Chris

Indonesia

PELNI boat trip from Sorong to Bandaneira via Ambon

After a week in Raja Ampat, we decided to go to the Banda Islands via Ambon. It is possible to fly from Sorong to Ambon,...
Indonesia

Boat trip from Ternate to Raja Ampat via Sorong

After our stay in Ternate, our next destination was Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat is world famous for diving and snorkelling. T...
Indonesia

How we got from Jailolo to Tobelo

Whilst Tobelo is the second largest town in North Moluccas after Ternate, but there is not much public transport going t...
Indonesia

Journey from Tobelo to Ternate via Sofifi

After two nights in Tobelo, we returned to Ternate. When we came from Ternate to Tobelo, we travelled via Jailolo, but t...
Indonesia

How to get to Bunaken Island from Manado: Public Boat and Charter Boat

We travelled by boat from Manado, Sulawesi to Bunaken Island on two different occasions. Once in Feb 2023 and once in Ma...
Indonesia

How to buy a SIM Card in Manado, Indonesia

We are now in Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia. We bought a SIM card in Manado and I would like to share my experience.
Indonesia

Arrival visa in Manado: Entering Indonesia

We just arrived in Manado on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. We used the visa on arrival process and obtained a 30-da...
Thailand

From Chanthaburi to Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bangkok: Bus Journey

After a day of relaxing at the beach we returned to Chanthaburi and need to return to London from Bangkok. There are man...
Thailand

Beach Hunting from Chanthaburi

There are several beach resorts near Chanthaburi. But they are difficult to access by public transport, so not many fore...
Thailand

What to do in Chanthaburi? Sights and attractions

Chanthaburi is not far from Bangkok and many people visit for the weekend. We spent two nights in Chanthaburi. There are...