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Rachel Lovelock

Originally from the UK, Rachel is a well-published travel writer with a passion for following the roads less traveled.  Her home since 1998 has been the beautiful island of Bali, which has enabled her to travel extensively throughout the vast Indonesian Archipelago. For a few months each year, when she’s not sailing the Indonesian seas, swimming with giant manta rays or marveling at the courtship dances of the birds of paradise, you’ll find her chasing the splendors of New Zealand.

A traditional two-masted wooden sailing ship with dark sails cruising past steep, green tropical islands.
  • Tips

Private Charter vs. Shared Trip in Indonesia

When I first started exploring Indonesia by boat, I assumed the choice between a private charter cruise and an open (shared) trip would be simple. One is expensive and exclusive; the other […]
A traditional two-masted wooden sailing ship with white sails unfurled on a calm sea under an overcast sky.
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Indonesia for Solo Travelers: The Small-Ship Secret

My friend Bella had asked for my advice. She was planning a solo trip to Indonesia but her research had left her feeling disillusioned. “Every resort, hotel and activity appears to be […]
Komodo village
  • Culture

Lifelines of Indonesia: Meeting the Dayak, Ngada, and Komodo Communities

Even though I was already living in Indonesia, I had assumed that the expedition cruise routes in this country were primarily about scenery, wildlife, and diving. From the rivers of Kalimantan in […]
Aerial top-down view of a wooden boat on clear turquoise water, showing the bright coral reef pattern beneath.
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  • Inspiration
  • Nature

Komodo vs. Raja Ampat Islands vs. Spice Islands: Which Indonesia Cruise is Right for You?

Choosing between an Indonesia cruise depends on your priorities: Komodo offers easy access to legendary dragons and diverse marine life from April to September provides world-class biodiversity and remote landscapes from October […]
Wilson's Bird of Paradise
  • Nature

Birds-Of-Paradise In West Papua: Which Species? Which Islands? Which Season?

West Papua is home to over 40 species of Birds-of-Paradise. The best time to visit is during the peak breeding season in September and October. Top viewing locations include Waigeo Island (Wilson’s […]
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