Papua New Guinea

06/10/2010

Lost WWII Battlefield Found on Papua New Guinea's legendary Kokoda Trail.
Lost WWII battlefield found -– war dead included. An Australian trekker said he has discovered the site of a significant World War II battle in the jungles of Papua New Guinea, complete with the remains of Japanese soldiers right where they fell almost 70 years ago. Former army Capt. http://bit.ly/cXnH75

An Australian trekker said he has discovered the site of a significant World War II battle in the jungles of Papua New Guinea, complete with the remains of Japanese soldiers right where they fell almost 70 years ago. Former army Capt.

06/08/2010

Roz Savage - One woman making a world of difference, one oar stroke at a time.

Roz Savage, ocean rower, introduces Eco Heroes - the brand new online game that will save the world! For more on Eco Heroes, see http://ecoheroes.me. Photo credit: Kristen Westlake http://www.wisconsinphotos.com/

05/27/2010

Papua New Guinea art sets World Record for Oceanic Art sold at Sotheby’s Auction! Biwat (Sepik River) Male Ancestor Figure from a Sacred Flute sold for US$ 2,098,500 at Sotheby’s New York. The next African/Oceanic auction is in Paris, June 16. MTS’ Kalibobo Spirit yacht will operate a special Sepik River expedition Aug 9-14, 2010. Original art purchased direct from village artisans ranges from $5-$300 pending the piece, however the experience is priceless! Contact [email protected]

05/11/2010

Kalibobo Spirit Yacht: Aug 9-14, 2010 Special 5-night Sepik River expedition. Only $3500 per person! Post-cruise to Mt. Hagen Cultural Festival Aug 14/15. Call MTS 310 809 6700; [email protected]

05/10/2010

Dive, explore & get pampered aboard! MTS' signature yacht, the MY Kalibobo Spirit, opens special Sepik and Trobriand Islands cruises: Aug-Dec, 2010. [email protected]

05/06/2010

PNG – Leopards don’t change their spots, but PNG frogs do! Check out this amazing newfound frog species. The Oreophryne ezra was discovered in a tiny, mountaintop cloud forest of Southeastern PNG. The forest has been long avoided by locals, who believe the misty jungle to be taboo, and guarded by spirits. Scientists still do not know why it morphs, it just does!