Fiji is a strange mix of third world villages and shabby cities juxtaposed with high-end tourist destinations and five star resorts. Having fully experienced rainy city life in Suva, this weekend I decided to take a vacation and experience the Fiji resort lifestyle accompanied by my dad. As I didn't have the $4,000 to stay [...]
I Want to Eat Kebab Right Na Na Na
One of the greatest things about living in a cosmopolitan city in America is the access to almost every kind of ethnic cuisine. From Spanish tapas to Ethiopian cuisine, it seems that San Diego has it all. Like most, I thought I would be in food heaven living in Italy for a year. Eating my [...]
Navigating a Fijian Food Court
Panda Express, Subway, Rubios, McDonalds, Starbucks… Most are familiar with the typical American food court. From greasy chow mein at Panda express to your foot long BLT sub at subway, the top floor of your local mall seems to have it all. Looking for a quick lunch I ventured to the local mall in Suva. [...]
Me, Myself, and My Diabetes- Traveling as a Type 1
“You can’t eat that!” “Aren’t you allergic to sugar?” “Why do you wear a pace maker?” “What songs do you listen to on that?” “How many steps does your pedometer read?” “Please turn off your pager!” I am Julie Hooper and I have type 1 (juvenile) diabetes. These are all misguided questions I get on [...]
TYPE 1 TRAVELER 