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RE: from Papua New Guinea to Solomon Islands

by globalcitizen01 23 May 2012

For the record Visa on Arrival in the Solomons technically does not apply if you come in from boat from Bougainville. If you are lucky…
RE: from Papua New Guinea to Solomon Islands

by Ozziegiraffe 21 May 2012

Air Niugini is the only airline flying from anywhere in PNG to anywhere in Solomon Islands at present. As for the sea crossing from Bougain…
from Papua New Guinea to Solomon Islands

by Jirikoo 21 May 2012

Hi guys, I am seriously thinking to travel to Papua New Guinea, making my plans and route itinerary. After a few weeks, I am going to…
Re: Good beach resort in PNG? Or West Papua?

by pngshelby 14 May 2012

Can't imagine they will leave you in Tari. It is the end of the road. Easiest from POM is Loloata Island a short boat trip from POM.…
safety in Port Moresby?

by brisonkj 09 May 2012

I am becalmed in Port Moresby staying at a nice church guesthouse but getting a bit stir crazy - the few people I have talked to seem…
RE: Recommendable dive center in Kas, Turkey

by knuhtsen 15 February 2012

Thanks for your reply. Yearh, I totally agree with "the lowest price" warning. On the other hand I think a significantly above average…
Re: Recommendable dive center in Kas, Turkey

by hobbittr 15 February 2012

The Hobbit sez please see my post here: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2159824&messageID=19502016#19502016…
RE: Living & Surfing in Munda

by Ozziegiraffe 31 January 2012

Many volunteer positions include the possibility of housing.Iit often comes with basic furniture. In Solomon Islands, it is a common conditi…
RE: Living & Surf in Buka, Bougainville

by Ozziegiraffe 31 January 2012

I haven't lived in Bougainville, but have for several years in nearby Solomon Islands. The first thing I would be checking when taking…
Living & Surf in Buka, Bougainville

by aprilskye 31 January 2012

I am thinking of applying for a volunteer position based in Buka and would love ANY advice/info for living there with a family (1 year…
RE: Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands - first questions coming to my mind

by Ozziegiraffe 10 December 2011

The Western Province is the most tourist-oriented in Solomon Islands, so if you are interested in the road less travelled, you would be…
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands - first questions coming to my mind

by Jirikoo 09 December 2011

After a while, it seems like I am going to get back on the road. What I have had long on my mind is visiting Papua New Guinea and Solomon.…
Re: Foreign correspondence / parcels received in Cuba?

by danieldomtn 09 December 2011

Hi Bougainville, I agree with post 1 that you can better not send a parcel to Cuba! Due to the situation of the country people will take…
RE: Why did Australia fail to develop New Guinea back when it was a colony?

by flobster 30 November 2011

Actually, if Australia is at fault over the Bougainville mercenaries it's that Australia mobilised regional opinion +against+ their use.…
RE: Why did Australia fail to develop New Guinea back when it was a colony?

by flobster 29 November 2011

IIRC, there was a huge scandal which a while back when mercenaries (but a South African/Brit company, I think, rather than Australian)…
Re: Diving in Kas

by hobbittr 05 August 2011

I worked as a diver and all around "slave" on the Bougainville dive boat for two years. Atila Kara is one of the most experienced divers…
RE: flight bougainville to solomon

by Ozziegiraffe 31 July 2011

For a short time there was a commercial flight, from Bougainville to Honiara but this has not run for several years.
flight bougainville to solomon

by trotam 30 July 2011

hi, Is there any possibility to fly from bougainville island to the salomon? Thank's for you help
RE: 2 months itinerary in PNG. Is this doable?

by Laszlo 03 July 2011

I guess it is doable. The Bougainville bit might depend on the actual "situation" when you get there. 1. 3 days? 2. 5-7 days IF all goes…
RE: 2 months itinerary in PNG. Is this doable?

by unturist 02 July 2011

Also several additional issues that bug me: 1. How much would it be reasonable to visit Tari. Not hardcore, but just get a feel of the…
Re: Diving: any need to pre-book a course in Kas, Turkey?

by hobbittr 14 June 2011

As a now retired diver, I repeat "Not all dive schools are created equal. " Ask a dive centre if you can dive to the Italian plane wreck…
RE: Safety

by Ozziegiraffe 28 April 2011

The information about a cholera outbreak in Bougainville in [this link|http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/pacbeat/stories/201104/s3202768.htm]…
RE: Safety

by Spakatumas 27 April 2011

Assuming that you can find a way to cross into Bougainville from Solomon Islands AND obtain PNG immigration clearance, your next hurdle…
RE: Headhunters to Mask Festival

by Ozziegiraffe 14 February 2011

Basically, there aren't any. The only airline that flies from Solomon Islands to PNG is Air New Guinea, from Honiara to Port Moresby.…
Re: PNG visa in the Solomons

by faisi 08 February 2011

here the result of yesterdays Tuesday 7.Febr. visit to PNG high commission in Honiara: it is open for public 900am to midday from Monday…