When you’re vacationing in Fiji you’ll hear many unfamiliar words. While English is the predominant language, several Fijian words have made it into the everyday vernacular.
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If you're saying goodbye at the end of a big night of cocktails you might use the phrase "Ni sa moce." It translates as "sleep," but is used in place of goodbye or good night. If that phrase is a bit of a mouthful, you can always use the more informal shortened one, moce. Note that the c in moce has a th sound.
When you're interacting with Fijian resort staff, remember to say vinaka, which means "good" or "thank you." If you're particularly impressed by the service you receive you might say the more enthusiastic "Vinaka vaka-levu," which means "thank you very much."
Talanoa is the Fijian word for storytelling, one of the favorite pastimes of the friendly Fijian people. Don't be afraid to sit down with anyone asking you to join them for a talanoa tea. The locals are not nosey when they enquire about your origins and relationships; they simply want to learn about your culture the way you're learning about theirs!
The friendly staff will serve you up a six-course Japanese banquet, or for something lighter you could participate in an authentic tea ceremony. The banquets are served in your room, so they make for a great romantic night in. Miso soup, sushi, and sashimi are dished up alongside Asian potato croquettes, gyoza dumplings and chicken kara age, a succulently tender chicken dish marinated in ginger and sake. Make sure you save room for dessert though, as the red bean and green tea ice-creams are a delicious taste of the east.
And of course there is the spa, which specializes in the rejuvenating treatments of the Orient including hot stone therapy and lomi lomi massage.
Rooms at the Japanese Mountain Retreat start from $395, although if you plan to indulge in spa treatments and the banquet it may be worthwhile buying one of the many accommodation packages. While these are pricy, they're more affordable than using the services separately.
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If you don't mind braving the crowds, the best time to visit the monkeys is the Lopburi Monkey Festival, which is held on the last weekend in November each year. The locals prepare an exhaustive feast at the Wat Phra Prang Sam Yot temple for their monkey mates. You wouldn't guess that these monkeys favor crabs. They devour some 2000 kilograms of food, including eggs, fruit, and even soda. It seems quite generous of the locals to spoil the monkeys this way, but they believe their acts of altruism will bring them good luck.
However you can spot the macaques monkeying about the city any time of year. In fact, your interaction with them is likely to be a bit more special if you pick a quieter time to visit. You'll also save the 30 baht it costs to attend the festival. Look for them in the area known as the Old Town, especially the religious sites of Wat Phra Prang Sam Yot and the Phra Kaan Shrine. You can buy some sunflower seeds for a few baht from Wat Phra Prang Sam Yot if you want to coax the monkeys closer.
The monkeys are eager to meet tourists and always hungry, but don’t be afraid. They are not aggressive, and even when they jump on you they won’t cause any harm. If you’d prefer to observe them from a distance, don’t tempt them with any treats. It’s also advised not to wear any accessories when you’re around the monkeys, as they can become fascinated by earrings, sunglasses, and baseball caps. If you forget this rule, don’t be surprised if a curious monkey steals your clothes!
Trains from Bangkok depart several times a day for Lopburi, making the three-hour journey via Ayutthaya. The station is a short walk from Wat Phra Prang Sam Yot, so if you only want to see Lopburi's monkeys a day trip is easily achieved.
If you love wildlife, you'll likely see 
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The enclosures are luxuriously large, allowing the animals to roam freely about areas resembling their natural habitats. This seems so much more humane than the cages many older zoos use, but considering the Irwin family's conservation work this is no great surprise.
While visiting make sure you plan to see a few shows. The Wildlife Warriors show in the Crocoseum is legendary, with appearances by giant snakes, trained birds, and of course those enormous crocodiles.
With entry costing $49 for adults and $29 for children, a day out at Australia Zoo is a bit expensive. But with zoo admissions helping to fund the on-site wildlife hospital and preserve endangered species, at least you know your money is heading in the right direction.
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All rooms evoke the essence of old Shanghai, with silk print wallpaper and whimsical Asian artifacts and furniture creating the atmosphere of the Orient. The plush canopy beds are another nod to the past, as their design was inspired by traditional Chinese wedding beds. Perhaps sleeping in them will give your relationship the bliss of happy Asian newlyweds!
The contemporary-styled bathrooms are luxuriously large, the perfect place for relaxing after a busy day sightseeing. A glass wall allows you to gaze out at the Huangpu River while you soak in the freestanding tub.
Rooms at Hotel Indigo Shanghai start from 1580 Chinese Yuan, which is equivalent to around $240 US.
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Brisbane River is the heart of Queensland's capital, home to some of the city's best restaurants, musical performances, and festivals. It's also got a great jogging and cycling circuit, which winds its way from one side of the river to the other, past the botanic gardens and South Bank parklands. The path is marked with distances so you know exactly how far you've traveled. It does get a bit busy in the evenings, as businessmen try to burn a few kilojoules after work, so arrive early to avoid the crowds.
In Canberra runners are spoiled for choice, with several tracks around Lake Burley Griffin. This majestic lake is too large to circle, so instead run until you get tired around the parklands on the south side, or the Commonwealth Avenue and Kings Avenue bridges. These routes are popular with the locals, so if you'd rather enjoy a little quiet time look to Sterling Park. The exercise circuit here is surprisingly peaceful considering it’s lush, leafy surrounds.
Kings Park is an obvious choice while you're 