Vanua Levu, Fiji - SEE EVERYTHING in 24 hours: Labasa, Savusavu, hot springs and life of the Pacific

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  • Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
  • I took a morning flight from Nadi (Viti Levu) to Labasa, which is on the second largest island of Fiji - Vanua Levu. I had 24 hours to explore this overlooked gem as much as I could. I managed to explore Savusavu, Labasa, hot springs, waterfalls, villages and many other places around this volcanic island. See how to make it happen with the friendliest and kindest people on Earth!
    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro (Flight from Nadi to Labasa)
    0:33 Looking for a ride!
    2:07 On the road from Labasa to Savusavu
    5:44 Exploring Savusavu
    11:23 Vuadomo Waterfall
    13:15 On the road from Savusavu to Labasa
    14:09 Exploring Labasa
    22:48 Exploring East of Labasa
    29:06 Exploring West of Labasa
    Filmed on:
    November 17-18, 2022
    Filmed with:
    iPhone 13 Pro
    Edited with:
    Final Cut Pro
    Music (Epidemic Sound):
    Erik Fernholm - Good to Be Home

КОМЕНТАРІ • 119

  • @melkinapagawak5449
    @melkinapagawak5449 Місяць тому +2

    Nice place. I love Fiji.❤

  • @solomonk3299
    @solomonk3299 Рік тому +10

    Watching this guy showcasing the good ol home country with so much joy and enthusiasm is giving me real good vibes . Vinaka So Andrew!!

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому +1

      Bula! Yes, it is very welcomed and friendly, makes you fall in love with place and people instantly. Vinaka! 🙏

    • @rockzzzboy-qi2sy
      @rockzzzboy-qi2sy Рік тому

      We are mostly known as people of friendly north labasa

    • @rockzzzboy-qi2sy
      @rockzzzboy-qi2sy Рік тому +1

      Thanks for showcasing labasa mate friendly north

  • @samoareport2654
    @samoareport2654 Рік тому +9

    Thanking you so much Andrew for the beautiful tour of Labasa and Savusavu in Fiji. Seriously Andrew and the world, I never had thought Fiji outback is that beautiful.
    I had thought Fiji is all about Suva, Nandi, Lautoka and just into the main towns but here it is, Andrew has done a great service to expose Fiji to the world; a service Fiji tourism authorities should have done many years ago.
    This is true Fiji. Thanking to you Andrew so much!

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching and enjoying too! Yes, Fiji is very different and to truly understand and absorb the country, I find this way to to it is the best one!

    • @ChienNguyen-ek2nq
      @ChienNguyen-ek2nq Рік тому

      Thanks, mình là người Việt Nam, rất thích đất nước Fiji tươi đẹp, ước gì có đc 1 lần du lịch tới quốc đảo xinh đẹp này

    • @eddietomasi6164
      @eddietomasi6164 Рік тому +1

      Yes that's true 👍, I'm from the main island but I still never been this place. Savusavu is the paradise of Fiji. This is the most beautiful place in Fiji because every mix blood of Fiji like Samoan, German, Fiji and so many others still living there until today. This is the place that Fiji connect to the world with all different blood comes together. God bless my Savusavu Fiji.

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      @@eddietomasi6164 And the vibe is also the most laid-back in Fiji. Place I would come back, always...

  • @zumamaya2396
    @zumamaya2396 Рік тому +4

    I started going to Fiji in 1975...stayed with Families in rural areas. Back then, they ploughed with Oxen and washed clothes in the river. Probably had over 20 trips there since then, but only to Viti Levu. I always wondered about Vanua Levu. Thanks.
    I love Fiji and the people, they are very warm people...I hope to go back someday.

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      Thank you! Very friendly and warm people. I hope to go back someday, as well...

  • @JamesSmith-vn6zk
    @JamesSmith-vn6zk Рік тому +2

    Beautiful videos. Beautiful Fiji island

  • @Ravlow23
    @Ravlow23 11 місяців тому +1

    Miss my home town,savusavu the hidden paradise of fiji❤❤

  • @beaumontmuni4294
    @beaumontmuni4294 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for sharing Andrew ... I sure miss my former home country (Fiji). Moce mada and safe travels. 🙏

  • @Saifullah.Q
    @Saifullah.Q Рік тому +3

    Wow! This video is a gem. So grateful that you have such a detailed perspective of the island. Thank you Andrew Sir, keep up the good work. Regards from Nadi, Fiji

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching and enjoying! Have a great day! 👍

  • @ericawiingseeto
    @ericawiingseeto Рік тому +2

    I love this. Thank you for sharing this. I’m going next month and it’s good to see where I’ll be going even the roads. ❤

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому +1

      Thank you!v Enjoy your trip! 👍

  • @Nstar365
    @Nstar365 6 місяців тому +1

    Andrew, thank you, from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺💯💕👌 watching my Capital town Suva!!

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  6 місяців тому

      Thank you too! And thank you for watching! :)

  • @fijikimbo
    @fijikimbo Рік тому +2

    Love your Fiji videos. I spent 15 months on Vorovoro & Mali island. Northern Fiji is the place to be!! So special ❤❤ shame you couldn’t spend longer there and soak it all in.

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      Thank you very much for watching! Yes, I had very little time and regret about it. Mali island is so off the tourist radar so I really regret not getting there to see how people leave there. Good for you you managed to absorb the culture of Vanua Levu for so long! Wonderful place!

  • @nileshrichardjaduram9304
    @nileshrichardjaduram9304 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Andrew...

  • @sanjuvan
    @sanjuvan Рік тому +1

    My home😇Thank you, Andrew. Loved your video. ♥️ from the USA.

  • @RAULJAZE
    @RAULJAZE Рік тому +4

    Wow.. stunning video bro..such a nice a friendly taxi driver..loved the adventure.Watching yr video makes the audience feel part of the journey..thanks so much for such awesome videos...thanks champ.Loved the beautiful island life & Labasa. 😀

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much bro, for watching and appreciating! I hope to motivate people to go for more adventures and pay attention to small details (even like shop signs), to be curious and just to be able to enjoy the present moment, regardless of all the problems we have back home...

    • @RAULJAZE
      @RAULJAZE Рік тому +1

      @So Andrew yeah..I have noticed how you love to explore the area like a Local person and it shows the intricate details & true life of Fiji.it is way more interesting than seeing those advertisements which are very commercialized.your videos are a vivid insight into the lifestyle of locals,towns and cities,flora & fauna.plus yr friendly persona makes people share lots of stories with you which makes yr videos incredibly interesting and gives us the audience a better understanding & adds a personal touch. Totally love all yr videos.thanks for being so down to earth mate! :) 😀

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      @@RAULJAZE Thank you! 🙏

  • @holomongrundy
    @holomongrundy 3 місяці тому +1

    The North of Fiji is out of this world

  • @anmolchand1592
    @anmolchand1592 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Andrew for sharing this, brings back soo many memories from my home town Labasa. One of the best blog. Hoping to visit soon.

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching, too! Now I also have such a warm memories from Labasa... Lovely place!

  • @krf2353
    @krf2353 Рік тому +1

    Enjoyed your video very much. Thank you for sharing!

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching and appreciating! Have a great day! 🙏

  • @setategu5733
    @setategu5733 Рік тому +1

    Thanks love your video of Sandalwood Island. Cant wait to get there❤❤❤

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching! ❤🙏

  • @EVAA432
    @EVAA432 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for showcasing Fiji

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching and appreciating!

  • @ratusatini5577
    @ratusatini5577 Рік тому +1

    Bula Andrew, Thank you for this 👌

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      Bula Jone! Thank you for watching! 🙏

  • @violetlangan6964
    @violetlangan6964 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your amazing journey

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching, too! 🙏

  • @janeanandrews
    @janeanandrews Рік тому +1

    👏👏👏 vinaka for showcasing the Northern division in your video. Miss fiji especially savusavu birth place. ❤️🙏

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      Vinaka for watching! You were born in paradise! 👍

  • @cotnctourairfrance5868
    @cotnctourairfrance5868 9 місяців тому +1

    I love youre vidéo. I think ill do thé same trip. From New caledonia

  • @VictorianLegend696
    @VictorianLegend696 Рік тому +1

    This has to be the best video I've seen of labasa to Savusavu cheers mate

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому +1

      Thanks mate, appreciate for watching! Have a great weekend ahead!

  • @nabvelo4926
    @nabvelo4926 Рік тому +3

    Mate, really enjoyed your video. Labasa holds a very special place in my heart( birthplace). Last set foot there in 1987. Felt liked I traveled back in time especially around 19:46 - 20:12 mark. Lived at the Police Bks & to see the actual Qtrs that we lived in just brings back good memories as a 80’s kid. Things have changed a lot though, so once again thank you so much, really appreciate your videos & safe travels.

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      Wow, can feel your emotions, it's been 35 years for you! I'm sure a lot have changed. Appreciate for watching!

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      Actually, I have filmed quite a lot of the neighborhood you lived in. Unfortunately, I removed it from the final video because found it a bit boring just walking around there for so long. Otherwise you could have probably seen much more familiar places hehhh

    • @nabvelo4926
      @nabvelo4926 Рік тому +1

      No problem mate, I’ve seen or come across various YT videos of Labasa Town , but at least yours showed a part of where I spent my childhood due my Dads work (Policeman). It’s on my bucket list to once again visit Labasa when back in Fiji and visit places like you just did. Hope you’re enjoying your travels mate, oh hopefully if you get the chance you wanna visit Fiji’s old Capital, Levuka Town on the Island of Ovalau.

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      @@nabvelo4926 I see. Safe travels! I wanted to visit many other places in Fiji (Levuka, Taveuni, Yasawa Islands, etc), but had only 1 week there. I still plan to come back again since I live in Singapore and we have direct overnight flight to Nadi.

    • @nabvelo4926
      @nabvelo4926 Рік тому +1

      Yep there’s alway a next time. Anyway take care, looking forward to more of your contents.

  • @SuperBlackarrow
    @SuperBlackarrow Рік тому +1

    you made me want to visit vanua levu Fiji cheers mate ' truly enjoyed your journey and narration 🙂

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, appreciate it! Have a safe and pleasant journey! Must visit place, I felt the island has some special laid back vibe I've never experienced 😁

  • @emanbbk7281
    @emanbbk7281 10 місяців тому +1

    Awesome video brother love your energy!

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  10 місяців тому

      Thank you! 🙏

  • @fjphoto23
    @fjphoto23 9 місяців тому +1

    Those fibreglass boats - they using poles, normally bamboo, to move the boats away from the shallows to the deep part, deep enough to lower the outboard motor.

  • @tuikupp9750
    @tuikupp9750 Рік тому +1

    Very interesting vlog, thank you. 👍

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching too! 🙏

  • @jamesp.6968
    @jamesp.6968 Рік тому +1

    Watiu tooing dea? Kedio ess ona nada side awey! ileev dows Pepo aloun! Wata iu look fo man!? Doun cheet ta Pepo!!!!! Kedio ess!!!

  • @eddietomasi6164
    @eddietomasi6164 Рік тому +3

    And now is no more sugar cane there. It's so sad that they can't even renew there land leases. 😢

  • @filipeturagabeci4018
    @filipeturagabeci4018 Рік тому +1

    Feeling homesick already. Babasiga weather lol 😂

  • @yungming2046
    @yungming2046 Рік тому +1

    Hello from UK 🇬🇧 really enjoy your video

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      Hello! Thank you, appreciate it! Have a great day! :)

  • @motodudu
    @motodudu 2 місяці тому +1

    That’s was not sugar cane in the market buddy 😁. It’s Taro or in Fijian,
    Dalo 👍🏼
    Good video by the way, thanks 🙏🏼

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  2 місяці тому

      Yes, someone told me that later that day in Fiji also 😅
      Thank you for watching! Have a great day! 🙏

  • @arnaldopires1830
    @arnaldopires1830 Рік тому +2

    Ola Fiji
    Love From Timor Leste

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      Ola! Ohh I miss Timor-Leste SO MUCH! ❤

  • @rukurukuforce3020
    @rukurukuforce3020 Рік тому +1

    Enjoy the friendly north

  • @maddyravuravu5495
    @maddyravuravu5495 Рік тому +1

    😍😍😍

  • @nickprasad9454
    @nickprasad9454 Рік тому +1

    My home town

  • @mavitusagavulu5464
    @mavitusagavulu5464 Рік тому +1

    Vinaka Andrew!

  • @anjelinreddy1694
    @anjelinreddy1694 Рік тому

    👌👌

  • @mohdnaserhussainnaser9838
    @mohdnaserhussainnaser9838 Рік тому

    6.18 Dal roti ❤😊

  • @ChienNguyen-ek2nq
    @ChienNguyen-ek2nq Рік тому +1

    Bula, Việt Nam helo Fiji thanks

  • @samnepsland2421
    @samnepsland2421 Рік тому +1

    Bula n welcome to labasa

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      Bula! 👋
      Thank you for your hospitality!

  • @riseofvikingz2287
    @riseofvikingz2287 Рік тому +2

    Every pari drivers dream to take tourists around 😅😅😅

  • @pracha95
    @pracha95 Рік тому +2

    At 22:13 mark, that is not sugarcane. It is taro, also known as dalo.
    Good video by the way.

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому +2

      Haha, yes! Sugar cane is everywhere there, so I didn't even realize it was a taro :)

    • @Justinian21c
      @Justinian21c 11 місяців тому

      Taro is yummy as poi!

  • @sammystone3535
    @sammystone3535 4 місяці тому +1

    The closest I’ll ever get to Vanu’a Levu💯😎🥰 is via This UA-cam App☹️

  • @ManojKumar-cp3vc
    @ManojKumar-cp3vc Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing, can you advise what camera you used please.
    Cheers

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! This is just iPhone 13 Pro camera. I usually film on DJI Osmo Action 3, but I damaged it the day before.

    • @ManojKumar-cp3vc
      @ManojKumar-cp3vc Рік тому +1

      Thanks brother, like your videos

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      @@ManojKumar-cp3vc 🙏

    • @napstersmall1806
      @napstersmall1806 Рік тому +1

      Isaa spent 4 years in Labasa .... stayed in Delailabasa and ur video just brought back wonderful memories.....
      Really enjoyed your videos 👌👌

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      @@napstersmall1806 Thank you a lot! Wow, 4 years is a lot, sure you have the warmest memories from those times!

  • @cotnctourairfrance5868
    @cotnctourairfrance5868 9 місяців тому +1

    Hi bro , why choose fiji ? And vanua levu island?

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  9 місяців тому

      Hi, thank you! I had a direct flight from Singapore (where I'm living) to Nadi, so I decided to go and explore Fiji. Vanua Levu is a good place to see other side of Fiji life apart from Viti Levu.

  • @sireli7218
    @sireli7218 Рік тому +2

    vinaka Andrew

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      Bula! Vinaka Sireli 🙏

  • @63living.
    @63living. Рік тому +2

    Go to Taveuni

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      Yes, this former British capital is where I want to go, but because I had only 1 week in Fiji I couldn't visit it. Next time, for sure...

  • @ShailendraSINGH-jk2ev
    @ShailendraSINGH-jk2ev 5 місяців тому

    MYASHMITA LIVED IN LA......SHE IS GONE

  • @babbshadi
    @babbshadi Рік тому

    bro waiting you to go in Pakistan because i really want to see that their hospitality is real or not

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому +2

      I want! A week ago I lost my boarding pass in Dubai Airport and met few Pakistani guys who helped me to find it, so we had good chat and I really enjoyed their kindness! So I'm sure hospitality there is amazing, as well!

    • @babbshadi
      @babbshadi Рік тому

      @@SoAndrew nice to hear that

  • @dragonz_breath4072
    @dragonz_breath4072 9 місяців тому +1

    Beware of some natives they robbed me and my partner in nadi. 3rd trip to fiji and got robbed again in Suva. Overall its a great country

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  9 місяців тому

      Oh wow, that's shocking!

  • @christopherwhippy3181
    @christopherwhippy3181 4 місяці тому

    You went to the wrong shop for a feed of curry in Savusavu.

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  4 місяці тому

      Probably. I was in a rush and had to choose something based on rating in Google Maps...

  • @PapiCulo-kn5su
    @PapiCulo-kn5su Рік тому

    22:10 there’s taro, not sugar can :)

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому +1

      Oh yeah true. Vanua Levu and Fiji itself is all about sugar cane everywhere so it's hard to think other way ;)

    • @SuperBlackarrow
      @SuperBlackarrow Рік тому

      hahahaahahaah camera shot was too quick i also crack up with comment

  • @stonevatu5821
    @stonevatu5821 Рік тому +1

    Next time you contact me ,i'll take you some place where you can explore more,by low charge

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      Thank you for your hospitality! 🙏

    • @kunzesolify
      @kunzesolify Рік тому +1

      I will be traveling to labasa for one day in June 2023 after watching this video.

    • @SoAndrew
      @SoAndrew  Рік тому

      @@kunzesolify Enjoy your trip! One day is quite tight, but I hope you'd still absorb the peaceful vibe of Vanua Levu!

  • @sademarika33
    @sademarika33 Рік тому

    Oh that's very cheap