A Lovely Planet Contributors James and Sarah share their Raja Ampat diving and travel tips, after multiple visits to the renowned region in Indonesia. An area that hosts the richest marine biodiversity on earth and some of the world’s best diving. Raja Ampat Diving Guide If schooling fish, sharks, turtles, manta rays, glistening…
Contributors James and Sarah share their guide to diving in Bali’s east coast. When heading to Bali, we wanted something different, and although the draw of luxury accommodation, bars and restaurant were tempting, we instead opted for a more ‘authentic’ Balinese experience and travelled along the East Coast where we heard we can also…
Here’s the ultimate guide on how to spend five days in Ubud with contributors Sarah and James. Ubud Guide Bali is unique compared to the rest of Indonesia, one of the main differences being the prominent religion is Hindu (Indonesia is mostly Muslim). With its variety of Hindu temples, Balinese traditions, food and arts,…
Contributors Sarah and James’ guide to Ambon, Indonesia. We first heard of Ambon whilst heading to the Banda Islands, as you connect from Ambon to Banda via a ferry, so you can do both as part of your itinerary. We were told Ambon is fantastic for ‘muck diving’ and it cannot be missed so…
Contributors Sarah and James’ guide to diving in Bira, Indonesia. We can’t get enough of Indonesia, it’s one of our favourite countries yet. The oceans are packed with life for some of the best diving in the world, and there’s so much to see on land too. We’ve been to North Sulawesi for some…
Contributors Sarah and James’ guide to diving in the Banda Islands. The Banda Islands in Maluku is a cluster of ten remote volcanic islands in the Banda Sea. Its beauty and history drew us in immediately and it definitely ranks as one of our most loved trips to date. Banda Diving We’re…
