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# just how dangerous is papua new guinea Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Papua New Guinea
wandering77 10:54 UTC 23 Jan 2014 | I'm currently wandering around Australia, and whenever I mention Papua New Guinea, the only comment I get is how dangerous it is. I've traveled most of the world and am looking for something a bit different, but still, I don't want to be dumb. First question, how does a single person travel the island with a reasonable assurance that they are not going to get mugged or robbed? Second, would it be dumb to hire a local guide, and if its not dumb, how do you find one that does not them self become part of the problem? Thanks in advance for your help!! |
majordom 11:00 UTC 24 Jan 2014 | just take normal precautions and for the visitor papua is no more dangerous than any other country aussies like to talk up the dangers - random violence can happen anywhere and kings cross sydney on a saturday night can be bad ! there are parts of moresby, lae and hagen where you shouldnt go and be careful anywhere after dark hire a local guide - just ask around in the smaller towns and villages everyone knows each other and will vouch for any guide - just be clear what you expect to get and to pay and dont pay all upfront | 1