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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 →

12 great reasons to visit South Sulawesi

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A stone garden in the prehistoric Leang caves area, Bantimurung district, South Sulawesi. (Shutterstock/krisbiantoandy) If you’re looking for an Indonesian destination rich in culture, active pursuits and unparalleled marine life, don’t miss South Sulawesi. This diverse destination seemingly has it all; from UNESCO-listed scuba diving to white-sand islands, impressive karst landscapes, hiking and cave paintings dating back over 35,000 years. Now is the best time to visit, so pack your bags and remember to take your best camera — you’re going to need it. 1. Explore the wonders of Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park The lush Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park is well … Continue reading →

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 →