Yap Island Stone Money – Travel Guide to Yap Island, Micronesia
Yap Island stone money is one of the original currencies, originating from Yap Island. The indigenous people on the island used large stone discs as a form of currency, as the area did not produce metal. Therefore, stones became an important resource on the island, leading to the development of a trading system where stones…
Ha’apai Islands – Tonga Ha’apai Islands Travel Guide
The Ha’apai Islands consist of a series of islands, islets, reefs, and shoals, located in the central part of the Kingdom of Tonga. It is mainly composed of 36 islands, including Foa, Lifuka, Tofua, Nomuka, among others, with seventeen of them being inhabited. The total land area of the archipelago is 118 square kilometers, known…
Sleeping Giant Garden – Fiji Sleeping Giant Garden Travel Guide
The Garden of the Sleeping Giant is located at the foot of the Nausori Highlands in Fiji, not far from the north of Nadi. It was originally a private garden established by the American “Wheelchair Detective” actor Raymond Burr in 1977. Initially not well-known, the garden has become one of the most popular tourist attractions…
Beqa Lagoon – Fiji Beqa Lagoon Travel Guide
The famous Beqa Lagoon is located in the center of the South Pacific, within Fiji’s territorial waters, 290 kilometers southeast of Tonga, 805 kilometers northeast of Samoa, and 2735 kilometers southwest of Sydney. Beqa Lagoon is a popular tourist destination known for activities such as diving, yachting, visiting villages, and fire walking ceremonies. With warm…
Coral Coast – Fiji Coral Coast Travel Guide
The Coral Coast in Fiji is actually an approximately 80-kilometer coastal road, with beautiful scenery, white sandy beaches, azure sea water, and glimpses of coral reefs along the way. There are many high-end hotels as well as various affordable accommodations in the surrounding area, offering a wide range of choices. Starting from the small town…
Tarawa South – Kiribati Tarawa Travel Guide
South Tarawa is located in the southern part of the Tarawa Atoll, and it is the capital of Kiribati. It consists of several small islands, with the main population and most of the government offices of the Republic of Kiribati located on an island named Bairiki. Half of Kiribati’s population resides in South Tarawa, with…
Suva – Fiji Suva Travel Guide.
Suva is located in the southeast of Viti Levu, belonging to the Central Division of Suva Province. In 1874, Fiji became a British colony, and in 1877, the capital was changed from Levuka to Suva, officially becoming the capital of Fiji. The city is the liveliest urban area in Fiji, serving as the political, economic,…
Mamanuca Islands – Fiji Mamanuca Islands Travel Guide
The Mamanuca Islands is like a people’s home for island resorts, whereas the Wakaya Club is considered the palace of island resorts. The Mamanuca Islands, located west of the main island, include Mana Island, Castaway Island, Malolo Island, Treasure Island, Beachcomber Island, and South Sea Island, among others. Mana Island is the most famous among…
