Chris

Indonesia

Boat Trip from Banda Neira to Hatta Island: A Practical Guide (2026 Edition)

One of the main reasons for us to visit the Banda Islands was to go to Hatta Island. This is our second visit to Hatta h...
Indonesia

Walking Around Banda Neira: A Scenic Guide to the Spice Islands

Explore Banda Neira on foot with this guide to the historic Spice Islands. From nutmeg groves to hidden beaches and volcano views, discover the best of Banda Neira.
Indonesia

Sorong to Bandaneira via Ambon: PELNI Boat Trip, 23 + 14 Hours Journey Experience

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.Th...
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 th...
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-day...
Indonesia

How to get from Manado to Bunaken Island: Public Boat & Charter Guide (2026 Update)

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