First contact video in Papua New Guinea shot in 1976.
Papua New Guinea
Best Books about Papua New Guinea
Reviews about the best books on Papua New Guinea including memoirs, coffee table books and guidebooks. All good reads for those going on a custom tour, group tour or independent tour of Papua New Guinea.
Flying High – Photo of the Day
At least at this point, I don’t have any plans to fly this month. So I thought it would be fun to pull out some images that I’ve taken while flying so that I don’t go through too much withdrawal! The above photo is of the Hawaii coastline. Flying out of Lihue last fall, this Read More…
Book a Tour in April – Save $150!
My tax refund to YOU is to put $150 in your travel fund. All you need to do is book an international WanderTour in the month of April, and you’ll save $150 bucks! Such a deal! Here’s a roundup of the 2011 tours: Papua New Guinea Mt. Hagen Singsing Cultural Tour Dates: August 5 – Read More…
Papua New Guinea Mt. Hagen Singsing – Photo of the Day
It’s been 7 months since I visited Papua New Guinea, and I still don’t have my head wrapped around this country. Nor do I think I ever will. It’s just way too complicated with approximately 850 tribes found throughout this island nation. And many of them so isolated that they have their own distinct language Read More…
New WanderTours Site Launches!
I’m very excited to announce the launch of WanderTours.com – this is the new home to all of the Wanderlust and Lipstick tours that now include the popular women-only adventures as well as the growing number of co-ed trips! Why a new site? Well, I’ve been offering women-only tours to India, Bhutan and Vietnam & Read More…
Outdoor Research’s Solitaire Capris for Women: WanderGear Wednesday
Just because summer is officially over doesn’t mean that we have to pack all of our warm weather clothes away. We’re Wanderlusters, after all, and that means that we need to be prepared for traipsing off to a warm destination when it gets cold in our own neck of the woods. With that in mind, Read More…
Papua New Guinea Coastline – Photo of the Day
For me, the most fascinating part of Papua New Guinea has always been its people. But the draw for many is the coastline – for its diving, snorkeling and surfing. With fantastic weather nearly year-round, it is a very popular destination for fun in the sun. And even though I don’t dive, I did stay Read More…
Remote Travel Destinations – First Contact and Outside Influences
I used to think that if I were alive in the mid-1800’s, I would have jumped on a steamship, railroad or wagon and made my way to California for the Gold Rush. Yes, the allure of great riches would have been part of the attraction, but the adventurous nature of it all would have been Read More…
Papua New Guinea – Erima Tribe: Photo of the Day
This was probably one of the most complicated photos I took while at the Mt. Hagen Festival in Papua New Guinea. This young man is part of the Erima tribe. And while most of the tribespeople at the show (there were about 70 groups in all) weren’t exactly effusive, grinning from ear to ear, there Read More…