When I discovered this fact, I was instantly hooked on Papua New Guinea (PNG): it has 15% of the world’s languages but just 1% of its population.
PNG ticked all the boxes for the kind of country I love to visit—few tourists, an adventurous reputation, a slight level of perceived danger, and a sense of the unknown. So, naturally, when @browntravel and I were planning our big Pacific islands trip, PNG had to be on the list.
Before I even set foot in Port Moresby, I had been bombarded with warnings: 💬 "Papua New Guinea? Isn’t that a dangerous place?" 💬 "You’re going to get robbed." 💬 "Aren’t there cannibals there?"
Like most people, I just assumed PNG was dangerous. But one thing I’ve learned from traveling to "dangerous" countries is that the reality rarely matches the fear-mongering.
When we landed in Port Moresby, I got the gut feeling that things weren’t going to be as bad as people said. What I didn’t realize at the time was that Papua New Guineans are some of the friendliest people I’ve ever met. The mix of genuine hospitality, vibrant tribal traditions, and an incredibly raw travel experience made PNG one of the most fascinating places I’ve ever explored.
Our next stop? Bougainville.
A tiny, seemingly random island—but one with a massive story. Getting there wasn’t cheap. $500 return for a 1-hour flight. Why bother?
Well, Kieran’s slightly autistic superpower is finding hidden gems that are either unique or will perform insanely well on social media. He told me something that instantly sold me on the trip:
👉 Bougainville is set to become the newest country in the world by 2027.
A region that has been fighting for independence from Papua New Guinea for decades, Bougainville is on track to separate and form a completely new nation. This was the kind of raw, once-in-a-lifetime place we needed to experience before the world caught on.
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This video was over 6 months in the making, im trying so hard to improve the quality of my videos and so i hope you enjoy this first video of an english speaking youtuber in a Filipino prison. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuKz5...)
Seems like a lot of you are interested in seeing content on either the Middle East or remote pacific islands. I would be so down for either regions but can’t help but think the remote pacific islands would be scarce for interesting content.
Somalia has one of the highest rates of violent deaths in the world, and it's a name associated only with hardship—conflict, famine, chaos. But the media does not show you the artists, the innovators, the younger population pulling together amidst it all. The real Somalia is more than you think, and its spirit is anything but broken. https://youtu.be/OApi-ZiH4TQ?si=nOHPX...
Today, I’m visiting Yemen, the Middle East's poorest country. It’s currently stuck in a brutal civil war between the houthi rebels backed by Iran and the Government of Yemen backed by Saudi and the west, with over 250,000 lives already lost—more than ukraine or gaza put together.
Yemen also lies next to the most important waterway in the world—the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, where a decent chunk of the world’s trade passes through. This makes it prime real estate for the Houthi rebels to disrupt, with the goal of hitting Israel and the US.
But what really shocked me wasn't all the conflict—it's just how naturally beautiful Yemen is. With the ongoing 'security situation' keeping tourists away, I had the place to myself and getting there was hard enough in itself, i needed to complete a HIV and Hepititus test which i somehow passed. i want to find out why Yemen is so broken and why the countries i visit with some of the nicest people ive met get labelled as bad places. so i arranged a road trip starting in seiyun and ending in the port city of al mukalla to find out what the real yemen is like.
I very rarely make podcast appearances so check out the newest podcast with my good friend Rob. We discuss Youtube growth, purpose, dangerous countries and my future. Let me know what you think.
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When I discovered this fact, I was instantly hooked on Papua New Guinea (PNG): it has 15% of the world’s languages but just 1% of its population.
PNG ticked all the boxes for the kind of country I love to visit—few tourists, an adventurous reputation, a slight level of perceived danger, and a sense of the unknown. So, naturally, when @browntravel and I were planning our big Pacific islands trip, PNG had to be on the list.
Before I even set foot in Port Moresby, I had been bombarded with warnings:
💬 "Papua New Guinea? Isn’t that a dangerous place?"
💬 "You’re going to get robbed."
💬 "Aren’t there cannibals there?"
Like most people, I just assumed PNG was dangerous. But one thing I’ve learned from traveling to "dangerous" countries is that the reality rarely matches the fear-mongering.
When we landed in Port Moresby, I got the gut feeling that things weren’t going to be as bad as people said. What I didn’t realize at the time was that Papua New Guineans are some of the friendliest people I’ve ever met. The mix of genuine hospitality, vibrant tribal traditions, and an incredibly raw travel experience made PNG one of the most fascinating places I’ve ever explored.
Our next stop? Bougainville.
A tiny, seemingly random island—but one with a massive story.
Getting there wasn’t cheap. $500 return for a 1-hour flight. Why bother?
Well, Kieran’s slightly autistic superpower is finding hidden gems that are either unique or will perform insanely well on social media. He told me something that instantly sold me on the trip:
👉 Bougainville is set to become the newest country in the world by 2027.
A region that has been fighting for independence from Papua New Guinea for decades, Bougainville is on track to separate and form a completely new nation. This was the kind of raw, once-in-a-lifetime place we needed to experience before the world caught on.
Papua New Guinea Videos are on my channel now
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I always strive to share openly and give you the best experience with my content. Now, I’d love to give you even more value in 2025. That’s why I’d love to hear from you! I’ve put this survey to understand how can I provide even more this year. forms.gle/XJFjP8cbwdbTUFFf8
Your answers will remain completely confidential—just you, me, and my team.
I’ll personally read every response. Feel free to share your thoughts openly. Your opinion matters to me.
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This video was over 6 months in the making, im trying so hard to improve the quality of my videos and so i hope you enjoy this first video of an english speaking youtuber in a Filipino prison. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuKz5...)
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Seems like a lot of you are interested in seeing content on either the Middle East or remote pacific islands. I would be so down for either regions but can’t help but think the remote pacific islands would be scarce for interesting content.
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Where do you want to see new videos from?
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Somalia has one of the highest rates of violent deaths in the world, and it's a name associated only with hardship—conflict, famine, chaos. But the media does not show you the artists, the innovators, the younger population pulling together amidst it all. The real Somalia is more than you think, and its spirit is anything but broken.
https://youtu.be/OApi-ZiH4TQ?si=nOHPX...
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Today, I’m visiting Yemen, the Middle East's poorest country. It’s currently stuck in a brutal civil war between the houthi rebels backed by Iran and the Government of Yemen backed by Saudi and the west, with over 250,000 lives already lost—more than ukraine or gaza put together.
Yemen also lies next to the most important waterway in the world—the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, where a decent chunk of the world’s trade passes through. This makes it prime real estate for the Houthi rebels to disrupt, with the goal of hitting Israel and the US.
But what really shocked me wasn't all the conflict—it's just how naturally beautiful Yemen is. With the ongoing 'security situation' keeping tourists away, I had the place to myself and getting there was hard enough in itself, i needed to complete a HIV and Hepititus test which i somehow passed. i want to find out why Yemen is so broken and why the countries i visit with some of the nicest people ive met get labelled as bad places. so i arranged a road trip starting in seiyun and ending in the port city of al mukalla to find out what the real yemen is like.
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I very rarely make podcast appearances so check out the newest podcast with my good friend Rob. We discuss Youtube growth, purpose, dangerous countries and my future. Let me know what you think.
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Which countries should I visit in Europe?
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