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Guide to Shopping in Papua New Guinea Items

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Shopping in Papua New Guinea is definitely an exciting experience. Most urban areas are flooded with shopping plazas and small stores that are impressive places to visit for travelers on Papua New Guinea tours.

Shopping in Papua New Guinea
Ela Beach Market in Papua New Guinea

Markets in all provincial capitals remain a focal point of local life as they remain the meeting place for traders from all over the province. Aside from a wide selection of exotic fruits and vegetables, an interesting collection of handicrafts, shell jewelry, bamboo combs, carvings, woven articles, wicker baskets, paintings and pottery can often be found in markets. Other than that, birds and animals are a common sight as well. Most markets are open daily from 7 in the morning until 5 in the afternoon except during Sundays. …

Diverse Culture and Festivals in Papua New Guinea

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Papua New Guinea is a vast landscape with amazing choices for unusual yet memorable travel experiences. There are tons of different and exotic cultures within the country as it is a land filled with traditional people living the way they have for literal generations. With the diverse culture and festivals in Papua New Guinea, visiting the country will indeed bring a unique cultural experience.

Culture and Festivals in Papua New Guinea
Mt. Hagen Cultural Festival – Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea has one of the most diverse populations in the world. Over 700 different languages are spoken in the country with a population of 5 million. Most people in the country reflect two extremes in the cultural spectrum. People from small villages still heavily rely on farming while the women remain responsible for daily household work such as gardening and caring for the young. They believe in black magic and they still practice ancient ways. At the same time, western influence has made its way into the culture of the country as many villagers use western-type tools and wear western attire. …

Reminders on What to Wear in Papua New Guinea

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When traveling to an unknown city, you’ll most likely want to know what kind of clothing would be most appropriate. Here are brief notes on what to wear in Papua New Guinea:

What to Wear in Papua New Guinea
Hiking outfits in Papua New Guinea
  1. Although the weather in Papua New Guinea is extremely hot and humid, wearing lightweight long sleeves and long pants is necessary to avoid catching malaria. When visiting the Sepik Region, this is an absolute must as the area is famous for having thriving malaria-carrying mosquitoes. …

Options when Getting around Papua New Guinea

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Although Papua New Guinea does not have a well organized public transportation system, it is still possible for tourists to get around the country. There are so many spectacular places to see outside the capital, just waiting to be explored. However when getting around Papua New Guinea, you’ll most probably have to travel by air or by sea.

Getting around Papua in New Guinea
Getting around Papua in New Guinea by helicopter

The country must be more reliant on air transport than any other country in the world as the population is scattered through isolated mountains, valleys and tiny islands. The domestic airport found in Port Moresby is connected to the Jackson International Airport, which makes traveling within the country convenient. Flights to and from major cities in Papua New Guinea are readily available with numerous flights at varying schedules. Aside from getting around Papua New Guinea by plane, many people also use helicopters to visit places that are hard to reach. These places remain the most beautiful and unique places in the country, thus the exclusivity and difficulty of reaching such destinations. …

Options when Getting to Papua New Guinea

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Papua New Guinea is a county located on the southwestern side of the Pacific Ocean. Highlighted by forested areas, jagged landscapes and an untouched scenic beauty, Papua New Guinea draws attention from travelers from all over the world. With almost no tourism infrastructure and limited information about the country, getting to Papua New Guinea can be challenging. However, there are still numerous ways to get to Papua New Guinea either by land, by sea or by air.

Getting to Papua New Guinea
Jackson International Airport in Papua New Guinea

Most travelers that arrive in Papua New Guinea arrive from Australia as it’s the closest developed country. There is only one international airport in Papua New Guinea that is located in its capital, Port Moresby, and that is the Jackson International Airport. The only international airport is located about 8 kilometers away from the city center of Port Moresby. The international airport itself has a domestic airport and terminal connected to it, making connecting flights to domestic airports much easier. …