It's easy to get the wrong idea about living and working in Papua New Guinea. Media coverage can focus on isolated, negative events and ignore the positive. The fact remains, PNG is often not people's first choice when they want to move somewhere for a job opportunity. read more
The answer depends on whether you are a PNG citizen or a FIFO worker (Fly In/Fly Out). The “locals” fly in to location from their home villages. One of our crew lived in a village in New Britain Island, others from Lae or other cities or towns. read more
Everyone’s experience of life in Papua New Guinea will vary dramatically, depending on where they live in the country and who they are. For example, a native will have a completely different perspective than an expat. And life in the highlands is far different than life in the islands or in lowlands areas like the Sepik. read more