Reasons to visit Papua New Guinea - Adventure Bagging

22 Reasons A Visit To Papua New Guinea Should Be On Your Bucket List

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It has been nearly 7 months since I landed back on British shores from my once in a lifetime trip to Papua New Guinea with my dad. The more I look back on our experiences, the more I realise that PNG is like no other place on Earth. Parts…
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15 Things You Need To Experience In The Basque Country

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Whilst most British travellers flock to the South East of Spain for a spot of sunshine, it is well worth checking out the Northern province of the Basque Country. Renowned for its fierce independence, great surf, architecture, incredible…
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Where To Find Travel Video Royalty Free Background Music

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I'll keep this post pretty short and sweet. Ever since I started creating travel videos for YouTube, I came across an issue. A time consuming issue. Quite often the background music that accompanies the travel vlog makes the video....but…
Simon Heyes (and dad) in Tufi, Papua New Guinea

Tufi Village Stay – Insights From Village Life In Papua New Guinea

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Just when I thought Papua New Guinea was completely cut off from civilisation, I decided to travel even further away from the road less travelled, and learn more about local village life in Tufi. One of the most anticipated parts of my trip…
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Basque Country: Pintxos, Wine And A Trip To Spain

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In 2012 a friend of mine invited me on his stag do near Santander, Spain. It was a surfing stag do. Some of you may think "that's weird", but it was right up my street. As well as surfing the Spanish waves, I also got a taste of some of…
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Skyscanner’s #24hPeriscope: Exploring ‘Yuccie’ Islington In London

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You've all heard of the term 'yuccie', right? No? Well think of it as a more creative, entrepreneurial hipster. A yuccie, as described perfectly by Skyscanner, is a young, urban creative. Yuccies are a new breed of young people that like…
Tari - Huli Tribe - Spirit Dance - Papua New Guinea

Hela Province: Gardening, Traditions & The Huli Wigmen, Papua New Guinea

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The second leg of my Papua New Guinea tour saw me visit the highlands, and learn more about Huli people and their culture. Much like Mount Hagen, Hela Province and its capital Tari lie in the highland region of Papua New Guinea. Apart from…
Gardening in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea

Village Life And Rituals In Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea

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Papua New Guinea is often described as the land of the unexpected, and this is no more apparent than in the Western Highlands city of Mount Hagen. It is amazing to think that much of the land and tribes in the Western Highlands was only first…
Walindi Plantation Dive Resort - Papua New Guinea

Walindi Plantation Resort: The Best Dive Accommodation In Kimbe Bay

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Every now and again I come across a place that gives something extra, something a little different. Walindi Plantation Resort in Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea provided exactly that. When you walk into any regular hotel, you are normally…
Driving between palm plantations - Papua New Guinea

Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea: Plantations, Volcanoes And Incredible Sea Life

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I knew very little about Papua New Guinea and especially West New Britain before I arrived on the island. Sat next to my dad as our plane banked right and we began our decent into Hoskins, the local airport for Kimbe Bay, I looked down and saw…