Meeting Whale Sharks: A Trip to Sumbawa
Snorkelling alongside the largest fish on the planet—whale sharks up to ten metres long—is one of those experiences that’s hard to compare to anything else. Saleh Bay on Sumbawa Island is considered o…
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks
🌊Sumbawa is an unspoiled island near Lombok, located an hour and a half away by plane from Bali. The island mainly attracts tourists who are interested in surfing, as it has good waves and fewer peopl…
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”.
Massive Whale Washes Up Dead in Bali
On 5 May, hundreds of residents from nearby villages gathered at Anyar Sari Beach in Jembrana. For several hours, they watched a huge sperm whale that was unable to return to the ocean. It had swum to…
Nyepi 2026 in Bali: Best Hotels for a Peaceful Escape
Nyepi is a day of silence, reflection, and complete reset. It’s a rare chance to step away from noise, slow down, and experience Bali in a completely different way.
Uluwatu Cliff Wall Fails Under Giant Waves
Environmentalists and surfers who opposed the construction of the retaining wall at Uluwatu are actively discussing a video that has gone viral on social media. The footage was filmed beneath the clif…
Raja Ampat: The Island Paradise Every Traveller Dreams Of
Raja Ampat is one of Indonesia’s most remote and impressive destinations: an archipelago where nature has remained almost untouched.
Here, you can enjoy a stay on an island surrounded by crystal-clear ocean and white sandy beaches. Instead of the usual roads and cars, there are only boats and speedboats, which are the only way to t…
Illegal Turtle Smuggling Ring Busted in North Bali
Police in northern Bali have foiled an attempt to illegally trade green sea turtles. Twenty-one animals were found near Pegametan Beach in Buleleng. All the turtles were alive.
No One Owns the Ocean: The Fight for Bo’a
This story is unfolding right now on Rote Island, Indonesia. Once again, it’s a clash between business and local residents. That script is as old as time, but it’s worrying that in Indonesia these sto…
Rare Encounter: A Massive Whale Spotted Close to North Bali
Near the coast of Pemuteran, a local fisherman captured on video a sperm whale surfacing and diving close to the shore. The video circulated on social media and even surprised long-time residents.
