Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa

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. ☕ 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 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 Tamavua02:57 Thurston Gardens05:40 Moments Cafe08:07 My Kai Restaurant10:18 Suva11:43 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SuvaCityLife #FijiTravelPodcast #ColonialArchitecture #IndoFijianFood #ColoISuvaForest #ThurstonGardens #FijiMuseum #UrbanFiji #TravelBudget #PacificIslands #HibiscusFestival #EcoTourismFiji #SuvaMarkets #FijiCulture #TravelTips #VanuaTravel #SaloteWaqa #FijiWinter https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

Day ten in Suva: navigating the CBD, finding peace in Colo-i-Suva Forest Park, and reflecting on the capital's urban rhythm. ☕ 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 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 Flagstaff01:20 Queen Elizabeth Drive03:03 Victoria Parade06:19 Colo-i-Suva Forest Park08:09 Moments Cafe09:18 Forest A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SuvaFiji #ColoISuvaForestPark #FijiMuseum #IndoFijianFood #SuvaCBD #ThurstonGardens #FijiTravel #PacificIslands #UrbanFiji #RainforestHiking #ColonialArchitecture #BudgetTravel #FijiLife #SuvaMarkets #FijiNature #TravelPodcast #ExploreFiji #WinterInFiji https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

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. ☕ 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 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 Parade01:47 Suva Municipal Market03:41 Flagstaff07:11 My Kai Restaurant08:39 Cafe10:03 Colo-i-Suva Forest Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SuvaLife #FijiTravel #ColonialArchitecture #MunicipalMarket #IndoFijianFood #ColoISuvaForestPark #HikingInFiji #SuvaCBD #ThurstonGardens #FijiMuseum #LivingInSuva #PacificIslands #TravelBudget #UrbanFiji #FijiCulture #VictoriaParade #SuvaNightlife #RainforestEscape https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

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. ☕ 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 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 Tamavua01:01 Victoria Parade02:21 Fiji Museum05:42 The Domain07:32 Flagstaff A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SuvaCity #FijiTravel #ColonialHistory #IndoFijianFood #MarketLife #ExpatLiving #PacificCulture #SuvaNightlife #FijiMuseum #UrbanFiji #CostOfLiving #TravelTips #KavaCulture #QueensRoad #WinterInFiji #SustainableTravel #FijiFootball #VanuaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

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. ☕ 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 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 Flagstaff01:42 Colo-i-Suva Forest Park04:17 Domain07:24 Crazy Bites08:52 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SuvaFiji #ColoISuvaForestPark #FijiTravelPodcast #LivingInFiji #SuvaCityLife #FijiFoodGuide #HikingFiji #PacificIslandsTravel #FijiBudgetTravel #SuvaMunicipalMarket #FijiCulture #TravelTipsFiji #ExpatsInFiji #ColonialArchitecture #FijiNature #RainySeasonFiji #WanderlustFiji #TravelDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

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. ☕ 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 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 Park01:21 Victoria Parade03:01 Thurston Gardens04:45 Grand Pacific Hotel06:13 The Domain07:37 Flagstaff09:06 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SuvaFiji #FijiTravelPodcast #HibiscusFestival #ColonialArchitecture #IndoFijianFood #FijiMuseum #ThurstonGardens #VictoriaParade #AlbertPark #GrandPacificHotel #CostOfLivingSuva #ExpatLifeFiji #FijiCulture #TravelFiji #SuvaCityLife #FijiWinter #ExploreFiji #SaloteWaqa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

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. ☕ 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 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 Drive01:17 Wailoa River03:10 Albert Park05:23 Colo-i-Suva Forest Park07:07 My Kai Restaurant09:11 Forest A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SuvaLife #FijiTravel #ColoISuva #HibiscusFestival #ExpatInFiji #SuvaFoodie #RainforestHiking #PacificIslands #FijiMuseum #UrbanFiji #ThurstonGardens #ColonialSuva #FijiBudgetTravel #SuvaMarkets #IndoFijianCuisine #FijiWinter #TravelPodcast #SaloteWaqa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

Day three in Suva: navigating the 70th Hibiscus Festival, exploring colonial heritage, and breaking down the real costs of living in Fiji's 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 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 Flagstaff01:26 Fiji Museum02:29 Grand Pacific Hotel05:07 ANZ Bank HQ06:56 Albert Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SuvaFiji #HibiscusFestival #FijiLiving #ExpatsInFiji #PacificTravel #FijiMuseum #ColonialArchitecture #SuvaMarkets #CostOfLivingFiji #FijiFoodGuide #TravelFiji #IslandLife #RewaProvince #FijiCulture #UrbanFiji #FijiWeather #PacificIslands #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

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. ☕ 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 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 Tamavua01:59 Victoria Parade05:11 Grand Pacific Hotel07:50 Ratu Sukuna Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SuvaLife #FijiTravelPodcast #HibiscusFestival2026 #LivingInFiji #SuvaMarkets #FijiMuseum #IndoFijianFood #ColonialArchitecture #ThurstonGardens #CostOfLivingFiji #SuvaCity #RewaRiver #FijiCulture #TravelTipsFiji #PacificIslands #UrbanFiji #WinterInSuva #LocalEatsFiji https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

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. ☕ 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 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 Parade01:47 Fiji Museum05:37 Albert Park08:08 Colo-i-Suva Forest Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SuvaFiji #FijiTravelPodcast #HibiscusFestival #ThurstonGardens #IndoFijianFood #FijiMuseum #QueensRoad #PacificHarbourToSuva #FijiLiving #RewaProvince #AlbertPark #ColoISuva #FijiCulture #VanuaTravel #SuvaMarket #GrandPacificHotel #FijiWinter #TravelDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

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. ☕ 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 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 Drive01:30 Pacific Harbour04:06 Navua River05:05 Yatu Lau Lagoon Resort06:07 Uprising Beach Restaurant & Bar06:56 Damodar Arts Village A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FijiTravel #PacificHarbour #Suva #QueensRoad #FijiLiving #TravelPodcast #BeqaLagoon #NavuaRiver #FijiCostOfLiving #ArtsVillage #SharkBaitCafe #UprisingBeach #FijiBus #AdventureCapital #MovingToFiji #FijiFood #DrySeasonFiji https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

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. ☕ 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 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 Resort01:49 Cafe interior03:04 Quiet street04:45 Canal waterfront05:50 Frigate Passage06:42 Beqa Lagoon07:35 Evening suburb A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PacificHarbour #FijiTravel #FijiLiving #AdventureCapital #BeqaLagoon #DamodarArtsVillage #SharkBaitCafe #Kokoda #FijiFood #QueensRoad #SuvaBound #CoralCoast #FijiIslands #TravelFiji #SlowTravel #FijiBudget #Firewalkers #FijiWinter https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

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. ☕ 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 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 Drive02:18 Shark Bait Cafe04:16 Bure Kalou05:13 Queens Road07:00 Seaside Bistro08:48 Beqa Lagoon A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FijiTravel #PacificHarbour #FijiHorseSanctuary #CoralCoast #BeqaLagoon #FijiBusTravel #FijiCostOfLiving #Kokoda #SharkBaitCafe #SeasideBistro #NavuaHospital #FijiCulture #MekeDance #BeqaFirewalkers #FijiWinter #QueensRoad #FijiLife #TravelFiji https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

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. ☕ 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 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 Drive01:09 Lighthouse Boutique03:40 Pacific Harbour05:08 Seaside Bistro07:17 The Pearl Resort08:33 Night rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PacificHarbour #FijiTravel #BeqaLagoon #Firewalking #FijiAdventure #CoralCoast #NavuaRiver #FijiCulture #TravelFiji #FijiFood #ArtsVillage #BeqaSharks #FijiLife #FlightsToFiji #SuvaTrip #FijiIslands #EpicDiving #TravelPacific https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

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. ☕ 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 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 Harbour02:05 Shark Bait Cafe03:08 Marina04:50 Seaside Bistro05:57 Arts Village evening06:59 Quiet room interior08:34 Night quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PacificHarbour #FijiTravel #BeqaFirewalking #ArtsVillage #SharkBaitCafe #Kokoda #FijiCostOfLiving #NavuaRiver #Sevusevu #FijiAdventure #QueensRoad #FijiWinter #HibiscusFestival #SuvaTrip #FijiCulture #DrySeasonFiji #ExpatsInFiji #FijiFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

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. ☕ 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 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 Drive01:13 Suva02:54 Pacific Harbour04:00 The Pearl Resort05:13 Bus stop06:10 Uprising Beach Resort A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PacificHarbour #FijiTravel #FijiPodcast #ArtsVillage #SharkBaitCafe #BeqaLagoon #FijiLiving #ExpatLife #FijiCosts #HibiscusFestival #FijiMarket #CanalEstates #NavuaHospital #FijiWinter #PacificHarbourBeach #FijiSIM #FijiBanking #FijiAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

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. ☕ 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 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 Village01:14 Village courtyard02:39 Marina04:33 Quiet room interior05:48 Pearl Resort and Spa06:38 Queens Road A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PacificHarbour #FijiTravel #BeqaLagoon #SharkDiving #NavuaRiver #ArtsVillage #DamodarArtsVillage #FijiWinter #PacificHarbourLife #FijiCostOfLiving #SeasideBistro #SharkBaitCafe #HibiscusFestival #SuvaTrip #FijiAdventure #TravelFiji #CanalEstate #FijiCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

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. ☕ 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 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 Village05:45 The Pearl Resort06:38 Grace complex08:15 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PacificHarbour #FijiTravel #DamodarArtsVillage #FijiCulture #MekeDance #BeqaLagoon #FijiAdventure #FijiIslands #TravelFiji #FijiFood #FijiHistory #CoralCoast #FijiGuide #IslandLife #SharkDivingFiji #FijiHorseSanctuary #FijiVillage #WinterInFiji https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

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/

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. ☕ 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 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 Suva03:19 Upper Navua Gorge06:02 Albert Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PacificHarbour #FijiTravel #BeqaFirewalkers #DamodarArtsVillage #SigatokaValley #FijiAdventure #HibiscusFestival #FijiVisa #BeqaLagoon #SharkDiving #FijiCostOfLiving #NavuaRiver #Sevusevu #FijiCulture #CanalEstates #FijiWinter #QueensRoad #FijiIslands https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

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. ☕ 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 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 River02:48 Upper Navua Gorge06:20 Shark Bait Cafe07:58 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PacificHarbour #NavuaRiver #FijiTravel #Sevusevu #FijiVillages #RiverSafari #UpperNavuaGorge #FijiCulture #BeqaLagoon #FijiAdventure #VisitFiji #IslandLife #FijiWinter #TravelDiaries #SoloTravelFiji #FijiKava #AdventureCapital https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

Salote makes the move to Pacific Harbour, the self-styled adventure capital of Fiji. She settles into a canal-side flat, maps out the town's districts, and reflects on the serious business of shark diving in Beqa Lagoon and the sacred firewalkers of Beqa Island. ☕ 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 20 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Pacific Harbour, Fiji. Places in this episode: Beqa Lagoon, Queens Road, Arts Village, Canal Estates, Hibiscus Drive, Marina precinct, Beqa Adventure Divers, Aqua Trek Beqa. Covered: Moving to Pacific Harbour, Shark diving in Beqa Lagoon, Beqa firewalking ceremony, Damodar Arts Village, Local banking and SIM cards, Rental costs and canal estates. Chapters:00:00 Pacific Harbour00:39 Suva02:14 Beqa Lagoon04:06 Arts Village05:53 Quiet room07:25 Canal Estates09:21 Queens Road A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PacificHarbour #FijiTravel #BeqaLagoon #SharkDiving #FijiAdventure #BeqaFirewalkers #DamodarArtsVillage #FijiVisa #QueensRoad #CanalEstates #FijiExpatLife #NavuaRiver #FijiWinter #SeruaProvince #FijiDiving #FijiGolf #FijiIslands #TravelFiji https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

Salote spends her final morning in Sigatoka at the municipal market, checks in on the community news, and gets practical about the bus trip east to Suva, including costs and what to book ahead. ☕ 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 19 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Sigatoka, Fiji. Places in this episode: Sigatoka Municipal Market, The Coffee Place, Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park, Sigatoka Police Station, Sigatoka River. Covered: Sigatoka market, Bus travel east, Cane season, Cost of living, Local news. Chapters:00:00 Sigatoka River03:52 Bus rank05:26 Bus ride A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sigatoka #FijiTravel #CoralCoast #FijiBus #SigatokaMarket #SugarCane #FijiHistory #QueensRoad #TravelFiji #FijiGuide #PacificTravel #SigatokaSandDunes #FijiVisa #FijiNomad #CaneSeason #FijiWinter https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

On her final full day in Sigatoka, Salote embraces the winter rain with a coffee at Retro cafe, explores the buzzing municipal market before the Sugar Festival, and reflects on the town's economy, the upcoming Highland Escape trek, and her journey east to Suva. ☕ 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 18 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Sigatoka, Fiji. Places in this episode: Sigatoka Municipal Market, Retro cafe, Fiji Development Bank, Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park, The Coffee Place, Sri Radha Krishna Temple, West's Grill and Chill. Covered: Last day in Sigatoka, Sigatoka Municipal Market, Rainy day activities, Cost of living examples, Planning the Suva bus trip, Local news and events. Chapters:00:00 Sigatoka Municipal Market01:23 Market hall02:25 Fiji Development Bank04:17 The Coffee Place05:45 Sri Radha Krishna Temple A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sigatoka #FijiTravel #RainyDay #CoralCoast #FijiMarket #SoloTravel #TravelPodcast #SigatokaTown #FijiFood #SlowTravel #BudgetTravelFiji #QueensRoad #FijiLife #MarketDay #SigatokaSugarFestival #FijiWinter https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

A rainy Monday in Sigatoka: the market, a funeral procession, and a long bus ride east to Suva. Plus the cost of a sugar town's winter, and a look at the valley's agricultural heart. ☕ 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 17 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Sigatoka, Fiji. Places in this episode: Sigatoka Market, Lawaqa Park, Sundowner Bar & Grill, ANZ Bank Sigatoka, Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Tavuni Hill Fort, West's Grill and Chill, Queens Road. Covered: Cost of living, Skipper Cup rugby, Market morning, Cane crushing season, Banking and mobile SIMs, Eastbound trip to Suva. Chapters:00:00 Queens Road00:54 Lawaqa Park02:04 Bank interior03:48 Sundowner Bar & Grill04:55 Sri Radha Krishna Temple06:04 Tavuni Hill Fort A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sigatoka #FijiTravel #FijiPodcast #CoralCoast #SigatokaMarket #FijiCostOfLiving #QueensRoad #TavuniHillFort #SigatokaSandDunes #FijiWinter #Kokoda #RugbyTown #FijiIslands #SolomonIslandsTravel #TravelFiji #FijiLifestyle #PacificTravel #FijiEats https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

Salote spends a wet Sunday in Sigatoka—morning coffee at Mugs and More, a blustery walk on the sand dunes, an afternoon at Lawaqa Park watching the rugby aftermath, and a quiet evening planning her eastbound trip to Suva. ☕ 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 16 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Sigatoka, Fiji. Places in this episode: Mugs and More Coffee House, Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park, West's Grill and Chill, Sunset Strip, Korotogo, Lawaqa Park, Sundowner Bar & Grill, Sigatoka Municipal Market. Covered: local news and rugby aftermath, sand dunes and archaeology, cost of living and banking, sunday rhythm and market, planning eastbound trip to Suva, local food and dining. Chapters:00:00 Mugs and More Coffee House01:18 Lawaqa Park02:22 West's Grill and Chill04:43 Sunset Strip06:35 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sigatoka #FijiTravel #SandDunes #RugbyTown #LawaqaPark #MugsAndMore #WestGrillChill #SundownerBar #CoralCoast #FijiLife #Kokoda #SigatokaMarket #FijiCostOfLiving #SkipperCup #QueensRoad #FijiWinter #TravelFiji #FijiCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

Salote spends a drizzly Saturday in Sigatoka at the market, watches the rugby final build-up, and starts plotting her next move east along the Queens Road to Suva. ☕ 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 15 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Sigatoka, Fiji. Places in this episode: Sigatoka Municipal Market, Lawaqa Park, Mugs and More Coffee House, Sigatoka Sand Dunes, Biausevu waterfall, Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Sunset Strip, Lawai village. Covered: market, rugby, bus travel, cafe, temple, cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Sigatoka Municipal Market04:12 Mugs and More Coffee House05:38 Sunset Strip06:54 Sri Radha Krishna Temple08:21 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sigatoka #FijiTravel #FijiPodcast #SigatokaMarket #LawaqaPark #RugbyFiji #Biausevu #FijiWinter #CoralCoast #QueensRoad #FijiCulture #TravelFiji #FijiLife #SigatokaValley #FijiFood #FijiAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

Salote spends the day before the Skipper Cup final at the Sigatoka Municipal Market, buying produce, chatting with vendors, and feeling the town's pre-match energy. She reflects on the local economy, the cost of living, and the community pride around rugby, before heading to Lawaqa Park to see the final preparations. ☕ 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 14 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Sigatoka, Fiji. Places in this episode: Sigatoka Municipal Market, Lawaga Park, Retro cafe, King Singh Wine and Dine, Sunset Strip, Hot Glass Fiji, Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park. Covered: Market and produce, Rugby culture and final, Cost of living, Local economy, Cafes and dining, Winter weather. Chapters:00:00 Sigatoka Municipal Market02:49 Park road04:12 Retro cafe05:49 Sunset Strip07:18 Street08:33 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sigatoka #FijiTravel #RugbyTown #SkippersCup #LawagaPark #SigatokaMarket #CoralCoast #FijiWinter #SaladBowl #LapitaPottery #SandDunes #SigatokaValley #FijiIslands #CostOfLivingFiji #MarketDay #FijiRugby #TravelFiji2026 #FijiLocalLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

Salote takes a winter walk along the Sunset Strip, watches a glass-blower at work, and gets swept up in the pre-match buzz before the big Skipper Cup final at Lawaqa Park. She also checks in on the cost of living, from a flat in town to a plate of kokoda. ☕ 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 13 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Sigatoka, Fiji. Places in this episode: Mugs and More Coffee House, Sigatoka Municipal Market, Korotogo / Sunset Strip, Hot Glass Fiji, Sundowner Bar & Grill, Lawaqa Park, Fijian Thai & French Restaurant, Sri Radha Krishna Temple. Covered: Sunset Strip and Korotogo area, Hot Glass Fiji studio, Skipper Cup final at Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka Municipal Market, Cost of living and local prices, Winter weather and seasonal activities. Chapters:00:00 Mugs and More Coffee House00:45 Sigatoka Municipal Market01:33 Hot Glass Fiji03:13 Lawaqa Park05:37 Sri Radha Krishna Temple A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sigatoka #FijiTravel #CoralCoast #FijiWinter #SkipperCup #RugbyTown #FijiFood #Kokoda #HotGlassFiji #SunsetStrip #FijiMarkets #TravelFiji #FijiIslands #SlowTravel #FijiLifestyle #SigatokaValley #FijiGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

Salote takes a winter walk through Sigatoka's quieter corners, visits Kula Wild Adventure Park to see Fiji's endemic iguanas, and checks out the Ecotrax rail-bikes at Cuvu. She reflects on the cost of a local day out, the upcoming rugby final at Lawaqa Park, and what the valley’s rhythm really costs. ☕ 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 12 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Sigatoka, Fiji. Places in this episode: Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park, Kula Wild Adventure Park, Cuvu, Mugs and More Coffee House, Sigatoka Municipal Market, Lawaqa Park, Korotogo / Sunset Strip. Covered: Nature and wildlife, Local economy and cost of living, Rugby culture and local events, Day trips and activities, Food and market, Town life. Chapters:00:00 Kula Wild Adventure Park02:22 Cuvu04:27 Mugs and More Coffee House06:00 Lawaqa Park07:59 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sigatoka #Fiji #FijiTravel #SigatokaSandDunes #KulaWildAdventurePark #FijianCrestedIguana #EcotraxFiji #Cuvu #LawaqaPark #SkipperCup #RugbyFiji #CostOfLivingFiji #CoralCoast #SigatokaMarket #FijiWinter #TravelFiji #PacificTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

Day 4 in Sigatoka: Salote takes a quiet walk through the sand dunes, meets a local ranger, and spends the afternoon in the valley's cane fields. She explores the town's Saturday energy, talks rugby at Lawaqa Park, and reflects on the cost of living in Fiji's 'Salad Bowl'. ☕ 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 11 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Sigatoka, Fiji. Places in this episode: Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park, Sigatoka Municipal Market, Lawaqa Park, Retro cafe, Korotogo / Sunset Strip, West's Grill and Chill. Covered: Sand dunes walk and history, Market produce and costs, Valley agriculture and local economy, Rugby culture and upcoming match, Cafe and restaurant experiences, Local news and community pride. Chapters:00:00 Wind gust02:09 Sigatoka Municipal Market03:16 Lawaqa Park04:54 Retro cafe06:02 West's Grill and Chill A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sigatoka #FijiTravel #SandDunes #FijiFood #Kokoda #CoralCoast #RugbyFiji #SkipperCup #FijiMarket #SaladBowl #SigatokaValley #TravelFiji #FijiWinter #FijiLife #LawaqaPark #RetroCafe #WestsGrillAndChill #KulaWildAdventurePark https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

On a windy, rain-threatening day in Sigatoka, Salote dives into the town's rugby heart at Lawaqa Park, explores the Coral Coast's storm-ready mood, sips coffee at Retro cafe, and reflects on the cost of living, local pride, and the rhythm of winter in Fiji's Salad Bowl. ☕ 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 10 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Sigatoka, Fiji. Places in this episode: Lawaqa Park, Retro cafe, Beach Bar & Grill, Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Sigatoka Municipal Market, Korotogo. Covered: Rugby culture, Cost of living, Weather and safety, Local economy, Market food. Chapters:00:00 Wind gust01:17 Lawaqa Park03:18 Retro cafe04:51 Sri Radha Krishna Temple06:22 Korotogo08:15 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sigatoka #FijiTravel #RugbyTown #LawaqaPark #SkipperCup #CoralCoast #FijiWinter #SigatokaMarket #BeachBarAndGrill #RetroCafe #FijiCostOfLiving #FijiRugby #Nadroga #SigatokaSandDunes #FijiIslands #TravelFiji https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

Salote books a river safari up the Sigatoka, visits the Naihehe Caves and Tavuni Hill Fort, and gets a pottery lesson at Lawai village. Plus the strong wind alert, the cost of a river trip, and what a village sevusevu really involves. ☕ 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 9 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Sigatoka, Fiji. Places in this episode: Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park, Sigatoka River, Lawai Village, Naihehe Caves, Tavuni Hill Fort, Mugs and More Coffee House, West's Grill and Chill, Sri Radha Krishna Temple. Covered: River safari logistics and cost, Village visit and sevusevu protocol, Naihehe Caves history, Tavuni Hill Fort history, Lawai pottery, Sigatoka valley agriculture. Chapters:00:00 Sigatoka River00:32 Mugs and More Coffee House01:25 Naihehe Caves05:42 West's Grill and Chill08:03 Sri Radha Krishna Temple A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sigatoka #FijiTravel #SigatokaRiver #NaiheheCaves #TavuniHillFort #LawaiPottery #FijiAdventure #CoralCoast #FijiVillages #RiverSafari #FijiHistory #LapitaPottery #TravelFiji #FijiDayTrip #SigatokaValley #FijiCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

Salote makes the move east to Sigatoka, riding the Queens Road from Nadi into Fiji's Salad Bowl. She walks the sand dunes, checks out the town's rugby energy and market life, and plans the valley trips ahead. ☕ 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 8 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Sigatoka, Fiji. Places in this episode: Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park, Mugs and More Coffee House, Sigatoka Municipal Market, Lawaqa Park, Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Fijian Thai & French Restaurant. Covered: Sigatoka first impressions, Sand dunes walk, Market food, Lawaqa Park rugby atmosphere, Temple visit, Cost of living in Sigatoka. Chapters:00:00 Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park02:15 Mugs and More Coffee House03:57 Lawaqa Park05:40 Fijian Thai & French Restaurant07:00 Night town street08:16 Quiet room night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sigatoka #FijiTravel #SandDunes #CoralCoast #FijiFood #TravelPodcast #FijiWinter #RugbyTown #MarketDay #FijiNature #IslandLife #FijiCulture #OffTheBeatenPath #SigatokaValley #TravelFiji2026 #FijiAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

Salote spends her last full day in Nadi getting practical about the road ahead: the Queens Road bus east, a final roti in town, Viseisei Village, and how the visa bond rule and pre-COP31 prep are shifting the local mood. Plus what a day in Nadi actually costs. ☕ 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 7 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Nadi, Fiji. Places in this episode: The Coffee Hub, Nadi Municipal Market, Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple, Viseisei Village, Tu's Place, Wailoaloa Beach, Naidus South Indian and Asian Cuisine, Nalagi Hotel. Covered: cost of living nadi, viseisei village trip, fiji us visa bond discussion, pre-cop31 preparation nadi, nadi to suva bus plan, farewell to nadi. Chapters:00:00 The Coffee Hub01:13 Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple03:01 Nalagi Hotel04:25 Viseisei Village05:45 Tu's Place A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FijiTravel #Nadi #Suva #QueensRoad #FijiLife #ViseiseiVillage #BudgetTravel #FijiCost #Masi #IndoFijianFood #FijiWinter #TravelFiji #FijiCulture #PDC #KavaVibes #IslandHopping #Fiji2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

Salote spends her final day in Nadi on a quiet, rainy winter morning. She helps a friend buy root crops at the market, shares a curry lunch, and reflects on the rhythm of Fijian time before planning her bus trip east to Suva. ☕ 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 6 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Nadi, Fiji. Places in this episode: Nadi Municipal Market, Namaka, Bulaccino Cafe, SWAGAT RESTAURANT NADI, Wailoaloa Beach, Martintar, Denarau Island. Covered: local market shopping, final day reflections, travel planning east, local news and politics, food and dining, fijian time. Chapters:00:00 Martintar01:11 Nadi Municipal Market02:39 City street with traffic03:47 Namaka05:19 Cafe interior06:27 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Fiji #Nadi #FijiTravel #NadiMarket #FijianFood #QueensRoad #Suva #FijiVisa #TravelFiji #FijiCulture #MasiCloth #NadiTown #DigitalNomadFiji #FijiWinter #BackpackingFiji #FijiCostOfLiving #FijiRainyDay https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

Salote explores the practical side of settling into Nadi, from understanding the bus network and opening a bank account to planning her next move east. She reflects on the changing face of the town with the upcoming CIDESCO congress, the new US visa-bond rule, and what the dry season means for the islands. ☕ 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 5 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Nadi, Fiji. Places in this episode: Namaka Market, Bulaccino Cafe, Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple, Nadi Municipal Market, Wailoaloa Beach. Covered: local admin, public transport, cost of living, travel planning east, kava session, local news. Chapters:00:00 City morning02:01 Namaka Market04:13 Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple05:37 Wailoaloa Beach06:56 Nadi Municipal Market08:10 Bar interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FijiTravel #Nadi #FijiWinter #DigitalNomad #FijiLocal #Mamamas #Yasawa #QueensRoad #Suva #KavaCulture #NadiMarket #SriSivaSubramaniyaTemple #GardenOfTheSleepingGiant #CoralCoast #IslandTime #FijiLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

Salote spends a grey winter day in Nadi Town, haggling with taxi drivers, eating her way through the market, and learning the rules of the road. Plus, a look at the upcoming CIDESCO World Congress and a cooking lesson that explains the real cost of eating well in Fiji. ☕ 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 4 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Nadi, Fiji. Places in this episode: Nadi Municipal Market, Martintar, Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple, Corner Cafe, Newtown Beach, Naidus South Indian and Asian Cuisine, Nalagi Hotel. Covered: nadi town exploration, taxi etiquette and costs, local food culture, financial admin, upcoming events in nadi. Chapters:00:00 Nadi Municipal Market01:51 Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple04:53 Cafe terrace06:13 Newtown Beach07:36 Ocean waves08:54 Nalagi Hotel10:25 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NadiFiji #FijiTravel #NadiTown #Martintar #FijiFood #IndoFijian #FijiWinter #TravelFiji #FijiOnABudget #NadiMarket #FijiCulture #FijiTaxi #FijiCostOfLiving #Cidesco #NadiWeather #FijiGuide #PacificTravel #FijiLifestyle https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

Salote spends her third day in Nadi at Port Denarau Marina, learning Fiji's island transport network and the art of island hopping. She checks ferry prices, meets a kava session regular, and plans her next move eastward. ☕ 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 3 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Nadi, Fiji. Places in this episode: Port Denarau Marina, Naidus South Indian and Asian Cuisine, Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple, Nadi International Airport, Mamanuca Islands, Yasawa Islands, Queens Road, Martintar. Covered: Ferry and island hopping logistics, Transport options and costs (bus, taxi, ferry), Food and restaurant experiences, Safety and practical tips, Planning future travel east to Suva. Chapters:00:00 Martintar05:49 Nadi International Airport A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FijiTravel #Nadi #DenarauMarina #IslandHopping #YasawaIslands #MamanucaIslands #FijiFerry #PortDenarau #NadiTown #FijiFood #TravelDiaries #FijiWinter #RoadTripFiji #Suva #KavaCulture #BudgetTravel #FijiGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

Salote spends her first full Sunday in Nadi learning the pace of Fijian time. A morning at the Sabeto mud pools, a slow walk through the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, a roti lunch in town, and an evening kava session on Wailoaloa Beach — the perfect day for a dry-season arrival. ☕ 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 2 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Nadi, Fiji. Places in this episode: The Coffee Hub - Nadi, Sabeto Hotspring Mudpool, Garden of the Sleeping Giant, Nadi Municipal Market, Naidus South Indian and Asian Cuisine, Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple, Smugglers Cove, Wailoaloa Beach. Covered: Sabeto mud pools, Garden of the Sleeping Giant, kava protocol, Nadi Town market, Wailoaloa Beach bars, Fijian time and pace. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room01:14 Sabeto Hotspring Mudpool02:45 Garden of the Sleeping Giant04:13 Market hall05:36 Naidus South Indian and Asian Cuisine07:15 Wailoaloa Beach08:56 Bar interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NadiFiji #FijiTravel #SabetoMudPools #GardenOfTheSleepingGiant #KavaCulture #FijiTime #NadiMarket #WailoaloaBeach #FijiDrySeason #IndoFijianFood #FijiLiving #SriSivaSubramaniyaTemple #FijiWeekend #BulaFiji #IslandLife #TravelFiji #NadiDayTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/

Salote lands at Nadi International Airport at the start of Fiji's cool dry season. She navigates immigration, sets up a local SIM and bank account, explores the Nadi Town market, and takes a first trip to the Sabeto mud pools, learning the ropes of Fijian time and kava protocol along the way. ☕ 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 1 of Fiji Travel Podcast with Salote Waqa. Salote Waqa is in Nadi, Fiji. Places in this episode: Nadi International Airport, Nadi Town, Nadi Municipal Market, Martintar, Garden of the Sleeping Giant, Sabeto Hot Springs & Mud Pool, Port Denarau Marina, Queens Road. Covered: arrival logistics, local transport, banking and money, food and market, day trips, cultural protocol. Chapters:00:00 Nadi International Airport01:21 Nadi Town02:48 Nadi Municipal Market04:27 Garden of the Sleeping Giant05:56 Port Denarau Marina07:20 Wailoaloa Beach08:57 King Charles Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FijiTravel #NadiFiji #FijiVisa #FijiSIM #FijiBanking #FijiCostOfLiving #NadiMarket #SabetoMudPools #GardenOfTheSleepingGiant #PortDenarau #FijiKava #FijiTime #FijiRugby #SkipperCup #ExpatFiji #FijiLife #PacificTravel #FijiNature https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/fiji/