RAKIRAKI On the way out from Vatia Beach we didn't leave anything to the chance and pooled a taxi to the main road. From there it is a short bus ride to Rakiraki and then a few minutes on a local bus to our resort. I couldn't find anything 'budget' on a short notice, but I've decided that we deserve a treat and booked us in for a couple of nights at Wnanawu Beach Resort. Still not too expensive, definitely worth the buck. Beautiful room with ocean view terrace and a bathroom

VATIA BEACH We didn't have an idea where to next from the village. It was clear however that we will need to spend the night in Nadi. The 3 hours slip in the Yasawa flyer schedule made sure about it. We have arrived to the main island way after sunset so we head to downtown. In the morning we've figured out where from we can get a bus around the island. Main bus station near the market, jump a bus towards Lautoka and change for another bus. I figured Vatia Beach sounded prett

NALAUWAKI I was full of doubts when leaving that godless yellow catamaran at the island of Waya. I've put our faith into the hands of a complete stranger. At first it was the staff of the Octopus Resort who's been meeting us on the beach, but I knew that these people are from the village where we are about to move in. If I haven't mention his yet then you should know that Fijians are the most friendly people. So friendly that can make a unsuspecting European more than suspic

NADI F@*! Fiji!!! This is going to ruin the rest of our trip and dry up our budget! Yes, first thoughts were not promising at all. It has appeared to me like we have landed in a ridiculously expensive up market destination, where you can't simply get out of the claws of chain hotels. My AirBnB homestay in Nadi town has cancelled on us upon arrival on the airport, so we were forced to seek a hotel while we find ground under our feet. Booking.com turned out to be a good bet and