Papua New Guinea

The lack of infrastructure – including electricity and paved roads – outside of Port Moresby, the country's capital city, makes Papua New Guinea a more difficult destination to visit than others on this list. However, the country's excellent water sports opportunities and diverse wildlife draw visitors on a regular basis. Diving to submerged WWII fighter planes, surfing top-notch waves, and looking for rare birds like the fire-maned bowerbird are all must-do activities here. Because Papua New Guinea is home to some of the world's oldest cultures, visitors should consider visiting in August or September, when a variety of celebratory festivals are held.

Papua New Guinea is part of a mountain range that stretches across the South Pacific. It is made up of over 600 islands, and hundreds of indigenous languages are spoken here! It is frequently divided into four regions and twenty provinces. Travel used to be relatively off-limits and unheard of here, but curious adventurers have been exploring this place more recently than ever before. The main island is Bougainville, but all of the islands provide an authentic experience with plenty of local wildlife and intriguing history. Papua New Guinea is home to flora and fauna found nowhere else on the planet, making it an ideal destination for animal lovers and nature enthusiasts.