OMG!! I’m in PNG! Part Five: Always Rumbling Rabaul

Rabaul is a place that has been on my bucket list for years. Mainly because of the volcanic activity, but also because it's in Papua New Guinea and because of where in the world it is. To me Rabaul is one of the ultimate exotic locations you can go to! The harbour is spectacular! Rabaul …

OMG I’m in PNG! Part Two: Delightful Doini Island

The beautiful resort island of Doini (also known as Blanchard Island) is in the Samarai island group of the Louisiade archipelago in the Milne bay province. It is a privately owned resort (www.doiniisland.com) and before that it was a coconut plantation. Being it was a privately owned resort island, we thought it was safe enough that …

OMG I’m in PNG! Part One: Amazing Alotau

Come on a journey with me through amazing Alotau!

The Seagoing Wife

And so I find myself again on the beautiful sun princess. She's one of the older ships of the fleet, but still beautiful. Built in 1995 at Ficantieri ship yard in Italy and launched in 1996. She has a capacity of 2010 passengers and 924 crew. In October 2007, Sun Princess was the largest ship ever to …