Wednesday, November 2, 2011

More From Australia

The last postcard I received for my B-Day {can't believe it was more that a month ago!} was from Vanisha who's from Fiji but is doing her PhD in Canberra, Australia.

Her blog is called Vanisha's Life in... Australia and she started it to assist with her shaving event for the Leukaemia Foundation but then things changed drastically. Later, the blog became a chronicle about her life in Canberra, the PhD and Fiji.

Along with the postcard she sent me a CD with some images of Fiji which I found to be breathtaking. I've never met anyone from that part of the world and I'm so happy I've gotten to know her and the place she calls home {images from HERE}.



The Republic of Fiji is comprised of more than 332 island, 110 out of those are completely inhabited and the main islands are Viti Levu and Vanua Levu where about 87% of the population leaves. 



The culture of Fiji is mostly influenced by indigenous, Indian, Chinese and European traditions due to it's closeness to other countries and the fact that it was a British colony until 1970. Additionally, as you have hears {and probably dreamed about} it's very well know for its tourist industry that attracts people from all over the world.

Have a beautiful day and don't forget to daydream at least a little

PS. do you Tweet? I do... keep up with more stories @eliefournier
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33 comments:

  1. NikkiNovember 2, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Wait a minute, why would you ever leave fiji?

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  2. JosieNovember 2, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    I've always wanted to go to Fiji! It's so gorgeous.
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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  3. A Life Un-StyledNovember 2, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    I'm glad you got the postcards Elie, I was a bit worried the CD wouldn't make it there in one piece!

    These pictures made me a little homesick!

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  4. Jane and Lance HattattNovember 2, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Hello:
    These wonderful images are more than enough to set us day dreaming through the remainder of the entire week. Perfectly lovely.

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  5. honey my heartNovember 2, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    i love how you've been posting the postcards and extras about where they've been mailed from. it's so great to read about your blog friends and their awesome cities. australia is one of my top countries to visit. and now so is fiji.

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  6. A BRIT GREEKNovember 2, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Such amazing images hun. I love Fiji and was lucky enough to visit three different islands many moons ago. The people are so friendly and always have a smile!
    Happy November to you too!
    x.o.x.o

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  7. AprendeconvaleNovember 2, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Ohhh I am dreaming, here is so misty and foggy outside!! these pictures are gorgeous to admire!!

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  8. JillianNovember 2, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Yep, it's decided. I'm going to Fiji. Can't resist such clear blue waters.

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  9. Courtney ErinNovember 2, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Such amazing images - wow! One of my closest friends is from Canberra.

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  10. Christina LeeNovember 2, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Just beautiful!!!

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  11. Jaime @ laviejaimeNovember 2, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    amazing photos! how sweet of her!

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  12. MNovember 2, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    amazing shots!!!!! wow!!!!! so cool and i love australia! ive been to sydney, cairnes, and melbourne!!

    xx.M

    www.bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com

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  13. Crazy for fashionNovember 2, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Beautiful pictures! I wish I could go! <3<3

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  14. {The Perfect Palette}November 2, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    thanks for sharing :)

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  15. Kathy November 2, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Fiji is the ultimate vacation spot. Thanks for the intro. xoxo

    http://hellofridaybypaik.blogspot.com/

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  16. BelNovember 2, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    GOSH. FIJI!!!! The photos make me want to go even more now!

    Belly B :)

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  17. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Gosh! Fiji sure is beautiful. Thanks for sharing and hope you had a very Happy and Joyous Belated Birthday :)

    Kiran @ KiranTarun.com

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  18. Tiffany KadaniNovember 2, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Oh goodness! Now I want to go to Fiji!

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  19. Kimia KlineNovember 2, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    WOW. what an amazing lady and what an amazing place to call home.

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  20. Rock'n Roll BallerinaNovember 2, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Fantastic photos!

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  21. Silvia NegrettiNovember 2, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    This is a paradise!!!
    I'd never leave a place like this, looks like a dream, and people is so beautiful!
    xxx
    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  22. A Crimson KissNovember 2, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I love that you're still getting birthday cards from all over the world!

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  23. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    how cool! happy birthday [a month ago] and LOOK at those gorgeous fiji photos. i think i need to go there... right now!

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  24. drollgirlNovember 2, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    fiji is so gorgeous! just breathtaking! i would love to visit someday if only the plane ride wasn't so long!

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  25. AlexaNovember 2, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Oh my gosh! Love the Fiji photos! Amazing!

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  26. MoniqueNovember 2, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    will be daydreaming of fiji...thanks for reminding us to daydream

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  27. stylenuggetsNovember 2, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Awesome islands. We're planning to visit a couple at the end of the year

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  28. Little ZoeyNovember 3, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    It's like a dream..I have to go there

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  29. shopgirlNovember 4, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    These islands are beautiful and kudos to her for making a little difference in the world!

    xoxo

    Reese
    http://rambleswithreese.etsy.com
    http://rambleswithreese.blogspot.com

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  30. MelissahNovember 5, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    It's amazing how blogging connects people from all different walks of life & different parts of the world. I'm lucky enough to have been to Fiji a couple of times & it's the happy, friendly Fijians that make that place such a great holiday destination!
    x
    Melissah from Coastal Style

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  31. Tina L. HookNovember 5, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Fiji is on my dream travel list. I can practically hear the ocean now...

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  32. Padgett HokeNovember 7, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    For my dads birthday next year we are all going to Fiji! My parents have been a number of times, but finally the three kids got the invite - whoo hoo! this has made me even more excited - which is a feat in itself!

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  33. ValeriaNovember 9, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    My son asked me to go to Fuji another day. Not sure where he heard about it, but he sure has a good taste. Love the pictures

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