Viti Levu, Fiji - ROUND ISLAND TRIP in a day from Nadi: British colonial legacy of LAUTOKA and SUVA

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  • čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
  • Bula! I've made a 500-km day trip around main island of Fiji - Viti Levu to explore local life, towns, history and British colonial legacy. On the way I managed to visit towns and villages of: Lautoka, Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki, Korovou, Nausori, Suva, Pacific Harbour, Namatakula and Sigatoka.
    Chapters:
    0:00 Nadi
    0:28 Lautoka
    3:09 Ba
    4:11 Tavua
    5:20 Rakiraki
    6:02 Navolau
    6:53 Korovou
    7:10 Nausori
    7:35 Suva
    20:22 Pacific Harbour
    21:36 Namatakula
    22:40 Navola
    22:52 Sigatoka
    25:09 Nadi
    Filmed on:
    November 20, 2022
    Filmed with:
    iPhone 13 Pro
    Edited with:
    Final Cut Pro
    Music:
    Mica Emory - Brotherhood
    Mica Emory - The Duke of Uke
    George's Town - By the Fire
    Mica Emory - The Bird Song

Komentáře • 79

  • @shaawey1
    @shaawey1 Před 15 dny +1

    Clean and no noises. Thanks to share it . ❤

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před 14 dny

      Thank you for watching! ❤

  • @user-sx6gd8zc6y
    @user-sx6gd8zc6y Před 4 měsíci +3

    Vinaka vakalevu. I left Suva 53 yrs ago as a 23 yr old. You've made me appreciate it better. I'm from Rakiraki. Saddens me to see Udreudres Burial site so unkempt! Used to be well trimmed 😢

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Vinaka! Thank you for watching and im glad I brought so many memories to you! Wonderful place 🇫🇯

  • @RAULJAZE
    @RAULJAZE Před rokem +9

    Thanks for this final 🙏 🙌 👏 ❤️ 👍 💖 beautiful video of Fiji bro.
    You exhibited Fiji so brilliantly through your videos and showcased its true beauty to the world.We loved watching all your episodes and intricate details of small towns like road signs, forests ,hills ,oceans ,mountains ,flowers,trees etc and mingling with the locals. You are one of the best CZcamsrs..thank you for sharing your stories with us ❤️ ♥️ 💖. Best wishes and wish you lots of success....Love your videos mate

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před rokem +4

      Thank you SO MUCH, Raul, for watching all my Fiji videos and enjoying them, sharing it through your detailed comments! 💙🙏
      Unfortunately, it was my final video from my trip to Fiji last November. But since I live in Singapore and we have direct 10-hour flight to Nadi, I definitely want to plan another trip in near future! There are so many places and islands to explore, I only saw a little bit in a week...
      I really enjoyed every minute there, this place is really like another world, very very special, far from all the problems and stress. I hope people will watch and learn more about its history, geography, people and come to explore!
      Vinaka Vakalevu! 🇫🇯

  • @themediterraneanguy
    @themediterraneanguy Před 10 měsíci +3

    Another fantastic video, so interesting, funny and refreshing. I always follow your channel, so keep up. Thanks Andrew

  • @tuikupp9750
    @tuikupp9750 Před rokem +5

    Great vlog man, I was actually born in Suva, Fiji, left in 1977 and moved to Toronto, Canada. Watching your vlogs brings back good memories. 👍👍

  • @daninaidu
    @daninaidu Před rokem +4

    Beautifully crafted video, that could become the definitive video of Viti Levu! :)
    Glad you enjoyed my hometown Suva!

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před rokem

      Vinaka! I'm glad you enjoyed video! What a wonderful city Suva! I wish I had at least one full day there...

    • @donnawoodward3163
      @donnawoodward3163 Před rokem

      I'm surprised everything is in English..

  • @coolbreeze8008
    @coolbreeze8008 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Very nice video thank you

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you! An thank you for watching!

  • @YGNONO
    @YGNONO Před rokem +2

    fantastic memeories of my youth days...thx MATE ..Cheers

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před rokem

      Thank you for watching and enjoying! Cheers

  • @VanVida
    @VanVida Před rokem +3

    Great video of what Fiji really looks like

  • @prasadsatish971
    @prasadsatish971 Před 3 měsíci +1

    The new parliament is next to the botinic garden alongside abit farther up the road

  • @lucastilman-nz2ex
    @lucastilman-nz2ex Před 2 měsíci +1

    I Love Fiji..❤😊

  • @maddiletikodada9537
    @maddiletikodada9537 Před rokem +1

    Super Super Super Video.What a beautiful fiji you exibited in the video! Really great. Thanks for sharing with us sir

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před rokem

      Thank you very much for watching and appreciating! 🙏

  • @navneelabhilash2922
    @navneelabhilash2922 Před rokem +1

    Lautoka, the famous sugar city. Beautiful place to visit

  • @fjphoto23
    @fjphoto23 Před rokem +2

    That residential building near the Scared Heart Cathedral is the police quarters. Across from it is the Central Police Station.

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před rokem +1

      Interesting! Thank you for sharing this!

    • @TheLemonTeaParty
      @TheLemonTeaParty Před 7 měsíci

      And the cars, those were involved in accidents before taking them to the scrap yard...

  • @vandita777
    @vandita777 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great video. Thank you

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you for watching!

  • @MegaSteph000
    @MegaSteph000 Před 10 měsíci

    The mornings are the best in Fiji! So vibrant and motivating. In Melbourne not so haha esp in winter!!!

  • @biplobislam2897
    @biplobislam2897 Před rokem +1

    Just wow...❤❤❤

  • @itbeonlikedonkeykong
    @itbeonlikedonkeykong Před rokem +2

    Love it keep it up vinaka

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před rokem

      Vinaka Vakalevu! Have a great day!

  • @fabianomori
    @fabianomori Před 11 měsíci +2

    Great content! I am going to Fiji in September and your videos helped a lot for planning my trip!

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Stay safe and enjoy your trip! 👍

  • @wy206
    @wy206 Před rokem +1

    Great video bro! Thanks for sharing your journey with us... 👍

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před rokem +1

      Thank you very much for watching and enjoying it! Have a great day! 🙏

  • @679magic4
    @679magic4 Před rokem +1

    Bro love your content ❤❤more types of this vids bro ..... very interesting and fun to watch ❤❤❤

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před rokem

      Thank you so much for watching and enjoying, bro! Hope it will also motivate you to be curious, experience more things and learn something new!

  • @yungming2046
    @yungming2046 Před rokem +1

    Good video brother

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před rokem

      Thank you for watching! 🙏

  • @12Horsepower
    @12Horsepower Před rokem

    People of this country

  • @Max-oe8dz
    @Max-oe8dz Před 4 měsíci

    I just came back from your beautiful country, people are beautiful and friendly, but I don’t know how the locals survive with the cost of everything, especially in the resort areas.

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Tourist areas are very expensive. Locals don’t go there, so they are not affected by those inflated prices.

  • @angelacarvalho1208
    @angelacarvalho1208 Před rokem +1

    How did you travel the whole island in a Day? Private tour? Taxi? Rented a car? How much did it cost, if I may ask. I am going there in April.

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před rokem +4

      I found a private tour on Viator. It was FJD 500. Not cheap, considering I was alone, but it was my only option to make it having only 1 week in Fiji and expired driver's license :)

  • @ratusamoce4403
    @ratusamoce4403 Před rokem +1

    Bula Bro, thanks very much. God Bless You

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před rokem

      Bula! Thank you for watching!

  • @alvinprakash908
    @alvinprakash908 Před rokem +2

    what's the best time to go to Fiji, are there drivers like uber to drive tourist from resort to resort?

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před rokem +2

      Avoid coming to Fiji between December and April at all costs, it's heavy raining everyday.
      Unfortunately, there is no Uber or other taxi apps presence in Fiji, so you can arrange ride with your hotel. What I did is I took phone number of a taxi driver in town and just call him whenever I need a ride from remote areas.

    • @yungming2046
      @yungming2046 Před rokem +2

      We don't need uber or something like delivery it will kill our market and local jobs

    • @prasadsatish971
      @prasadsatish971 Před 3 měsíci

      @@SoAndrew or U can rent a car at the Nadi airport

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před 3 měsíci

      @@prasadsatish971 You can. I just have expired drivers license and could only use taxis

    • @prasadsatish971
      @prasadsatish971 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@SoAndrew if you go next time also try local bus .some experience. Used go bus ride whole day

  • @JesusisLord78
    @JesusisLord78 Před 7 měsíci

    How is the earthquake activity and crime rate?

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Earthquakes are quite common in the area around Melanesia, but I've never heard of any tsunami in Fiji, so I would say it's safe in this regard.
      Crime rate is minimal, but I was advised twice to be aware walking along the main street in Nadi town - some pickpocket activity exists.

  • @cotnctourairfrance5868
    @cotnctourairfrance5868 Před 7 měsíci

    Hi friend where you from ? Nationality ?

  • @63living.
    @63living. Před rokem +2

    Bro go to Taveuni

  • @cotnctourairfrance5868
    @cotnctourairfrance5868 Před 7 měsíci

    How many days for the tour of the island ?

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před 7 měsíci

      I made a ride around the island in a day (13 hours), but I would highly recommend to make it in 2 days with overnight stay in Suva, without a rush.

    • @andrewmani1836
      @andrewmani1836 Před 4 měsíci

      8days max

  • @IseiNabuka
    @IseiNabuka Před 4 měsíci

    Those two story building is for Police officers and that scrap yard is a Police station

  • @mohdnaserhussainnaser9838

    Indians everywhere ❤😊

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před rokem

      Yeap! Rich history of the migration of Indians in the world! 👍

  • @esetapowell7662
    @esetapowell7662 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Vinaka

  • @user-ed7gs3ze9u
    @user-ed7gs3ze9u Před měsícem

    Lautoka is a town.

  • @12Horsepower
    @12Horsepower Před rokem

    It's location

  • @samisumon7510
    @samisumon7510 Před rokem

    Where the pepol in fiji

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před rokem

      It was extremely hot that day in the afternoon. So there are a lot of Fijians out there :)

  • @harpyhill
    @harpyhill Před 10 měsíci +1

    Lautoka is way too small to even be considered a city lmao 😂😂😂

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před 10 měsíci

      Yes, I realized it only later at home, when researching more about what I've visited 😅

  • @user-xx1qz8vs4o
    @user-xx1qz8vs4o Před 5 měsíci

    nothing was left intact sad tourism destroyed it sad

  • @Aiden-ly4zs
    @Aiden-ly4zs Před rokem +1

    my hometown...BA

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Před rokem

      Cool! Playing football, as well? :)

  • @user-kw4tc5cv6b
    @user-kw4tc5cv6b Před 2 měsíci

    How could you say that Suva is the biggest city in the southern Pacific Ocean? Did you mean that your southern Pacific Ocean region does not contain Australia and New Zealand so that your Suva city can be the biggest city of the entire region?