mo•jo n., 1. short for mobile journalist. 2. a flair for charm and creativity.

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  • by Roberto Rocha
  • published from Australia
  • on 2010.08.14

Up close with crocs at Cape Tribulation

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Cairns isn’t just for the Great Barrier Reef. Just two hours north is a rainforest with deadly crocodiles, virginal beaches, refreshing creeks and at least one bat.

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  • by Roberto Rocha
  • published from Papua New Guinea
  • on 2010.08.03

Chewing betel nut in PNG

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We asked a local to show us how to chew betel nut, enjoyed and spat out by people everywhere in Papua New Guinea. The experience was little more intense than we expected.

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  • by Roberto Rocha
  • published from Papua New Guinea
  • on 2010.07.27

The best of New Ireland

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In one of the least-traveled islands of Papua New Guinea, you can find virginal beaches, expert-grade diving and surfing, back-flip into an emerald river, and feed a class of friendly eels.

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  • by Roberto Rocha
  • published from Papua New Guinea
  • on 2010.07.24

Climbing Mt. Giluwe

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A raw, challenging bush hike that (almost) anyone can do.

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  • by Roberto Rocha
  • published from Papua New Guinea
  • on 2010.07.20

Food in the PNG highlands

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The Highlands of PNG is the farming heartland of the country, where produce is grown and flown to the coastal zones.

Here’s a quick look at how Highlanders grow and prepare their food.

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  • by Roberto Rocha
  • published from Papua New Guinea
  • on 2010.07.16

Surviving Port Moresby

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Papua New Guinea’s capital can be stressful and intimidating. Here’s what you need to know.

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  • by Roberto Rocha
  • published from Australia
  • on 2010.05.11

Learning didgeridoo with Andrew Langford

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Andrew Langford, a world-touring veteran of the didgeridoo, talks about his passion for the Aboriginal instrument and how anyone can learn it.

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  • by Roberto Rocha
  • published from Australia
  • on 2010.05.04

Dinky the singing dingo

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In a roadhouse deep in the central Australian outback, Dinky the Dingo has been entertaining travelers for years.

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  • by Roberto Rocha
  • published from Australia
  • on 2010.04.29

Making New Zealand greenstone

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We visited Westland Greenstone in Hokitika to learn how they make the trademark New Zealand jade ornaments.

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  • by Roberto Rocha
  • published from Australia
  • on 2010.04.21

The Nevis Highwire Bungy

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The MojoTrotters braved the world’s third-highest bungy jump so you don’t have to. Watch what it was like in this video.

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