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…
Mass deaths of whale sharks in Indonesia. Local experts have identified the reasons
Two whale sharks have washed ashore in Indonesia, one found in Bali and the other on the beach in Central Java. This is not the first occurrence of such incidents in the last few months.
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”.
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.
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.
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…
Two whale sharks found dead on the beach in Bali
Residents of Jembrana, who went to the ocean at dawn, were in for an unpleasant surprise. The carcass of a large underwater creature — a whale shark, as later revealed — was floating on the waves, hav…
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…
Unidentified Object Near Gili T with Chinese Markings
An unknown object resembling a torpedo was found in the waters off Gili Trawangan. The discovery sparked widespread discussion on social media, where users are debating what the object might be for.
DIY Adventure: Up Close with Whale Sharks and Komodo Dragons!
I just returned from my motorbike trip to the islands of Flores and Sumbawa and I’m ready to share all the details about what, how much, how, and where to go.
The plan: combine swimming with whale sharks and visiting Komodo National Park in one trip while avoiding paying exorbitant fees to tour companies.
