Papua New Guinea

Best time to go

May–Oct (dry season).

Currency

Kina (PGK). Carry cash.

Say this

"Apinun!" (Tok Pisin) — good afternoon.

Taste this

Mumu (earth-oven feast), sago & kaukau.

Stay safe

Use trusted guides/operators; travel with local contacts.

Where to stay

Tufi, Kokoda Track, Mount Hagen (with a guide), Rabaul.