Uncovering The World War II Plane Wrecks At Talasea
Australasia, history, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SimonInPNG, story, Talasea, travel, World War II, wrecks The South Pacific Sea saw some epic battles between Japan and America during World War II (WW2). I've always been interested in World War II history, but being based in the UK always meant that I seemed to learn more about the war that took…
Walindi Plantation Resort: The Best Dive Accommodation In Kimbe Bay
accommodation, Australasia, diving, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea, SimonInPNG, travel, travel bloggers, vlog, Walindi, Walindi Plantation Resort 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…
Betel Nut: Divided Effects For The National Habit Of Papua New Guinea
Australasia, Betel Nut, Health, Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, SimonInPNG, travel, West New BritainHow often are you offered tea, coffee, a glass of wine or a bottle of beer when you go round to a friend’s house? Pretty much all the time right? In the UK and Europe, that is the courteous norm. In the coastal villages, mountain clans…
Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea: Plantations, Volcanoes And Incredible Sea Life
ambassador, Australasia, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea, PNG Tourism, SimonInPNG, travel, travel bloggers, West New BritainI 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…
My Papua New Guinea Itinerary
ambassador, Australasia, Kimbe, Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea, SimonInPNG, travel, travel bloggers, Tufi, WalindiIt has been 6 months since I found out I would be going to Papua New Guinea, as the first ever UK Blogger Ambassador. In between the build up of excitement, I've been working to nail down an itinerary that showcases as much of this remote country…
Why The Terracotta Warriors Are Not The Biggest Discovery In Xi’an
Asia, China, discovery, Emperor Qin, Gadventures, terracotta warriors, travel, Xi'an Xi'an is one of my favourite cities in China. After a 17 hour overnight sleeper train from Yichang and using a hole in the floor for the loo, a decent hotel was a welcome relief. Xi'an was once China's capital city, with a history that…
10 Things You’ve Always Wanted To Know About Papua New Guinea
ambassador, Australasia, blogging, Papua New Guinea, SimonInPNG, travel, travel bloggers, tripPapua New Guinea is one of the most unexplored countries in the world. But with increasing access, more travellers are starting to visit, and learn about its diverse culture and traditions. My journey to Papua New Guinea begins in six weeks…
Hiking The Tongariro Crossing, New Zealand
Australasia, Hiking, mountains, new zealand, outdoors, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Tongariro National Park, Topdeck Travel, travelIf someone says to you 'New Zealand National Park', what is the first thing that jumps into your head? For me, it's the sweeping 360 degree, stunning, panoramic mountain shots in Lord Of The Rings, with dwarves and horses running across stunning…
Iceland’s Golden Circle: Greenhouses, Geysers & Geology
Europe, geology, Golden Circle Tour, Hiking, Iceland, outdoors, Reykjavik, travel, vlogI'm going to throw it out there right away - there are many similarities between Reykjavik, Iceland, and Queenstown, New Zealand. As I was coming into land over the snow covered lava fields of Iceland, there was a certain excitement and trepidation…
Hunting The Northern Lights In Iceland
Europe, Iceland, Northern Lights, Reykjavik, travel, travel photographyI had seen the Northern Lights on many documentaries on the TV, and they looked awesome. But it is so rare to see the Northern Lights, that when I was in Iceland at the end of February, I booked the Golden Circle tour and the Blue Lagoon, but…