Archive for the "Papua New Guinea" category

Papua New Guinea Photos – Part I

by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (September 20th, 2011)

When a destination captures you so completely, it’s hard to pull favorite images to share. I’ve been struggling with that myself as I sort through my Papua New Guinea photos. I don’t claim to be an excellent photographer, but sometimes the subject matter makes me look more talented than I am. Such is the case [...]

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Mombasa Mosquito Net: WanderGear Wednesday

by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (August 31st, 2011)

Only once have I experienced more mosquitoes than I just did in the Sepik. The other time was a visit to the Jersey Shore not too long ago. Jon and I visited my brother and his family “down the shore” (as Jerseyites say) one summer. Arriving at our bed and breakfast after dinner, we walked [...]

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Travelers Behaving Badly

by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (August 30th, 2011)

“We’re not here to take photos of children, Bob!” This I overheard while walking among ancient tribes while they were applying makeup and body art at a festival in Papua New Guinea. The American woman continued… “And why did you just leave me back there? I would never just walk away from you while you [...]

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