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Since there are very few oil reserves on a South Pacific Island, Tahiti needs to rely on its own natural resources for many of the things it does. Over 30% of the electricity produced on the island comes from a single river that has multiple dams and supplies much needed hydro-electrical power. This river is the Pape No'o.
Written Apr 3, 2005
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Throughout some of the back roads, you will see factories that are producing large amounts of black sand and gravel. As you can imagine, being on an isolated island, you have to rely on the resources that you have on island. Most of the gravel that makes up the roads in Tahiti is actually volcanic rock pulled from the river (water, not lava) on the inside passageways.
Written Apr 3, 2005
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Tahitians love flowers, and both genders like to wear them. If visiting, it is well worth being aware of the meaning of a flower behind the ear.
If you wear a flower behind your left ear, it means you are taken, if you wear a flower behind your right ear, it means you are available to the opposite sex (or perhaps to the same sex, or perhaps to everyone...).
If you wear a flower behind both ears, it means you are taken, but also available. So depending on what sort of holiday you want to have, you may wish to stock up on flowers when you get there!
Written Dec 20, 2004
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The "Tattoo" originated in Tahiti. There is a legend that the God of Tattoo, Tohu, described the painting of all the fish in the ocean in colors. The Polynesian culture considers tattoos as a sign of beauty.
Written Jan 1, 2004
When traveling to Tahiti, get some basic French down as the priority of languages is Tahitian, French, and English last. Not everyone speaks English either...
Written Feb 28, 2007
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Le Tahaa Private Island And Spa
2 Reviews and 286 Opinions Le Taha'a is a lovely hotel in many ways, but it is not a good fit for everyone. The layout of the...
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When traveling to Tahiti, get some basic French down as the priority of languages is Tahitian, French, and English last. Not everyone speaks English either...
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Q: I will be arriving by cruise ship Does le Truck pick up from the port Also has anyone used Le Truck in Bora bora and moorea
A: Le Truck does not pick you up at the port in Papeete but it is only a very short walk to the bus stops. The stops are at various locations in the city centre, depending...
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If you mention Tahiti to most people, they think of an idyllic island with sunny beaches, blue lagoons, mountains and beautiful women. This was certainly the perception the sailors on the HMS Bounty...
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Tahiti: More than Stepping Stone to Fr. Polynesia
Tahiti is a wonderful little island that supports French Polynesia's main airport, Faaa. To think that Tahiti is only the stepping stone to the other islands is completely underestimating this place...
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We made a short stopover in Tahiti on the way to New Zealand. My first choice was to stay in the Outrigger Hotel in a villa on stilts over the ocean, but it proved so expensive that we soon...
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Tahiti ... Queen of the Pacific
The island of Tahiti is located in the Windward Islands of the Society archipelago of French Polynesia. This is the largest of the 118 islands and atolls. Don't imagine yourself lying on a sandy...
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Papeete is a busy town with lots of traffic and lots of people. The interior of the island is a total contrast; lush, green, unspoilt and very wet!
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