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With The Sex Lives of Cannibals, Maarten Troost established himself as one of the most engaging and original travel writers around. Getting Stoned with Savages again reveals his wry wit and infectious joy of discovery in a side-splittingly funny account of life in the farthest reaches of the world. After two grueling years on the island of Tarawa, battling feral dogs, machete-wielding neighbors, and a lack of beer on a daily basis, Maarten Troost was in no hurry to return to the South Pacific. But as time went on, he realized he felt remarkably out of place among the trappings of twenty-first-century America. When he found himself holding down a job—one that might possibly lead to a career—he knew it was time for him and his wife, Sylvia, to repack their bags and set off for parts unknown.

Getting Stoned with Savages tells the hilarious story of Troost’s time on Vanuatu—a rugged cluster of islands where the natives gorge themselves on kava and are still known to “eat the man.” Falling into one amusing misadventure after another, Troost struggles against typhoons, earthquakes, and giant centipedes and soon finds himself swept up in the laid-back, clothing-optional lifestyle of the islanders. When Sylvia gets pregnant, they decamp for slightly-more-civilized Fiji, a fallen paradise where the local chiefs can be found watching rugby in the house next door. And as they contend with new parenthood in a country rife with prostitutes and government coups, their son begins to take quite naturally to island living—in complete contrast to his dad.

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I'd pay good money to travel with Troost

I read Troost first book, Sex Lives of the Cannibals, twice. I read Getting Stoned three times. I have read several of the user reviews and will add Amen, to what they write. This is not a typical travel guide, more like a guide to living and putting up with the locals, who have no idea what a hot shower means to an American. But the book is quite fun to read. Again and again. In fact, I think I'll put on the night table right now.

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enjoyable read

This is the lesser of the three books by Troost, if only because there is a bit of the ex-pat feel to it. The book is still a great and quick read, with overtones of serious kava usage (actually made me buy some Vanuatu kava, which is quite potent). The book is quite funny still.

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pleased

this book was in good shape and shipped to me right away - thank you

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Everything I was looking for in a book about Vanuatu and the Pacific Islands

Absolutely, hands down one of the best traveling books I've read. Maarten brings the Pacific Islands to his readers with humor and honesty. A must read if you want a some history and laugh out loud stories.

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Not As Good As The First

Good, but I don't really think it was as good as the first. Though still very laugh out loud funny, Troost seemed to have been trying to hard to achieve what appeared to be more easily gained in his first book.

After finding himself in a boring 9-5 type of job, Maarten and Sylvia can't wait to get back to the life that they had had on Tarawa. This time it's the more settled Vanuatu and Fiji. Though still a bit rustic, with Kava, anything is doable, and so Maarten and Sylivia set out for this adventure.

This lifestyle doesn't seem as challenging as Tarawa, but still they do find themselves in a quagmire to two, but they are veterans at this paradise thing so what are a few cannibal, bugs and mother nature. Besides, when you have the local chiefs living next door. Life's a piece of cake.

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Nobody knows Fiji like Lonely Planet, and our 8th edition offers the best of these island paradises. Whether that's surfing world-class breaks in the Mamanucas, island hopping in search of your perfect Yasawa beach, exploring the lush interior of Taveuni or discovering Suva's best nightspots - you decide.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

In This Guide:

Sailing information for yachties and tips on how to join as crew
Color highlights help you plan your trip
Green Index to help make your travels ecofriendly

Customer Review :

Awesome!

Great book, gave us a lot of information about where we were staying and where to travel!

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Finally, Lonely Planet gets back to where it belongs as the best of travel books

I've been thinking about going to Fiji for a number of years now, and despite Lonely Planet's stumbling as of late with the quality of their travel books, I feel this is back to meeting the standards which we expect for Lonely Planet. There's a wealth of information, and on my quick spotchecks of hotels, how to get from A to B and activities, the information was accurate.

I'm quite impressed with the depth of the book, and instead of a high-level overview dedicated to tourists who will never venture off the beaten path, it seems that the authors really did their homework. I feel confident that I can use this book as a primary source of information and my "go to" reference.

Now comes the bad part: Actually having to save up for the trip to Fiji.

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Best resource for Fiji travel!

We've been talking about going to Fiji for years, and have looked at other books, but this book trumps them all. It's very thorough, with excellent descriptions that make us wish we could pack our bags and go today. Author David Stanley obviously loves Fiji, and his passion comes through in his writing. We also appreciate the way he doesn't sugar coat the less than perfect. This seems like a book you can really trust. And the history sprinkled throughout (great stories of Capt. Bligh, for instance), the interesting boxes full of fun information, and the very useable maps make it easy to get educated in all things Fijian. We also love the beginning section with beautiful color photography. It would be nice if all photos could be in color, but we'd happily trade the excellent info in the book for color pictures.

This book provided us with our new dream adventure vacation: A stay on the Yasawa Islands, where there are no motorized land vehicles or roads. You can stay in a thatched "bure" and make a vacation exploring the island chain via a catamaran line that offers a kind of "Eurail Pass" for island hoppers. Who knew such a place still existed?!

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Packed with useful stuff

I bought this book as a guide before my honeymoon. I had already looked around a couple of eco-tourism web sites and booked a couple of hotels; in one case, I changed my mind because of this book and ended up canceling a booking. It's a well-organized guide with astonishing clarity and frankness. Some off-hand tips include who to talk to (first names) at travel agencies/resorts/etc. for tips and deals, what times of day and/or days of the week you should avoid certain activities, what environment to expect at a hotel or resort (Partying backpackers? Couples only? Family-oriented? Rich lazies?), which buses leave early/late or stay overnight, how to deal with hagglers, general Fijian pronunciation tips and cultural guidelines (including an apparently conservative dress code in the villages that I would have regretted not knowing beforehand), where and how women will feel safe, and of course, which restaurants and accommodations offer the best deals. You're probably also well-off to visit www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree for first-hand travel tips, but the Moon guide book is a great buy.

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Buy this book if you are going to Fiji !

We travelled to Fiji (winter 2008-2009, but summer there) and we are so happy that we studied this book before we went. We travelled on the Yasawa Flyer (ferry) up the chain of islands and started our stay near the Blue Lagoon. The information about the differnt island resorts was invaluable and helped us make very good decisions on where to stay. We stayed at three different resorts, sort of back pack style and Coral View was the best with Bounty a close second. Fiji is a beautiful country with beautiful people and reading this book before we went made our trip that much better. We will look for more of the Moon handbooks for our future travels. Moon Fiji (Moon Handbooks)

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South Seas Photography review

Awesome book, well written and very insightful.
South Seas Photography uses all these Moon South Pacific books and the Fiji Book for all our travels throughout Polynesia.
Easy to use, perfect for detailed information, easy to carry and share.

Karl Meinhardt
www.SouthSeasPhotography.com


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Moon Fiji-don't leave home without it!

The 8th. Edition of David Stanley's Moon Fiji handbook continues to be the essential guidebook for travelers to Fiji. And whether you are a seasoned Fiji traveler or an eager first-timer, you will find Stanley's book critical to getting the most of your Fiji visit.

Compared to the earlier editions, this one is totally revamped and redesigned. It's compact, attractive, and very usable. Information is easily located and details are ample. Every section is updated and expanded to include current relevant information, insofar as any destination guidebook can be anyway.

Each geographical region of Fiji is fully detailed covering related visitor attractions, accommodations, dining options, activities, recreation and more. Specific recommendations make each section extremely valuable. Stanley pulls no punches in both his criticisms and compliments to vendors of accommodations, restaurants, activities and others. Descriptions and explanations are quite trustworthy.

Detailed maps and interesting photography makes for a well laid-out book. Placement of the Background reference section to the back of the book make the tome usable. The opening section with such things as "The Best of Fiji," and "Island-Hopper Special," plus "Culture and the Real Fiji" and others get the reader quickly immersed in Fiji and offer practical ideas for getting the most of a Fiji visit.

The book's regional Fiji sections provide all the detail and information needed for planning a visit to these storied and historic South Pacific islands. Whether you see one area such as Nadi and the Mamanucas, or take in Suva, the Coral Coast, Lomaiviti, the Yasawas, Taveuni, or the "Friendly North" of Vanua Levu, you'll find Moon Fiji a fine and very useful traveling companion. Like the saying goes, don't leave home without it! As a veteran Pacific Island traveler, I'll have my copy of Moon Fiji along on my next Fiji stop.


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America’s #1 bestselling travel series

Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.

• More annually updated guides than any other series
• 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides
• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries
• Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design

Completely new for 2008, Frommer’s Fiji completely details the highlights of this 300-plus island nation, covering the best beaches, outdoor activities, all-inclusive resorts, and cultural experiences. Our author has written about the South Pacific for years, so he's able to provide valuable insights and advice, steering you away from the touristy and the inauthentic, and showing you the real heart of Fiji. From the “mainland” island of Viti Levu and the neighboring resorts on Denarau Island and the Mamanuca Islands to the pristine northern Fiji islands of Vanua Levu and Taveuni. From the best spots for sailing, snorkeling, diving, fishing, hiking, and rafting, to the best ways to explore the region's complex cultural and political history, as well as its flora, fauna, and topography.

You’ll travel Fiji like a pro with our candid advice, In-Depth Appendix, and handy Active Vacation Planner. Also included are accurate regional and town maps, an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap, up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, and Suggested Itineraries on how to explore this island nation in one week and two weeks, with additional itineraries for families, outdoors enthusiasts, and honeymooners!

Customer Review :

Great Book

I have bought this book prior to my trip.
Finished it in a heartbeat.
The book is beautifully written, filled with plenty of useful information.
Though I've been also catching up online, I've noticed that the book is very up to date.
It has helped me loads in planing and I would recommend it to anyone planing a trip to Fiji.



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Everything I needed

Good book that covers all different areas of Fiji. Well written with more information than you will ever need.

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Not if you're a backpacker

While this guide seems to cover a fair range of resorts and lodges, camping and dorm-style facilities are typically only noted when they are adjucts to more expensive facilities. There's no information I can find on street vendor food, and very little said about which little hole-in-the-wall restauraunts locals love and which to skip. In reference to Kadavu island, the author even states that he didn't review five or six large lodges because getting to them was too hard. (You have to take a skiff.)

If you're sticking to the beaten trails, this guide is likely sufficient.

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The Rough Guide to Fiji explores all the best to see and do in this Pacific paradise. Discover the aqua blue lagoons with exquisite beaches and the lush tropical rainforest with the most comprehensive guide on the market. With detailed information on all of Fiji’s popular tourist islands and towns, this guide features full colour sections on diving and snorkelling Fiji’s reefs, and tips for visiting traditional villages, plus 52 detailed maps, covering all regions and towns. There are full-restaurant and accommodation listings and Fiji''s best attractions, from the backpacker looking to party, to the honeymooners looking for a secluded beach.

Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Fiji.

Customer Review :

Informative

We went to Taveuni. This book was a great help. This was a gorgeous island with little to do but relax. The people of the island are great and very helpful. I would recommend this book for any travel to Fiji.

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