Oceania

Highly prized for their lustrous array of colors, and farmed in partnership with local communities, Fiji pearls are unique in the world of precious gems. Out of the hundreds of thousands of visitors to Fiji each year, only about 20,000 or so make it to lovely little Savusavu, a town of less than 5,000 on Fiji’s …

Visit Fiji and inevitably you’ll learn about “Fiji Time” – the national belief that life should be lived moment by moment, without stress or hurry. When you get to Fiji, inevitably you’ll encounter Fiji Time. Usually this is a situation where people aren’t behaving or things aren’t happening in the way you want, as quickly as you …

It is our first Diwali and we are guests of our new friend, Pravina. Her invitation leads to a lesson in Indian home cooking delivered with love and light. During Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, goodness is illuminated. Good will triumphs over evil, signified by the lighting of lamps and exchanging gifts. Windows and doors are opened for …