Rivers Fiji Upper Navua whitewater rafting
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Whitewater Rafting in Fiji

Rivers Fiji is a company founded by a Californian who sought whitewater here about 25 years ago. When he scouted out the Upper Navua River, he asked a local chief (ratu) for permission to run his business in the area, and he sourced his employees from the village. Moses, our rafting guide when we did… Continue reading Whitewater Rafting in Fiji

ATB home office Fiji
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Working from Home: Avoid These 3 Pitfalls

I started working from home eight years ago. During the COVID pandemic, many people joined the bandwagon, and I'm optimistic for the future of work as hybrid models are being introduced. I love working from home, but it's not for everyone. It requires self-discipline. If you are disciplined, you can easily set schedules for yourself… Continue reading Working from Home: Avoid These 3 Pitfalls

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4 Fitness Channels for Effective Home Workouts

When we moved to Fiji, I started working out at home, using YouTube videos as a guide. I used to be a stickler for the gym, but I absolutely love my new structure. It's allowed me to expand my fitness base by increasing my physical skills. I've spent a little over a year learning the… Continue reading 4 Fitness Channels for Effective Home Workouts

Aileen Torres-Bennett Pacific Harbour Fiji
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A Brief Guide to Home Workouts

For me, fitness is a lifelong journey. I started incorporating exercise into my lifestyle when I was 15, and it's been a continual process of learning--understanding, intensifying, refining and branching out. I was not a kid who took immediately to exercise. What?! I have to put in effort to get a return? That was my… Continue reading A Brief Guide to Home Workouts

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4 Things to Do in San Francisco

This is by no means a comprehensive list. It's merely a starter, if you're based in Japantown like we were during our New Year's trip to San Francisco. I've got more recommendations in a previous post. I also recommend driving to Sonoma in a rental car if you're into wineries. Lots of fun and only… Continue reading 4 Things to Do in San Francisco