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EPISODE · Aug 23, 2026 · 9 MIN

Beqa Lagoon Shark Dive, Firewalkers and the Adventurer's Economy

from Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa · host Salote Waqa

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Fiji: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Fiji guide → Some links are affiliate links. 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 Reserve02:51 Shark Bait Cafe04:11 Fire crackling05:44 Village07:15 Hibiscus Drive A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FijiTravel #PacificHarbour #BeqaLagoon #SharkDivingFiji #SharkReefMarineReserve #FijiAdventure #FirewalkingFiji #DamodarArtsVillage #FijiCulture #KokodaFiji #FijiFoodie #ExpatLifeFiji #CoralCoast #VisitFiji #FijiIslands #DrySeasonFiji https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

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