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Scoping out the best Nusa Penida snorkel spots, and where to see manta rays? With sea turtles, manta rays, mola molas, and a range of multi-colour reef fish regularly spotted …

Puncak Lawang, the viewpoint over the Maninjau crater lake, has to be one of the most impressive places in west Sumatra. The crater lake (also known geologically as a caldera) …

So, you want to go off the beaten tourist track? Check out Harau Valley in west Sumatra, on Indonesia’s largest island. Fondly nicknamed ‘the Yosemite of Indonesia’ by the global …

Searching for the best things to do in Bukittinggi in Sumatra? As one of the largest cities in west Sumatra, Bukittinggi is packed with historic sites and traditional Minangkabau food …

Trying your best to pick the best El Nido tour for your trip? Everyone who has been island hopping in El Nido has had the same dilemma. “A, B, C …

Selecting your Coron island hopping tours? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with such a wide range of tours laid out in front of you, visiting lakes, lagoons, World II shipwrecks …

Taking a fortnight-long Sumatra backpacking trip was one of my best travel decisions to date. Despite being the largest island in Indonesia, Sumatra is very much off the typical tourist …

If you’re pondering what to wear in Sumatra, then you’re not the only one. Whether your trip is in its early planning stages or you’re almost ready to land in …

Tracking down the best beach in Nusa Penida was my top priority when I arrived onto the Indonesian island. Located a short ferry ride from mainland Bali, Nusa Penida shot …

If swimming with manta rays has been on your bucket list for a long time, Manta Bay Nusa Penida should be at the top of your Nusa Penida itinerary. In …