The first time I went to Papua New Guinea, I could barely speak for 24 hours after I arrived home. I didn’t know what to say. What I had seen was unfathomable and 3 years and 3 trips later, it’s still sinking in for me. What makes PNG so remarkable is that the 850 tribes Read More…
Papua New Guinea
WanderTours Video Premier ~ Photo of the Day
Yeah… I know. Not actually a photo today. But I couldn’t resist sharing this video that was just created for WanderTours. I’ve been working with an Emmy winning photographer/videographer/producer who’ll be joining our Santa Fe Culinary Tour in a couple of weeks. I can’t wait to see the results from THAT! Travel Well, Beth Related Read More…
Photo of the Day ~ Papua New Guinea (food)
Curious minds want to know about the food in Papua New Guinea. I mean, what could cannibals eat for daily sustenance, right? I kid! The breakfast image above is one of my favorite pics of food in Papua New Guinea because of the great view from my bench seat at the hotel’s restaurant. I just Read More…
Papua New Guinea Photos – Part III
While Papua New Guinea is definitely heavy on the culture, there is plenty of beautiful landscape to enjoy. The above is mist hanging over the mountains of the Mt. Hagen region in the Highlands. We enjoyed this view most every day. Usually the skies opened up by mid-morning. Outside my bungalow, the lush vegetation just Read More…
Papua New Guinea Photos – Part II
Because you can’t get too much of a good thing, here are some more images from the WanderTours Papua New Guinea tour in August. I love the total tribal nature of this. You know this guy has seen some warfare. I’m not sure why he insisted on holding up his paintbrush but he was quite Read More…
Papua New Guinea Photos – Part I
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 Read More…
Mombasa Mosquito Net: WanderGear Wednesday
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 Read More…
Travelers Behaving Badly
“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 Read More…
Coming Home: The Bittersweet Truth
5:15. Monday morning. The alarm clock released music from the local classical station. I just stared at the ceiling for a few minutes and let it sink in that I’m in Seattle. And then I let myself go back in time to less than 2 weeks ago when I was sleeping under a mosquito net Read More…
Return to Papua New Guinea
In the time leading up to my return to Papua New Guinea, I was just ticking off tasks from a list. This included everything I “had” to do before jumping on my flight in Seattle. I barely gave myself time to get excited except in the days just prior to leaving. That’s when I finally Read More…