History of the highlands

Part 1 – By Mere Nailatikau We arrived at the picturesque village of Naga on a Friday afternoon and were greeted at the village hall by our lead guide, Sairusi. It was a beautiful time of day to arrive, as our vehicle navigated the road into the small community nestled...

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From London Streets To Highland Trails

By Alana Volavola After 23 years away from Fiji, having left at just 4 years old, coming back felt like finding a piece of myself I didn’t realise I was missing. London’s hustle and endless noise left me feeling disconnected from my roots. Now, being here with my family and...

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Connecting Communities Through Guiding

By Ben Semira, Trip Leader and Community Liaison Lead, Talanoa Treks Our hiking season starts in mid-April for good reason! The March rain meant that I had an extra unplanned night in Nabalesere during their guide training thanks to a flooded river crossing.  During our off-season, as Trip Leaders, Jake...

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Celebrating Mr Roko as Fiji’s Tourism Cultural Champion

What an honour to be recognised amongst Fiji’s very best at the 2023 Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards. We are so thrilled to have been nominated in two categories, receiving bronze in the Specialised Tour Service category,  while the night’s highlight undoubtedly belonged to our very own Mr Roko, who...

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Trailblazing with Ben

In the scenic highlands of Fiji, where less travelled trails weave through stunning landscapes and village communities thrive, our trip leaders stand as ambassadors of sustainable tourism.  Meet Ratu Peni, also known as Ben! From Nabulini village in Wainibuka, Tailevu, Ben is one of our Talanoa Trek trip leaders that...

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