Global Nomads

Fiji, an archipelago of 333 islands in the South Pacific, offers some of the best cruising in the world, and this year for enthusiasts that want to get truly off the beaten track Blue Lagoon cruises have launched the first ever cruise to the remote Lau Island Group. The Lau group are the most easterly of the Fiji islands and up until now have been inaccessible to all but the most intrepid travellers. Visited by Captain Cook in 1774, The Lau are culturally and historically significant and...Read Full Story

As my husband and I have observed Third Culture Kids around the world we have found it interesting to see what makes them feel at home once they leave the country(ies) they lived in as children. There seem to be continental differences. For example, those friends of ours who grew up in South America are skilled in Spanish and have tended to be romantics. They gravitate toward music and language. Those of our friends who grew up in various places in Africa (Kenya, Chad, Zambia) love nature and...Read Full Story

Another highlight of our visit to Taveuni Island in Fiji was to go on a scuba diving trip to the world famous Rainbow Reef. We signed up for a two tank dive with Jewel Bubble Divers located just down the street from our Honeymoon Cottage at Bibi’s Hideaway. For more, click on the text link or thumbnail image below. Rainbow Reef Underwater Scuba Diving Pictures – Taveuni, FijiRead Full Story

Most tourists visiting Taveuni Island will arrive at the TVU airport in the town of Matei. Just a minute taxi ride away was our Honeymoon Cottage at Bibi’s Hideaway and about an hour away is the amazing Bouma National Park. For more, click on the text link or thumbnail image below. Matei Town Pictures – Taveuni Island, FijiRead Full Story

For our trip to Taveuni Island, we chose to spend 10 nights at Bibi’s Hideaway located in the town of Matei. Bibi’s is a plantation style resort with six cottages or “bures” situated on five acres of land. For more, click on the text link or thumbnail image below. Bibi’s Hideaway Pictures & Review – Taveuni Island, FijiRead Full Story