Fiji is a fairly unique place in the world: great singular nature scenery, spectacular beaches, friendly and helpful people with true open and sharing culture, and of course the dream place of powerful waves right in the middle of the South Pacific.
In July 2010, the Fijian government decided to open access to every wave in the islands. This meant in particular that anyone could surf Cloudbreak and Restaurants, two of the most famous waves in the world, until then exclusively restricted to the guests of Tavarua island resort for as little as 500USD per person per night. Shortly after what has been called the “Surfing Decree”, I ended up booking all flight tickets to go there while staying in a very cheap place. Followed one month on a trip by myself in august at the peak of the South Pacific swell season.
