Peeking Papua New Guinea (Monday, September 11 20:06 pm)

Peeking Papua New Guinea (Monday, September 11 20:06 pm)

Papua New Guinea, a unique country that lies on the Pacific Ocean and its authenticity is maintained thanks to the low level of urban development (only 18% of the population live in urban centers). Besides having a unique name, Papua New Guinea also has 850 native languages​​, and (believed) a number of species of plants and animals that have not known!

The country is largely unexplored, even since its independence from Australia in 1975. However, some tourists who made ​​it to the beaches would feel the way they were not in vain.

Papua Market. Photo credits - Paul in Uijeongbu and Kahunapulej.

Shopping Center

Interesting experiences in Papua New Guinea is a walk in the kiosk market. Most goods are bought and sold are original and homemade goods. You'll find the original keepsake such as Papua New Guinea: bilum - bags made ​​from plant fibers, baskets Bouganville - regarded as one of the baskets and the best container in the Pacific, or a mask - may not be used, but fun! Be careful when someone offers you "ancient artifacts" - whatever that was made before 1960 are prohibited to be exported in order to maintain the country's cultural heritage.

Underwater beauties. Photo credits - Boogies with Fish

Water Sports

Scuba diving is quite popular in Papua New Guinea and many dive places that have unlimited potential. Geographic structure of sea bottom plate causes a drastic fall from the edge of the beach - but an abundance of debris former World War II, adding features to dive here. To dive in among the rubble, go to Kavieng, Loloata, or Madang. If you want to see the spectacular coral group, go to the Eastern Fields, about 200km from Port Moresby to the coast of Australia.

Kokoda Trail. Photo credits - Solo Roamer

Hiking

Soil structure that does not mean the island of Papua New Guinea makes a perfect place for serious climbers. For a little history and fantastic scenery, go to the Kokoda track, along the 60 mile route through the top of the Owen Stanley Range. History buff will find this site as a battlefield of World War II, Japan and Australia meeting point.

If you are looking for height, go to the top: the top Wilhelm is the highest point on the island, scenic places and quite able to reach, depending on your fitness level. Get up early in the morning for arriving at dawn for a chance

The best view beautiful scenery.

Everywhere you go, beware will the weather conditions: the night is cold and humid and hot during the day. There is also a risk of malaria and frequent floods in the lowlands during the rainy season. Come out with equipment and knowledge sufficient.

Papua Beautiful sunset. Photo credits - Boogies with Fish

If the To Get There

The most practical way to Papua New Guinea is by air, airlines are Air New Guinea (in cooperation with Qantas) and airline of Papua New Guinea.

Most visitors need a tourist visa; 60-day permit can be obtained at the airport, Port Moresby, on arrival. Same with other Oceania countries, make sure you carry all travel documents to include your return plan.

Some festivals are open to tourists, such as Coffee Festival in May, the National Mask Festival in July and Morale Hiri festival in September.

There are reports of violence and crime in some places in Papua New Guinea. The spread of HIV / AIDS is quite high in some areas. Be alert on the way - I suggest you to seek advice from an experienced travel agent before booking travel. Tourist women are advised not to travel alone.

For more information, see the official website of Tourism of Papua New Guinea.