A trip to Fiji ... kava is a muddy, earthy beverage that calms you and numbs your mouth and throat. And if you drink enough, you'll feel a mild euphoric buzz. It's made from the powdered root ...

Key among communal events in Fiji is the kava ceremony. Kava is a mildly narcotic root plant native to Fiji, which is ground into powder and mixed with water, then drunk out of a large bowl called ...