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    RE: Vanuatu or Solomon Islands

    by miketelemark 23 March 2011

    The Western Province of the Solomons, although more influenced by western culture, is still an amazing place to visit that is still relative…

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    Re: One week--South Pacific--where would you go? Traveler seeks advice

    by miketelemark 13 February 2011

    If you aren't looking for a party scene, I agree with the recommendation for American Samoa. Ta'u and Ofu Island are stunning. be sure…

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    RE: Traveling the Pacific Islands

    by miketelemark 13 December 2010

    Your idea of splitting the travel into three trips makes mores sense to me. The routes look OK, although I would make sure that Inter…

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    RE: Which island?

    by miketelemark 08 October 2010

    Besides my earlier recommendation of Ofu Island in American Samoa, I can second OzzieGiraffe's recommendation of the Solomon Islands.…

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    RE: Kaveing - Surf & Dive

    by jonno1985 29 October 2009

    G'day mate, was in New Ireland Province last year and can't wait to get back to PNG. Nusa Island is awesome and they can give you heaps…

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    RE: Papua New Guinea Advice

    by jonno1985 29 October 2009

    Hi Trevor, reccomend some of the beaches in New Ireland Province but it all depends on what you're comparing too, Whitehaven Beach Whitsund…

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    Re: Kavieng New Ireland Province (trip report)

    by michelle10 18 October 2009

    Hi Jon, Thanks for your post on New Ireland, I enjoyed reading it. I have spent some time in PNG, mainly in a hospital. I would just…

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    RE: New Ireland Province - Kavieng

    by Laszlo 10 August 2009

    No museums, no classes of interest to tourists (unless diving lessons count) but a nice, colorful market known for its cheap and huge…

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    Re: New Ireland Province - Kavieng

    by lisamatu 10 August 2009

    Thanks for your response Laszlo. Do you know of any markets, cultural (art, music, dance) classes, or museums in Kavieng? Cheers …

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    RE: New Ireland Province - Kavieng

    by Laszlo 09 August 2009

    I loved New Ireland for its gorgeous beaches, islands, laid-back atmosphere and friendly locals, but couldn't think of any "sights" as…

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    New Ireland Province - Kavieng

    by lisamatu 09 August 2009

    Hi I am going to Kavieng for a surf trip with my partner in mid December and I was wondering if anyone knew of sights or activities we…

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    RE: Kavieng New Ireland Province (trip report)

    by klcooney 22 April 2009

    Hey Jon, Your report makes brilliant reading and some sore facts highlighted too... We're intending on travelling round PNG for a month…

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    RE: Kavieng New Ireland Province (trip report)

    by jonno1985 03 October 2008

    Gday Andrew, Unfortunatly I wasn't there in surf season. Wish I had of been although I might of lost a bit of skin on the reefs, not…

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    RE: Kavieng New Ireland Province (trip report)

    by surfsmith 02 October 2008

    Hey Jon, Did you notice any waves on the reefs or talk to any surfers in and around Kavieng . I understand that Nusa Island Retreat might…

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    Kavieng New Ireland Province (trip report)

    by jonno1985 02 October 2008

    Hi all, Again particularly those who gave me advice prior to my trip, couldn't have done it without you. I'll try and keep this brief…

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    Kavieng and New Ireland

    by jonno1985 02 July 2008

    Hi all, I'm heading over to Kavieng and New Ireland Province for six weeks in August/September of the this year. I'll mainly be over there…

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    RE: PNG New Ireland Province

    by Laszlo 15 January 2008

    I've been to Tatau and saw no surfable waves there. The guesthouse was there, but I stayed with locals. Was lucky enough to catch a shared…

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    PNG New Ireland Province

    by CaptainHam 14 January 2008

    Hi, I'm thinking of flying into Kavieng then catching PMVs down the coast and then a boat out to the Tabar Islands. Its a surfing trip…

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