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CITIES Port Moresby — the capital city with its interesting Zoological gardens, the Parliament building, the museum, and general Melanesian atmosphere. Alotau — laid-back capital of Milne Bay province and gateway to some fascinating but remote islands. Goroka — an … Continue reading →

EAST TIMOR (The Democratic Republic of Timor) Capital : Dili Currency: US dollar but uses East Timor centavo coins Area: 15,007 sq km Language: Tetum (official), Portuguese (official, Indonesian, English, 37 indigenous languages Religion: Roman Catholic 90%, Muslim 4%, Portestant … Continue reading →

HOW TO OPTIMIZE YOUR PHONE WHEN TRAVELING Stay connected from anywhere in the world. People often need to contact you. Contact accommodation, get directions, book buses and trains, contact airlines, use Google Maps, translation programs, get help in an emergency, … Continue reading →

HOW TO ACCESS YOUR MONEY 1. CASH. Cash is, of course, king all over the world, but do you really want to take all your funds in cash? This is a risky strategy and it’s best that the cash you … Continue reading →

TOP TIPS FOR SAFE and ENJOYABLE TRAVEL Hope. Fear. Excitement. If you are traveling for the first time or on your 20th trip, it is normal to have conflicting emotions. We are excited about new possibilities but afraid of the … Continue reading →

HOW TO BUY GOOD TRAVEL INSURANCE Travel insurance is much more than just medical protection – it covers you when your camera breaks, your flight is cancelled, a family member dies and you have to come home, or if something … Continue reading →

THE BEST TRAVEL CREDIT CARDS FOR EARNING MILES AND POINTS People use credit cards to pay for everything. Travel credit cards offer free points that can be redeemed for airfares, hotels or cold hard cash. In the competition to get … Continue reading →

CHEAP PLACES to SLEEP Cheap travel accommodations are available around the world — you don’t need to pay for expensive hotels. Travel can be very affordable, especially when you use alternative forms of overnight accommodation. Accommodation is one of the … Continue reading →

This is the arc of islands extending east from Bali towards northern Australia. The islands are from west to east: Lombok, Sumbaya, Komodo, Rinca, Sumba, Flores, the four tiny Pulaus: Solor, Adonara, Lembuta, Panta, and ending on the large island … Continue reading →

Capital Port Moresby Government Constitutional monarchy with parliamentary democracy Currency kina (PGK) Area total: 462,840 km2 land: 452,860 km2 water: 9,980 km2 Population 5,545,268 (July 2006 est.) Language English spoken by 1%-2%, Tok Pisin widespread, Motu spoken in Papua region, … Continue reading →