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Nov 2023
58m 37s

AT#873 - Travel to Papua New Guinea

CHRIS CHRISTENSEN
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Hear about travel to Papua New Guinea as the Amateur Traveler talks to Chris Shorrock from TravelObscure.com about the Milne Bay Province of this exotic island country. https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-papua-new-guinea-2/ Why should someone travel to Papua New Guinea? Chris says, "There's a million reasons why someone should go to Papua New Guinea, it's ... Show More
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