Adventures
Adventures on this site cover the active, outdoor, and off-the-beaten-path experiences I’ve sought out while traveling across 135 countries. From hiking volcanic ridgelines to tracking wildlife at dawn, I test these experiences myself before writing about them, noting safety, guiding quality, and whether the adrenaline matches the price tag. As a diver, I’m especially drawn to adventures that combine land and sea. This category brings together everything from cruises and flights to diving and festivals under one adventurous umbrella. Represent an adventure or tour operator? See how I review or work with me.
Snorkeling in Raja Ampat on the Best Snorkeling Boat in Indonesia: Scubaspa Zen
Is Scubaspa Zen the best snorkelling boat in Indonesia? Own guide and speedboat, mantas from the surface in Raja Ampat, a spa treatment a day and sunrise yoga. My first-hand guide.
Indonesia Forest Fires 2026: Is It Safe to Dive and Travel Right Now?
Indonesia’s 2026 forest fires, region by region: where the air is still fine for diving (Komodo, Bali, Lembeh), where it is not (Kaimana, Derawan), and what I saw at sea in October.
