As the world starts to slowly reopen, and as travellers start deciding where that first trip back out in this big beautiful world is, it’s time to consider Papua New Guinea. One of the most culturally rich countries in the world, it is home to over 8 million people who speak more than 800 different languages. It’s hard to believe that all of this rich culture is right on our doorstep. Add to that an incredibly untouched natural paradise, paired with adventures that could even challenge your wildest dreams.
It’s a place that is so raw and real, that it’s the kind of country that travellers spend their lifetime trying to find and hold onto. To give you just a taste of what you can find in PNG, here are four bucket list items for the adventurous soul.
1. CATCH AN ILLUSIVE BLACK BASS OR DOGTOOTH TUNA
Papua New Guinea’s untouched rivers and lakes, and isolated coastal waters, offer some of the best lures in the world. From the challenge of catching a ‘lure shy’ Papua New Guinea Black Bass in remote rainforest-lined rivers, to showing off a prized Dogtooth Tuna or Marlin catch out at sea, Papua New Guinea is a fishing enthusiast's dream. With the past 18 months being a write-off, the fishing stocks have had time to fully replenish - 2022 is set to be the biggest and best year for fishing.
2. DISCOVER PNG’S COLOURFUL COASTAL CULTURE
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Papua New Guinea
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