Enuk Beach, Papua New Guinea

Enuk is actually two islands separated by a narrow channel – pictured here – where it’s not uncommon to see locals paddling dugout canoes, kids carousing, and even blacktip reef sharks looking for an easy lunch. Enuk 1 is home to several hundred villages, while

Enuk 2 is home to roughly a hundred more. While some families have their own private generators, there is otherwise no electricity, hot water, or facilities at Enuk. The people here are remarkably capable fishermen and make excellent use of what arable land they do have. Many of the young men and women today make a living at the nearby dive and surf shops, though subsistence fishing and farming are still common for folks of older generations. The best way to visit is part of a dive trip when staying at nearby Lissenung Island.