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Bougainville as Possibly the Next Best Thing

February 26, 2017 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

The mountain-rich and volcanically active Bougainville Island is the biggest member island of the Solomon Islands group in Papua New Guinea. The island lies on the northern end of the group that falls just within the terrain of Papua New Guinea, making it part of the Bougainville Province. The protective border of the Islands of Solomon is found just on the southern tip of the island.

bougainville island, papua new guinea — Bagana volcano located in Bougainville

With an area of around 9,300 square kilometers that measures 195 kilometers in length and 65 kilometers across, the island is an extremely rugged terrain dominated mostly by the Crown and Emperor Prince mountain ranges that form the island’s central spine. …

Tips when Swimming at Idler’s Beach

February 25, 2017 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Idler’s Beach is a popular swimming spot found just east of Port Moresby. Located near the busy capital city of Papua New Guinea, locals and tourists can have their share of the sun, sand and sea just a few minutes away from the dry and dusty capital of Port Moresby. However, even as Papua New Guinea remains the country of extreme adventure, the mere activity of swimming along one of the country’s most famous beaches has its share of necessary reminders.

idlers beach, port moresby, papua new guinea — Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea

Locals are generally conservative and traditional people so men and women should not walk around wearing only swimwear. …

Things to do in Madang, Papua New Guinea

January 23, 2017 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Many people don’t realize it, but Papua New Guinea is a popular destination for diving enthusiasts. The most popular diving locations are found in the Madang province. The landscape of this region consists of reef-fringed lowlands, rugged mountain terrain and some offshore volcanic islands.

madang, papua new guinea, diving destination — Madang – popular destination for diving enthusiasts

The colorful town of Madang is deemed to be the prettiest town found in the South Pacific as the peninsula is set amidst parks, water-lily filled waterways, sprinkled trees and radiant tropical islands. The region’s warm and wet climate along with its fertile soil …

Adventures at the Wahgi River

January 22, 2017 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea is all about experiencing a variety of wild vacations. From bushwalking through the thick rainforest to diving at the beautiful reefs on the small islands, the country is certainly a place filled with extreme adventure. In addition to the fascinating rich and varied natural environment of Papua New Guinea, the country holds many reminders of the Second World War where the brutal battles between the Allied Forces and the Japanese were held. With such adventurous activities lined up in Papua New Guinea, one of the most favorite activities is whitewater rafting along the Wahgi River.

wahgi river, papua new guinea, attractions — Fascinating Wahgi River

The Highlands region of Papua New Guinea is composed of a long strip of fertile valleys, each being separated from each other by …

Love for Culture of the Trobriand Islands

January 21, 2017 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

The Trobriand Islands are a group of scattered and isolated islands found in the Milne Bay Province of Papua New Guinea. The islands were made famous by Bronsilaw Malinowski, who was an anthropologist who published many studies about the Trobriand culture during the early 1900s. What makes the community unique is its distinct social structure that remains far different from one to be found anywhere else in the country.

trobriand island, papua new guinea — The Islands of Love

The islands of Trobriand are about 90 minutes away from the capital of Port Moresby. Ferry services are also available from Alotau by …

Ascending to Mount Wilhelm

January 20, 2017 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Mount Wilhelm is the highest mountain in Papua New Guinea and it stands at 14,793 feet. The mountain belittles Australia’s Mount Kosciusko, it’s taller than the Matterhorn of Europe and nothing can be higher than anything found across the Pacific until South America.

mt wilhelm, papua new guinea, highest peak — Mount Wilhelm in Papua New Guinea

Some claim that the mountain is considered to be one of the “seven summits” that represent the highest points of each of the seven continents. Since the highest peak of Australia or Oceania is considered to be Puncak Jaya or Mount Carstensz, the Puncak Jaya is …