I lead Pasifikan.com, a fast-growing platform connecting travellers with authentic cultural experiences and local creators across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the wider Pacific.
Our mission is simple but powerful: “By Locals, For Everyone.” Pasifikan amplifies Indigenous voices and community storytellers, bypassing the tourist trail to reveal the real art, culture, and spirit of the Pacific.
Today, we work with a network of 600+ artists, photographers, writers, and cultural custodians, giving them a global stage to share their work while ensuring that tourism directly benefits the communities at its heart. From Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art to Māori and Pacific Island traditions, every experience is presented through a local lens.
Beyond showcasing creators, Pasifikan is building a sustainable ecosystem for cultural tourism — featuring art sales, community-led tours, and event promotion — all designed to deepen the connection between travellers and the places they visit.
I’m passionate about building genuine partnerships across the travel and cultural sectors. If you’re working on projects that align with authentic storytelling, community engagement, or sustainable tourism in the Pacific, I’d love to connect and explore collaboration.
Meeting new Peeps and collaborating!
Ahh this is fun! We have implemented - our AI Travel Guide "Pasifibot" that enables our Users to ask travel related questions about the Pacific region. Most of the standards though: GPT Claude Gemini You guys have me intrigued on the others now - co... show more
What AI tools are you using right now? 28 days ago
Ric, that sounds like an incredible experience! Meeting 50 different tribes in the PNG Highlands must have given you such a deep appreciation for the region’s cultural diversity. I completely agree—there’s no substitute for firsthand interactions. I’m ... show more
Hello Travel Massive community! I'm fascinated by how cultural context and local perspectives can completely transform a traveler's experience in the Pacific region. Recently in Australia, I noticed the profound difference between visiting Uluru as a ... show more