{"product_id":"moon-fiji-paperback","title":"Moon Fiji - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMinal Hajratwala\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the colorful reefs, volcanic canyons, emerald rainforests, and unspoiled beaches of this sparkling archipelago with\u003ci\u003e Moon Fiji\u003c\/i\u003e. Inside you'll find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexible itineraries\u003c\/b\u003e including four days on Taveuni Island, five days of island-hopping in the Yasawas, and the ten-day best of Fiji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrategic advice\u003c\/b\u003e for outdoor adventurers, diving enthusiasts, honeymooners, foodies, and more, with guidance on which island is right for you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMust-see highlights and unique experiences: \u003c\/b\u003e Go scuba-diving and spot barracuda, manta rays, and dolphins. Hike the rain-filled crater of a dormant volcano, raft down the thrilling Navua River, or zip-line through old-growth yesi forests. Share an intoxicating bowl of kava with new friends, tour an inland sugar plantation, or immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of indigenous peoples at a VOU dance performance. Sample fresh papaya, passionfruit, and mangoes from local growers or go off the grid in a traditional Fijian village, where you can practice mountainside yoga and learn to river fish with locals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpert insight: \u003c\/b\u003eMinal Hajratwala, a writer with lifelong family ties to Fiji, recommends where to eat, how to get around, and where to stay, from guest cottages and beach bungalows to luxurious resorts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull-color photos and detailed maps throughout\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReliable background information\u003c\/b\u003e on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and history, as well as common customs, etiquette, and basic Fijian and Hindi phrasebooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHandy tips \u003c\/b\u003efor families, seniors, students, and travelers with disabilities, plus ideas for \u003cb\u003etraveling sustainably\u003c\/b\u003e and engaging with the culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eMoon Fiji's\u003c\/i\u003e practical tips and local know-how, you can experience the best of Fiji.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExploring the South Pacific? Check out \u003ci\u003eMoon New Zealand\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinal Hajratwala \u003c\/b\u003efirst visited Fiji at age four, when she met her grandmothers for the first time and got a fishbone stuck in her foot. She returned numerous times, interviewing relatives and poring through archives to research her award-winning epic \u003ci\u003eLeaving India: My Family's Journey from Five Villages to Five Continents\u003c\/i\u003e. Called incomparable by Alice Walker and searingly honest by the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, the book won four literary awards in the United States. It opens with the story of her great-grandfather, who first migrated to Fiji in 1908. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor this edition of \u003ci\u003eMoon Fiji\u003c\/i\u003e, she was delighted to scout out local hotspots, talent, and natural beauty, underwater as well as above ground, as a PADI-certified diver. Having traveled to islands all over the world, from the Philippines to the Seychelles to the Bahamas, Minal finds that despite threats from climate change and globalization, Fiji remains one of the most welcoming and gorgeous places on earth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA graduate of Stanford University, Minal is the author of a critically acclaimed poetry book, \u003ci\u003eBountiful Instructions for Enlightenment\u003c\/i\u003e, and editor of the groundbreaking anthology \u003ci\u003eOut! Stories from the New Queer India.\u003c\/i\u003e She is the recipient of several writing awards including a professional fellowship at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and a Fulbright senior fellowship to India. She is a co-founder of The (Great) Indian Poetry Collective. She lives in California, where she coaches writers, teaches, and lectures widely through her Write Like a Unicorn enterprise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 14, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42730186735679,"sku":"9781640492981","price":26.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/0ae8936679834ef4af179aa5a4f0d317.webp?v=1765125152","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/moon-fiji-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}