Epic Backpacking Trail in Papua New Guinea | Trackin’ Dirt

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Epic Backpacking Trail in Papua New Guinea | Trackin’ Dirt


When it boils right down to it, Papua New Guinea (PNG) is one of the most interesting locations I’ve ever travelled to. Although I had an idea of what to expect, like the endless miles of beautiful and challenging terrain, I was blown away by what lay in store for us.

Of all the things to say about PNG, the amazingly rich culture is what…

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  1. Well presented documentry .Thanks so much for visiting Kum caves,bring back my childhood memories of wild fruits and nut pickings,harvesting mushrooms etc in that part of the jungle.Ronden Ridge.

  2. As a Papua New Guinean, I am so proud of my country. Thank you for showcasing the beauty warmth and hospitality of my people. I am sure this was a life-changing and wonderful experience for you. I know and hope these videos will make a positive impact on my people and country and encourage more visitors to visit more places that are so beautiful but most importantly the beauty of our culture and people…

  3. Yeah of course I am Papua New Guiean, and would like to say what you have seen in this video is real, not just a dream, in Papua New Guinea most people don't live in the cities or towns , the majority of the population lives in the villages all around the country.

  4. Great video. I liked it a lot, and I subscribed. I once heard that one could see butterflies the size of dinner plates in PNG, and I was sold on it right then and there. I love sugar gliders, and there are native sugar gliders there…I would so much like to see a sugar glider in the wild. If I die without going there, I will die with regrets.

    But I have a question, and I like to pose this question to adventuresome travelers in general. This video was made four years ago, but today PNG is rated as US State Department Level 3 reconsider travel. It was likely rated the same when you visited. Port Moresby and Southern Bougainville are particular hot spots. So from your experience would you recommend people to reconsider travel to PNG (in general or to specific spots)?

  5. The western highlands of Papua New Guinea is one of if not the THE wetest part of the planet. In some of those parts it rains 365 days a year. When I hiked there I soon dispensed of my shoes, for several reasons. One, they held the moisture against your feet and you would get jungle rot and fungus. 2, leeches liked to go down underneath your socks, but if you are barefoot, the plants and the water brushes them off 3, the treads of boots just fill up with mud and become smooth and slippery so you have no traction. But with bare feet, when climbing up the muddy trails, you learn to dig your big toe into the mud to pull yourself up. 4, you have to cross a lot of streams. With shoes on it's harder to feel where to step. Some rocks are much slipperier than others. I like to feel around with bare feet for the best next foothold. I ended up having to help the locals across a river one by one holding their hand, because I was much taller, and they would be swept away without me. I am tall and thin, and sideways against the current I was not as much of a resistance.

  6. I'm from East Sepik, East New Britain and Manus, three of the nations provinces. Thanks for checking out my country. Your an absolute legend and have just earned yourself another subscriber

  7. Stop bringing more highlights to this stone age tribe you guys are all killing them! Do you get that?! You want a holiday? Your a dick! Stop exposing these precious people like they are a hot tv show in your world.

  8. Well narrated brother. Really love the compliment on the goodbye part. if you happen or planned to visit PNG on your next trip, please come to my village, Tambul. My village i located at the boarder of Western Highlands and Southern Highlands and also, its located close to the second highest mountain in PNG, Mt Giluwe. i will be more than happy to guide you.
    Cheers…. Cliff Nanol, Tambul Valley

  9. I think this is like the best video I have watched so far for a foreigner coming into my country PNG and experiencing lifestyle here. Gutpla video.

  10. I was born and raised in Papua New Guinea! 🇵🇬🇵🇬👍👋! 😄 I was born in MT. Hagen.. western highlands province. Raised in the southern highlands. In the widu valley! I speak English, widu, imbangu, kewabe, my home! I’m a citizen! 😁🇵🇬👋

  11. Such a beautiful docu/vlog. Being from PNG I really appreciate the 100% positive presentation of whatP PNG has to offer. Yes, we have many problems in the country, but which country doesn't have them?
    Most times PNG hits the headlines for negative reasons only. Such reports are really valuable and important to promote the unique culture and hospitality of our people. Thank you so much.
    In case you are interested in visiting the Simbu Province and climb Mt Wilhelm or hike to Madang via the Bundi road….let me know…I can help arrange for you.

  12. Thankyou for exploring PNG..you made me proud of my country…love your exploration…thanks for visiting my country and hope you explore some more parts of PNG…☺☺☺❤👍