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Salote explores the lush trails of Bouma National Park, dives Rainbow Reef in the Somosomo Strait, and navigates the daily rhythms of life on Taveuni's 'Garden Island'.

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Episode 70 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Taveuni Island, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Bouma National Heritage Park, Tavoro Waterfalls, Somosomo Strait, Rainbow Reef, Maravu Taveuni Lodge, Kai Time Restaurant & Bar, Naqara, Matei.

Covered: Taveuni Hiking, Rainbow Reef Diving, Local Dining, Island Infrastructure, Wildlife Spotting.

Chapters:
00:00 Bouma National Heritage Park
03:22 Rainbow Reef
06:39 Kai Time Restaurant & Bar

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#TaveuniIsland #FijiTravel #BoumaNationalPark #RainbowReefDiving #GardenIslandFiji #TravelPodcast #SoloTravelFiji #FijiFoodie #SustainableTravel #PacificIslands #HikingAdventures #MarineLife #FijiCulture #TravelTips #Wanderlust #ExploreFiji #IslandLife #NatureLovers

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Salote moves from Savusavu to Taveuni, crossing the Natuvu ferry in winter drizzle. She settles into the 'Garden Island', explores Bouma National Heritage Park's waterfalls, and discusses the practicalities of island living and diving.

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Episode 69 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Taveuni Island, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Natuvu Ferry Terminal, Wairiki, The Dive Cafe Bar & Grill, Naqara, Queens Road, Matei, Bouma National Heritage Park, Tavoro Waterfalls.

Covered: Relocation Logistics, Local Dining Costs, Coastal Walks, Practical Living Tips, Wildlife Spotting, Diving in Rainbow Reef.

Chapters:
00:00 Taveuni Island
01:44 The Dive Cafe Bar & Grill
03:36 Bouma National Heritage Park
05:41 Waiyevo
07:46 Lake Tagimaucia

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#TaveuniIsland #FijiTravel #BoumaPark #RainbowReef #GardenIsland #FijiDiving #CakaudroveProvince #MateiResorts #NaqaraShopping #FijiLifestyle #TravelPodcast #IslandLiving #WanderlustFiji #NaturePhotography #SustainableTravel #FijiFood #OceanExplorer #AdventureAwaits

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On my final full day in Savusavu, I pack up the flat, say goodbye to the Copra Shed sailors, and walk the Hibiscus Highway one last time before heading east. We talk about Vanua Levu’s rural economy, the quiet hum of the market, and what it costs to live here when you are ready to move on.

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Episode 68 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Savusavu, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Nakama Hot Springs, Lesiaceva Road, Copra Shed Marina, Savusavu Municipal Market, J. Hunter Pearl Farm, KokoMana Chocolate Farm & Factory, Hibiscus Highway, Natewa Peninsula.

Covered: Final Departure Reflections, Local Cost of Living, Rural Economy of Vanua Levu, Practical Travel Logistics, Banking and Admin Logistics.

Chapters:
00:00 Savusavu
01:58 Savusavu Municipal Market
04:15 J. Hunter Pearl Farm
06:30 Waisali Rainforest Reserve
08:27 Cafe

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#Savusavu #VanuaLevu #FijiTravel #LivingInFiji #HotSprings #PearlFarming #ChocolateFarm #HibiscusHighway #CopraShed #FijiEconomy #IslandLife #TravelTips #CostOfLiving #NatewaBay #FijiFood #ExpatLife #PacificTravel #SavusavuTown

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Salote drives the Hibiscus Highway to Natewa Bay, explores the salt lake, visits J. Hunter Pearls, and reflects on Vanua Levu’s rural economy before moving east.

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Episode 67 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Savusavu, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Savusavu Town Centre, Hibiscus Highway, Lesiaceva Point, Buca Bay, Qaloqalo River, Natewa Bay, Leo’s View, J. Hunter Pearls.

Covered: Hibiscus Highway Drive, Natewa Peninsula Nature, J. Hunter Pearl Farm, Rural Economy of Vanua Levu, Local Costs and Cash Culture, Community Events in Savusavu.

Chapters:
00:00 Lesiaceva Point
03:12 Natewa Bay
05:35 Copra Shed Marina
08:40 Hidden Paradise Guesthouse

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#SavusavuTravel #HibiscusHighway #NatewaPeninsula #VanuaLevuLife #FijiDiving #PearlFarming #RuralFiji #CopraShedMarina #NatewaBayWildlife #FijiRoadTrip #SavusavuFood #PacificIslands #TravelFiji2026 #CakaudroveProvince #FijiCulture #VanillaPlantations #SavusavuHotSprings #YachtLifeFiji

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Salote visits the J. Hunter pearl farm, explores the Savusavu Municipal Market, and reflects on the local economy and practical living tips in Savusavu.

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Episode 66 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Savusavu, Fiji.

Places in this episode: J. Hunter Pearl Farm, Savusavu Municipal Market, Copra Shed Marina, Nakama Hot Springs, Hibiscus Highway, Natewa Peninsula, Buca Bay, Lesiaceva Point.

Covered: Pearl Farming Industry, Municipal Market Shopping, Local Economy & Costs, Transportation Tips, Wildlife Spotting, Daily Living Tips.

Chapters:
00:00 Nawi Island
02:32 Copra Shed Marina
07:28 Lesiaceva Point

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#SavusavuTravel #FijiExpatLife #PearlFarmingFiji #SavusavuMarket #VanuaLevu #FijiCostOfLiving #CopraShedMarina #HibiscusHighway #NatewaPeninsula #FijiDiving #YachtLifeFiji #PacificIslands #TravelBudgetFiji #LocalFoodFiji #GeothermalFiji #SavusavuBay #FijiImmigration #ExpatBanking

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Salote visits the J. Hunter pearl farm in Savusavu Bay, explores the Copra Shed Marina, and discusses local costs and kava culture.

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Episode 65 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Savusavu, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Savusavu Bay, Nakama Geothermal Field, Main Street, Savusavu Municipal Market, J. Hunter Pearl Farm, Giant Clam Reserve, Copra Shed Marina, Island Grill Bar & Cafe.

Covered: Pearl Farming Industry, Marina Social Scene, Local Dining Costs, Kava Etiquette, Rural Economy, Transport Costs.

Chapters:
00:00 Savusavu Bay
01:32 Main Street
03:53 Island Grill Bar & Cafe
06:19 Savusavu Municipal Market
08:28 Buca Bay

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#Savusavu #FijiTravel #PearlFarm #CopraShed #KavaCulture #VanuaLevu #FijiLife #TravelFiji #IslandLiving #PacificOasis #DivingFiji #SavusavuBay #HibiscusHighway #NatewaPeninsula #FijiFood #Kokoda #ExpatFiji #WinterInFiji

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Salote navigates the Savusavu Municipal Market for Saturday produce, visits the Nakama hot springs to see locals cooking root crops, and ends the day with a kava session at the Copra Shed Marina.

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Episode 64 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Savusavu, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Savusavu Municipal Market, Urata lookout cafe, Nakama Hot Springs, Hibiscus Highway, Buca Bay, Copra Shed Marina, Grace Road Kitchen.

Covered: Municipal Market Shopping, Geothermal Activity, Rural Agriculture, Marina Social Scene, Local Food Costs.

Chapters:
00:00 Urata lookout cafe
01:46 Market hall
05:00 Hibiscus Highway
08:21 Grace Road Kitchen

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#SavusavuTravel #FijiIslands #VanuaLevu #MarketLife #HotSpringsCooking #KavaCulture #CopraShed #HibiscusHighway #DivingFiji #SoftCorals #RuralEconomy #FijiFood #Kokoda #TravelTips #ExpatLife #SavusavuBay #NatewaPeninsula #FijiWinter

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Salote dives the soft corals of Savusavu Bay, visits the KokoMana chocolate factory, and reflects on the rural economy along the Hibiscus Highway.

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Episode 63 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Savusavu, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Savusavu Bay, Copra Shed Marina, Urata lookout cafe, KokoMana chocolate factory, Daku Resort, Hibiscus Highway, Buca Bay, Natewa Bay.

Covered: Savusavu Diving, KokoMana Chocolate Farm, Hibiscus Highway Drive, Rural Economy of Vanua Levu, Local Food Costs, Transportation Tips.

Chapters:
00:00 Savusavu Bay
02:52 Daku Resort
04:43 Buca Bay
06:58 Copra Shed Marina

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#Savusavu #FijiTravel #VanuaLevu #SoftCoralDiving #KokoManaChocolate #HibiscusHighway #NatewaPeninsula #FijiFoodie #IslandLife #TravelFiji #SavusavuBay #Cakaudrove #LocalEconomy #FarmToTable #DiveFiji #PacificTravel #FijiLiving #SustainableTourism

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Salote dives Savusavu Bay's soft corals, drives the Hibiscus Highway to Natewa Bay, and reflects on the rural economy of Vanua Levu.

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Episode 62 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Savusavu, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Savusavu Bay, Copra Shed Marina, Split Rock, Urata Lookout Cafe, Main Street, Hibiscus Highway, KokoMana Chocolate Farm & Factory, Daku Resort.

Covered: Diving in Savusavu Bay, Hibiscus Highway Drive, KokoMana Chocolate Farm, Natewa Bay Wildlife, Rural Economy of Vanua Levu, Local Dining Costs.

Chapters:
00:00 Savusavu Bay
01:45 Hibiscus Highway
03:24 Buca Bay
05:00 Natewa Peninsula
06:40 Main Street
07:51 Copra Shed Marina

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#Savusavu #VanuaLevu #FijiDiving #HibiscusHighway #KokoMana #NatewaBay #FijiFood #SoftCoral #CopraShed #UrataLookout #FijiEconomy #TravelFiji #IslandLife #SavusavuTown #FijiWinter #ChocolateFarm #DolphinWatching #FijiPodcast

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Salote explores the Nakama geothermal springs, drives the Hibiscus Highway to see vanilla farms and dolphins, and discusses the local economy and practical living tips in Savusavu.

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Episode 61 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Savusavu, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Nakama Hot Springs, Copra Shed Marina, Savusavu Municipal Market, Hibiscus Highway, Namale Junction, Waisali Rainforest Reserve, Natewa Peninsula, Qaloqalo River.

Covered: Geothermal Activity, Rural Agriculture, Wildlife Spotting, Local Economy & Costs, Transport Logistics.

Chapters:
00:00 Lesiaceva Road
01:25 Hibiscus Highway
03:38 Waisali Rainforest Reserve
05:53 Planters Club
07:57 Cafe

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#Savusavu #VanuaLevu #FijiTravel #HotSprings #HibiscusHighway #NatewaBay #DolphinWatching #VanillaFarming #PearlFarm #LocalEconomy #CostOfLiving #TravelTips #PacificIslands #ExploreFiji #SavusavuLife #QueensRoad #Wanderlust #IslandVibes

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Salote explores the Savusavu Municipal Market, navigates the practicalities of local banking and SIM cards, and settles into a kava session at the Copra Shed Marina.

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Episode 60 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Savusavu, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Savusavu Municipal Market, Westpac Savusavu, Urata Lookout Cafe, Nakama Hot Springs, Copra Shed Marina, Grace Road Kitchen - Savusavu, Lesiaceva Road, Hibiscus Highway.

Covered: Municipal Market Shopping, Banking and Admin Logistics, Kava Etiquette, Geothermal Activity, Local Economy & Costs, Community Events.

Chapters:
00:00 Lesiaceva Road
01:31 Hibiscus Highway
03:30 Urata Lookout Cafe
05:39 Copra Shed Marina
07:32 Sea
09:00 Natewa Peninsula

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#SavusavuLife #FijiTravelTips #VanuaLevu #ExpatsInFiji #PacificIslands #TravelFiji #Cakaudrove #FijiFood #KavaCulture #MarinaLife #SavusavuMarket #HotSpringsFiji #PearlFarming #HibiscusHighway #DigitalNomadFiji #FijiBanking #IslandLiving #SavusavuBay

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Day five in Savusavu: navigating the municipal market for fresh produce, learning the rhythm of a kava session at the Copra Shed, and reflecting on the quiet resilience of Vanua Levu's economy.

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Episode 59 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Savusavu, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Savusavu Municipal Market, Nakama Hot Springs, Copra Shed Marina, Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Split Rock, Planters Club, Westpac Savusavu, Nawi Island.

Covered: Municipal Market Shopping, Kava Etiquette, Banking and Registration, Rural Economy Shifts, Hot Springs Safety.

Chapters:
00:00 Savusavu Municipal Market
02:45 Copra Shed Marina
05:43 Nawi Island

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#Savusavu #FijiTravel #VanuaLevu #MarketLife #KavaCeremony #CopraShed #GeothermalSprings #PearlFarming #FijiEconomy #ClimateActionFiji #ExpatLifeFiji #HibiscusHighway #NatewaBay #FijiCulture #SlowTravel #IslandLiving #YachtSeason #LocalBusiness

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Salote explores the Nakama hot springs, drives the Hibiscus Highway for vanilla farms, and reflects on the dry season economy in Savusavu.

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Episode 58 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Savusavu, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Nakama Hot Springs, Copra Shed Marina, Urata lookout cafe, Hibiscus Highway, Muanivatu Trails, Natewa Bay, Savusavu Municipal Market, Westpac Savusavu.

Covered: Geothermal Activity, Rural Agriculture, Local Economy, Transport Costs, Wildlife Spotting, Daily Living Tips.

Chapters:
00:00 Geothermal vent
01:25 Copra Shed Marina
02:48 Muanivatu Trails
05:26 Grace Road Kitchen - Savusavu
07:17 KokoMana Chocolate Farm & Factory
08:55 Natewa Bay

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#Savusavu #VanuaLevu #FijiTravel #HotSprings #HibiscusHighway #NatewaBay #PacificIslands #TravelPodcast #SoloTravel #ExpatLife #FijiFood #VanillaFarming #DolphinWatching #Geothermal #SavusavuMarina #KokoMana #FijiLifestyle #WinterInFiji

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Salote drives the Hibiscus Highway to Buca Bay, explores the remote Natewa Peninsula, and reflects on the rural economy of Vanua Levu.

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Episode 57 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Savusavu, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Lesiaceva Road, Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Hibiscus Highway, Muanivatu Trails, Waisali Rainforest Reserve, Salt Lake, Natewa Bay, Buca Bay.

Covered: Hibiscus Highway, Muanivatu Trails, Buca Bay, Rural Economy, Vanua Levu Nature, Dining in Savusavu.

Chapters:
00:00 Lesiaceva Road
01:37 Muanivatu Trails
05:08 Buca Bay
07:22 Copra Shed Marina

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#Savusavu #VanuaLevu #HibiscusHighway #BucaBay #MuanivatuTrails #FijiTravel #IslandLife #NatureWalks #PacificOcean #TravelFiji #ExploreVanuaLevu #CoconutCreek #RainforestFiji #LocalEats #IslandHopping #FijiLifestyle #SustainableTravel #Wanderlust

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Day two in Savusavu: navigating the Nakama hot springs, visiting the J. Hunter pearl farm, and soaking up the yachtie season at the Copra Shed Marina.

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Episode 56 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Savusavu, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Nakama Hot Springs, Copra Shed Marina, J. Hunter Pearl Farm, Grace Road Kitchen, Planters Club, Savusavu Municipal Market, Daku Area, Hibiscus Highway.

Covered: Savusavu Geothermal Activity, Pearl Farming Industry, Marina Social Scene, Local Dining Costs, Vanua Levu Agriculture, Practical Travel Logistics.

Chapters:
00:00 Copra Shed Marina
01:55 J. Hunter Pearl Farm
03:47 Savusavu
06:47 Savusavu Municipal Market

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#Savusavu #VanuaLevu #FijiTravel #HotSprings #PearlFarming #CopraShed #IslandLife #DigitalNomadFiji #HibiscusHighway #NatewaPeninsula #FijiFood #Kokoda #YachtLife #PacificMediaSummit #ClimateActionFiji #TravelTipsFiji #LivingInFiji #WanderlustFiji

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Salote moves from Levuka to Savusavu, arriving by ferry in the winter drizzle. She explores the town’s geothermal springs, the historic Copra Shed Marina, and the J. Hunter pearl farm, while discussing the costs of living and the quiet energy of a small island capital.

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Episode 55 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Savusavu, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Savusavu Bay, Copra Shed Marina, Nakama District, Main Street, Urata Lookout Cafe, Planters Club, J. Hunter Pearl Farm, Grace Road Kitchen.

Covered: Savusavu Geothermal Activity, Pearl Farming Industry, Marina Social Scene, Banking and Admin Logistics, Local Cost of Living, Vanua Levu Agriculture.

Chapters:
00:00 Ferry
01:34 Copra Shed Marina
02:48 Main Street
05:00 Planters Club
07:28 J. Hunter Pearl Farm
09:50 Nawi Island

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#Savusavu #FijiTravel #VanuaLevu #HotSprings #PearlFarm #CopraShed #IslandLife #FijiLiving #TravelPodcast #SoftCoralDiving #PacificIslands #WinterInFiji #NomadLife #ExpatsInFiji #SavusavuBay #JHunterPearls #FijiEconomy #IslandHopping

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Salote’s last full day in Levuka. A morning walk along Beach Street, a quiet lunch at Nadina, and reflections on the town’s history and her own departure for the next leg of the journey.

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Episode 54 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Levuka, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Beach Street, Naova'ke Uptown Cafe, Nasova, Heritage Guest House, Nadina | Authentic Fijian Restaurant, Mission Hill, Royal Hotel, Westpac Bank.

Covered: Final Departure Reflections, Levuka Daily Costs, Historical Sites Visit, Local Dining Recommendations, Transport Logistics.

Chapters:
00:00 Levuka
00:58 Beach Street
03:36 Heritage Guest House
06:09 Royal Hotel
08:17 Natovi Landing

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#LevukaFiji #UNESCOHeritage #FijiTravel #OvalauIsland #DeedOfCession #RoyalHotel #MissionHill #NadinaRestaurant #BeanBarCafe #FijiLiving #TravelPodcast #PacificIslands #HistoryBuff #BudgetTravel #FijiCulture #WalkAndTalk #LastDayInLevuka #QueensRoad

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On my final full day in Levuka, I walk the colonial timber streets one last time, hike the ridge to Lovoni crater village, and reflect on what it means to leave a place that has taught me so much about slow living.

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Episode 53 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Levuka, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Ovalau, Beach Street, Mission Hill, Cawaci, Lovoni, Queen’s Wharf, Morris Hedstrom Museum, Bean Bar Cafe.

Covered: Relocation Logistics, Local Economy & Employment, Heritage Reflections, Community Events, Final Departure Thoughts.

Chapters:
00:00 Ovalau
01:49 Levuka
03:49 Cawaci
06:08 Queen’s Wharf
07:57 Beach Street

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#FijiTravelPodcast #LevukaHeritage #OvalauIsland #UNESCOWorldHeritage #FijiLiving #LovoniHike #ColonialHistory #PacificCulture #SlowTravel #FijiFood #LovoMeal #MissionHill #CawaciVillage #FijiEconomy #TravelTips #FijiVisa #YasawaBound #SaloteWaqa

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Salote explores the high ridges of Ovalau, hikes to Lovoni crater village, visits the Bishop's Tomb in Cawaci, and reflects on the quiet winter pace of Levuka.

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Episode 52 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Levuka, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Mission Hill, Lovoni, Cawaci, Beach Street, Nadina | Authentic Fijian Restaurant, Bean Bar Cafe, Yasawa Islands.

Covered: Ovalau Hiking, Cawaci History, Local Dining Costs, Expatriate Logistics, Village Culture.

Chapters:
00:00 Mission Hill
01:31 Yasawa Islands
03:41 Lovoni
05:51 Beach Street
07:42 Street

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#Levuka #Ovalau #FijiTravel #UNESCOHeritage #LovoniCrater #Cawaci #BishopsTomb #HikingFiji #ExpatLife #PacificIslands #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #FijiFood #KavaCulture #MekePerformance #YasawaViews #LovoFeast #WinterInFiji

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Day seven in Levuka: walking the Beach Street restoration sites, visiting the Royal Hotel, and reflecting on the pace of life on Ovalau before moving north.

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Episode 51 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Levuka, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Beach Street, Naova'ke Uptown Cafe, Nasova, Deed of Cession Site, Royal Hotel, Nadina | Authentic Fijian Restaurant, Bean Bar Cafe, Cawaci.

Covered: Levuka Town Life, Heritage Restoration, Local Dining, Banking Logistics, Coastal Walks.

Chapters:
00:00 Levuka
01:27 Naova'ke Uptown Cafe
04:19 Nadina | Authentic Fijian Restaurant
07:02 Bean Bar Cafe

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#LevukaFiji #UNESCOWorldHeritage #FijiTravelPodcast #SaloteWaqa #OvalauIsland #ColonialHistory #FijiLiving #TravelTips #PacificIslands #HeritageRestoration #LevukaTown #FijiFood #Kokoda #RoyalHotelLevuka #ExpatsInFiji #VisaInfo #QuietTravel #SlowPace

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Salote explores the UNESCO-listed streets of Levuka, discusses the ongoing heritage rehabilitation projects, and takes a coastal walk along Beach Street, reflecting on the town's colonial past and quiet present.

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Episode 50 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Levuka, Fiji.

Places in this episode: New Mavida Lodge, Beach Street, Naova'ke Uptown Cafe, Morris Hedstrom Store, Nasova, Deed of Cession Site, Mission Hill, Westpac Bank.

Covered: Levuka Heritage Sites, Cost of Living Details, Expat Banking & Admin, Local Dining Recommendations, Hiking & Nature, Cultural Reflections.

Chapters:
00:00 Levuka
02:27 Morris Hedstrom Store
05:00 Nadina | Authentic Fijian Restaurant
07:38 Westpac Bank
09:41 Restaurant

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#Levuka #FijiTravel #UNESCOHeritage #ExpatsInFiji #OvalauIsland #FijiLife #TravelPodcast #CulturalHeritage #IslandLiving #FijiHistory #SustainableTravel #PacificIslands #DigitalNomadFiji #FijiFood #KavaCulture #TravelTips #SlowTravel #HeritageConservation

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Day five in Levuka: navigating scaffolding on heritage streets, hiking the Lovoni crater ridge, and understanding the real cost of living in Fiji's oldest colonial town.

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Episode 49 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Levuka, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Beach Street, Naova'ke Uptown Cafe, Nasova, Deed of Cession Site, Cawaci, Lovoni, Mission Hill, New Mavida Lodge.

Covered: Heritage Restoration, Lovoni Hike, Local Dining Costs, Visa and Banking Logistics, Levuka Town Life.

Chapters:
00:00 Beach Street
02:17 Lovoni
04:30 Mission Hill
06:37 Ovalau Club
08:49 The Boatshed Restaurant

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#LevukaFiji #FijiTravelPodcast #SaloteWaqa #UNESCOHeritage #OvalauIsland #FijiLiving #LovoniCrater #DeedOfCession #FijiFoodie #ColonialHistory #PacificTravel #HikingFiji #LevukaTown #RoyalHotelLevuka #FijiCulture #TravelTips #ExpatsInFiji #SlowTravel

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Salote walks the timbered streets of Fiji’s former capital, discusses the UNESCO restoration works, hikes to Lovoni crater village, and breaks down the daily costs of living in Levuka.

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Episode 48 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Levuka, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Ovalau, Beach Street, Nasova, Lovoni, Bean Bar Cafe, The Boatshed Restaurant, Nadina | Authentic Fijian Restaurant, Royal Hotel.

Covered: Levuka Heritage, Lovoni Hike, Daily Costs, UNESCO Restoration, Practical Living Tips.

Chapters:
00:00 Ovalau
01:56 Beach Street
05:15 Royal Hotel
07:31 Levuka

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#LevukaFiji #OvalauIsland #UNESCOHeritage #FijiTravelPodcast #LivingInFiji #LovoniCrater #DeedOfCession #FijiCostOfLiving #TravelFiji #PacificIslands #HikingFiji #ColonialHistory #FijiFood #SlowTravel #ResidentPerspective #FijiCulture #WorldHeritageSite #TravelTips

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Salote explores the UNESCO-listed streets of Levuka, discusses the ongoing heritage restoration projects, hikes the Lovoni crater village, and breaks down the costs of living in Fiji's old capital.

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Episode 47 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Levuka, Fiji.

Places in this episode: New Mavida Lodge, Bean Bar Cafe, Beach Street, Nasova, Deed of Cession Site, Royal Hotel, Lovoni, Urata Lookout Cafe.

Covered: Levuka Heritage Sites, Lovoni Crater Hike, Cost of Living in Levuka, Local Dining Recommendations, UNESCO Restoration Projects.

Chapters:
00:00 Levuka
02:53 Deed of Cession Site
06:10 Levuka Community Centre
08:34 New Mavida Lodge

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#LevukaFiji #OvalauIsland #UNESCOHeritage #FijiTravel #LovoniCrater #DeedOfCession #RoyalHotelLevuka #MissionHill #PacificTravel #FijiLife #HeritageRestoration #IslandHopping #FijiFood #Kokoda #Lovo #TravelBudget #SuvaToLevuka #OvalauHiking

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Day two in Levuka: navigating the UNESCO heritage town’s restoration works, hiking the Lovoni crater ridge, and breaking down what it actually costs to live here.

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Episode 46 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Levuka, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Beach Street, Nasova, Mission Hill, Lovoni, Westpac Bank, Queen's Wharf, Leleuvia Islet, Royal Hotel.

Covered: Heritage Conservation, Visa and Banking Logistics, Hiking and Nature, Local Economy and Costs, Historical Sites.

Chapters:
00:00 Beach Street
01:47 Nasova
05:33 Levuka
09:05 Sacred Heart Church

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#LevukaFiji #OvalauIsland #UNESCOHeritage #FijiTravelPodcast #SaloteWaqa #LovoniCrater #DeedOfCession #FijiCostOfLiving #PacificIslands #HikingFiji #ColonialHistory #KavaCulture #ExpatsInFiji #TravelTips #SustainableTourism #LomaivitiProvince #RoyalHotelLevuka #FijiFood

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Salote moves from Suva to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Levuka on Ovalau Island, exploring the colonial streets, the Deed of Cession site, and the quiet pace of life in Fiji's former capital.

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Episode 45 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Levuka, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Queen’s Wharf, Natovi Landing, Heritage Guest House, Beach Street, Naova’ke Uptown Cafe, Nasova, Deed of Cession Site, Levuka Historical Port Town.

Covered: Levuka Arrival, UNESCO Heritage Sites, Local Costs & Dining, Hiking & Nature, Transport Logistics.

Chapters:
00:00 Queen’s Wharf
02:05 Heritage Guest House
04:07 Naova’ke Uptown Cafe
06:37 Mission Hill
08:48 Beach Street

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#Levuka #FijiTravel #UNESCOWorldHeritage #OvalauIsland #PacificIslands #TravelPodcast #ColonialHistory #FijiFood #Kokoda #HikingFiji #MissionHill #DeedOfCession #SlowTravel #IslandLife #FijiWeather #DrySeason #TravelTips #BudgetTravel

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On my final full day in the capital, I walk the colonial streets of Victoria Parade, share a curry at the Municipal Market, and watch the sun set over the harbour from the Grand Pacific Hotel before heading north.

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Episode 44 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Suva, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Victoria Parade, Albert Park, Domain, ANZ Bank HQ Suva, Coffee Culture Cafe, Suva Municipal Market, Thurston Gardens, Fiji Museum.

Covered: Suva daily life, Market dining, Museum visit, Cost of living, Departure logistics.

Chapters:
00:00 Suva
01:39 Domain
03:26 Thurston Gardens
05:58 Tamavua
08:02 Museum

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#SuvaCity #FijiTravel #IslandLife #ColonialArchitecture #MarketFood #FijiMuseum #ThurstonGardens #UrbanFiji #TravelBudget #PacificIslands #WinterInFiji #CulturalHeritage #LocalTransport #FijiFoodie #IslandHopping #SuvaSunset #TravelTips #FijiLiving

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Salote wraps up her time in the capital, exploring the colonial heart of Suva, the bustling Municipal Market for Indo-Fijian food, and the quiet trails of Colo-i-Suva Forest Park before heading north.

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Episode 43 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Suva, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Fiji Museum, Thurston Gardens, Suva Municipal Market, Grand Pacific Hotel, Ratu Sukuna Park, Moments Cafe, Colo-i-Suva Forest Park, Victoria Parade.

Covered: Cost of Living, Cultural Heritage, Urban Exploration, Practical Admin, Nature & Hiking.

Chapters:
00:00 Suva
02:22 Victoria Parade
04:48 My Kai Restaurant
07:15 Street

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#SuvaFiji #FijiTravelPodcast #ColonialArchitecture #IndoFijianFood #ForestHiking #KavaCulture #BudgetTravelFiji #PacificIslands #FijiMuseum #ColoISuva #StreetFoodFiji #TravelTips #ExpatsInFiji #FijiLife #WinterInSuva #FerryTravel #YasawaIslands #FijiHistory

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Salote explores Suva's colonial streets, visits the Municipal Market for affordable Indo-Fijian food, discusses practical living costs and banking, and prepares for a hike in Colo-i-Suva Forest Park.

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Episode 42 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Suva, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Tamavua, Victoria Parade, Westpac, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Coffee Culture Cafe, Grand Pacific Hotel, Thurston Gardens, Fiji Museum.

Covered: Suva Colonial Heritage, Municipal Market Dining, Living Costs & Banking, Colo-i-Suva Forest Park, Urban Safety Tips.

Chapters:
00:00 Tamavua
02:57 Thurston Gardens
05:40 Moments Cafe
08:07 My Kai Restaurant
10:18 Suva
11:43 Cafe

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#SuvaCityLife #FijiTravelPodcast #ColonialArchitecture #IndoFijianFood #ColoISuvaForest #ThurstonGardens #FijiMuseum #UrbanFiji #TravelBudget #PacificIslands #HibiscusFestival #EcoTourismFiji #SuvaMarkets #FijiCulture #TravelTips #VanuaTravel #SaloteWaqa #FijiWinter

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Day ten in Suva: navigating the CBD, finding peace in Colo-i-Suva Forest Park, and reflecting on the capital's urban rhythm.

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Episode 41 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Suva, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Flagstaff, Victoria Parade, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Government House, Fiji Museum, Thurston Gardens, Suva Municipal Market, Tamavua.

Covered: Suva Colonial History, Municipal Market Dining, Practical Moving Tips, Colo-i-Suva Forest Park, Urban Safety and Transport.

Chapters:
00:00 Flagstaff
01:20 Queen Elizabeth Drive
03:03 Victoria Parade
06:19 Colo-i-Suva Forest Park
08:09 Moments Cafe
09:18 Forest

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#SuvaFiji #ColoISuvaForestPark #FijiMuseum #IndoFijianFood #SuvaCBD #ThurstonGardens #FijiTravel #PacificIslands #UrbanFiji #RainforestHiking #ColonialArchitecture #BudgetTravel #FijiLife #SuvaMarkets #FijiNature #TravelPodcast #ExploreFiji #WinterInFiji

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Salote explores Suva’s colonial architecture, navigates the Municipal Market for Indo-Fijian food, and hikes Colo-i-Suva Forest Park, reflecting on the city’s urban rhythm and practical living costs.

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Episode 40 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Suva, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Victoria Parade, Thurston Gardens, Fiji Museum, Suva Municipal Market, Flagstaff, Government House, Ratu Sukuna Park, Albert Park.

Covered: Suva Colonial History, Municipal Market Dining, Colo-i-Suva Forest Park, Cost of Living in Suva, Practical Moving Tips, Urban Safety.

Chapters:
00:00 Victoria Parade
01:47 Suva Municipal Market
03:41 Flagstaff
07:11 My Kai Restaurant
08:39 Cafe
10:03 Colo-i-Suva Forest Park

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#SuvaLife #FijiTravel #ColonialArchitecture #MunicipalMarket #IndoFijianFood #ColoISuvaForestPark #HikingInFiji #SuvaCBD #ThurstonGardens #FijiMuseum #LivingInSuva #PacificIslands #TravelBudget #UrbanFiji #FijiCulture #VictoriaParade #SuvaNightlife #RainforestEscape

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Day eight in Suva: navigating the CBD's colonial architecture, hunting for Indo-Fijian curry at the market, and discovering the city's evening pulse beyond the festival lights.

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Episode 39 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Suva, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Tamavua, Victoria Parade, Ratu Sukuna Park, Suva Municipal Market, Fiji Museum, Thurston Gardens, Grand Pacific Hotel, Albert Park.

Covered: Suva CBD exploration, Cost of daily living, Colonial heritage sites, Local food culture, Urban safety and transport, Community events and sports.

Chapters:
00:00 Tamavua
01:01 Victoria Parade
02:21 Fiji Museum
05:42 The Domain
07:32 Flagstaff

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#SuvaCity #FijiTravel #ColonialHistory #IndoFijianFood #MarketLife #ExpatLiving #PacificCulture #SuvaNightlife #FijiMuseum #UrbanFiji #CostOfLiving #TravelTips #KavaCulture #QueensRoad #WinterInFiji #SustainableTravel #FijiFootball #VanuaTravel

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Day seven in Suva brings a hike through Colo-i-Suva Forest Park, a deep dive into the city's colonial streets, and the quiet reality of living here beyond the festival lights. Salote shares practical tips on navigating the capital, from banking to safety.

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Episode 38 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Suva, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Flagstaff, Colo-i-Suva Forest Park, Westpac branch, Moments Cafe, Domain, University of the South Pacific, Victoria Parade, CBD.

Covered: Colo-i-Suva Forest Park, Cost of Living in Suva, Urban Safety and Transport, Cafe Culture in CBD, Planning Next Leg North.

Chapters:
00:00 Flagstaff
01:42 Colo-i-Suva Forest Park
04:17 Domain
07:24 Crazy Bites
08:52 Street

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#SuvaFiji #ColoISuvaForestPark #FijiTravelPodcast #LivingInFiji #SuvaCityLife #FijiFoodGuide #HikingFiji #PacificIslandsTravel #FijiBudgetTravel #SuvaMunicipalMarket #FijiCulture #TravelTipsFiji #ExpatsInFiji #ColonialArchitecture #FijiNature #RainySeasonFiji #WanderlustFiji #TravelDiaries

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Day six in Suva: exploring the colonial architecture of Victoria Parade, navigating the Hibiscus Festival at Albert Park, and finding comfort in the city's bustling markets.

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Episode 37 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Suva, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Flagstaff, Victoria Parade, Bank of South Pacific, Suva Municipal Market, Thurston Gardens, Fiji Museum, Albert Park, Grand Pacific Hotel.

Covered: Colonial History, Festival Atmosphere, Dining Costs, Urban Safety, Banking and Admin, Forest Park Hiking.

Chapters:
00:00 Albert Park
01:21 Victoria Parade
03:01 Thurston Gardens
04:45 Grand Pacific Hotel
06:13 The Domain
07:37 Flagstaff
09:06 Cafe

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#SuvaFiji #FijiTravelPodcast #HibiscusFestival #ColonialArchitecture #IndoFijianFood #FijiMuseum #ThurstonGardens #VictoriaParade #AlbertPark #GrandPacificHotel #CostOfLivingSuva #ExpatLifeFiji #FijiCulture #TravelFiji #SuvaCityLife #FijiWinter #ExploreFiji #SaloteWaqa

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Day five in Suva brings a steady winter drizzle and a necessary escape to Colo-i-Suva Forest Park. Salote explores the rainforest trails, reflects on the city's colonial layers, and navigates the practicalities of urban Fijian life.

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Episode 36 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Suva, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Hibiscus Drive, Westpac Suva, Coffee Culture Cafe, Albert Park, Grand Pacific Hotel, Victoria Parade, Ratu Sukuna Park, Thurston Gardens.

Covered: Banking and Admin, Forest Park Hiking, Festival Atmosphere, Local Transport, Dining Costs, Urban Safety.

Chapters:
00:00 Hibiscus Drive
01:17 Wailoa River
03:10 Albert Park
05:23 Colo-i-Suva Forest Park
07:07 My Kai Restaurant
09:11 Forest

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#SuvaLife #FijiTravel #ColoISuva #HibiscusFestival #ExpatInFiji #SuvaFoodie #RainforestHiking #PacificIslands #FijiMuseum #UrbanFiji #ThurstonGardens #ColonialSuva #FijiBudgetTravel #SuvaMarkets #IndoFijianCuisine #FijiWinter #TravelPodcast #SaloteWaqa

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Day four in Suva: navigating the colonial CBD, surviving the rainy festival season, and finding warmth in Indo-Fijian curry at the Municipal Market.

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Episode 35 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Suva, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Victoria Parade, Albert Park, Fiji Museum, Thurston Gardens, Ratu Sukuna Park, Suva Municipal Market, Grand Pacific Hotel, Flagstaff.

Covered: Suva City Exploration, Hibiscus Festival, Local Transport, Market Food Culture, Colonial History, Kava Ritual.

Chapters:
00:00 Victoria Parade
03:15 Thurston Gardens
06:29 Domain District
09:13 BSP Bank

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#SuvaFiji #FijiTravelPodcast #HibiscusFestival2026 #MunicipalMarket #FijiMuseum #ColonialArchitecture #IndoFijianFood #KavaCeremony #ThurstonGardens #AlbertPark #ExpatsInFiji #PacificIslands #RainySeasonTravel #CulturalHeritage #SuvaCityLife #FijiBudgetTravel #MelanesianCulture #WanderlustFiji

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Day three in Suva: navigating the 70th Hibiscus Festival, exploring colonial heritage, and breaking down the real costs of living in Fiji's capital.

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Episode 34 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Suva, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Flagstaff, Victoria Parade, Fiji Museum, Thurston Gardens, Grand Pacific Hotel, Albert Park, Suva Municipal Market, The Domain.

Covered: Suva City Life, Hibiscus Festival 2026, Cost of Living Breakdown, Fiji Museum & Heritage, Expat Administration.

Chapters:
00:00 Flagstaff
01:26 Fiji Museum
02:29 Grand Pacific Hotel
05:07 ANZ Bank HQ
06:56 Albert Park

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#SuvaFiji #HibiscusFestival #FijiLiving #ExpatsInFiji #PacificTravel #FijiMuseum #ColonialArchitecture #SuvaMarkets #CostOfLivingFiji #FijiFoodGuide #TravelFiji #IslandLife #RewaProvince #FijiCulture #UrbanFiji #FijiWeather #PacificIslands #TravelTips

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Salote navigates Suva’s humid winter mornings, from the bustling Municipal Market to the grandeur of the Grand Pacific Hotel, while sharing practical tips on banking, transport, and surviving the capital's urban rhythm.

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Episode 33 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Suva, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Suva Municipal Market, Albert Park, Thurston Gardens, Fiji Museum, Grand Pacific Hotel, Victoria Parade, Westpac Branch, Flagstaff.

Covered: Suva Municipal Market, Hibiscus Festival, Fiji Museum, Cost of Living in Suva, Banking and Administration, Safety in Urban Fiji.

Chapters:
00:00 Tamavua
01:59 Victoria Parade
05:11 Grand Pacific Hotel
07:50 Ratu Sukuna Park

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#SuvaLife #FijiTravelPodcast #HibiscusFestival2026 #LivingInFiji #SuvaMarkets #FijiMuseum #IndoFijianFood #ColonialArchitecture #ThurstonGardens #CostOfLivingFiji #SuvaCity #RewaRiver #FijiCulture #TravelTipsFiji #PacificIslands #UrbanFiji #WinterInSuva #LocalEatsFiji

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Salote arrives in Suva after the drive from Pacific Harbour, exploring the capital during the 70th Hibiscus Festival. She visits Thurston Gardens, the Municipal Market, and shares practical tips for settling into Fiji's capital.

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Episode 32 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Suva, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Victoria Parade, Fiji Museum, Thurston Gardens, Grand Pacific Hotel, Moments Cafe, Suva Municipal Market, Albert Park, Government District.

Covered: Suva arrival logistics, Hibiscus Festival 2026, Fiji Museum and Thurston Gardens, Suva Municipal Market dining, Colonial architecture and government district, Cost of living in Suva.

Chapters:
00:00 Victoria Parade
01:47 Fiji Museum
05:37 Albert Park
08:08 Colo-i-Suva Forest Park

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#SuvaFiji #FijiTravelPodcast #HibiscusFestival #ThurstonGardens #IndoFijianFood #FijiMuseum #QueensRoad #PacificHarbourToSuva #FijiLiving #RewaProvince #AlbertPark #ColoISuva #FijiCulture #VanuaTravel #SuvaMarket #GrandPacificHotel #FijiWinter #TravelDiaries

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Salote packs up her flat on Hibiscus Drive and catches the Pacific Transport coach east to Suva. Along the way, she reflects on her time in Pacific Harbour, the cost of living, and the communities that make the Adventure Capital tick. A bittersweet ride into the city.

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Episode 31 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Pacific Harbour, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Hibiscus Drive, Arts Village, Skinny Bean Café, Damodar Arts Village, Beqa Lagoon, Navua River, Upper Navua Gorge, Yatu Lau Lagoon Resort.

Covered: Departure from Pacific Harbour, Bus travel along Queens Road, Cost of living recap, Suva plans, Community and development news.

Chapters:
00:00 Hibiscus Drive
01:30 Pacific Harbour
04:06 Navua River
05:05 Yatu Lau Lagoon Resort
06:07 Uprising Beach Restaurant & Bar
06:56 Damodar Arts Village

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#FijiTravel #PacificHarbour #Suva #QueensRoad #FijiLiving #TravelPodcast #BeqaLagoon #NavuaRiver #FijiCostOfLiving #ArtsVillage #SharkBaitCafe #UprisingBeach #FijiBus #AdventureCapital #MovingToFiji #FijiFood #DrySeasonFiji

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On her final evening in Pacific Harbour, Salote takes a quiet walk along the beachfront, reflects on the adventure capital's economy, the cost of a local dinner, and the stories this town has given her before the bus east to Suva.

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Episode 30 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Pacific Harbour, Fiji.

Places in this episode: The Pearl Resort, Shark Bait Cafe, Damodar Arts Village, Beqa Lagoon, Frigate Passage, Arts Village local eatery, Hibiscus Drive flat.

Covered: Reflection and farewell, Food and dining costs, Town economy and community, Planning departure to Suva, Arts Village final visit.

Chapters:
00:00 The Pearl Resort
01:49 Cafe interior
03:04 Quiet street
04:45 Canal waterfront
05:50 Frigate Passage
06:42 Beqa Lagoon
07:35 Evening suburb

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#PacificHarbour #FijiTravel #FijiLiving #AdventureCapital #BeqaLagoon #DamodarArtsVillage #SharkBaitCafe #Kokoda #FijiFood #QueensRoad #SuvaBound #CoralCoast #FijiIslands #TravelFiji #SlowTravel #FijiBudget #Firewalkers #FijiWinter

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On her last full day in Pacific Harbour, Salote takes a slow morning at the Fiji Horse Sanctuary, reflects on the cost of living and the town's expat rhythm, and prepares to ride the Queens Road east to Suva.

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Episode 29 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Pacific Harbour, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Fiji Horse Sanctuary, Shark Bait Cafe, Seaside Bistro, The Pearl Resort, Damodar Arts Village, Bure Kalou, Beqa Island, Beqa Lagoon.

Covered: Fiji Horse Sanctuary visit, Pacific Harbour quiet day activities, Local dining at Shark Bait and Seaside Bistro, Pacific Harbour cost of living and rental market, Navua Hospital fundraiser community news, Final packing and departure plans for Suva.

Chapters:
00:00 Hibiscus Drive
02:18 Shark Bait Cafe
04:16 Bure Kalou
05:13 Queens Road
07:00 Seaside Bistro
08:48 Beqa Lagoon

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#FijiTravel #PacificHarbour #FijiHorseSanctuary #CoralCoast #BeqaLagoon #FijiBusTravel #FijiCostOfLiving #Kokoda #SharkBaitCafe #SeasideBistro #NavuaHospital #FijiCulture #MekeDance #BeqaFirewalkers #FijiWinter #QueensRoad #FijiLife #TravelFiji

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Salote spends her final drizzly day in Pacific Harbour watching the Beqa firewalkers one last time, navigating the practicalities of cash and ATMs, and reflecting on the nine days that made this the adventure capital. She closes the Pacific Harbour chapter and looks east to Suva.

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Episode 28 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Pacific Harbour, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Hibiscus Drive, Damodar Arts Village, Skinny Bean Café, Lighthouse Boutique, Beqa Lagoon, Seaside Bistro, Fiji Culture Village, The Pearl Resort.

Covered: Firewalking ceremony preparation, ATM and cash logistics in Pacific Harbour, Seasonal reef fish ban and local menus, Cost of local meals and living, Packing up and preparing for the move to Suva.

Chapters:
00:00 Hibiscus Drive
01:09 Lighthouse Boutique
03:40 Pacific Harbour
05:08 Seaside Bistro
07:17 The Pearl Resort
08:33 Night rain

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#PacificHarbour #FijiTravel #BeqaLagoon #Firewalking #FijiAdventure #CoralCoast #NavuaRiver #FijiCulture #TravelFiji #FijiFood #ArtsVillage #BeqaSharks #FijiLife #FlightsToFiji #SuvaTrip #FijiIslands #EpicDiving #TravelPacific

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Salote spends her final day in Pacific Harbour at the Arts Village market, watches a firewalking ceremony, and reflects on the cost of living and the journey ahead to Suva.

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Episode 27 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Pacific Harbour, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Damodar Arts Village, Shark Bait Cafe, Seaside Bistro, The Pearl Resort, Navua River, Beqa Island.

Covered: Arts Village market and artisans, Firewalking ceremony and culture, Cost of living and local prices, Practical tips for ATMs and cash, Sevusevu protocol and village visits, Planning the move to Suva.

Chapters:
00:00 Pacific Harbour
02:05 Shark Bait Cafe
03:08 Marina
04:50 Seaside Bistro
05:57 Arts Village evening
06:59 Quiet room interior
08:34 Night quiet room

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#PacificHarbour #FijiTravel #BeqaFirewalking #ArtsVillage #SharkBaitCafe #Kokoda #FijiCostOfLiving #NavuaRiver #Sevusevu #FijiAdventure #QueensRoad #FijiWinter #HibiscusFestival #SuvaTrip #FijiCulture #DrySeasonFiji #ExpatsInFiji #FijiFood

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On a rainy day in Pacific Harbour, Salote visits the Arts Village market, chats with local artisans, and reflects on the cost of living and the upcoming move to Suva. A calm, practical episode about finding beauty in the everyday.

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Episode 26 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Pacific Harbour, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Damodar Arts Village, Shark Bait Cafe, The Pearl Resort, Uprising Beach Resort, Hibiscus Drive, Grace Garden, Navua, Suva.

Covered: Arts Village market, cost of living, local dining, banking and SIM, beach walk, planning Suva trip, firewalking and shark dive memories.

Chapters:
00:00 Hibiscus Drive
01:13 Suva
02:54 Pacific Harbour
04:00 The Pearl Resort
05:13 Bus stop
06:10 Uprising Beach Resort

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#PacificHarbour #FijiTravel #FijiPodcast #ArtsVillage #SharkBaitCafe #BeqaLagoon #FijiLiving #ExpatLife #FijiCosts #HibiscusFestival #FijiMarket #CanalEstates #NavuaHospital #FijiWinter #PacificHarbourBeach #FijiSIM #FijiBanking #FijiAdventure

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Salote explores the quieter side of Pacific Harbour: a rainy market day at the Damodar Arts Village, the local cost of living, and plans for the road east to Suva.

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Episode 25 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Pacific Harbour, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Damodar Arts Village, Hibiscus Drive flat, Beqa Adventure Divers office, Marina, Shark Bait Cafe, Pearl Resort and Spa, Seaside Bistro, Queens Road.

Covered: Arts Village market and crafts, Local dining and costs, Rental market and cost of living, Shark diving and river tour memories, Beachfront and golf resort atmosphere, Planning the next leg to Suva.

Chapters:
00:00 Damodar Arts Village
01:14 Village courtyard
02:39 Marina
04:33 Quiet room interior
05:48 Pearl Resort and Spa
06:38 Queens Road

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#PacificHarbour #FijiTravel #BeqaLagoon #SharkDiving #NavuaRiver #ArtsVillage #DamodarArtsVillage #FijiWinter #PacificHarbourLife #FijiCostOfLiving #SeasideBistro #SharkBaitCafe #HibiscusFestival #SuvaTrip #FijiAdventure #TravelFiji #CanalEstate #FijiCulture

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Salote spends a drizzly winter day exploring the reopened Damodar Arts Village, watching a meke performance, and reflecting on Pacific Harbour's revival, local costs, and the slow rhythm of expat life.

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Episode 24 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Pacific Harbour, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Damodar Arts Village, Skinny Bean Café, Shark Bait Cafe, Adorn Pacific, Lighthouse Boutique, The Pearl Resort, Fiji Horse Sanctuary, Grace complex.

Covered: Damodar Arts Village revival, Meke performance and culture, Pacific Harbour local economy and costs, Expats and resort town life, Local artisans and shopping.

Chapters:
00:00 Damodar Arts Village
05:45 The Pearl Resort
06:38 Grace complex
08:15 Quiet room

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#PacificHarbour #FijiTravel #DamodarArtsVillage #FijiCulture #MekeDance #BeqaLagoon #FijiAdventure #FijiIslands #TravelFiji #FijiFood #FijiHistory #CoralCoast #FijiGuide #IslandLife #SharkDivingFiji #FijiHorseSanctuary #FijiVillage #WinterInFiji

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Salote takes the plunge in Beqa Lagoon for a shark dive, explores the revived Damodar Arts Village and the firewalking ceremony, and digs into the real costs and practicalities of living in Pacific Harbour, Fiji's self-styled adventure capital.

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Episode 23 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Pacific Harbour, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Beqa Lagoon, Shark Reef Marine Reserve, Marina precinct, Damodar Arts Village, Shark Bait Cafe, Pearl South Pacific Championship Course, Hibiscus Drive.

Covered: Shark diving in Beqa Lagoon, Damodar Arts Village redevelopment, Beqa firewalking ceremony costs and culture, Cost of living and local prices in Pacific Harbour, Practical tips for SIM cards and banking, Upcoming Hibiscus Festival in Suva.

Chapters:
00:00 Shark Reef Marine Reserve
02:51 Shark Bait Cafe
04:11 Fire crackling
05:44 Village
07:15 Hibiscus Drive

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#FijiTravel #PacificHarbour #BeqaLagoon #SharkDivingFiji #SharkReefMarineReserve #FijiAdventure #FirewalkingFiji #DamodarArtsVillage #FijiCulture #KokodaFiji #FijiFoodie #ExpatLifeFiji #CoralCoast #VisitFiji #FijiIslands #DrySeasonFiji

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Salote spends her final full days in Pacific Harbour watching the Beqa firewalking ceremony at the Damodar Arts Village, checking the pulse of the upcoming Hibiscus Festival in Suva, and getting practical about the cost of living, banking, and safety in the canal estates.

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Episode 22 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Pacific Harbour, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Damodar Arts Village, Hibiscus Drive, Shark Bait Cafe, Beqa Lagoon, Upper Navua Gorge, Queen's Road, Suva, Albert Park.

Covered: Firewalking ceremony and Sawau clan traditions, Arts Village redevelopment and local economy, Pacific Harbour cost of living and rental prices, Safety and practical logistics in canal estates, Upcoming Hibiscus Festival in Suva.

Chapters:
00:34 Suva
03:19 Upper Navua Gorge
06:02 Albert Park

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#PacificHarbour #FijiTravel #BeqaFirewalkers #DamodarArtsVillage #SigatokaValley #FijiAdventure #HibiscusFestival #FijiVisa #BeqaLagoon #SharkDiving #FijiCostOfLiving #NavuaRiver #Sevusevu #FijiCulture #CanalEstates #FijiWinter #QueensRoad #FijiIslands

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Salote spends a rainy winter day on the Navua River, learning the sevusevu protocol for village visits, and reflecting on how Pacific Harbour's adventure economy connects travellers to Fijian tradition.

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Episode 21 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Pacific Harbour, Fiji.

Places in this episode: Pacific Harbour marina precinct, Navua River, Upper Navua Gorge, Shark Bait Cafe, Damodar Arts Village, Adorn Pacific, Hibiscus Drive.

Covered: River safari and Upper Navua Gorge, Village visits and sevusevu protocol, Local economy and tourism, Arts Village artisans and shopping, Practical costs of tours and lunch.

Chapters:
01:00 Navua River
02:48 Upper Navua Gorge
06:20 Shark Bait Cafe
07:58 Room

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#PacificHarbour #NavuaRiver #FijiTravel #Sevusevu #FijiVillages #RiverSafari #UpperNavuaGorge #FijiCulture #BeqaLagoon #FijiAdventure #VisitFiji #IslandLife #FijiWinter #TravelDiaries #SoloTravelFiji #FijiKava #AdventureCapital

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