Diving and Snorkelling in Raja AmpatIndonesia ExpatDecember 4, 2020December 4, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 4, 2020December 4, 20200272 Raja4Divers is a small diving and snorkelling resort located on Pulau Pef, one of the most diverse islands in Raja...
Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort to Reopen in DecemberIndonesia ExpatNovember 4, 2020November 10, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 4, 2020November 10, 20200645 All of us here at Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort & Spa is excited to announce that we are reopening for...
Searching for a NudibranchIndonesia ExpatJune 18, 2018June 25, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatJune 18, 2018June 25, 20180661 Indonesia is an archipelagic nation known for its amazing oceanic underworld of fish and coral life; one of the most...
The Bends Cause of Death in Bali Tourist Dive Death: HusbandIndonesia ExpatSeptember 12, 2017October 18, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 12, 2017October 18, 201701184 Decompression sickness has been blamed as the likely cause of death of a Singaporean tourist who died in Bali last...
Two Foreigners in Bali Deported for Moonlighting as Dive InstructorsArdi WirdanaAugust 31, 2017 by Ardi WirdanaAugust 31, 20170673 Two foreigners have been deported by the Singaraja immigration in North Bali for performing a job that is not in...
A Long Road to Bali’s Hidden Gem: Menjangan Dynasty ResortMarkus YohannesMarch 29, 2017 by Markus YohannesMarch 29, 201701925 For people who’ve been caught up in the hustle and bustle of city living in Jakarta, a short trip to...
Top 5 Jobs Available for Foreigners in BaliNadya Joy Gozon AdorMarch 14, 2017March 14, 2017 by Nadya Joy Gozon AdorMarch 14, 2017March 14, 201706062 In many cases, expatriates choose to live in Bali because the living cost is relatively lower compared to other places...
Gili Labak is a Secret Paradise for ForeignersOliviana HandayaniMarch 14, 2017March 14, 2017 by Oliviana HandayaniMarch 14, 2017March 14, 201702407 Located in a hidden spot near Madura island, Gili Labak is a secret paradise for expats looking for the quintessential...
Weh Island: The Outer EdgeStephanie BrookesAugust 21, 2015August 4, 2017 by Stephanie BrookesAugust 21, 2015August 4, 20170893 A small tropical treasure trove of peace and adventure can be found tucked away in Aceh’s far north, at the...
A Modern Day Robinson Crusoe: Meet Max AmmerAngela JelitaAugust 7, 2015August 4, 2017 by Angela JelitaAugust 7, 2015August 4, 201701049 Dutch-born Max Ammer first visited Indonesia when he was 29 and not long after made Raja Ampat his permanent residence....
Underwater Komodo AdventuresGregg HollomonJune 25, 2015August 4, 2017 by Gregg HollomonJune 25, 2015August 4, 20170486 Gregg A. Hollomon partakes in the exhilarating, high-current dives of Komodo National Park to photograph the large and small delights...
The Dangers of DivingColin MarshallOctober 15, 2014August 8, 2017 by Colin MarshallOctober 15, 2014August 8, 201701238 Most articles about diving in Indonesia wax lyrical about the beautiful, warm, inviting underwater world, with a myriad variety of...
The Salvador Dali QuestGregg HollomonJuly 1, 2014August 11, 2017 by Gregg HollomonJuly 1, 2014August 11, 201701052 After living in Southeast Asia back and forth for over twenty years, I have come to realize that most of...
Last Chance to See?Kenneth YeungJanuary 13, 2014August 16, 2017 by Kenneth YeungJanuary 13, 2014August 16, 20172 568 An unspoiled island off the northern coast of Sulawesi is scheduled for partial destruction despite a Supreme Court ruling that...
Beautiful Borders: The Unexplored Borders of AnambasDila HadjuJanuary 13, 2014October 20, 2017 by Dila HadjuJanuary 13, 2014October 20, 201711115 Although Indonesia is famous for its breathtaking mountain landscapes, mysterious caves, and rapid rivers, some forget that it is in...
Sea Turtles: The Selayar Marine Conservation ChallengeGrace SusetyoOctober 22, 2013August 16, 2017 by Grace SusetyoOctober 22, 2013August 16, 20170509 It was a fine day in Benteng, Selayar. The 100-kilometre long island just off the southern coast of Bira, South...
30 Places to Dive in IndonesiaFrancesco RicciardiAugust 26, 2013August 16, 2017 by Francesco RicciardiAugust 26, 2013August 16, 201701041 The Indonesian archipelago, with thousands of kilometres of coral reefs, pristine remote islands and an enormous biodiversity, is one of...
Togian Islands, Central Sulawesi: True RemotenessFrancesco RicciardiJuly 1, 2013August 16, 2017 by Francesco RicciardiJuly 1, 2013August 16, 201701103 If you’re looking for party and nightlife, the Togian islands are not the right destination. On the contrary, if you...
Learning to Dive in Bali – What to Do and What Not to DoFrancesco RicciardiJune 18, 2013March 4, 2020 by Francesco RicciardiJune 18, 2013March 4, 20200748 Bali is universally recognized as a top destination for divers, due to wonderful marine life and spectacular dive sites. If...
More Harm than Good?Francesco RicciardiMay 6, 2013August 23, 2017 by Francesco RicciardiMay 6, 2013August 23, 20170938 An important project for the island of Lembongan is likely to lead to more harm than good. The deployment of...
Bent in ParadiseAngela JelitaMarch 27, 2013October 20, 2017 by Angela JelitaMarch 27, 2013October 20, 20175 624 If you’re a certified Scuba diver, you know this scene too well; floating around beside a beautiful underwater wall abundant...