Best Scuba Diving Sites in the Tri Gili Islands
While on Gili Air, we met with dive instructors and were curious to find out which dive sites they consider their favorites. They often claim that the Three Gilis islands (Trawangan, Meno, and Air) ha…
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55 Dolphins Found Washed Ashore on Indonesian Island
A real natural disaster unfolded on Mbadokai beach in the Rote Ndao regency. This is one of Indonesia’s southernmost areas, in the East Nusa Tenggara province. A huge pod of 55 short-finned pilot whal…
Back to Life: Nusa Penida Restarts Coral and Turtle Projects
The “Nusa Penida 2025” festival concluded on Nusa Penida. For four days, the island was alive with music, dance, and the sea. The festival brought together a parade of Balinese culture, a local artisa…
Marine Mammals Keep Washing Up Dead on Bali’s Shores
The fishermen in Gilimanuk certainly didn’t expect such a catch, but when they set out to work, the two-meter animal was already drifting in the shallows. The mammal was still showing signs of life, s…
Kelingking Beach is one of the most famous viewpoints in Bali, located on the island of Nusa Penida.
The dramatic cliff formation resembles a T-Rex dinosaur, making it one of the most photographed spots in Indonesia. Visitors come for the spectacular ocean views and adventurous hike down to the beach
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Ancient Human Secrets Found in Nusa Penida Sea Cave
On Nusa Penida, the island next to Bali, an underwater cave has been discovered that could shed light on the region’s early settlement history.
Studies suggest that the Song Toyapakeh cave once lay above sea level, and that in different periods ancient people and various animals could live there comfortably. After the Ice Age, sea levels rose…
Viral Video: Kids Climb Onto Giant Whale in Indonesia
A video filmed in the village of Lamalera, in East Nusa Tenggara province, is gaining popularity on Indonesian social media. Some have already dubbed it “Avatar, Indonesian-style”.
Red Bull Cliff Diving Series Begins in Bali
The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series (high dives from great heights with complex acrobatics) will kick off in Indonesia in 2026: the first round of the season is scheduled for 20–23 May and will tak…
Bali Snorkeling Guide: Safety Rules & Dangerous Sea Creatures
The essential aspects of snorkeling with a tube and mask, along with these simple rules and recommendations, should make your vacation on the island of Bali comfortable, safe, and enjoyable:
Weakened Dwarf Whale Rescued from Jembrana Beach
A pygmy sperm whale first appeared on the shores of Temples Beach on the evening of January 26. It was alive but severely weakened, located at the water’s edge and barely moving. Local residents who f…
