Snorkelling with sharks in Bora Bora
On learning the Bora Bora snorkelling trip included stops to swim with sharks, it was a no-brainer; I couldn’t sign-up fast enough. Swimming with sharks is amazing, but swimming with them in their natural habitat, in the Bora Bora lagoon, and then in the open ocean? What could beat that? As the boat left our hotel dock it was clear there was an air of nervous anticipation among the passengers. For the lucky folk who have the chance, swimming with sharks is usually a once in a lifetime opportunity. A look at the faces on the boat told me most people were doing it for the first, and possibly only,…
Tahiti – a quick guide to a dream destination
If simply the idea of Tahiti hasn’t already seduced you, the volcanic island peaks standing watch over tranquil lagoons and coral seas busy with tropical fish should certainly convince you when you arrive. Whether you want to explore everything the tropical island paradise offers or simply relax in picture-perfect surroundings, a trip to Tahiti really is a trip of a lifetime. If you’re a lover of island life, French Polynesia ticks a lot of boxes. In fact it was probably the place that inspired said boxes. Mystical and lively Polynesian culture, the friendly and welcoming people, warm, sparkling and perfectly clear water, coral reefs teeming with fish, and fresh and…
Fiji’s Hindu culture revealed at Sri Suva Subramaniye Temple
After seeing a few photos and hearing that Sri Suva Subramaniya Temple, in Nadi, is the largest Hindu temple in the southern hemisphere I considered it a ‘must see’ on a recent trip to Fiji, both because I was interested in the structure as a Hindu place of worship and also because, according to what I knew at that time, it seemed a little out of place in Fiji. The island nation proved itself to be a fascinating melting pot of people, culture and religion however and a visit to the temple is a great way to learn about Fiji’s Hindu culture. The Indian population of Fiji Before visiting Fiji…
Why I fell in love with Fiji
Have you ever visited somewhere and absolutely fallen in love with it? I have been to many different countries and can count on one hand the number of places I have visited and instantly felt a connection with. I’m not sure if it is my familiarity with the Caribbean, or something else, but a recent trip to the south pacific promptly added Fiji to that list. Here’s why I fell in love with Fiji. Friendly Fijians I absolutely believe that it is the people that make the place and the Fijians are a genuinely friendly and lovely bunch. These days it can be easy to feel cynical when strangers are…
