Discover the magic of Fijian cuisine! #fiji #travel #fijiliving #travel...

👨‍🍳😋👩🏽‍🍳 Discover the magic of Fijian cuisine with Lovo! 🍆🍠

Today, we explored the art of preparing Lovo, one of Fiji's most traditional dishes, cooked in an underground oven. Perfect for special occasions, Lovo is all about celebrating life, love, and community. It's a beautiful way to come together, with friends and family contributing to the preparation of this grand feast.

The process begins with digging a pit to create a natural oven. Large river rocks are heated over a wood-lined fire. Once they're white hot, they’re covered with green banana or palm leaves. Then, layers of deliciousness are added: root crops like dalo, cassava, and sweet potatoes, followed by leaf-wrapped proteins such as chicken, beef, pork, and fish, topped with veggies like palusami, pumpkins, and breadfruit. The food is then buried and slow-cooked to perfection, taking 1-2 hours.

Once uncovered, this smoky, tender meal is served on banana leaves, offering a taste that's simply unforgettable.

A huge thank you to the Vavavi Experience in Wailoaloa, Nadi, for teaching us this incredible tradition. 🌴✨

#FijianCuisine #Lovo #CommunityCooking #IslandLife #VavaviExperience

Davana World Tour, Rakiraki Adventures!

🌍✨ Davana World Tour Part 53: Rakiraki Adventures! 

After some unforgettable days on Drawaqa Island filled with snorkelling, diving, and partying, we returned to Nadi on Viti Levu's northern coast. From there, we embarked on a scenic 130 km drive to Rakiraki, our next stop in the quest for dolphins and history.

While in Rakiraki, we explored intriguing sites like the tomb of Ratu Udre Udre, the infamous 19th-century cannibal chief known for reportedly consuming over 800 victims. This city is where the famous Fiji Water is bottled, just 20 km west of the town.

One of our highlights was Moon Reef, a stunning marine protected area perfect for dolphin watching and snorkelling. This crescent-shaped reef off Tailevu's coast is home to a large pod of spinner dolphins, vibrant coral gardens, colourful fish, and even some sea turtles!

Rakiraki truly captivated us! A huge thank you to Morgan for sharing the incredible dolphin video with us. 🐬❤️ #RakirakiAdventures #DavanaWorldTour #TravelDiaries #FijiMagic #MoonReefDolphins

Davana World Tour -Drawaqa Island #travel #fiji#snorkeling #ocean #suns...

🪸🐠🌴 Davana World Tour Part 52: Yasawas Adventure - Drawaqa Island 🌊 We said goodbye to the Blue Lagoon Beach Resort and headed to the beautiful Drawaqa Island. Here, we're diving into the lively beauty of Barefoot Manta Island Resort @barefoot_manta in Fiji. The area is a Taboo - No Fishing Zone, a tradition kept by the local Fijian landowners to protect young fish and help fish numbers grow, ensuring there's always enough fish for the community. The untouched coral reefs are full of vibrant colours, and this area is considered one of Fiji's best snorkelling spots. Researchers have counted 15 types of sharks, 7 types of rays, over 300 fish types, and more than 60 coral types. The marine team even found 15 new kinds of fish, with 5 possibly being unknown to science. It feels like we're in a real-life Avatar movie, ending the day with a stunning sunset. We're absolutely loving these amazing experiences in Fiji! 🌅💙 #fiji #fijiislands🌴 #fijian #snorkeling #coral #coralreef #islands #oceanside #beautyful #naturalista #marine #marinelife #protect #sunset🌅 #sunset_madness #blueskies #pacific #pacificocean #travel #travelbloggers #travelbucketlist #islandvibes #beachparty #sandy #beachhouse #sunshinecoast #swimmer #bucketlist #couplelove #couplegoals💑