Fiji’s clear waters, white sand beaches and friendly islanders make it a tropical paradise

The greeting is exchanged often, day and night, even between strangers passing each other on the road. A Fiji Airways plane at Nadi International Airport, where most foreign visitors to Fiji land. Photo: Shutterstock Although some tourists may cite Fijian hospitality as a reason to return, most first-time visitors head straight for a “scenic tropical … Read more

Coral, turtles, diving, and rare saltwater hot springs: southern Taiwan’s Green Island and Liuqiu Island

Nevertheless, the journey will prove to be worth it. Green Island is a 50-minute ferry ride from Taiwan’s main island. Photo: Pete Ford The ferry docks at Nanliao Harbour; the terminal serving Taiwan’s seventh largest island is little more than a long thin shed, with a few restaurants nearby. I am staying a five-minute walk … Read more