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    Apart from private expat contacts, I could also find realiable business people in Melanesia's tourism business here on InterNations.

InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Melanesia

Hello to all Americans in Melanesia! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Melanesia? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Melanesia which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for st■ turkey?

There’s no doubt about it: . The is a city known for , and much more! With the , navigating your way around the city from one place to the next is simple. This also means that if you don’t want to live among the hustle and bustle of the center, you can enjoy a quieter life in , which are away from Melanesia’s center.

Although Melanesia has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Melanesia, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.

Connect at Our Events in Melanesia

Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Melanesia. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Melanesia. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Melanesia.

Feb 9, 2018, 7:00 AM
9 attendees
InterNations has been away for a while from POM, but now it is back! Let's continue sharing and growing our international mindset and chill out by the harbourside at our beloved Duffy after an intens
As last time everyone naturally converged to Duffy at the Harbourfront, this time we make it official right away!! (will everyone converge to Gran Papua now?!? :D ) Let's meet and greet and chat and
InterNations is finally coming to Port Moresby! Let's consolidate our small community of expats and make it fun! And the Gran Papua Hotel will be just magic!
Jun 27, 2011, 8:00 AM
2 attendees
A Monthly Social Gathering of Jakarta Divers - BSAC. (British Sub-Aqua Club) A Club for Experienced Divers, which also trains Novices and more Advanced Members. Diver Certification from other Diving

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    From United States of America, living in Melanesia
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Melanesia
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Melanesia
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Melanesia
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Melanesia

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The Archipelagos in the South Pacific, Melanesia can be a great place for expats, especially with the InterNations community helping you to make the most of your experience!

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living in Melanesia? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in Melanesia’s finest restaurants or outings with other expats to explore all that the has to offer, from the community tourism project on Vorovoro Island to Suva's Municipal Handicraft Centre, where you can purchase hand-made souvenirs from Fiji, and much more.

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Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations

  • Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Melanesia and connect with others.
  • Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Melanesia.
  • Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Melanesia and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Melanesia Community today!

Meet Fellow Americans in Melanesia at Our Events

Our community in Melanesia is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Melanesia’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other American expats to explore Nouméa and Port Vila. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from the USA in your local community as well as Americans in Papua New Guinea nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Americans living in Melanesia!