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@somer-meandfiji

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Australian expat in Fiji

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Australian, Married with children

Lives in Suva, Central

Speaks English

Registration: 14 March 2017

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somer-meandfiji replied to a thread
7 years ago
missytia

Aussie making the move by missytia

Bula everyone, I have been to Fiji a number of times and have fallen in love with the Coral Coast, Pacific Harbour area in particular. I plan for my 17yo daughter and myself to move to Fiji by the end of the year, or early 2018. My plan is to ...

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somer-meandfiji replied to a thread
7 years ago
somer-meandfiji

New Fiji member by somer-meandfiji

Bula everyone, My name is Somer and I am a Fiji-aholic!! My family has lived and worked in Fiji on and off for the past eight years. When we aren't residing in Fiji, we are Australians living in Queensland. Our family consists of me, my Hubby ...

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somer-meandfiji replied to a thread
7 years ago
somer-meandfiji

New Fiji member by somer-meandfiji

Bula everyone, My name is Somer and I am a Fiji-aholic!! My family has lived and worked in Fiji on and off for the past eight years. When we aren't residing in Fiji, we are Australians living in Queensland. Our family consists of me, my Hubby ...

somer-meandfiji

Bula RachaelπŸ˜€ Happy to tell you my experiences, I started a business from scratch... Can I email you? Or can you email me so I can reply? xxx Vinaka, chat soonπŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€ Somer Read More

somer-meandfiji replied to a thread
7 years ago
missytia

Aussie making the move by missytia

Bula everyone, I have been to Fiji a number of times and have fallen in love with the Coral Coast, Pacific Harbour area in particular. I plan for my 17yo daughter and myself to move to Fiji by the end of the year, or early 2018. My plan is to ...

somer-meandfiji

Bula again! Was just wondering how you went and if you've made any further plans yet?! Purely out of curiosity, lol. Somer :) Read More

somer-meandfiji replied to a thread
7 years ago
Narni

Guide Dogs in Fiji by Narni

Hi, My colleague may be working in Fiji later this year. He is profoundly deaf and has a fully accredited Hearing Dog that has all the access rights that Guide Dogs for those who are blind have. He has identified that his dog can travel with him in ...

somer-meandfiji

Hi Narni My apologies for the long delay... I heard back from my friend in Biosecurity in Fiji. His opinion is that he hasn't seen/heard of any guide dogs in Fiji. This makes me feel like it may be a struggle for people to come to an ... Read More

somer-meandfiji replied to a thread
7 years ago
Narni

Guide Dogs in Fiji by Narni

Hi, My colleague may be working in Fiji later this year. He is profoundly deaf and has a fully accredited Hearing Dog that has all the access rights that Guide Dogs for those who are blind have. He has identified that his dog can travel with him in ...

somer-meandfiji

Hello Narni I myself have never seen a guide dog in Fiji (that doesn't mean they don't exist there) but they aren't common. Most landlords won't worry about dogs inside (unless it is a fancy type apartment). I have found the rental ... Read More

somer-meandfiji replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Mistakes expats make in Fiji by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Fiji? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could give ...

somer-meandfiji

Some mistakes we made at first: - being naΓ―ve and taking the first rental that we saw instead of researching the market properly and looking at a lot of options to see how much places should cost - we lost a lot of money by signing up to a ... Read More

somer-meandfiji replied to a thread
7 years ago
sawon62

Looking for flat near University of Fiji,Suva campus by sawon62

Hi My wife and I are planning to move Suva, Fiji for job purpose. We are looking for an accommodation especially flat in cheap rate. Any suggestion or contact details? Regards, Sawon62

somer-meandfiji

Bula Sawon62, There are a lot of facebook groups that you can look up to find rental properties. Some of these include: -Houses For Rent -Houses For Rent_Suva Region -House For Rent in Fiji -Suva Expats Market -Suva Living Good luck with the ... Read More

somer-meandfiji replied to a thread
7 years ago
Christine

In retrospect, would you move again to Fiji? by Christine

Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Fiji, would you heartily say "letΒ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...

somer-meandfiji

Bula, I laughed at your 'BEST' where you mentioned don't go to Suva for the weather... how true! When I first moved to Suva, I would keep putting outings off for another time because of the weather. Then I learnt that you just have to ... Read More

somer-meandfiji created a thread
7 years ago

New Fiji member

Bula everyone, My name is Somer and I am a Fiji-aholic!! My family has lived and worked in Fiji on and off for the past eight years. When we aren't residing in Fiji, we are Australians living in Queensland. Our family consists of me, my Hubby ... Read More

somer-meandfiji replied to a thread
7 years ago
missytia

Aussie making the move by missytia

Bula everyone, I have been to Fiji a number of times and have fallen in love with the Coral Coast, Pacific Harbour area in particular. I plan for my 17yo daughter and myself to move to Fiji by the end of the year, or early 2018. My plan is to ...

somer-meandfiji

:) Hi Missytia, no worries or as they say in Fiji "Sega na leqa" no problems!! I am happy to help out where I can, and if I can. Feel welcome to ask any questions. I would say the very best outcome for you would be to earn money in ... Read More

somer-meandfiji replied to a thread
7 years ago
missytia

Aussie making the move by missytia

Bula everyone, I have been to Fiji a number of times and have fallen in love with the Coral Coast, Pacific Harbour area in particular. I plan for my 17yo daughter and myself to move to Fiji by the end of the year, or early 2018. My plan is to ...

somer-meandfiji

Bula Missytia I think the best thing for you to do would be to start a business in Fiji. Coming across jobs for expats is getting harder and harder, and you won't be permitted stay long term without either a working permit, or resident permit. ... Read More

somer-meandfiji replied to a thread
7 years ago
expat.com

Living in Fiji by expat.com

You are living in Fiji, or you used to live in Fiji. Share your experience! How would you describe life in Fiji? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in Fiji? What ...

somer-meandfiji

Bula, I know this is a very old post, but in the interests of anyone reading it looking for the similar answers... I can say that kids are very safe in Fiji. In fact, I have never felt safer in a different country, than Fiji. I would suggest ... Read More

somer-meandfiji replied to a thread
7 years ago
DK2016

Want to move in fiji by DK2016

Hi everyone! We are planning to move in fiji? What is the requirement to be able to purchase a property there? Can American citizens able to buy property?

somer-meandfiji

Bula DK2016, Great idea moving to Fiji!!! I would be very careful though regarding property purchases, there has recently been some distasterous stories on foreign ownership of property. If you google "Karen seaton deported from Fiji" ... Read More