Sumba: The Island That Reveals Itself Slowly
Traditional villages, megalithic tombs, handwoven ikat textiles, and horses that shape daily life — why Sumba rewards travelers who choose to slow down.
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Notes from the road
Guides, stories, and the small details that make a trip around Indonesia actually work.
Where Four Worlds Meet: A Journey Through Sulawesi
Tarsiers and babirusa in Tangkoko, the death rituals of Tana Toraja, diving the Coral Triangle, and the karst towers of Rammang-Rammang.
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Sailing Through Indonesia: Adventures Aboard Traditional Pinisi Boats
What it's actually like to sail the archipelago aboard a traditional Bugis-built Pinisi boat — where to go and what a day on board looks like.
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The Call of the Coral Reefs: Snorkeling and Diving Adventures in Indonesia
Where to snorkel and dive across Indonesia's Coral Triangle, from Raja Ampat to Wakatobi and the Alor Archipelago.
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Sagu, Tumbuhan Jawara!! (Sago, a Very Useful Plant)
Why sago is a staple food across Maluku and Papua, how it's harvested, and everything else the tree is used for.
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Chasing the Light (Mengejar Cahaya)
A solo motorcycle ride to Tukad Cepung waterfall in Bali, and waiting for the light to break through the valley.
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Satonda Island
An uninhabited nature reserve off Sumbawa, with a sacred saltwater lake and stromatolites dating back millions of years.
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Labuan Bajo, The Gate to the Dragons
A guide to Labuan Bajo and Komodo National Park — Rinca, Padar, Pink Beach, and Manta Point.
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Sabu – Raijua, The Hidden Paradise in Southern Indonesia
Two overlooked islands southwest of Timor — limestone cliffs, a sacred valley, and beaches that barely see visitors.
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The Journey Begins
Why this blog exists, and an introduction to the scale and diversity of Indonesia.
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