Yasawas - The Desert islands of FijiAfter an incredible time in Pacific Harbour diving the beautiful coral gardens and the ever so brilliant Shark Dive, it was with heavy HEAVY steps I hauled myself on the local bus going back to Nadi. Everyone was talking about the Yasawas, the islands in the Western part of Fiji. The message was mixed. Some claimed they are the best party islands on the planet, full of backpackers and bad food… others said it is peaceful sim...

First impressions of FijiHaving flown in all the way from Singapore via Auckland I was pretty washed out by the time I reached Nadi, Fiji's gateway airport on the west side of the main island Viti Levu. However, as always it's amazing how much difference 7 hours in a comfy bed can make; the next morning found me standing on the main road bright and early waiting for the bus to Pacific Harbour. Winding through the sugar cane fields with the molasses-rich smell in ...