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adminee
  11/25/2008 12:08 EST

We're going to be putting together an article entitled, 10 Tips for Living in Fiji, and we need your help. Please post a reply to this thread with as many tips as you'd like (or as few) for expats living in Fiji. Whether you're a newcomer yourself or a seasoned expats whose lived abroad for many years, share your favorite tips for expats living in Fiji. If you want to discuss or expand upon someone elses tip, feel free! We'll use your posts to compile the articles.

Thanks, in advance, for your help!

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1expat
  12/3/2008 17:29 EST

1)If you are negotiating in business or otherwise it helps to employ a local to do it for you. You will then avoid paying "european tax"!
2)Outside hotels forget the credit card its mostly cash.
3)Lots of peppermint tea helps you to deal with the heat

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adminee
  12/4/2008 15:05 EST

Great tips! Anyone else have any advice to add? If you got a call from an old friend or colleague who was moving to Fiji, what advice would you give them?

Betsy

Narata4Me
  12/4/2008 20:56 EST

1) Be aware of pickpocketing in Suva - its rampant and children work in 3's or 4's 2) Love to coconut grapevine, if you need anything or someone before you know it - it appears ! 3) Get firm prices at start of negotiations - whether on car hire or room hire - tend to think Europeans are all very wealthy 4) Always use the Fruit & Vegie Markets (expecially in Sigatoka), freshly picked that morning - cant beat it ! 5) There are some great doctors in Fiji but unfortunately due to lack of funding Hospitals could be improved 6) Be involved with the villages as much as you can, respect all customs, (read up or browse internet before visiting the country) 7) Having lived in Narata Village in the Sigatoka Valley for six months I attended Weddings, funerals, Christmas Celebrations, Church, Schools (as a parent) and Christening and made lifelong friends - I LOVE FIJI !!

goddess
  5/9/2009 15:21 EST

Bula,
Just checking to see if you have gotten your ten tips for living in Fiji. If not, I might can add one or
two.

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Jacki

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