Rebecca and the World

Next time you hear from me it will be from Europe! We’re headed there for 3 1/2 weeks, flying out from Port Moresby today. It’s our first time to Europe and we’re quite excited. I never thought I’d be heading to Europe now… but here’s our plan: London (UK) San Sebastian (Spain) Barcelona (Spain Paris [...]

I’ve just been going through some photos from trips from years ago and came across some from Cambodia. Wanted to share!    

There’s a strange noise coming from the clutch of trees below us. There’s the roar of a lion, followed by the trumpet of an elephant. Then there’s the sound of tree branches breaking. The bushes shuffle and shake. We hold our breaths in anticipation.   We crane our necks to see, pushing our heads as [...]

I’m not particularly in a writing mood, but I have to share these photos from Kokopo, in East New Britain Province of Papua New Guinea. This is one of the most gorgeous places I have visited in Papua New Guinea. The area has an array of war sites, but it’s most famous for its volcanoes. [...]

I’ve always had learning to dive on my bucket list but have just never gotten around to doing it. Or was always a little scared to try. What if I didn’t like being so deep underwater? What if I couldn’t use the regulator properly? What if a shark attacked me?   All sorts of strange [...]

Port Moresby is no Paris, London or New York. It’s a city severely lacking in options to max out your credit card on (which is probably a good thing).   So what’s a girl to do if she’s in need of some retail therapy in Port Moresby?   Hit the second hand shops, of course. [...]

A few weeks ago I had the chance to visit the Papua New Guinea National Museum in Port Moresby.   I think it’s a must-visit for anyone who’s just moved to PNG or visiting for the first time, to get an understanding of the various cultures and traditions in PNG.   Don’t get me wrong [...]

After my recent post on where to eat in Port Moresby, friends and commenters reminded me that I’d left a few off. Well, I couldn’t list everything in one post, people, so here’s part two of the best eats in Port Moresby.   Angs Restaurant Don’t come to Angs expecting good service (it doesn’t exist). [...]

Malta is famous for its brave wartime record; the whole island received the George Cross in recognition of the bravery of its inhabitants, its landscape, its churches and it ancient temples.   Temples Malta is only 17 miles long and some might feel that car hire in Malta could prove to be unnecessary but if [...]

This is a couple of weeks overdue now…   It’s dark. I can hear the murmurs of people around me, bodies shifting as people find their way in the dimness of the early morning. The familiar rat-a-tat-tat of the drums begin and goosebumps appear on my arms. Out at Bomana Cemetery, starting the day at [...]