Pulau Weh, a small active volcanic island to the northwest of Sumatra Indonesia and is part of the Bandah Ache province, the surrounding reefs offered some great ‘off the grid’ diving. Our personal experience was that the diving is good, but not comparable with the best of Indonesia; such as […]
Nusa Penida near Bali offers a fantastic opportunity to dive with mola mola (the oceanic sunfish) and manta rays, two of the most remarkable large creatures to swim with in the ocean. In this article we discuss our diving experience here, where is the best place to dive from Padang Bai, […]
If you like island life, tropical water, diving/snorkeling but don’t want to spend too much money and want to see more of Indonesian then just Bali, Pulau Weh is a good option. The island is not very touristy but has some infrastructure and things to do. Here is our Pulau Weh […]
In this guide to diving in Komodo National Park we discuss the best dive sites (we dived 10 different sites), the prices, operators, live aboard diving or staying on the island and options to dive from Flores, marine life in the park, best season for divers and Labuanbajo accommodation, food […]
The Southeast Asian country of Indonesia spread across a chain of about 17 000 islands between Asia and Australia is home to hundreds of ethnic groups speaking many different languages. The biggest island country in the world is known for beautiful beaches, active volcanoes, incredible marine biodiversity, ancient Komodo dragons and tropical jungles […]
There are different ways of getting to Flores (Komodo) island from Bali/Lombok; flight, boat tour, ferries+buses, which one to choose depends on your time and budget. Just be aware that if you travel in the high season (June to August) you have to book your flight beforehand. Different ways of getting […]
Visa regulations change in Indonesia almost every year and often confuse travelers even if it’s not their first time in the country. In this article you can find an updated information on Indonesian visa for October 2016. General requirements for entering Indonesia Nevertheless a country of your origin and a […]
Nusa Penida became a very special place for us due to our engagement on the island, Campbell made an underwater proposal during a dive. (Check our engagement video HERE). Before going there we didn’t have many expectations, the main reason we went to Nusa Penida was to see famous mola molas […]
Visiting Komodo island in Indonesia is a unique experience, the only place in the world where you can see real dragons. The nearest big and inhabited to the National park island is Flores. Labuan Bajo, a small town is the main gateway to Komodo island and a perfect base for […]