Mount Hagen Festival

The History of the Mount Hagen Festival: Papua New Guinea’s Cultural Extravaganza

Nestled in the heart of Papua New Guinea’s highlands, the Mount Hagen Festival stands out as one of the most vibrant and culturally immersive events in the world. Every August, this remote corner of the globe comes alive with an explosion of colors, sounds, and traditions, as tribes from across the country converge to showcase…

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Shinjuku Takano

Feasting at Shinjuku Takano – the most infamous of Tokyo desserts

One of the true highlights of the Extremes of Japan Tour was the food, with the culinary element as important as the “weird”, and this is what led us to Shinjuku Takana perhaps the most saught after dessert in Tokyo. This was done at the start of the trip, and just after we had been…

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