Title – Local Market
Date – August 2001
Location - Sepik – Papua New Guinea
A true free market economy can be found in most parts of the world, even if it is on the smallest of scales as here on the Sepik river in Papua New Guinea. There are no timetables; if you come across the market it’s your lucky day and a chance to pick up some fresh local fruits and vegetables to supplement your diet.
Two points worth remembering the first is to take small enough change, the nearest bank is 8 or 9 days away and as I found out even the small coins are not small enough and tipping would be considered rude here. The second tip is to make sure you don’t buy too much. This type of market has almost no produce, you going through with your wealth and buying the most and the best you can buy, will often leave the locals with nothing to buy or barter for until the next market day, that may be weeks away.
Beyond The Blue helps individuals get the right balance to their travel experience. To enjoy the experience with the skills and knowledge to make it safe and rewarding, we recommend our Gap Year and Independent Travel Safety & Awareness workshop.
Please visit our website at www.safegapyear.com
Image – ©Peter Mayhew
Date – August 2001
Location - Sepik – Papua New Guinea
A true free market economy can be found in most parts of the world, even if it is on the smallest of scales as here on the Sepik river in Papua New Guinea. There are no timetables; if you come across the market it’s your lucky day and a chance to pick up some fresh local fruits and vegetables to supplement your diet.
Two points worth remembering the first is to take small enough change, the nearest bank is 8 or 9 days away and as I found out even the small coins are not small enough and tipping would be considered rude here. The second tip is to make sure you don’t buy too much. This type of market has almost no produce, you going through with your wealth and buying the most and the best you can buy, will often leave the locals with nothing to buy or barter for until the next market day, that may be weeks away.
Beyond The Blue helps individuals get the right balance to their travel experience. To enjoy the experience with the skills and knowledge to make it safe and rewarding, we recommend our Gap Year and Independent Travel Safety & Awareness workshop.
Please visit our website at www.safegapyear.com
Image – ©Peter Mayhew
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