Rivers Fiji Upper Navua whitewater rafting
Adventure, photography

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

Adventure, Food

Café Planet, Korotogo, Fiji

On a drive to Denarau, an island resort town in Fiji, we discovered Café Planet, located alongside Queens Road, one of Fiji's narrow highways. It's a cozy spot with both indoor and outdoor seating. The inside benefits from a refreshing breeze, and the patio area is large and surrounded by tropical greenery. On the drive… Continue reading Café Planet, Korotogo, Fiji

Adventure, Food

City Spotlight: Singapore, Part 2–Food

Hawker stalls are the main foodie attraction in Singapore. They were built for workers to come and eat a cheap, fast, tasty lunch. The stalls are set up in hawker centers around the city, courtesy of the government. Pooling the stalls makes it easier to impose and monitor health standards. Hawker centers are usually open… Continue reading City Spotlight: Singapore, Part 2–Food