We set sail to Panasia Island, a breathtaking gem in the Louisiades Archipelago of Papua New Guinea. Join us as we explore crystal-clear waters kayaking ashore, immerse ourselves in vibrant local island culture, and discover hidden treasures like a secret limestone cave. This episode blends adventure, tradition, and nature into one unforgettable journey—don’t miss it! 📍 Episode 17 – Sailing Louisiades, Papua New Guinea 🛶 Location: Panasia Island, Louisiade Archipelago 📽️ Highlights: Stunning Remote Island, Cultural Exchange, Secret Locations, Village Life Timestamps: ⛵ 00:15 - Sailing to our Next Island: Panasia 🌋 01:57 - How the Islands were Created in Louisiades Archipelago 🎶 02:21 - Poppy Teaches Ukulele to Local Village Boy 🎬 02:54 - Channel Intro Video 🚣‍♂️ 03:23 - Magnificent Views Kayaking Ashore 🛶 04:52 - Ryan Helps Fix the Chief’s Dugout Canoe 🥾 07:17 - Hiking to Other Side of the Island 👑 08:39 - What it Takes to Be a Chief of an Island 🏘️ 09:50 - Arriving to Fishing Village 🏊‍♂️ 10:36 - Swimming in a Secret Limestone Cave 🧗‍♂️ 13:02 - Kids Climbing Vines like Monkeys 🌿 14:45 - Local Plant Medicine for Cuts 🌅 15:10 - Stunning Shots of Panasia Island 🫶 Support Our Journey: ☕ Buy us a coffee ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef 🎁 Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef 🌍 Follow Our Adventures: 📸 INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy 💡 PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef 🎥 Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. 🧭 Subscribe and join the voyage! #sailinglife #papuanewguinea #louisiadearchipelago #traveldocumentary #islandlife

We were anchored off a remote island in Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 when locals sailed over to greet us — bringing cooked sea turtle eggs as a gift 🐢. It’s not something we’d normally eat, but refusing might be disrespectful in their culture. What would YOU do? 🎥 In this episode, we dive into an unforgettable cultural experience, explore local traditions, and taste something we never thought we would. 🐢 What would YOU do in this situation? Let us know in the comments 👇 📍 Episode 16 – Sailing Papua New Guinea 🛶 Location: Kukuluba Islet (aka Kokoluba Island), Louisiade Archipelago 📽️ Highlights: Cultural exchange, boat work, music loss, new yacht arrival 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 – 🌴 Welcome to the Louisiades, Papua New Guinea 01:36 – ⚓ Boat Jobs in Beautiful Places 02:29 – 🎶 Oops! We Lost All Our Music 03:30 – 👋 New Here? Meet Us (Channel Intro) 04:08 – 🚤 Another Yacht Arrives at Anchor 04:30 – 🐢 Trying Turtle Eggs: Cultural Shock Moment 05:49 – 🌅 Reflecting on Our Visit to Kokoluba Island 🫶 Support Our Journey: ☕ Buy us a coffee ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef 🎁 Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef 🌍 Follow Our Adventures: 📸 INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy 💡 PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef 🎥 Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. 🧭 Subscribe and join the voyage! #sailingvlog #papuanewguinea #culturalexchange

Strangers approached in a traditional sailing canoe…then boarded our boat to offer crayfish?! In this episode of our Louisiades sailing adventure, we experience our very first trade deep in Papua New Guinea’s remote archipelago. Being our first trade, we weren’t exactly sure what was considered fair... 00:00 – 🦑 Catching Squid with Ryan 00:54 – 🎬 Channel Intro 01:32 – ⛵ Arrival of the Traditional Sailing Canoe 03:16 – 📸 Aerial View of Kokoluba 04:12 – 🤝🍚🍬 Trading Rice & Sugar for Fresh Crayfish 05:24 – 🔪🦐 Crayfish Cleaning Hack 05:52 – 🏝️ Journey to the Island Begins 06:47 – 🔥🦐 Cooking Crayfish Over Fire – Island Picnic Style 07:26 – 🍽️ Ryan Returns with a Cooked Island Dinner 🎥 Episode 15 – Sailing the Louisiades, Papua New Guinea 📍Location: Kukuluba Islet; also known as “Kokoluba Island”. Island in Louisiades Archipelago, Papua New Guinea. ☕ Support the Journey ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or 🎁 Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef 🌍 Follow us: 📸 INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy 💡 PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef 🎥 Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! #sailinglife #papuanewguinea #sailingvlog #traveldocumentary #onceuponareef

We practice technics taught to us in Papua New Guinea, how to cook our food on the fire. Referred to as "Picnic", or probably better known in othrr parts of the world as Barbeque. Creating a elevated rack above the fire allows you to control the cooking process. When patient, you can smoke dry the fish to preserve it for up to 3 days. Places: Kokoluba Island, Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea Buy us a coffee ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef Follow us: ✔INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy ✔PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! #onceuponareef #firecooking #PNGpicnic

We find a secluded chain of islands uninhabited by any humans and only visited by fisherman. Without reception, shops or civilization, life is currently very simple. Catch and cook your food being the main event of every day. A reset from modern life that is needed by so many. Places: Kokoluba Island, Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea Buy us a coffee ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef Follow us: ✔INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy ✔PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! #onceuponareef #islandlife #papuanewguinea #livingoffthesea

After weather conditions worsen, we are forced to abandon our plans of another reef stop. The closest semi-safe anchorage looked like Kokoluba, so we continued for many more hours, making the decision to anchor at night with nothing but our GPS location overlayed on a satellite chart. Definitely not advisable or encouraged in anyway, but doable if the emergency arises with as simple of a device as Raspberry Pi. With No villages or people, our minds turn more to food, the longer we are there. 00:00 - Leaving Pamela Village on Sudest Island 🛶🏝️ 01:16 - Anchor Trouble! Changing Course Midway 😬 02:02 - Reflecting on Life in the Last Village 🏘️✨ 03:25 - Channel Intro Video 🎥 03:54 - Arriving at Beautiful Kokoluba Island 🌴⛵ 05:49 - Off the Beaten Path: Exploring Kokoluba 🧭🪵 10:39 - Cooking PNG-Style Fish Cakes Over Fire 🔥🍽️ 11:37 - Building a Makeshift Bush BBQ from Scratch 🔧🌿 12:10 - Crafting Tongs from Bush Materials 🪚🪵 15:30 - Dinner is Served in the Wild 🌅🍴 🎥 Episode 14 – Sailing the Louisiades, Papua New Guinea 📍Location: Kukuluba Islet; also known as “Kokoluba Island”. Island in Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea. ☕ Support Our Journey ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or 🎁 Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef 🌍 Follow us: 📸 INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy 💡 PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef 🎥 Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! #Sailingpng #sailingvlog #kokolubaisland #papuanewguinea #onceuponareef

We paddle up the river, a crocodile gliding beneath us, before ditching the kayak to trek through dense rainforest and into the mountains—where gold is said to lie. Sudest Island, part of Papua New Guinea’s Louisiade Archipelago, saw a gold rush in the early 20th century, with European prospectors and local miners searching for fortune. While large-scale mining never took off, small-scale panning and sluicing left their mark on the island’s history. Now, we journey deep into this forgotten gold country... 00:00 🌅 Sunrise over the water & day’s intro 00:53 🚣‍♂️ Kayaking through a crocodile-infested river 03:11 🎬 Opening video highlights 03:48 🌿 Hiking the rainforest in search of gold 04:55 🛠️ Carolyn’s clever shovel trick 05:31 ⛏️ Step 1: Digging for Gold 09:11 🥄 Step 2: Panning for Gold 14:37 🔍 Our gold hunting attempt 18:50 🎉 Jackpot! We find Gold 19:13 🚣‍♀️ Kids arrive by canoe at the boat 🎥 Episode 13 – Sailing the Louisiades, Papua New Guinea 📍Location: Sudest Island, Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea ☕ Support Our Journey ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or 🎁 Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef 🌍 Follow us: 📸 INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy 💡 PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef 🎥 Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! #goldhunting #papuanewguinea #sailingadventures #onceuponareef

We escape our wet, mouldy boat and trek barefoot for hours through rough terrain to help plant yams in a local garden—unlike anything seen in modern society. In the Louisiade Islands of Papua New Guinea, gardening is a mix of tradition and sustainability. Using slash-and-burn methods, hand tools, and rain-fed irrigation, locals grow yams, sweet potatoes, taro, and more. These gardens, often far from villages, are vital for survival and hold deep cultural significance. Join us as we experience firsthand the hard work, knowledge, and traditions that sustain life in this remote paradise. 00:00 - Intro to the Day ⏰ 1:04 - Trying Local Foods (Sago a New Way) 🍽️ 3:10 - Intro Video 🎬 3:39 - How Locals Wash Dishes 🧼 4:10 - Hiking Through the Bush to the Garden 🥾🌿 6:21 - Plants Their Ancestors Would Eat 🌱🍽️ 7:35 - Arrival at the Garden 🚶‍♂️🌺 9:36 - Poppy Plants Yams with the Ladies 🌿👩‍🌾 12:29 - Interview with Caroline About Village Life 🎤🏡 14:03 - We Made History (Again) on Sudest Island 🏆🌴 14:38 - Feasting with the Locals 🍲🤝 15:06 - Poppy Jams with the Locals 🎶🍽️ 🎥 Episode 12 – Sailing the Louisiades, Papua New Guinea 📍Location: Sudest Island, Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea ☕ Support Our Journey ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or 🎁 Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef 🌍 Follow us: 📸 INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy 💡 PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef 🎥 Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! #onceuponareef #TraditionalFarming #PapuaNewGuinea #OffGridLiving

We start this episode with Ryan overdosing on betelnut. We are invited to the local church where our prayers are literally answered right then and there. We learn how to scrape coconuts and make a fire inside the boat with tree resin. 00:00 - Kayaking to the Village & Tasting Local Foods 🚣‍♂️🍽️ 2:28 - Intro video 🎬 3:00 - Our Experience at a Local Church ⛪🙏 4:27 - A Glimpse into Sunday Worship in the Village 🙌🌅 7:52 - Ryan Making Coconut Milk with Bush Tools 🥥🔨 11:38 - DIY Candle on the Boat 🕯️🛥️ 12:00 - Poppy Explains How We Do Laundry Aboard 🧺🧼 12:54 - Fires on boats 🔥🛥️ 🎥 Episode 11 – Sailing the Louisiades, Papua New Guinea 📍Location: Sudest Island, Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea ☕ Support Our Journey ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or 🎁 Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef 🌍 Follow us: 📸 INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy 💡 PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef 🎥 Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! #onceuponareef #thelouisiades #papuanewguinea

After a closer inspection, we discovered the reason we were so low on water: most of our fresh drinking supply had leaked into the bilge. Ryan rushed to repair the tank, knowing how scarce fresh water can be in these islands. We nearly sank the kayak trekking through mangroves, scrambling up steep inclines, and navigating winding tracks multiple times, hauling our new water supply back to the boat by hand. All of this, only to wake the next morning sore and exhausted — and find the hull full of the very water we’d spent the entire day collecting. 00:00 - Disaster Strikes: Our Portside Water Tank Burst 💥🚰 0:43 - Intro video 🎬 1:16 - Emergency Repair: Fixing the Burst Tank 🔧🛠️ 2:21 - Uh-oh…Another Leak in the Boat?! 😱🚤 3:04 - DIY Fibreglass Boat Repair Hack 🛠️🛶 5:13 - Into the Bush: Mission to Find Fresh Water 🌿🚶‍♂️💧 9:31 - We Nearly Sunk the Kayak Carrying Our Water Supply 😨🚣‍♂️ 9:52 - Morning Shock: Starboard Hull Completely Flooded 🌊😳 11:13 - Total Water System Failure — Both Tanks Are Broken 💧❌🚱 🎥 Episode 10 – Sailing the Louisiades, Papua New Guinea 📍Location: Sudest Island, Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea ☕ Support Our Journey ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or 🎁 Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef 🌍 Follow us: 📸 INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy 💡 PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef 🎥 Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! #onceuponareef #papuanewguinea #thelouisiades

With our water reserves running low, we pick our next anchorage purely off satellite imagery. We picked where looked like it would sill have fresh spring water to fill our tanks for us to drink and stay alive. It was made more difficult as these areas reportedly hadn't received decent rain for 7 months. Where this gamble took us was nothing short of a blessing, filled with abundance, community, gold and god. 00:00 - Departing the Barrier Reef in Search of Fresh Water 🌊🚤💧 2:17 - Arrival at the new Village of Pamela 🏘️👋 3:16 - Intro video 🎬 3:45 - Life Without Reception: A Quick Reflection 📵🤔 4:41 - Walking Tour Pamela Village 🚶‍♀️🌺 7:45 - Paddling a Traditional Canoe 🛶🌿 9:00 - Exploring the Village Gardens 🌻🌱 12:19 - Cracking and Tasting the Local ‘Maje’ Bush Nut 🥜😋 🎥 Episode 9 – Sailing the Louisiades, Papua New Guinea 📍Location: Sudest Island, Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea. ☕ Support Our Journey ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or 🎁 Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef 🌍 Follow us: 📸 INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy 💡 PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef 🎥 Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! #onceuponareef #papuanewguinea #villagelife #pngculture

This episode we take advantage of the weather and sail out to the Barrier, a remote and rarely visited reef system that surrounds the Louisiades and separates the lagoon from the open ocean. The abundance of life is mind blowing. We dive with turtles, sharks, eagle rays and what i would describe as a stampede of surgeon fish, more schooling together then I have ever seen before. I free dive through channels running underneath the diverse display of coral species. We return to the islands with more then our fair share for the upcoming village feast. 00:00 - Sailing to the Barrier Reef ⛵🌊 1:25 - Intro Video 🎬 1:53 - Our Location at the Barrier 📍🗺️ 2:43 - First Dive on the Reef 🤿🐠 4:12 - How to Pickle Vegetables 🥒🍶 5:30 - Epic Drone Flyover of the Reef 🚁🌅 5:52 - Second Dive with Pretty Spectacular Sea Creatures 🐡✨ 7:20 - How We Collect Rainwater on the Boat (Boat Life Tips) 💧🛥️ 9:13 - Spearfishing Adventures: Fish Swarms, Coral Tunnels & Trout Galore 🎣🐟🌊 12:26 - Our Biggest Catch of the Day Yet! 🏆🐠 🎥 Episode 8 – Sailing the Louisiades, Papua New Guinea 📍Location: Outer Barrier Reef, Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea ☕ Support Our Journey ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or 🎁 Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef 🌍 Follow us: 📸 INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy 💡 PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef 🎥 Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! #onceuponareef #barrierreef #thelouisiades #papuanewguinea

Our rudder gets damaged, and with no experience doing this before, Ryan has to remove it while we’re still in the water. Ryan on a maintenance roll, rigs up a makeshift anemometer wind vane. Poppy dives into food preservation, while Gideon shows off his hand-made spear gun and dives for giant clams. We wrap things up with an intriguing discussion on sorcery, which is very much still alive in these areas. 0:00 - Pulling Out the Rudder for Inspection ⚙️🔍 2:40 - Intro video 🎬 3:09 - DIY Wind Direction Indicator for the Wind Vane 🌬️🛠️ 4:42 - Repairing the Rudder: Step-by-Step Fix 🔧🚤 5:06 - Food Storage Hacks and Preservation Techniques 🥫❄️ 7:46 - Gideon’s Handmade Speargun 🎯🔫 8:49 - Learning About Giant Clams: A Local Food Source 🐚🍽️ 10:21 - Installing Our New Wind Vane 🛠️🌬️ 11:20 - Reflections on Our First Two Weeks in Papua New Guinea 📝🌏 🎥 Episode 7 – Sailing the Louisiades, Papua New Guinea 📍Location: Sudest Island, Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea ☕ Support Our Journey ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or 🎁 Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef 🌍 Follow us: 📸 INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy 💡 PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef 🎥 Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! #onceuponareef #papuanewguinea #boatrepairs

Marks a historic day for Poppy on Sudest Island! We begin the day with a delicious breakfast of freshly caught mackerel and sago, cooked over an open fire. We also get a sneak peek at a local sailing canoe named after Skateaway. Then, we take a tour of the main village and the local school. The real highlight of the day, though, is when Poppy makes history as the first woman ever to play A-grade soccer on Sudest Island—and not only does she play, but she scores twice! 00:00 - Trauling for Spanish Mackerel & First Catch! 🎣🐟 0:51 - Intro video 🎬 1:27 - Locals Share Their Secrets: How to Cut & Prepare Spanish Mackerel 🔪🍽️ 2:10 - Tasting Local Delicacies: Sago & Other Unique Foods 🍚😋 3:00 - Inside of a Village House & How They Store Sago 🏠🍽️ 4:04 - George’s Incredible Canoe: Built in Just 2 Days! 🛶⚡ 5:03 - Cyclone Aftermath: Seeing the Damage Up Close 🌪️🏚️ 5:36 - How they Make Bags from Rice Sacks 🎒🌾 6:40 - How Locals Move Dinghies Up the Beach – A Handy Trick! 🚤🏖️ 8:00 - Tour of the Main Village Primary School 🏫👧👦 10:04 - Poppy Makes History in Papua New Guinea 🏆🌏 12:29 - Making Fire the Old-Fashioned Way: The Local Torch 🔥🔥 🎥 Episode 6 – Sailing the Louisiades, Papua New Guinea 📍Location: Sudest Island, Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea ☕ Support Our Journey ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or 🎁 Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef 🌍 Follow us: 📸 INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy 💡 PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef 🎥 Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! #onceuponareef #papuanewguinea #thelouisiades

We feel honoured as we walk, eat, smoke and chew our way to the local school fundraiser. With fires, spear throwing, and water eels, it is very different to anything we have been to before. 0:00 - Intro to What's Happening Today 🎉 0:32 - Intro video 🎬 1:09 - The Art of Cooking Sago 🍽️🔥 2:10 - How Elders Chew Betel Nut 🌿👵👴 3:25 - Local Crafts - Traditional Hat Making 🎩🧵 4:23 - School Fundraiser 🎒💖 8:23 - Local Foods for Sale 🥥🍉 9:32 - Traditional Money - The Bagi Necklace 💰📿 10:10 - How They Harvest Local Tobacco 🌿🚜 🎥 Episode 5 – Sailing the Louisiades, Papua New Guinea 📍Location: Sudest Island, Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea ☕ Support Our Journey ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or 🎁 Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef 🌍 Follow us: 📸 INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy 💡 PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef 🎥 Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! #onceuponareef #schoolfundraiser #papuanewguinea

Experience the poignant story of a fading heritage in Papua New Guinea. In this video, we delve into the world of traditional sailing canoes—once the lifeblood of coastal travel and trade, now a vanishing art. Discover the meticulous craftsmanship, rich history, and the passionate individuals striving to keep these traditions alive against the tide of modernization. Places: Sudest Island, Louisiades Archipelago, Papua New Guinea Buy us a coffee ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef Follow us: ✔INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy ✔PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! #onceuponareef #thelouisiades #papuanewguinea

We paddle up a crocodile filled river to our friend Gideon's place. He takes us for a walk through the village talking about their way of life here. Completely self-sufficient, it is a must that you know how to build your own house, boat, and garden before you leave home. If you can't, you will either not survive or be a drain on the village community who will have to support you. 00:00 – Journey Begins: Paddling Through the Crocodile River to the Hidden Village 🚣‍♂️🐊🏞️ 2:20 – Welcome! Intro to the Adventure 👋🎬 2:53 – Gideon’s Family Home: A Glimpse into Local Life 🏠👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 3:05 – Discovering Garlic Nut: A Unique Local Ingredient 🌰🧄 4:19 – The Bathing Spots: Where Locals Refresh in Nature 🚿🌿 4:42 – The Craft of Building Homes: Traditional Construction Techniques 🛠️🏡 7:04 – Sago Wood Hunting: Sourcing Materials for Village Homes 🌴🔨 7:45 – Fresh Water Sources: How the Village Secures Drinking Water 💧🚰 8:03 – Exploring the Elementary School: A Look into Village Education 🏫📚 9:07 – A Walk Through the United Church: Faith in the Village ⛪🙏 9:58 – Main Village Tour: The Heart of the Community ❤️🏘️ 10:11 – Crafting a Sailing Canoe: The Traditional Art of Boat Building 🛶🎨 11:45 – Betel Nut Tree Climbing: A Local Skill in Action 🌴🤸‍♂️ 12:24 – Reflecting on a Day in the Village: Insights and Experiences 🤔🌅 12:47 – Understanding ‘Bride Price’: The Cultural Significance in PNG 💍📜 13:35 – Beliefs in Sorcery: Insights into Local Spiritual Practices 🔮👻 14:37 – Customs for Widows: A Deep Dive into Local Traditions 🕊️🧑‍🤝‍🧑 🎥 Episode 4 – Sailing the Louisiades, Papua New Guinea 📍Location: Sudest Island, Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea ☕ Support Our Journey ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or 🎁 Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef 🌍 Follow us: 📸 INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy 💡 PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef 🎥 Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! #onceuponareef #papuanewguinea #lousiadesarchipelago

Day 2 and we have already made lots of new friends. It was only early when we were hurrying all the tools inside for our unexpected 15 guest arrival from the local village. All the tools were drenched in salt water from leaky windows during the crossing. It wasn't long before we were offered some of the local custom, betel nut. Referred to by the locals as "PNG PK", likening it to be as common as chewing gum in European societies. Almost everyone here on this island chews. Being a stimulant like a strong coffee, it is chewed before, during and after most activities or social events. They laughed with excitement as we spat bloody looking saliva into the water, and us returning a red stained teeth grin. Excited and maybe feeling the buzz, I leave poppy with two of the guys to go spear some fish for another bbq or what they refer to as picnic. Poppy unsure of what to do left with so many people by herself started a jam then lead to the favourite christian songs and an unforgettable day, feeling more about of the community and we hadn't even visited the village yet. 00:00 - We Found a Leak in our Boat 🚤💦 0:56 - Intro video 🎬 1:31 - How to Eat Betel Nut 🌿🍽️ 2:41 - Trying Raw Betel Nut for the First Time 😬🌰 3:43 - Betel Nut Turns Our Teeth Red 🦷🔴 5:20 - Starting to Feel the Effects of Betel Nut ⚡😵 7:00 - Musical Jams with the Locals 🎶🤝 8:24 - Singing Local Music with the Villagers 🎤🎉 🎥 Episode 3 – Sailing the Louisiades, Papua New Guinea 📍Location: Sudest Island, Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea ☕ Support Our Journey ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or 🎁 Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef 🌍 Follow us: 📸 INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy 💡 PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef 🎥 Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! #onceuponareef #papuanewguinea #thelouisiades

We woke up in a foreign country, our first time sailing overseas, and the nerves are setting in. We're unsure where to anchor or what the proper arrival protocols are for entering a new land. With every passing wave, a sense of uncertainty grows, especially with the looming fear of potential pirates or threats. We’re sailing into unknown waters, where safety isn’t guaranteed. Already, we can see traditional sailing canoes on the horizon—a sign that we're truly somewhere different, but also a reminder that we're far from familiar shores. Places: Louisiades Archipelago, Papua New Guinea Buy us a coffee ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef Follow us: ✔INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy ✔PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! #onceuponareef #papuanewguinea #sailingchannel

After a rough 4 day crossing, we entered through a narrow reef channel and anchored up in the middle of the night, not what you want to do ! We entered with no lights on to not draw attention as we were not yet sure if there could be potential pirates or malicious threats in the area. There is nothing quite like entering a foreign country by boat where your safety is not guaranteed. The only lights visible were distant fires from locals cooking their dinner. With what felt like a blink, we awoke with the realisation that we were no longer in the safety of Australian waters. There is no shops, no reception, and no way to tap out and get back home. We had anchored in an area we had heard nothing about, only picked off a satellite map, so we were anxious to meet the locals and get a feel for where we had landed. 00:00 - First Day in Louisiades, Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬🌴 0:24 - Traditional Sailing Canoes 🛶⛵ 1:11 - Preparing a Gift for the Chief 🎁👑 2:38 - Exploring the Land 🌿🚶‍♂️ 4:42 - Intro Video 🎬 5:29 - Diving with the Locals 🤿🐠 6:30 - Learning How to Dehusk a Coconut Like a Local 🥥🔨 7:49 - Learning How the Locals Prepare a BBQ 🍖🔥 8:15 - Food Preservation Techniques 🥫❄️ 9:31 - Trying the Local Fish 🐟😋 9:56 - Learning a Local Game Called "Target Shooting" 🎯🎮 11:02 - Trying Their Staple Food 🍚🍴 11:25 - Reflecting on Our First Few Days 📝🤔 12:56 - Where to Find Fresh Water? 💧🚰 13:19 - Safety and Pirates 🏴‍☠️⚠️ 🎥 Episode 2 – Sailing the Louisiades, Papua New Guinea 📍Location: Sudest Island, Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea ☕ Support Our Journey ☞ https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or 🎁 Send us a gift ☞ https://throne.com/onceuponareef 🌍 Follow us: 📸 INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy 💡 PATREON ☞ https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef 🎥 Poppy's YouTube Channel ☞ https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we’re Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you’re on board! #onceuponareef #papuanewguinea #thelouisiades