I backpacked Fiji with two buddies a couple years ago, and during the trip, I had the opportunity to partake in Kava drinking sessions on several nights. It was quite an experience, Fijians can drink Kava forever. Anyways, I would say that Kava made me quite calm and mellow. As I learned from many of the villagers, Kava as actually used as a means of conflict resolution and diplomacy, because it allows those negotiating to be calm and also have a clear head. I would definitely try it to relax or just for fun if you are lucky enough to get your hands on some.
I backpacked Fiji with two buddies a couple years ago, and during the trip, I had the opportunity to partake in Kava drinking sessions on several nights. It was quite an experience, Fijians can drink...
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