Food in the Village Food is another subject in the village setting that may feel a million miles away from home. In rural villages, subsistence farming and fishing is a means of daily existence. Because of this, your diet will be heavily influenced by the location the village finds itself. One thing is for certain …
Your Hosts in the Village Just as the volunteers will be staying with host families in the village, so will the leadership team. Living communally is a core component to any Fijian village and although strange to get used to at first, this way of life is often one of the highlights for those who …
Climate in the Village Fiji enjoys a South Sea tropical climate and is very warm all year, with temperatures averaging 28 degrees Celsius. Fiji’s ‘wet season’ or ‘summer’ is from November to April. This time of year receives the heaviest rainfall but also the hottest temperatures. The official ‘dry season’ or ‘Fijian winter’ is from …
Expected Challenges Everyone will encounter challenges when taking on a Think Pacific project, whether that is learning and practicing new skills or throwing yourself into an entirely new setting for the first time! Life in a Fijian Village will no doubt present some challenges… it is beautiful, it is amazing but it is often very …
An Appropriate Approach to your Project Culture We strive to have the highest standards of cultural exchange in Fiji. To achieve this goal, we ask everyone to join the project with a learning mindset, adopting a humble approach to appreciating cultural differences and nuances. This not only puts you in the most effective position to genuinely …
You will be provided a work phone to contact the management team during your project and there will be signal available for that… but in case you are thinking of staying connected to the wider world… Mobile Phones.. There are Vodafone and Digicel masts in Fiji Mobile / cell phone reception is available in all …
Although you will receive an allowance in Fiji, you may wish to buy the odd coffee in Suva. Below you can find some hints and tips in regards to this and actually how to best go about it. Currency.. The currency in Fiji is the Fiji Dollar. It is not necessary to take Fijian dollars …
Flight Routes: There are direct flights to Fiji from Australia, USA, New Zealand, Canada, Asia and South America. Please ensure to check all visa and covid requirements for any destinations you will pass through and make sure you understand these rules before booking your flights. Flying to Fiji from the UK and Europe? For students …
Travel insurance should be at the top your ‘to do list’. It’s also vital you read and understand your policy. For your own safety Think Pacific will not allow you to join our project without providing us with proof that you have personal travel insurance cover. We require you to provide your insurance details when …
Please check if you are ‘visa exempt’ Important! Tourist Status Think Pacific expeditions are categorized as TOURISM by the Fijian Immigration Department. By joining an expediton, even as a Leader, your visit is protected under UK Travel Regulations with Think Pacific Limited assigned as your Tour Organizer. Make sure to check your passport validity.. Check …
