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Rocky volcanic islands in a calm bay at sunset, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
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Alor Travel Guide: World-Class Muck Diving in the Banda Sea

Alor Archipelago: world-class muck diving, hammerheads, and Coral Triangle reefs in remote East Nusa Tenggara. Liveaboards depart from Maumere and Kupang.

Wooden boat on body of water near mountain, Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia
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Ambon Travel Guide: Spice Islands History & Banda Sea Diving

Dutch colonial forts, Banda Sea diving, and macro photography heaven - Ambon is the original Spice Islands' blend of living history and coral paradise.

Traditional fishing boats on the shore, Amed, East Bali, Indonesia
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Amed Travel Guide: Diving, Snorkelling & Black Sand

Dive the USAT Liberty shipwreck from shore, snorkel Jemeluk Bay reef at sunrise, and watch salt farmers work black sand - East Bali diving at its best.

Scenic valley with volcanic mountains in the background, Bajawa, Flores, Indonesia
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Bajawa Travel Guide: Ngada Villages, Bena & Highland

Bajawa is the highland centre for Flores's Ngada culture. Bena traditional village, volcano hikes, cool climate year-round, and accommodation options.

Welcome sign at the entrance to Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
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Balikpapan Travel Guide: East Kalimantan Borneo Gateway

East Kalimantan's oil city and the practical transit hub for proboscis monkeys, orangutans, and the Mahakam River in the heart of Indonesian Borneo.

Tangkuban Perahu volcano with smoke, West Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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Bandung Travel Guide: Volcanic Lakes, Factory Outlets

Bandung travel overview: highland climate, best areas, getting there from Jakarta, Sundanese food, and when to visit West Java's creative city.

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