Visit the Capital Suva

Visit the Capital Suva It would be rude to come to a country and not visit its capital wouldn’t it?
Visit the Capital Suva Oh OK, so no-one bothers going to Canberra, we know, but Fiji’s capital Suva is
well worth checking out, as it boasts plenty to do, whether you want to be cultural
(sightseeing) or primitive (getting lashed in a bar).
But first you have to get there and as 95 per cent of tourists arrive at Nadi – on the
western side of the Viti Levu island – you’ll either have to jump on a half-hour flight or
take an easterly four-hour drive along the King’s highway.
Once you arrive in Suva you’ll need to check into a nice, cool hotel because you’ll
probably be sweating like a rapist, especially if you’ve taken the car option.
But after a nice shower, you’ll be ready to wander around the chilled-out Thurston
Gardens, the captivating museum and government houses or the old markets and quaint
shops.
You’ll probably be starving after all that, but not to worry, Fiji’s rich cultural tapestry –
it has Melanesian, Polynesian, Micronesian, Indian, Chinese and European influences –
means there are a mish-mash of restaurants and eateries in Suva.
So get some grub down you before heading out for a few beers too many and shouting
out ‘Bula’ (the locals’ friendly meet-and-greet method).
Lucky Eddies, the Golden Dragon and Trapps are apparently the places to be seen in, but,
be warned, STDs are supposedly rife in Suva so remember to bag up if you score lads.
Unless you want your knob looking like it’s been dipped in a chip pan, that is.

But first you have to get there and as 95 per cent of tourists arrive at Nadi – on the
western side of the Viti Levu island – you’ll either have to jump on a half-hour flight or
take an easterly four-hour drive along the King’s highway.
Once you arrive in Suva you’ll need to check into a nice, cool hotel because you’ll
probably be sweating like a rapist, especially if you’ve taken the car option.
But after a nice shower, you’ll be ready to wander around the chilled-out Thurston
Gardens, the captivating museum and government houses or the old markets and quaint
shops.
You’ll probably be starving after all that, but not to worry, Fiji’s rich cultural tapestry –
it has Melanesian, Polynesian, Micronesian, Indian, Chinese and European influences –
means there are a mish-mash of restaurants and eateries in Suva.
So get some grub down you before heading out for a few beers too many and shouting
out ‘Bula’ (the locals’ friendly meet-and-greet method).
Lucky Eddies, the Golden Dragon and Trapps are apparently the places to be seen in, but,
be warned, STDs are supposedly rife in Suva so remember to bag up if you score lads.
Unless you want your knob looking like it’s been dipped in a chip pan, that is.