How did Indonesia get West Papua? Wasn’t the region under the strict control of the Dutch? Yes, the Dutch did their utmost to put the western part of New Guinea Island, formerly known as […]
Do you keep thinking about how far is West Papua from Australia? Or, why did the island of New Guinea separate from Australia? These two regions share quite a history. Australia received a mandate from […]
West Papua is one of the provinces of Indonesia, located in the western half of New Guinea Island. Although the province has abundant natural resources, the local people’s prosperity and the situation have worsened due […]
West Papua, formerly known as West Irian, is one of the easternmost provinces in Indonesia, located on New Guinea Island. The region is endowed with plentiful natural paradises. It is the perfect place to explore […]
The narrative of the West Papua Army (WPA) cannot be mentioned without referring to the establishment of Organisasi Papua Merdeka (OPM) or Free Papua Organization. The two organizations are different, yet they are linked to […]
Tribes in West Papua, New Guinea Island, have distinct and unique practices or traditions attached to their tribal name. One example of such an amazing practice is headhunting. This practice is defined as hunting humans […]
There are several available airlines for your flights to Sorong West Papua. Sorong City itself is located on the best of the Doberai Peninsula (Bird’s Head Peninsula) in West Papua, Indonesia. It is one of […]
Is it your first-time taking flights to West Papua Indonesia? You must be busy checking all the preparation needed. The first experience on an airplane can be exciting but also stressful. The constant worry about […]
Thinking about natural disasters might be the least enjoyable thing to do while traveling in West Papua. However, this province is quite prone to earthquakes as it is located between a tectonic plate confluence and […]
The West Papua currency has had three changes in the record of the province’s history. The changes correlated to the region’s official name and the ruling administration at that time. During he Dutch East Indies […]