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Wakatobi Islands: Underwater nirvana like no other

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Indonesia is a country where acronyms abound, so when I was informed I was traveling with a group of friends to Wakatobi, I assumed it was just to one island by that name. It was only later that it dawned on me that Wakatobi was also an acronym. Wakatobi is an abbreviation of the collective names for a string of islands that lie southeast of Sulawesi, which are Wangi Wangi Island, Kaledupa Island, Tomia Island and Binongko Island. It is also referred to as the Tukang Besi Islands. Sulawesi itself forms part of the archipelago of Indonesia. It lies toward … Continue reading →

Wakatobi – A Paradise of Peace and Pleasure That Will Help You Get Your Chill Back

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Nearly every article I’ve read about Wakatobi begins with an invocation of Jacques Cousteau, said to have described the islands and their surrounding waters as an “underwater Nirvana.” I’ve never been able to find the direct quote, but the flavor of the legend. Everything about Wakatobi is hyperbolic — from the world-class diving to the staff and accommodations. It seems natural that the benediction of the godfather of diving is part of that mythos. Nirvana is a word for a transcendent state of consciousness, a place of perfect peace and happiness. If Wakatobi is a Nirvana, its patron deity must surely be Ganesha, Remover of … Continue reading →

Komodo dragons and island: Be brave to come

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One of the most exciting places on the Earth, National park Komodo, worldwide known as the magnificent homeland of the Komodo dragons, is positioned in the area of the Lesser Sunda Islands and its name actually refers to three larger islands, which are Komodo, Rica, and Pada, as well as 26 tiny islets. History of the place This national park was founded in 1980 so that Komodo dragon, which is called Ora by native people (meaning terrestrial crocodile), can be protected from both legal and illegal hunters. As the time went by, the park was expanded in order to protect … Continue reading →

What to pack: diving undersea shipwrecks and more in Bali

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Underwater wreckage that tells the story of WWII battles in the Pacific, manta rays the size of sedans and tiny critters darting in and out of coral gardens – Bali ranks high as a dream destination for most scuba divers. Thanks to its warm, calm waters and dive sites that range from beginner to advanced, Bali has an array of experiences for every diver. But packing for an underwater adventure isn’t the same as packing for a regular trip. Airline weight restrictions coupled with the specific equipment required for diving means packing only the necessities. Here’s what to pack for … Continue reading →

Raja Ampat, The Richest Marine Biodiversity on Earth

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It encompasses more than 40,000 km² of land and sea, also located off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, in Indonesia’s West Papua province, Raja Ampat, or the Four Kings, is an archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands, cays, and shoals surrounding the four main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo, and the smaller island of Kofiau. The Raja Ampat archipelago is the part of Coral Triangle which contains the richest marine biodiversity on earth. Underwater enthusiasts flock to this region because it offers the world’s best marine sights. In the Raja Ampat … Continue reading →