Fijian Village Etiquette: What do I need to know? The heart of Fiji lies in its tradition, culture and community. On our hikes, we want to give our guests the chance to experience rural life in Fiji. Stepping into these close-knit rural communities unveils a rich cultural tapestry where etiquette isn’t just a set of […]
This article is reproduced here with the kind permission of Fiji Traveller and the author, Miles Young. As we stood at the bottom of a very steep hill, I felt a flicker of doubt for the first time of the trek. We had been walking for a full day, punctuated with some very welcome swims,
Part 2 – By Mere Nailatikau After a steep, challenging climb up the mountain bordering the village, we arrived in Nabutautau and were welcomed into the village hall. After resting our tired bodies, we were treated to refreshments while we showered and prepared for dinner. As was customary in both villages, we participated in a
Part 1 – By Mere Nailatikau We arrived at the picturesque village of Naga on a Friday afternoon and were greeted at the village hall by our lead guide, Sairusi. It was a beautiful time of day to arrive, as our vehicle navigated the road into the small community nestled in the mountains of Fiji’s
By Alana Volavola After 23 years away from Fiji, having left at just 4 years old, coming back felt like finding a piece of myself I didn’t realise I was missing. London’s hustle and endless noise left me feeling disconnected from my roots. Now, being here with my family and going on a Talanoa Treks
By Ben Semira, Trip Leader and Community Liaison Lead, Talanoa Treks Our hiking season starts in mid-April for good reason! The March rain meant that I had an extra unplanned night in Nabalesere during their guide training thanks to a flooded river crossing. During our off-season, as Trip Leaders, Jake Taoi and I focus on
What an honour to be recognised amongst Fiji’s very best at the 2023 Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards. We are so thrilled to have been nominated in two categories, receiving bronze in the Specialised Tour Service category, while the night’s highlight undoubtedly belonged to our very own Mr Roko, who claimed gold in the Cultural
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In the scenic highlands of Fiji, where less travelled trails weave through stunning landscapes and village communities thrive, our trip leaders stand as ambassadors of sustainable tourism. Meet Ratu Peni, also known as Ben! From Nabulini village in Wainibuka, Tailevu, Ben is one of our Talanoa Trek trip leaders that joined our team early this
Spartan, the world’s leading obstacle race series, made it to Fiji in November with over 2,000 local and international participants. Spartan’s mission is “to help people live without limits” with races ranging from 5 km to marathon length races. With a presence in over 30 countries, Spartan is a global event that brings participants from
Last month we hosted our second test of the Upper Sigatoka River Trail Run, a 25km circuit adventure run from Naga village and an event we hope to add to our annual calendar. With an elevation profile of 1200m, this is not for the faint hearted, as runner Stuart Gow crossed the line he confirmed
