INDONESIA

There are few things that make you roll out of bed at 4:00 a.m. while on vacation—but watching the sunrise over Mount Kelimutu’s magical crater lakes is absolutely one of them. I arrived in Moni, a quiet mountain village in central Flores, with so much excitement for morning to come. While the highlight of this area […]

Up in the cool highlands of central Flores, Bajawa is one of those places that quietly steals your heart. After days of island-hopping and dusty roads, arriving in Bajawa feels like a breath of fresh air—literally. At over 1,100 meters above sea level, the climate is cooler, the air is crisp, and the landscape is […]

When I first heard about Batanta Island, I was intrigued. Unlike the more well-known islands of Raja Ampat, Batanta felt like a mystery—remote, rugged, and rarely mentioned in guidebooks. After spending a few days there, I can confidently say: this is one of Raja Ampat’s best-kept secrets. Batanta isn’t about luxury resorts or crowds of […]

Kri Island is one of the most popular and accessible islands in Raja Ampat, located just off the coast of Waisai. While this is one of the more frequented islands, it is still known for its laid-back vibe. Besides the incredible beaches, the main attraction is the extraordinary marine life. It has a higher number […]

The Raja Ampat Islands are an Indonesian archipelago in West Papua. Raja Ampat is made up of over 1500 jungle-covered islands, beautiful beaches and world class diving. It’s still relatively undiscovered by the crowds, because of its remote locations, and is often called the last paradise on earth. Many visitors arrive at this destination by […]

Flores is an island with endless rice fields, paradise beaches, volcanoes and stunning crater lakes. While Komodo is already on everyone’s list, Flores is still relatively unexplored. Most people will fly into Labuan Bajo, take a Komodo boat tour and continue on their way. However, Flores deserves some credit! The landscapes are stunning, the people […]

Located in the heart of Raja Ampat, Gam island is covered by limestone cliffs and emerald jungle. The reefs just offshore teem with life in colors you didn’t know existed. Gam is also the smaller sister of Waigeo. a narrow passage runs between the two islands, a popular dive spot  known as ‘the passage’. The […]