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## **Tahiti Budget Travel Guide: How to Pretend to Be Rich (But Not Broke) in Paradise on Earth** ### **[Smart] Must-see attractions in Tahiti - more beautiful than filters** 1. Bora Bora - **The place where "Lagoon Blue" was invented**, the color of the sea water is so rich that you will wonder if your eyes have HDR turned on. - **Must Play**: Snorkel and feed sharks (don’t worry, they are only interested in your GoPro). - **Money-saving tips**: You can still take great photos even if you don’t live in a water house. A hammock on the beach + filters = a winner in your circle of friends. 2. Moorea - **"Affordable version of Bora Bora"**, the mountain view is more stunning than the sea view, suitable for you who want to travel on a budget but want to take blockbuster movies. - **Must do**: Rent a scooter to drive around the island and feel like you are the protagonist of Jurassic Park. 3. Tahiti - **Papeete Market**: tropical fruits + handicrafts. Remember to bargain when buying souvenirs. After all, "Bonjour" cannot be spent as money. - **Black Pearl Museum**: You can’t afford it but you can appreciate it. Learn how to distinguish between "ridiculously expensive" and "sky-highly expensive" pearls. --- ### **[StarEyes] Tahiti Food Guide - Coconuts are enough to keep you full and happy until old age** 1. Poisson Cru (Coconut Milk Raw Fish Salad) - Tahitian version of "Seafood Sashimi + Coconut Milk Bath", so refreshing that you forget you are actually near the equator. - **Best place to experience**: Roadside stalls, which are more authentic (and cheaper) than high-end restaurants. 2. Fāfaru (roasted suckling pig) - The pork marinated in seawater and coconut juice has a unique flavor that you may need a second bite to decide if it's good or not. 3. Tropical Fruits - Pineapple, mango, breadfruit...so sweet that you wonder if the fruits you ate before were fake. - **Hidden way to eat it**: Buy a whole coconut at the market, drink the juice and then ask the stall owner to split it for you to eat the coconut meat. --- ### **🏡 Accommodation recommendation – You can sleep well even if you are traveling on a budget** 1. **Pension** - The price is 1/5 of the resort price, and you can learn a few words of Tahitian from the host (such as "Mauruuru" = thank you). - **Recommended area**: Moorea Island or the main island, convenient transportation and high cost performance. 2. **Youth Hostel/Backpacker Inn** - Suitable for social nerds, who may be invited to play guitar at the beach in the evening (or forced to listen to others play). - **Added bonus**: Save enough money to have three extra meals of Poisson Cru. 3. **Camping (for the brave only)** - Tahiti allows camping on certain beaches, where you can watch the stars at night and be woken up by the waves in the morning. - **Risk Warning**: Mosquitoes may mistake you for an "All You Can Eat" buffet. --- ### **🤿 Fun and inexpensive activities - you can have fun even if you are traveling on a budget** 1. **Free snorkeling** - In Bora Bora's Coral Garden, you can see a storm of fish without spending any money. 2. **Hike through the tropical forest** - Magic Mountain in Moorea. The view from the top is worth all the sweat (and mosquito bites). 3. **Local cultural experience** - The **Tahitian dance performance** (Heiva) every Saturday night is so enthusiastic that you will want to sign up for hula classes immediately. --- ### **[Chin] The Ultimate Money Saving Tips** 1. **Don’t eat at the resort** – the Poisson Cru from a roadside food truck may be tastier and only 1/3 the price. 2. **Rent a bicycle/scooter** – cheaper than taking a taxi, and you can stop and take photos anytime. 3. Go during the **off-season (November-March)** - flights and accommodation will be cheaper, and although you may encounter showers, rainbows are also free! --- ### **[Coke] Final Words of Advice** The beauty of Tahiti will make you feel that "filters are unnecessary"—— Until you come back and look at the photos, you realize that you still need to adjust the colors because reality is more exaggerated than the photos. **Bring your bikini, sunscreen and a "lie flat" heart** **Because here, the best itinerary is no itinerary. ** (Unless you count the "drink three coconuts a day" KPI) [Congratulate]