After the remote wilderness of Raja Ampat, a few days on Gili Trawangan provided the perfect change of pace. Known as Lombok’s lively party island, Gili T was pleasantly subdued during the off-season in early February, offering a relaxed atmosphere while still delivering plenty of fun. The island boasts an impressive selection of restaurants, bars,…Continue reading Indonesia – Gili Trawangan
Indonesia – Raja Ampat (Kri Island & Sorong)
Spending a week scuba diving with Soul Scuba on Kri Island in Raja Ampat (aptly nicknamed the “Four Kings”) felt like exploring another planet beneath the sea. Situated in the heart of Indonesia’s Coral Triangle, Raja Ampat is the epicenter of marine biodiversity, home to more than 1,500 fish species and nearly 75% of the…Continue reading Indonesia – Raja Ampat (Kri Island & Sorong)
Indonesia – Raja Ampat (Waigeo, Gam, Fam, Arborek & Kri)
Scuba diving in Raja Ampat truly felt like stepping into “the last paradise.” Hidden away in West Papua, this breathtaking archipelago of more than 1,500 jungle covered limestone islands is renowned for having the highest marine biodiversity on Earth, and after spending two unforgettable weeks there, we completely understood why. Photos below are from the…Continue reading Indonesia – Raja Ampat (Waigeo, Gam, Fam, Arborek & Kri)
Indonesia – Derawan & Sangalaki & Kakaban & Berau
Spending 8 days and 7 nights with Scuba Junkie on Derawan Island was an incredibly rewarding adventure! Getting there was definitely a journey…we flew from Jakarta to Berau, endured a 3 hour private taxi ride to the coastal town of Tanjung Batu, and then took a 30 minute speedboat to Derawan Island. But the effort…Continue reading Indonesia – Derawan & Sangalaki & Kakaban & Berau
Philippines – Anilao
Scuba diving at the Anilao Photo Academy in the Philippines was an unforgettable experience and a true masterclass in macro photography. We spent nearly a week there, completing 15 dives with our own private dive master who was an incredible spotter who seemed to have an eye for every hidden creature on the reef. The…Continue reading Philippines – Anilao