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Papua New Guinea - a million different journeys

During his recent visit, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken entered into an agreement with Papua New Guinea (PNG) on behalf of the United States to counter China's growing influence in the Pacific region. Blinken emphasized that the defense and maritime agreement was developed equally by the United States and Papua New Guinea as sovereign partners. As part of his trip, Blinken is scheduled to meet with 14 leaders from Pacific island nations. The objective of Washington and its allies is to discourage Pacific island countries from establishing security connections with China, a concern that has heightened due to tensions over Taiwan, which China claims as its territory and has threatened military action if the island attempts to secede.

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Rowing traditional boats in West New Britain Province

Northern (Oro) Province

The coastal area of West New Britain, specifically Kimbe Bay, is surrounded by several volcanic mountains that are currently active. Explore the breathtaking volcanic caves adorned with staghorn coral and observe the stunning reef drop-offs through diving expeditions facilitated by the Walindi Plantation Resort's dive center. For those who prefer to stay above water, there are exceptional activities such as fishing, hiking and visiting hot springs in the region. This means that even non-divers can fully appreciate the area’s extraordinary natural environment.

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Space Available for 2023 Mount Hagen and Goroka Show Tours with Encounter Papua New Guinea

Colors, feathers, chants, drum beats, dancing … you can find all this and more at cultural festivals in Papua New Guinea. Whether they’re called a sing-sing, show, gathering or festival, PNG’s annual cultural events are impressive, and travelers will cherish beautiful images and wonderful memories long after they have returned home. Encounter Papua New Guinea’s carefully developed festival itineraries include exploration of PNG’s highlands, river lowlands, and coastal and island regions. With over a dozen unique journeys, these small-group trips emphasize authentic and respectful experiences. For 2023 itineraries, the Mask Festival is in July, the Hagen Show is in August and the Goroka Show and Kalam Festival are in September; currently there is limited space available for the Goroka Show trip. 2024 itineraries are open, but space is limited – so booking early is recommended.
For more information, email: info@encounterpng.com

Photo Credit: Encounter PNG

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A snow capped mountain in Papua New Guinea.

PNG Snowfall

Papua New Guinea is full of unique features. Despite its predominantly tropical climate and its location just below the equator and about 100 miles north of Australia, the mountainous regions of the mainland quite regularly receive snowfall. Mountaintops, including Mt. Wilhelm, experience this unique phenomenon year-round. To discover additional details about Mt. Wilhelm and other remarkable hiking destinations, click on the provided link.

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