5 wild experiences to have in Papua New Guinea
In the vast tapestry of the world's travel destinations, Papua New Guinea remains a hidden gem, a place where adventure and discovery entwine. Remote and still relatively undiscovered, this Pacific paradise beckons intrepid explorers, offering a chance to truly go off the beaten track. It's a land where ancient cultures
Experience Papua New Guinea’s dances of fire
Remote and still relatively undiscovered, Papua New Guinea is one of the few places where I find you can truly go off the beaten track. From trekking in remote mountain ranges, searching for the elusive bird of paradise in cloud forests or travelling to off-the-grid villages to get to know
Why you should consider trekking Kokoda on ANZAC Day
A place of ANZAC reverence and personal challenge, the Kokoda Trail has been a place of pilgrimage for travellers for many decades. Australians are very proud of their military history, and the Kokoda Spirit touches many who have heard about the remarkable Australian forces and their achievements along the Kokoda
Experience the Baining Firedance Festival
Based in East New Britain province, the Baining Firedance Festival is a cultural spectacle that awakens all the senses. Held across two days, the unique cultures and subcultures on display at the Firedance Festival gives an insight into how diverse the region is. There are over 50 masked performances and each one is as exclusive
Meet the Sea Women of Melanesia
To most people, fins, masks and neoprene wetsuits are recreational gear. But to the non-profit group SeaWomen of Melanesia, this year’s Champion of the Earth for Inspiration and Action, they are the tools of change. Clad in diving gear, the group’s 30-plus members chart the health of the fragile coral reefs
Travel that gives back in Papua New Guinea
Ever since their first tour in 2007, South Sea Horizons has been conducting low impact tours at a local level across Papua New Guinea and the Pacific. The Papua New Guinean owned and operated company continues to offer authentic Papua New Guinean experiences and insight into areas only the true locals know. They
Roam with Intrepid in Papua New Guinea
Intrepid has always promoted positive and meaningful exchanges between travellers and the local places and people they visit. With a focus on respecting different cultures and respecting local religions, religious places and rituals, Intrepid have continued this philosophy into Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea was a destination that ranked on the second annual Intrepid Adventure Travel
Dive into Papua New Guinea
Located in the heart of the coral triangle, Papua New Guinea offers some of the worlds best diving. There are two locations in particular that stand out, for their remoteness and sheer diversity of marine life, and that is Kimbe Bay and Kavieng. Picture yourself diving into crystal clear water with huge reef pinnacles rising