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Re: safety for female solo traveller in PNG

by vkprice555 15 April 2012

PNG is definitely a very dangerous country. There is a ton of "rascal" related crime- not just against rich expats, but tourists and…
Re: Living & Surf in Buka, Bougainville

by MVCB 06 February 2012

Hi, There is a New Zealand government volunteer organisation that is probably best able to answer your questions about cost of living…
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…
Living & Working in Buka

by sureshsamuel 11 April 2011

I have been offered a long term working position in Buka island and the project could take atleast 3 years to complete. I need to relocate…
RE: Bougainville

by Laszlo 04 June 2009

Well, my info is a few years old, but then few people visit this place. Local transport was limited even by PNG standards. PMVs along…
Solomons - Bouganville - PNG info

by blbecek 18 May 2009

Dear travellers, just made it from Honiara all the way to West Papua. Here is some info: First of all, when you are in Solomons go…
RE: Solomons to PNG border crossing

by Laszlo 17 February 2009

It should be possible in Buka, and there is definitely immigration in Rabaul. Let us know how it went!
Papua New Guinea info Part 3

by bigjimmy 01 March 2007

Vdq - I think it might be quite difficult - There certainly are trade boats going back to arawa (i met at least one captain) however this…