Two years in Paradise | Looking back on life in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea

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Two years in Paradise | Looking back on life in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea.
I lived in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea for 2 years up until 2018. In this latest video, I share some of the Bougainville experiences and unseen footage of everyday life, adventures, both big and small from this remote, tropical paradise. including trips to Buka, Arawa, Panguna, Pokpok Island, Loloho, Buin and plenty more.
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[@amareshde5137]

Thanks Adam for sharing your trip to Bougainville. We lived there for five and half years in Arawa. In fact I worked as a Pediatrician in Arawa General Hospital, from September 1979 to December, 1984. Then Bougenville copper Mine (BCL) was running in full swing. We had an excellent time there. We loved the place,the people, the life there . After 35 years of leaving that place, we feel, that was our second ‘home’. Even now we have friends there. Sir Melchior Togolo, and his family, who are Bougenvillian ,and resides in Port Moresby is one of our very good family friends. We loved your post . Your post refreshed our memory. Em Ta Sol.

[@noelynkoutalo6174]

Love AROB. BEAUTIFUL HOME. TRUE PARADISE❤

[@RD-xv5fn]

Spent 1974 as an 11 year old in Bougainville . Lived in Arawa . Dad worked in Panguna , Explored the jungle with my brothers and found WW2 bits and pieces everywhere . Spent every weekend at Loloho Beach. Great place would love to go back .

[@adamconstanza]

Sounds fantastic. I also spent most weekends at Loloho swimming and snorkeling, a beautiful spot.

[@adamconstanza]

Thanks for watching! I have so much footage and would love to make a PART 2... would you watch it?

[@noelreed5586]

Hi what is your address how do I get in touch thanks for the video l was there in 1972------1975 builder for United church regards Noel

[@timothyakiba1660]

Very beautiful place i love the video and the scenery is amazing 👍😀

[@rachelvulushan8057]

Yes I watch it mate!

[@adkh5826]

Yes definitely, new subscriber earned!

[@annananangwe3171]

Thank you for this. I'm getting a clear picture of the place. Hope to visit there soon. I'm following you for more info.

[@gabrielolern1254]

There's no place like home.. proud to be a papua new guinea

[@adamconstanza]

Completely agree! 👍

[@paulreeves5524]

So many amazing childhood memories just came flooding back watching this. Arawa 1979 to 82. Loloho beach nearly every day after school.

[@678ville]

Thanks Adam for sharing your Bougainville experience. I miss home...it brought back so many nice memories

[@chrisw865]

Superb footage. Learned to swim in Panguna’s 50m pool.. watched Dr Doolittle at the cinema, ate special treats at the mess, went to the primary school, rode my bike on those roads, swam Loloho and snorkelled the reef..

[@adamconstanza]

It was fascinating to see Panguna. Such an interesting spot.

[@kevinniekolomat9295]

Hey man thanks for portraying Bougainville in a very positive way.

[@adamconstanza]

You're welcome!

[@lindsayswanson9599]

I spent 15 beautiful years there pre-crisis. Miss it......

[@adamconstanza]

A wonderful place... 💚

[@hometechcitizen6058]

hi Lindsay,, how r you...

[@9pacokitty]

Thanks for sharing Adam. I spent a part of my youth on Bougainville, 1970-74, my father worked at BCP. I attended tupukas elementary in Arawa. spent many afternoons with the local village kids exploring the foothills in search of war relics, swimming and diving for yabbies” in Tupukas river, inner tubing down the Bovo, climbing thru the labyrinth of twisted branches in the Banyan tree. Weekends in Kieta at the “sailing club”, often Sundays at Arovo Is. playing on the beach, snorkeling, diving the sea caves on the east end of the island for lobster - as our parents enjoyed way too many “greenies” (SP lager) at the bar. And the rope swing in Loloho bay! Thank you for bringing back the memories, Bittersweet, things have really changed. Safe travels

[@user-nz4sh6nr5f]

Thankyou .enjoyed much .my home

[@blackochidtv-edwinwavu875]

Mate thank you so much for promoting our Island Bougainville ...I admire everything you did promoting tourism in Bougainville...thanks bro yu mangi AROB pinis lol

[@adamconstanza]

You're most welcome! It was a real pleasure to live there for a few years and experience Bougainville 💚👍

[@blackochidtv-edwinwavu875]

Mate thank you for visiting us again our black beautiful Island in PNG

[@adamconstanza]

No worries! It was my pleasure 👍

[@timothyakiba1660]

I would love to watch it i live in the torres strait.my island is just 3km of the png border but i really want to visit the other side of png one day👍

[@christopherasiop681]

Thank you for promoting Bougainville as a tourism destination. Chris Asiop

[@adamconstanza]

Any time!

[@beverleystone8735]

Bougainville was perhaps my favourite destination in PNG. I travelled the region between 1979 and 1994 and I always made sure to stay on Arovo Island which of course in those days was a thriving resort. The drive up to the mine was always an experience too. The saddest thing is the devastation wrought by the civil war and it is difficult to imagine a return to how it used to be.

[@adamconstanza]

It's hard to imagine Arovo as anything different to how I experienced it recently. Even though friends sent photos and explained while on the island what used to be. If you haven't already watched them, I also have videos from Arovo, Panguna, Pokpok and many more on my channel which you may enjoy.

[@mambripapuabiak6379]

Thank you for this Beautiful Video you posted.. I am a native of Papua..😊

[@adamconstanza]

You're most welcome

[@user-ij1xn9ny3m]

It is great watching this clip... my home island is just be on the Kangu beach over the PNG Solomon border Shortland Islands alone the Bougainville Strait❤😂. Thanks

[@brownjay928]

Foreigners used to come in capital Port Moresby (PNG) and made negative post in PNG but you really don't know about TRUE COLORS of PNG , there is no people like PNG in the world when you go into PROVINCES of PNG LIKE this nice guy did. Love, Smile and Respect is only you will found in the Provinces of PNG. PNG is only untouched Jungles, Waterfalls, beaches etc, on earth. God bless PNG.

[@celestinemiru3604]

Thanks for showing us your amazing trip in bougainville,I'm from tavidua,kieta district,central bougainville and studying at university of Papua New Guinea. Through watching your trips I realized beautiful features of bougainville. I'm as a bougainvillean highly appreciate you for described my island positively.

[@ourentropy]

I can't wait to go back to Pok Pok. I am lucky enough to have attended my sister in law's traditional wedding there. Bougainville is such a special place. Thanks for the video, it made me smile and relish those amazing memories.

[@adamconstanza]

You're most welcome. It's a stunning place.

[@jameswesthart5873]

Hi again Adam. The most remote places I have been would be the Kei islands in Indonesia. Not to far away from PNG. New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville Island, New Hanover and last but not least, Mussau island would definitely be on my dream bucket list.

[@user-rg9rb8yz2h]

I really appreciate your time sharing your wonderful experiences in our homeland thanks again.

[@eveno4360]

I lived in Arawa for 2 years in 88-89 as a child with my father working up in Panguna. I was only 6 years old, but i vividly remember swimming at Loloho, going to Arovo island, having a swimming carnival in the Panguna Pool. Living there had a profound effect on my world view, travelling from regional Queensland to that tropical paradise, it opened my eyes to how different cultures can be and the Bougainville people were some of the nicest people ever. Thanks for the update, i hope to go back there soon.

[@adamconstanza]

thanks for taking the time to comment. What an incredibly unique one place to grow up. I share a lot of memories from those places too, Arawa, Pokpok, Loloho, Arovo, all such cool, unique places to have spent a little time. I also hope to go back and work sometime in the future - might see you there!

[@deankaja8152]

Thanks for the great footage! I spent time from 1978 to 1987 at Panguna working for a Milwaukee company called Nordberg on an engineering project for Bougainville Copper Limited. In all, spent about 35 weeks living either at the mine site up in Panguna or down the coast at the old Davara Hotel. Best part was the snorkeling at Loloho and out on Arovo Island! Even got a chance to take my rental car down the West side of the island from Panguna to follow the tailings going down to the Jaba River. Saw some amazing villages and the huge flying foxes. Looking forward to the recovery of the area with their recent referendum vote for independence.

[@user-oi5mi7wy7f]

A beautiful place..paradise indeed. My chidhood island. Thanks for the video it brings back memories

[@adamconstanza]

You're most welcome

[@philbowles3240]

Loloho beach is where I learned to SCUBA dive in 1986. :)

[@adamconstanza]

What an incredible place to learn!

[@amareshde5137]

Of course, we all would love to watch and enjoy.

[@rvrandy1710]

wow ! Thanks !!

[@adamconstanza]

You're welcome!

[@Pedro36523]

Peter Bazelt ,I have been living there at Loloho Camp 6 Married quarters from January 1972 until June 1975

[@shmcmillan]

Bringing back so many memories of my childhood,thankyou for this video. One day I hope I can return.

[@adamconstanza]

You're most welcome!

[@bobjackson4720]

Nice to see some of the old sights.

[@jameswesthart5873]

Super cool video Adam. Thank you so much for sharing what obviously is a very great life experience. I've had a few myself but it's always refreshing to see some place a few have been and maybe awaiting new foot prints.

[@adamconstanza]

You're most welcome James! It's a very unique place of which I feel very privileged to have experienced.

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

Beautiful. Well-produced man wow 🌺🌺🌴🌴🐠🐠

[@SonnyGreenwichJr]

Amazing stuff man! I will get over to that part of the world some day! ☘️👀☘️

[@adamconstanza]

Thanks! I highly recommend it 💚

[@rachelvulushan8057]

Thanked you for sharing this with the world we appreciate your contribution to PNG and bougainvilleains ..you done us proud stay blessed 🌺🌺❤️

[@adamconstanza]

No problem at all! 🙂

[@arthurimona5901]

Wow this is nice. It pleases me to see foreigners come and enjoy the beauty we have in Papua New Guinea. Subscribing. Oh and i suggest you visit New Ireland province too. Cheers buddy!

[@adamconstanza]

I would love to visit one day! Thank you for watching.

[@MILLENNIUMREIGN]

No place like home !

[@adamconstanza]

Bougainville 💚

[@ronti2492]

G'day Travel Inspired I served on Bougainville as part of the peace monitoring group in the early 2000's I agree-the island is spectacular . I've often wondered what the places I served look like today. Thankyou for making the video!

[@adamconstanza]

Hi, there's plenty more videos on my channel from Bougainville from the 2 years I lived there (2016 to 2018) from Buka, Rotokas, Arawa, Buin and plenty more. Enjoy. Cheers, Adam

[@ronti2492]

@@adamconstanza Thanks Adam, I have indeed been checking it out. I note from one of the more recent videos that you are now in TL. Takke a run up to Balibo and film the old Portugeuese fortress and ( in) famous house in Balibo will you? And while you are at it....a few shots around the metropolis of Maliana...keep well! Ron

[@adamconstanza]

Funny! You'll see Balibo Fort in my most recent cycling video as we cycled from Balibo to Dili. No Maliana in this one though.

[@barneydonaghy2148]

I served there in 1998 definitely a place I will always remember

[@ludwigkumoru3006]

Thx for sharing. Much appreciated. Mekim mi tingim ples

[@adamconstanza]

You're most welcome.

[@angelrose2669]

Thank you. I love Bougainville,as well.

[@brendanstjohn1950]

Came across your video Adam while searching for footage on Bougainville. I worked there for a year 2014-2015 and have very found memories. It's one of those places, that I know I will return to one day. Thanks for sharing..

[@adamconstanza]

Glad you stumbled across the video and completely agree, it's definitely one of those places I think I'll visit again one day too.

[@elenaash9372]

Awesome, thanks Adam, perfect am heading to Buka 14 April, and my friend to Buin in May. I hope all is well with you both

[@adamconstanza]

Congratulations Elena! That's fantastic news and I'm very envious! If you ever want to go on any adventures in Arawa I can connect you with a friend there. I highly recommened a stay at Pokpok Island, you'll love it!

[@lyndaauwi1815]

Bougainville will always be Papua new Guinea, thats what makes us diverse. The people and the island itself are not yet ready for independence.

[@maxypriest3130]

Amazing video mate.

[@adamconstanza]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it. I'm making a part 2 as well so watch this space.

[@hollengatz6191]

That's my lovely home ..thanks for sharing this video.. Lovely home lovely people..

[@adamconstanza]

You're most welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@wealthsblack]

It was nice to see the videos about the places you visited in Bougainville. I know your stay/sojourn there was a positive experience. Thanks for this video and the others about your Bougainville experience that I watched today. I'll find them again and 'like' them. Cheers.

[@adamconstanza]

That's most appreciated! Thank you. Cheers 👍

[@paloukari]

Cheers man!👍your videos well captured. I would say you really went low interacted with locals. Thanks❤

[@ronti2492]

My goodness-the Fort is now a hotel! Knock me over with a feather....

[@ronti2492]

PS really interesting to see Panguna. Totally out of bounds due to the BRA when I was there!

[@terencewoo3846]

Thanks for that video- it really bring back memory - I’d lived there back in the 1983 to 85 in the kobuan area - I think it’s spelled correctly- yeah we had a restaurant called the kobuan restaurant ! As you say the beaches and fishing are great really enjoyed it thoroughly- thanks for sharing it

[@patriciaendo5989]

I was born in Sohano ,Lived in Bouganville all my childhood days on a plantation called Soraken up near Buka Island and just watching all your videos it's making me feeling very homesick.just one question is it safe to go back home for a visit and what is the accomadation situation like?Thankyou so much for putting up all videos off your trip to Bouganville. It's just Paradise and beautiful. Please post more can't get enough off the place.thankyou again.

[@adamconstanza]

Thanks for watching and I hope it bought back some fond memories for you. It's a special place.

[@Laulo89]

That is such a great video!! Thank you for sharing all this. I've heard that people in Bougainville have some of the darkest skin tone in the world. Is that true from what you(ve seen?

[@adamconstanza]

Thanks for your kind comment. I heard that too while in Bougainville but I have no idea if it's true! Possibly though. A beautiful place.

[@rickkai9028]

Wow.. beautiful❤

[@adamconstanza]

Thank you!

[@ivanne61]

Thanks for the memories. I spent five years there a a Police officer. Would certainly watch any thing else you have filmed there.

[@adamconstanza]

Head over to my bvb website www.travelinspired.co.nz and I've got 60+ videos from my time in Bougainville. Enjoy Ivan.

[@PositiveVibesOnly5774]

Super

[@adamconstanza]

Thanks

[@islandpingu]

Thanks for sharing my homeland

[@adamconstanza]

You're most welcome

[@catshez]

Perhaps you are one of the few people who might imagine what it was like for me, as a kid born and raised on Bougainville , to then move to Burton Upon Trent, UK to live.... 😑😧 ....My videos would have been quite different to yours 😂 Noone had ever heard of Bougainville or PNG in the UK when I moved here in 1989... certainly not the circles I was in ! "Bogeyville".. "Were you born in a banana tree?"..🙄 I would love to do what you have done, and truth is that once I was there I probably wouldn't leave..!! I have seen enough of the world to know Bougainville is Paradise on Earth..I would live there tomorrow, in a hut in the bush.. I miss my Wantok brothers and sisters🌈💓

[@adamconstanza]

Wow, what a change that would have been, that would have been crazy even as a kid. Once this whole COVID-19 thing settles you should go back to Bougainville and reconnect, it's still beautiful and I'm sure places like Arawa, Pokpok and so on haven't changed all that much.

[@tarabelleduigu2529]

This is awesome.

[@adamconstanza]

Thank you and thanks for watching. 🙂

[@naneez123]

Great man 👍🏾 great video 👍🏾

[@adamconstanza]

Appreciate it!

[@barneydonaghy2148]

I was stationed at loloho in 98 always wondered how the place and people had changed

[@adamconstanza]

Apparently it's changed quite a bit. It's a great spot with some of the best snorkeling I've seen. There's a few more Lololo videos on my channel which might show you a little more too.

[@jaypimbi2977]

Great video !

[@adamconstanza]

Thanks so much!

[@lunareclipse3563]

Fantastic island! What about visas for long stay? How was local people? Is Bougainville safe? And accommodations? Cheap? Ah sorry I got so many questions

[@adamconstanza]

Fantastic island! Flick me an email to [e-mail] with your questions.

[@TrichordoKostas]

That music at 11:20 is incredible, who are they? are there any recordings of them you know of?

[@angelrose2669]

My memories of the market in Arawa,as a kid, was how full it was and the smell of musky, male sweat....still love that smell now, as it reminds me of my paradisiacal island home, in childhood. All the beetlenut stained mouths...I remember the bats, flying down to Arawa from Panguna,each night at 5 -5.30pm.Magnificent...and oh! Those crazy bus rides up to Pnguna,the drivers with little care for safety.Perilous,yet exhilirating1. Giant,fat crocodiles basking,engorged,upon the black sand beachwear my kindergarten outside of Arawa ...and Loloho....I think it was the most beautiful beach I shall ever swim and snorkel in. Do they still have the main bridge over Bovo River,for vehicles, with suspension bridges a little upstream? Thank you. I hope you get a rewarding project to work on, back there.

[@adamconstanza]

You've pretty much summed up my feelings of Bougainville too. Very fond memories of the place, the people and life in general while I was there. Yes, the main bridge and the foot bridges across the river were still there. 🙂 Thanks for your lovely comment and feel free to check out the rest of my videos from ARoB too, I think you'll like them. 💕

[@onelifepassport]

Hey, Adam love your content! I am a Digital Nomad, KZbinr, and Blogger From the USA. I would Love to explore Papua New Guinea for a year and document the whole experience on youtube, social media, and my blog. How did you get the Visa to Stay for 2 years? Did you do Visa Runs, or was it a Business Visa? would love your take on staying for this amount of time! Thanks!

[@adamconstanza]

Hey, that sounds like an amazing experience and something I would love to see. Myself and my partner went to PNG with New Zealand Volunteer Services Abroad and they took care of visas for us, so unfortunately I'm not too sure what your best visa option would be. Worth investigating further though into tourist visa options. Good luck!

[@marthawiwuliolewale]

Bringing back some memories,lived in Toniva,worked in Kieta,it was during the Bougainville crisis year 1989 to 1990,due to crisis left,have fond memories of loloho beach,so the yacht club amazing place and the people are very friendly, thanks for sharing..

[@adamconstanza]

Loloho was such a special place, we visited most weekends for a dip and snorkel. Never disappointed.

[@malcolmwichmann8359]

Dear Adam Thanks for your video about Bougainville. What type of employment or volunteering do expats mostly do? Could the copper mine be operated cleanly infuture? Regards Mal

[@adamconstanza]

You're most welcome. Most of the expats are typically working for NGOs or volunteers through various international organizations. I have no clue about the mine but I'm interested to see what happens, it's a fascinating place.

[@BricktopsPigs]

How much did it cost for the car ride to arrawa?

[@adamconstanza]

I can't remember the exact about but approximately 50 kina I think.

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