Indonesia
Indonesia is one of the destinations I return to often, part of the 135 countries I’ve covered, from Bali’s villas to the diving of Raja Ampat and Komodo. As a diver, I’ve spent considerable time underwater here, which gives me a strong basis for judging liveaboards, dive resorts, and guiding standards across the archipelago. My hotel and villa reviews are based on stays I’ve personally booked, not sponsored placements alone. This section aims to cover Indonesia’s range, from cultural Java to remote eastern dive sites. Represent a hotel, resort, or tour operator in Indonesia? See how I review or work with me.
Diving in Bali: The Best Dive Sites by Region, From Someone Who Lives Here (2026)
Where to dive in Bali, region by region — Nusa Penida for mantas and mola, Menjangan for walls, Tulamben and Amed for macro, and two North Bali sites where you’ll be the only diver in the water.
North Bali Waterfalls: A Complete Guide to the 10 Best (With Map)
Sekumpul, Aling-Aling, Banyumala and seven more — a local guide to the ten best waterfalls in North Bali, with a map, walking times, indicative fees and how to pair them into a trip.
The 12 Best Restaurants in Lovina: Where to Eat on Bali’s Quiet North Coast
Lovina’s food scene is small but far better than its reputation: one serious tasting menu, two beach clubs, proper pizza, German sausages, Vietnamese herbs, vegan bowls and fish straight off the jukung boats. Twelve tables worth your evenings on Bali’s north coast — plus where to stay.
