Wellness is much more than merely physical health, exercise, or nutrition. It is the full integration of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. And where better to ensure this integration than the Indonesian archipelago made up of over 17,000 islands? Indonesia is home to some of the world’s best wellness resorts and experiences, and is truly … Read more
Food is more than survival. With it, we make friends, court lovers, and count our blessings. Food is one of the most powerful connective tools we have. We build our bonds with friends and family over dinners, we go to restaurants on dates, we prepare food for others and with others. This particular aspect of … Read more
Have you ever thought to experience Indonesia outside of Bali’s digital nomad hub? There’s so much more to see throughout the 17,000 islands that make up Indonesia! From colonial architecture to beautiful lakes, tasty food, and fascinating religious sites, there’s quite a bit to be discovered. Alongside Indonesia’s Trip of Wonders, I had the … Read more
Today is the day! I will finally explore one of 7 Natural Wonders of the World and UNESCO World Heritage Site – Komodo national park and it”s surroundings! Yesterday I came to Labuan Bajo, which is just 1 hour flight from Bali. It’s a small city and a gateway to explore the Komodo National … Read more
Girls that Scuba – the worlds’ largest female scuba diving community, attempted a Guinness World Record last week in Gili Trawangan, Indonesia with the most amount of female scuba divers diving together in a single dive. Image by: Sarah Richard This all-female powerhouse group has not even celebrated its 2nd birthday but is already making waves around … Read more
My niece yelled at me, “why are you so tanned?” and I promptly fall back to my Raja Ampat reveries. A tan is an added bonus for spending time at the beautiful Raja Ampat Islands in the West Papua, Indonesia. Even though it has been more than 10 days and I have already traveled … Read more
One of the best things about diving in Bali? The outstanding diversity. Your diving holiday can include everything from extensive drop-offs and well-preserved shipwrecks to massive mola-mola and unusual critters. That means colorful corals, shoals of fish, and large pelagics combined with shore diving and muck diving. All in one destination. When you are … Read more
Of course the number one reason why people travel to Indonesia is the amazing beaches. I am the last one to say that is not true as I experienced it first hand during my sailing trip to Raja Ampat. But there is way more than just beautiful white sand beaches as Indonesia has some … Read more
At low tide boats in the harbor hover in one foot of silky water waiting for their respective owners to finish their morning ritual of tea or coffee. The sun is rising in the distance to the right as we motor out of the harbor of Tomia island. I admit I am curious and … Read more
Serene sunny morning awaits for our arrival at the HAS Hanandjoeddin Airport in Tanjung Pandan, Belitung island. Our lovely local friends invited us to come over and spend the weekend exploring some of Belitung’s famous destinations. The airport was quite busy and bustling with tourist groups ready for a vacation. We depart with 3 … Read more
