Toraja: Exploring Sulawesi’s Most Unique Culture

A quick Google search might suggest the Toraja are a marginal highland tribe. In fact, they number around 450,000 in…

Banggai Peleng: Visit Paisu Pok on Banggai’s Biggest Island

The Banggai Archipelago is made up of around 100 islands, 69 of which are inhabited. Peleng is the largest island…

Banggai Laut: Discover this Hidden Snorkeling Gem and Visit Mbuang Mbuang

Banggai Laut rarely appears on lists of the world’s top snorkeling destinations. Yet the reefs here rank among the best…

Luwuk: Waterfalls and Ferries to the Banggai Islands

You’ve made it to Luwuk. After all that travel, you’ll probably want to relax before heading to the Banggai Islands.…

Gorontalo: Your First Stop Before the Togian and Banggai Islands

Over dinner at our homestay in Gorontalo, our host mentioned that the province is considered one of the more conservative…

Tomohon: Volcanoes, Markets, and Culture in North Sulawesi

Tomohon sits at the edge of North Sulawesi’s Minahasan highlands. Less than an hour from Manado, it’s often called “the…

Siau Island: A Volcanic Paradise with Enigmatic Wildlife

About 4.5 hours by speedboat off the northern coast of Sulawesi lies the small island of Siau. This lesser-visited island…

Manado: Coffee and Local Life in Sulawesi’s Northern Capital

Manado is the capital of North Sulawesi and the gateway to some of the island’s most famous dive spots. It’s…