{"product_id":"papua-new-guineas-highland-trails-joseph-solomon-9798266344785","title":"Papua New Guinea's Highland Trails: Village Footpaths and Spirit Mountains","description":"\u003ci\u003ePapua New Guinea's Highland Trails: Village Footpaths and Spirit Mountains\u003c\/i\u003e takes you deep into one of the world's last great hiking frontiers. Written as a vivid first-person narrative, this book blends the raw beauty of the mountains with the warmth of the people who call them home.\u003cbr\u003eThrough eleven chapters, the author shares the reality of walking narrow ridges, sleeping in village huts, and encountering the wildlife and spirit-filled landscapes of the highlands. Each story is woven with practical guidance - from 3-day hikes near Goroka to 14-day crossings into Chimbu and Western Highlands - offering both inspiration and usable advice.\u003cbr\u003eInside you'll find: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmersive storytelling from trails rarely described in print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonest reflections on encounters with villages, rituals, and hospitality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical itineraries for 3-day, 7-day, and 14-day treks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear and safety tips tailored to the unique conditions of PNG.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural etiquette and insights to help you walk respectfully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThis is not a glossy tourist brochure. It is a trail companion - part memoir, part guide - written for travelers, hikers, and dreamers who want to experience Papua New Guinea through footsteps, stories, and genuine connection.\u003cbr\u003eIf you've ever longed for a hiking journey that is as much about people as it is about peaks, this book will prepare you - and inspire you - to step onto the highland trails.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joseph Solomon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798266344785\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.13d","brand":"Joseph Solomon","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49083677311231,"sku":"9798266344785","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/papua-new-guineas-highland-trails-joseph-solomon-9798266344785","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}