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Much of Papua New Guinea’s festival calendar is taken up with cultural events. This is primarily due to the fact that Papua New Guinea has more than 700 different tribal cultures existing within th...
Located upon the equator, Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a country boasting a hot, humid climate. As a tropical region, the country experiences a long wet season that lasts from December to March. Howev...
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has a long history when it comes to human settlement. However, it is still a relatively new nation in the eyes of the modern world. For centuries, PNG was a mystery to the ou...
For travelers from the United States, visas, otherwise known as an ‘Easy Visitor Permit’, can be obtained upon arrival. These visas are valid for 60 days upon arrival into the country. It is possib...
Language There are more than 800 languages spoken in Papua New Guinea (PNG), but the main one used throughout the country is Tok Pisin, known by westerners as New Guinea Pidgin. Another type of pid...
Jacksons International Airport Papua New Guinea’s main international gateway is Jacksons International Airport. Sitting only five miles from the heart of PNG’s capital city, the airport was built i...