Beyond the Pacific

Re-Thinking the Fijian Man by Jope Tarai

Beyond the Pacific
July 9, 2018
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What makes or molds the modern Fijian man? Is he so powerful and privileged that he can’t be held to account? Jope Tarai, a researcher at the University of the South Pacific, answers these questions through a thought-provoking Tedx Suva talk called, “Re-Thinking the Fijian Man.” He also asks: Why is there an obession with…

Fashion

Pacific Fashion Festival: Mixing Culture and Style

The city of Brisbane comes fully alive in October, as the best of the fashion world join together for a month-long series of stylish events.

Right up there on the fashion…

Beyond the Pacific
June 25, 2018
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Fashion

Fiji Fashion Week 2018

One of my favourite things about Fiji is her annual ‘Fiji Fashion Week,’ which brings together local designers, models and fashionistas for a few days of style and glamour.

Fiji Fashion Week wrapped…

Beyond the Pacific
June 11, 2018
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Love

13 Things I’ve Learned in 13 Years of Marriage

Tomorrow, on the 29th of May, we celebrate our wedding anniversary and 13 years of saying “I do!” I cannot believe how quickly these 13 years have flown by after…

Beyond the Pacific
May 28, 2018
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The Struggles as a Mature-Aged Student Are Raw and Real

It’s the first day of a new semester at Bond University, and I’m excited!
I love how our beautiful sandstone campus exudes a positive vibe in the air and a…

Beyond the Pacific
May 14, 2018
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Business

7 Ways to Work with Your Spouse and Still Like Them

Back when I was a teenager, I dreamed of creating an exciting business with my future husband and visualised growing it together on a daily basis. I wanted a…