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.
Bali Beach Garden Hotel Review: Kuta’s Best-Value Beachfront Stay
Beachfront in Kuta, three swimming pools, a proper garden setting — and a room rate that sounded like a typo when I booked it. I
Jakaré Liveaboard Review: Misool to Halmahera by Phinisi
My Jakaré liveaboard review after two weeks of exploration diving from Misool into Halmahera: five cabins, 30 dives, honest pros and cons, prices, nitrox and who this phinisi really suits.
