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Getting Stoned with Savages: A Trip Through the Islands of Fiji and Vanuatu
Author: J. Maarten Troost
ISBN-10: 0767921992
ISBN-13: 9780767921992
Published: 2006-06-13
Publisher: Broadway Books
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Book Description:
With The Sex Lives of Cannibals, Maarten Troost established himself as one of the most engaging and original travel writers around. Getting Stoned with Savages again reveals his wry wit and infectious joy of discovery in a side-splittingly funny account of life in the farthest reaches of the world. After two grueling years on the island of Tarawa, battling feral dogs, machete-wielding neighbors, and a lack of beer on a daily basis, Maarten Troost was in no hurry to return to the South Pacific. But as time went on, he realized he felt remarkably out of place among the trappings of twenty-first-century America. When he found himself holding down a job—one that might possibly lead to a career—he knew it was time for him and his wife, Sylvia, to repack their bags and set off for parts unknown.Getting Stoned with Savages tells the hilarious story of Troost’s time on Vanuatu—a rugged cluster of islands where the natives gorge themselves on kava and are still known to “eat the man.” Falling into one amusing misadventure after another, Troost struggles against typhoons, earthquakes, and giant centipedes and soon finds himself swept up in the laid-back, clothing-optional lifestyle of the islanders. When Sylvia gets pregnant, they decamp for slightly-more-civilized Fiji, a fallen paradise where the local chiefs can be found watching rugby in the house next door. And as they contend with new parenthood in a country rife with prostitutes and government coups, their son begins to take quite naturally to island living—in complete contrast to his dad.
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Moon Fiji
Author: David Stanley
ISBN-10: 1598807374
ISBN-13: 9781598807370
Published: 2011-02-01
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
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Book Description:
South Pacific expert and veteran travel writer David Stanley knows the best way to experience Fiji, from making the most of one of the world’s premiere diving spots to getting away from it all in lesser-known villages. David provides great trip ideas for a variety of travelers, such as Best of Fiji, Island-Hopper Special, and The Life Aquatic. Packed with information on swimming the reefs, taking day-long boat cruises, and sampling Fijian specialties, Moon Fiji gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
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Frommer's Fiji (Frommer's Complete Guides)
Author: Bill Goodwin
ISBN-10: 0470618272
ISBN-13: 9780470618271
Published: 2010-08-31
Publisher: Frommers
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Book Description:
Frommer’s Fiji completely details the highlights of this 300-plus island nation, covering the best beaches, outdoor activities, all-inclusive resorts, and cultural experiences. Our author has written about the South Pacific for years, so he's able to provide valuable insight and advice, steering you away from the touristy and the inauthentic and showing you the real heart of Fiji. He'll guide you from the “mainland” island of Viti Levu and the neighboring resorts on Denarau Island and the Mamanuca Islands to the pristine northern Fiji islands of Vanua Levu and Taveuni. And he'll lay out the best spots for sailing, snorkeling, diving, fishing, hiking, and rafting, as well as the best ways to explore the region's complex cultural and political history, its flora, fauna, and topography.You’ll travel Fiji like a pro with our candid advice and handy Active Vacation Planner. Also included are a detailed history of the nation and culture, accurate regional and town maps, an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap, up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, and suggested itineraries on how to explore this island nation in 1 week and 2 weeks, with additional itineraries for families, outdoors enthusiasts, and honeymooners!
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Lonely Planet Fiji (Country Travel Guide)
Author: Dean Starnes
ISBN-10: 1741047935
ISBN-13: 9781741047936
Published: 2009-05-01
Publisher: Lonely Planet
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Book Description:
Nobody knows Fiji like Lonely Planet, and our 8th edition offers the best of these island paradises. Whether that's surfing world-class breaks in the Mamanucas, island hopping in search of your perfect Yasawa beach, exploring the lush interior of Taveuni or discovering Suva's best nightspots - you decide. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Sailing information for yachties and tips on how to join as crewColor highlights help you plan your tripGreen Index to help make your travels ecofriendly
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The Rough Guide to Fiji 1 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
Author: Ian Osborn
ISBN-10: 185828418X
ISBN-13: 9781858284187
Published: 2008-09-29
Publisher: Rough Guides
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Book Description:
The Rough Guide to Fiji explores all the best to see and do in this Pacific paradise. Discover the aqua blue lagoons with exquisite beaches and the lush tropical rainforest with the most comprehensive guide on the market. With detailed information on all of Fiji’s popular tourist islands and towns, this guide features full colour sections on diving and snorkelling Fiji’s reefs, and tips for visiting traditional villages, plus 52 detailed maps, covering all regions and towns. There are full-restaurant and accommodation listings and Fiji''s best attractions, from the backpacker looking to party, to the honeymooners looking for a secluded beach. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Fiji.
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Fiji (Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Great Barrier Reef)
Author: Casey Mahaney
ISBN-10: 0864427719
ISBN-13: 9780864427717
Published: 2000-12
Publisher: Pisces Books
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Book Description:
Countless reefs, walls and pinnacles painted in a patchwork of soft corals earned Fiji its reputation as the soft-coral capital of the world. The 332-island archipelago offers remote, pristine sites, thrilling drift dives and more than 1,000 tropical fish species. Feed hungry reef sharks at the Supermarket, pay a dental visit to cleaner shrimp or seek sanctuary in the sun-dappled Alacrity Rocks. From the snowy slopes of Great White Wall to the teeming depths of the E6 seamount, this book highlights 74 of Fiji's best sites, with full-color photos throughout. You'll get specific information on: Dive site topography and depth range Typical diving conditions Common and hazardous marine life Topside information, from dive resorts and live-aboards to Fijian culture and customs 16 easy-to-read maps
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Frommer's South Pacific: Including Tahiti, Fiji, & the Cook Islands (5th ed)
Author: Bill Goodwin
ISBN-10: 0028608690
ISBN-13: 9780028608693
Published: 1996-02
Publisher: Frommer
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Book Description:
Frommer's takes travelers on the ultimate adventure, exploring Fiji, Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, the Samoas, and the Cook Islands, with complete details on honeymoon resorts, snorkeling and diving, and fascinating background on the unique cultures of the islands. Maps. Index.
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Fiji (Travel Reference Map)
Author: International Travel maps
ISBN-10: 1553412095
ISBN-13: 9781553412090
Published: 2004-01-01
Publisher: International Travel maps
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Book Description:
Travel map of the islands in color. Color changes show elevation levels. Distinguishes roads from major roads (mostly paved) to tracks; railways (for sugar cane); ferries and cargo vessels; airports; national parks; cities and other settlements; accommodations; beaches; diving/snorkeling; surfing; points of interest. With information about cruises, temples, and other things to do and see. Shows airports, ports, bus stations, gasoline stations, post offices, medical facilities, accommodations, museums, points of interest, archaeological sites, mines, oases, caves, beaches, hiking, more. Index of islands and villages. Reverse side has close-up maps of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, Suva City, each with its own index. Latitude/longitude grid. Main map scale 1:525,000. Distances in kilometers and miles. Printed on both sides.
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On Fiji Islands (Travel Library)
Author: Ronald Wright
ISBN-10: 0140095519
ISBN-13: 9780140095517
Published: 1987-07-07
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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RONALD WRIGHT'S EXPLORATION OF THE FIJI ISLANDS BEGINS IN THE FIJI MUSEUM WHERE A CAPTION IDENTIFIES THE OBJECT DISPLAYED AS THE "FORK USED IN EATING MR BAKER". PERHAPS NOWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD IS THERE A CULTURE THAT HAS COME THROUGH THE COLONIAL EXPERIENCE WITHOUT BEING DEEPLY SCARRED BY IT:IN ONLY A HUNDRED YEARS SINCE THE WESLEYAN MISSIONARY BAKER WAS EATEN BY NATIVES,FIJI HAS BECOME A CIVILIZATION THAT HAS ADAPTED,EVEN EMBRACED WITH 20TH CENTURY. WRIGHT BELIEVES THAT THIS ABSENCE OF TRAUMA IS IN PART DUE TO THE INSULARITY OF THE MANY COEXISTENT BUT INTROVERTED COMMUNITIES THAT EXIST ON THE ISLANDS IN THE FIJI GROUP - THE SEPARATION ALLOWS A "UNITY" THAT IS HARMONIOUS IN COMPARISON TO OTHER COUNTRIES WITH PARALLEL HISTORIES. WRIGHT WILL EXAMINE THIS THEME AND ITS RELATED TOPIC OF THE INSULARITY OF MODERN TRAVELLERS AGAINST THE HISTORICAL,POLITICAL,AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL BACKDROP OF THE FIJI ISLANDS - SEEMINGLY ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST EXOTIC LOCALES. AS IN THE AUTHOR'S HIGHLY-PRAISED "CUT STONES AND CROSSROADS",WRIGHT WILL DRAW THESE STRAINS TOGETHER SKILLFULLY,ALLOWING THE READER BOTH A VIVID PORTRAIT (18/3/87). OF THE ISLANDS AND A RARE EXPOSURE OF THE NUANCES OF A FOREIGN CULTURE.
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Diving and Snorkeling Guide to Fiji (Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkeling Guides)
Author: W. Gregory Brown
ISBN-10: 1559920637
ISBN-13: 9781559920636
Published: 1993-07
Publisher: Pisces Books
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