{"id":638,"date":"2015-09-15T08:30:29","date_gmt":"2015-09-15T12:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/?p=638"},"modified":"2015-09-14T16:16:08","modified_gmt":"2015-09-14T20:16:08","slug":"discover-papua-new-guinea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/discover-papua-new-guinea\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Papua New Guinea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Papua New Guinea is one of the last frontiers of adventure travel, providing an unparalleled array of natural beauty, exotic wildlife and cultural tradition. Join Kelley Ferro, travel expert and video journalist, as she journey\u2019s through <a href=\"http:\/\/www.papuanewguinea.travel\/\" target=\"_blank\">Papua New Guinea<\/a> with USTOA tour operator <a href=\"http:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/welcome\/papua-new-guinea\/campaign?utm_source=ustoa&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=TravelTogether&amp;st-t=Travel_Together\" target=\"_blank\">Swain Destinations<\/a> to discover the vibrant collection of cultural possibilities found within this truly unique destination.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p4FLMwHIEj8\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Inside Highland Life of Papua New Guinea<\/h2>\n<p>Travel expert and video journalist Kelley Ferro starts her customized journey of Papua New Guinea in the Highlands. Swain Destinations gives Kelley an insider look at Highland life from a visit to the bustling Mt. Hagen Market located in one of Papua New Guinea\u2019s largest cities, to learning the fascinating cultures, traditions and beliefs of the Huli people.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WwhDl_okthw\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Experience Food Culture of Papua New Guinea<\/h2>\n<p>Papua New Guinea may not be known as a foodie destination, but travel videographer Kelley Ferro found each meal on her journey to be fresh, local and satisfying. On each customized itinerary, USTOA tour operator member Swain Destinations provides an education on what the locals eat in each region from farm to table. Watch as travel videographer Kelley Ferro is immersed into the local Papua New Guinea food culture.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5IfI0Iu4NjM\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Environmentally Friendly Lodging<\/h2>\n<p>USTOA tour operator member Swain Destinations arranged for travel expert Kelley Ferro to stay at environmentally friendly lodges in each point of her customized tour of Papua New Guinea. Join Kelley for an insider look at the three breathtaking lodges featured in her itinerary, each one embodying the spirit of its location within this breathtaking destination.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x1R8OuW1OgI\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Experience the Lowland Rainforest Region<\/h2>\n<p>Travel expert, video journalist and contributor to Tripfilms.com, Kelley Ferro, jumps on a private charter plane to explore the expansive tropical lowland rainforest region of Papua New Guinea. Join Kelley on her customized tour with Swain Destinations as she travels by riverboat to meet locals and explore villages along the Karawari River, as well as discover the local wildlife of the lowland region.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fG-Q-xcO7z4\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Papua New Guinea is one of the last frontiers of adventure travel, providing an unparalleled array of natural beauty, exotic wildlife and cultural tradition. 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