long White Cloud. *oink

01.06.2009 · Filled under: New Zealand, Travel Stories · No Comments »