Epic Backpacking Trail in Papua New Guinea

Epic Backpacking Trail in Papua New Guinea | Trackin’ Dirt

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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 really stood out to me. Getting to know the locals, dance with them and celebrate with them, was truly an honor and is something I will remember forever. I am so excited to share my experiences with you in the first episode of our latest series, Trackin’ Dirt!
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@janellerich2142 2 жыл бұрын

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! 😁🇵🇬👋

@jamessteamerslifeadventure9695 8 ай бұрын

I am off to PNG in only a couple of weeks as of October 2023. I am hoping for an incredible adventure! Wish I could hear from you.

@paulakula5121 8 ай бұрын

I am glad you're visiting PNG. I am traveling up there with my wife in January 2024.

@Bobskiboy85 4 жыл бұрын

I grew up in PNG and still speak Tok Pisin fluently...I did the Kokoda twice during high school there, once flying in like you and walking back and then also going the other way from Sogeri to Kokoda. Back then no porters and no commercialism...we carried our own packs and just had one guide. If you get back, do the Yongai to Woitape trek, climbing Mt Albert Edward along the way...beautiful scenery...great memories from PNG, beautiful people and beautiful country. Then go to New Ireland, hire a bicycle and cycle down the Boluminski Highway, just to see a beautiful island and stop at the villages along the way..chew some buai lol.

@thvtsydneylyf3th077 3 жыл бұрын

thats awesome man, do you ever go back?

@Bobskiboy85 3 жыл бұрын

@@thvtsydneylyf3th077 Hi mate, yeh a few times but not since 2010. Went up there to help my Dad pack up before he moved to Australia for health reasons. Awesome country and 99% of the people are just humble and good hearted. The cities give the place a bad name and the raskols, but the rest stunning and pure beauty, especially love the Highlands and the mountains and rivers.

@user-xx1qz8vs4o 2 жыл бұрын

GOOD TOURISTS TO DESTROY DO NOT PROTECT YOUR COUNTRY SAD

@reatea3708 Жыл бұрын

An you stap.where may!!?

@maddiedorrellrose5402 Жыл бұрын

I've got a stream of income, that is an online business which is currently making me more than $20k monthly, it's called an advance asset trade, if you’re interested in making good income online I can send you some more info on how it worked for me.

@jivanselbi3657 2 ай бұрын

crazy indeed.. people's warm welcome is amazing, well they're isolated and get excited when some one comes to their village

@edwardheboumase425 8 ай бұрын

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...

@amillionjourneys 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for Promoting Papua New Guinea

@LeahIsoaimo Ай бұрын

I am Papua New guinean. Born and raised. ❤ Just found these.. beautiful..

@user-nh1oi2ym7z Ай бұрын

Thank you for showing Papua New Guinea to the world.

@AbdurRazzak-cu1ps Жыл бұрын

Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

@danielnelsondami4266 4 жыл бұрын

Damn! You visited my home 🏡. Tears rolling when seeing all my people at malbanga. Thank you for making an awesome video.

@davidkamqwerty2346 4 жыл бұрын

Your truly are a genuine guy. Other tourists, travelers or visitors etc.. should learn from you by mingling with the locals and have personal experience of the culture and people by physically living with them like u did. Instead, they stay in hotels in the city and make up all sorts of negetive stories about this beautiful country. There's more this country has to offer if they would only pick up their lazy butts and get out of the hotel rooms to experience other parts of PNG. Well done and keep up the good work your doing..

@BackpackingTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

@benjaminvan3603 Жыл бұрын

Wow great approach to life Bồ, making assumptions about people based on where they stay on holiday. If only you would pickup your lazy butts and don’t judge people on holiday accommodations 🤦🏻‍♂️.

@jasongonzales4070 3 жыл бұрын

you're amazing mate! Love the doc, got me emotional... PNG is untouched virgin environment, riches with natural and magical places, makes us wonders, how blessed it is.. LOVE from Philippines... God bless PNG

@joewagi6901 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much bro, I’m from Papua New Guinea Living in the Philippines...I love your comment.... Salamat Kuiya

@ardi08 3 жыл бұрын

@@joewagi6901 Is Papua New Guinea really that dangerous like what reported by many news medias?

@marlonaugwi1111 3 жыл бұрын

Barii koii ✊

@mdproperty2963 2 жыл бұрын

@@ardi08 Hi bro, not true. Friendly people. It's the people who don't go out that says it's dangerous but not us all are dangerous. Everywhere in this world, there's good and bad. We are happy to always welcome new people into our country and show them our beautiful country with spectacular places to visit. Cheers, from Lae, Morobe

@maddiedorrellrose5402 Жыл бұрын

@@mdproperty2963 I've got a stream of income, that is an online business which is currently making me more than $20k monthly, it's called an advance asset trade, if you’re interested in making good income online I can send you some more info on how it worked for me.

@morosuave4807 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! It emotionally pains me seeing this. The beauty of this country, dense forests, rural villages, the diverse cultures, even dirt and just the smiles from the people and children with nothing but sense of happiness . How amazing. Thanks for visiting.

@eriklarson9137 Жыл бұрын

I agree. Seeing people that are happy enrages me.

@naomipank5716 3 жыл бұрын

"They have nothing but they'll give you everything". That's PNG! And I genuinely enjoyed watching you experience that 🙌 ❤

@BackpackingTV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@morrisboja1044 10 күн бұрын

Walked in 5 days with my school mates in 1984..great experience and real challenge as we bonded as brothers.

@germainejunaidi883 Жыл бұрын

It's making me emotional. I love how the people being nice to you there. I'm from the coast of png. But big thanks to ya❤️❤️

@BackpackingTV Жыл бұрын

PNG is one of my favorite countries!

@florethasefod7936 3 жыл бұрын

Missed my beautiful island home PNG. Was gonna cry when I heard u say „gutpla kon“ that made me give a big smile. 😂😂 tnx 4 visiting PNG 🙏🏽

@PascalAlick 3 жыл бұрын

That was a great video to see what PNG is like. Coming from Vanuatu where it is also a Melanesian country in the Pacific region, it was interesting to note how the culture of PNG is diverse and serene, am amazed by it all. Looking forward to more of your videos in the future. Thanks.

@BackpackingTV 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed the video, Pascal!

@Dante_Fr Жыл бұрын

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

@mohitsolanky518 5 жыл бұрын

Eric - Thank you so much for sharing such an amazing experience of yours. I really enjoyed watching and learning something new today. Glad to know you are from Arizona. I experienced an incredible journey of yours from the comfort of my chair. You are an inspiration for potential dreamers like myself, as I am wishing to go on extensive hikes and learn the existence of amazing parts in this world. Thanks a bunch🙏🏻

@ReginaPuruaJohn 5 ай бұрын

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.

@AnneHarry-wb4pz Ай бұрын

Thank you visiting png one love.

@bartonmaino6188 3 жыл бұрын

Was emotional watching. My beloved PNG is amazing. Thanks for sharing PNG with the rest of the world.

@chanaii5178 3 жыл бұрын

Lived here my whole life and never hiked the Kokoda. After watching this video, I want to try it out

@troyjenkins3886 5 жыл бұрын

I first learned about PG on a Survivorman episode ,it was pretty awesome and this was pretty amazing too.👍

@tahoma9 4 жыл бұрын

When he was jumping over the rope and seeing the reactions of the children, seeing that made me emotional. Amazing.

@BackpackingTV 4 жыл бұрын

Probably one of my favorite moments, too.

@noelynkoutalo6174 4 күн бұрын

You did us PNG proud.❤ it! Following from Enga Province, PNG

@hannahetemainuka2621 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Thank you so much sweetness man for your experience in PNG. Watch this video with tears of joy. May God bring you back to PNG for another visit to other parts of PNG in the near future. Thank you hugely.

@milliemill4620 3 жыл бұрын

Your experience of courtship rituals and those paint on your nose( LOL!) I believe you enjoyed your stay. BTW am from that part of the province Malbanga, Jiwaka Province PNG.

@BackpackingTV 3 жыл бұрын

I loved my time! One of my fondest travel memories. You have a beautiful and wonderful country.

@laurenmcillfaterick8091 5 жыл бұрын

What an amazing experience!!

@watutman Жыл бұрын

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.

@jas2635 4 жыл бұрын

Unbelievably beautiful! Bravo for sharing your adventure with us! More please!

@OnlineKoblePNG 24 күн бұрын

"They've got nothing but they'll give you everything". 😇😇😇

@sisterdaisymsc8022 2 жыл бұрын

Truly amazing.Thanks for the video. My country Papua New Guinea

@joeseago6837 5 жыл бұрын

I loved it. That was a great video. Thank you for sharing it with us Eric.

@lonewolf00011 2 жыл бұрын

❤️..from 🇮🇳India..

@benedito_firmo 2 жыл бұрын

Nature is lush. I would like stay there.

@dicksonkomkonge Жыл бұрын

Waooh, Thank you for this wonderful vidoe that truely reflect the true image of PNG to the world.

@ismaelisraelkakadelyo6460 4 жыл бұрын

Love your Video. I'm truly blessed to watched. You're such an amazing person.

@stanleykena7464 9 ай бұрын

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.

@ishmaelmonts9397 7 ай бұрын

Love this video mate🙏❤️ thank you for sharing PNG 🇵🇬 with the world 🥰

@danwaits 5 жыл бұрын

This was such a beautiful & well done vid. But most.of all, thnks for taking us along. SO GLAD to see where you are in your life & where you're heading Keep on...

@tohijellie8854 4 жыл бұрын

The game with the jumping over the rope. I used to play that growing up all the time. So fun!

@warriorshepherd 5 жыл бұрын

So cool!

@lukeheve4601 Жыл бұрын

Your account of Papua New Guinea is truer than Zac Efron's.

@brownjay928 4 жыл бұрын

Eric, my brother, you visit my beautiful country. Land of unexpected

@BackpackingTV 4 жыл бұрын

It's an amazing place, Rex! Hope you enjoyed the video!

@brownjay928 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed watching your clip brother. I'm from next province in western Highlands u visit called ENGA. Enga is land of real mystery and I miss my home. I'm here now is Switzerland

@KIZZBATABOL 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, just love it

@ritamamavi6560 Жыл бұрын

Thank you tracking dirt back packing PNG. More on PNG

@ryanstead3148 3 жыл бұрын

Looks AMAZING!!

@lutherlivaiwii3863 4 жыл бұрын

How amazing my country it is!!

@theexplorerssociety.advent8712 4 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing video! would love to travel here

@BackpackingTV 4 жыл бұрын

It's truly incredible. I recommend it!

@leoyakopa9580 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank you for visiting Papua New Guinea.... so beautiful.

@maddiedorrellrose5402 Жыл бұрын

@chelseatimun7104 Жыл бұрын

You live a memory in our hearts thank you Papua New Guinea ♥️ you.

@brownjay928 4 жыл бұрын

I'm your subscriber now brother. Next time, visit my province ENGA , next to western Highlands you went visit. Enga is real mystery places Like : Lakes, Waterfalls, raging rivers, Jungles, caves and more that you will never find in any parts of the world. If I'm there in my country, i would take you to my village and you will never forget the Journey but I'm in Europe now.

@user-xx1qz8vs4o 2 жыл бұрын

YOU BECAME A WESTERN COLONIALIST, I FROM GREECE, I HATE EUROPE, WHY DO YOU TELL THEM TO DESTROY YOUR COUNTRY WITH TOURISM?

@watutman Жыл бұрын

Yes. In 1991 it was, I hiked from Maramuni in Enga province down to the Sepik.

@yorealdaddy2038 4 жыл бұрын

That roadside fruits market at 13:09 is one of the best.

@dreadsman23 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@chrisakiro3975 2 жыл бұрын

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...☺☺☺❤👍

@user-xx1qz8vs4o 2 жыл бұрын

YOU DO NOT PROTECT YOUR COUNTRY FROM WESTERN CHINESE TOURISTS

@TheYegioraFiles 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for visiting PNG.

@arthurboiiimona103 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you visited PNG. Happy you liked it. You should go back and visit other places. Great video buddy😇

@BackpackingTV 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to go back!

@MrBandaman 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@user-xx1qz8vs4o 2 жыл бұрын

DESTROYING YOUR COUNTRY WITH TOURISM WILL MAKE IT GARBAGE

@maddiedorrellrose5402 Жыл бұрын

@lukeheve4601 Жыл бұрын

You are a Legend.

@user-9931 Жыл бұрын

Great adventure...thanks for visiting PNG....Im from Lae, PNG and I did Kokoda once in December 2017...

@BackpackingTV Жыл бұрын

Right on! I love PNG. I hope to return, thanks for the recommendation!

@skiz817 Жыл бұрын

Super stunning video there, thankyou for visiting my Island 🏝 home

@dantheman1624 2 жыл бұрын

Great attitude regarding the trek…

@mujtabasindho1220 4 жыл бұрын

Wow this place is amazing very interesting journey

@mackberum2874 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou God for my beautiful country.

@jayrex0093 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for representing our country well...come again to PNG some times!

@daintyflygirl4va 3 жыл бұрын

Wow,I subscribe.So beautiful

@kesslaantontobby1136 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for visiting

@evergreenbrown6329 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful doc. about PNG brother.

@BackpackingTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tapangisolution7913 Жыл бұрын

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

@gagamediapng 6 ай бұрын

Thankyou for visiting our country ❤️

@mathewjr 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing videos from our country throughout the world 🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬👏👏👏❤️👍

@istoppedlaughing5225 9 ай бұрын

Papua New Guinea nature's hidden gem

@wjrwit9824 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@JonathanGarcia-ot5hq 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved this episode. Wow.. What an amazing experience. Well done 👏.

@BackpackingTV 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

@renzbergmohantynamah965 2 жыл бұрын

An absolute beauty. That was amazing. Awesome coverage Eric. For you to come all the way out here to experience first hand what Papua New Guinea is all about and for being genuinely honest enough to give a positive impression about PNG, its diverse cultures & traditions and of course its beautiful people and the histories, it's really worth it. You're a greate friend and brother. I'm proud of you and my country. God bless your heart and may God protect you as you tour other beautiful places of the world. You're welcome to come back to PNG any time. Please come back and visit other beautiful places of this beautiful country. You wouldn't know until you find out. The land of the unexpected. Expect the unexpected. Thanks again brother. Wonderful video of your adventure & experience. Cheers.

@user-xx1qz8vs4o 2 жыл бұрын

YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT TOURISM DESTROYING ONLY THE PROMOTION CARES YOU

@user-9931 Жыл бұрын

Bro you should try the Sarawaged Range too...in Kabwum, Morobe Province...I tracked Sarawaged in November, 2021....its very amazing...

@tdiddle8950 Жыл бұрын

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)?

@SwatisRecipe 3 жыл бұрын

Nice,

@macksauka3176 4 жыл бұрын

Truely the land of the unexpected

@mariaokun6971 Жыл бұрын

Wow, where in Western highland did you go? I am from there

@shahmcdonald 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ricsox8442 Жыл бұрын

I owe your channel a subscription coz I'm from Papua New Guinea. Thankyou for this nice video 🙏

@joemahnmedia 4 жыл бұрын

nice vid

@chunks7434 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@yangewan 2 жыл бұрын

"Gutpla" (good plar). Thanks man! you lived among my people and experience the life. Taking part in the 'singsing' traditional dance is amazing. You have touched the heart of the people you visited. Well done and thanks for showing the world what my country and its people are.

@BackpackingTV 2 жыл бұрын

It was such an honor to visit! I loved my time in such a beautiful country.

@user-xx1qz8vs4o 2 жыл бұрын

TOURISM DESTROYS BUT DON'T WAKE UP YOU DON'T CARE YOU WANT TO BECOME AN ATTRACTION

@bicycleman6481 2 жыл бұрын

Hiked the Komodo in 1982…… just two of us with no guides. Not many people doing the track in 1982.

@26hurban 5 жыл бұрын

What water filter are you using on this trip?

@BackpackingTV 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Henry, thanks for reaching out! On this trip I was using the Grayl Ultralight water purifier. - EH

@rina9066 5 жыл бұрын

kinda want to lost there

@sidneybosike5270 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for visiting, you have a gained a new subscriber from a Niugini lad.

@BackpackingTV 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear! Welcome!

@MaipHAI-bu7mm 9 ай бұрын

should you come back now, it is a very big change for you!

@tejutejtj2575 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 19 want to trek wondiwoi. Can’t find people. Any tips

@BackpackingTV 3 жыл бұрын

There might be some local hiker forums/facebook groups you can post for hiking companions. Otherwise, go solo?

@KV0105 Жыл бұрын

❤Humans💚

@sagiwamatui9162 10 ай бұрын

place i called home

@md.shanurmd.shanur7623 2 жыл бұрын

how are you 😉👍🤙

@md.shanurmd.shanur7623 2 жыл бұрын

how are you 👍😉😙

@md.shanurmd.shanur7623 2 жыл бұрын

how are you live video 👍🥀🤙

@moonlightfitz 7 ай бұрын

🤨

@mohamedlaoufi3744 3 жыл бұрын

strange world

@moreenkasu2925 3 жыл бұрын

What you mean by (strange world)?

@moreenkasu2925 3 жыл бұрын

Eric you did a great job!!!!! I teared up when you were leaving they ran after your truck!!!! That means you meant a lot to them and they really didn't want you to leave them. They really love you!!!! I suggest you go back soon with your family. They will welcome you and your family back with open arms. I'm from Southern Highlands which you haven't visited!!!! Thanks for your awesome videos!!!! You're a great story teller !!!! By the way I live in USA.

@ardi08 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah because forests are unlikely encountered in Arab countries

@lyndaauwi1815 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you it's beautifully strange...