Bacan’s Butterfly Man: A Hidden Forest Enclosure Filled With Butterflies 🦋🌿 On Bacan Island in North Maluku, Indonesia, lives a local man known as the “Butterfly Man.” Deep in the forest, behind a simple blue door, he has created a magical enclosure filled with tropical butterflies, a hidden world that few travellers ever get to see. 🦋 Who is Bacan’s Butterfly Man? He is a local resident of Bacan who keeps a large forest enclosure where butterflies live and fly freely among the plants. During our visit, he led us deep into the forest to show us his remarkable butterfly sanctuary. 🌏 Why is Bacan Island famous for butterflies? Bacan is part of the Maluku Islands, also known as the Spice Islands, and it has a special place in natural history. In 1859, the naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace collected and described Wallace’s golden birdwing (Ornithoptera croesus) on Bacan. It remains one of the most celebrated butterflies in the world. 🚪 What is it like inside the butterfly enclosure? Behind the blue door, you step into a “very magical enclosure” alive with butterflies of all colours and sizes. As one of our guests said, “I’m so surprised, there are loads of butterflies!” 🎥 In this video, you’ll see: Our ship, Ombak Putih, sailing south through Maluku to Bacan A walk deep into the forest with the Butterfly Man The blue door that leads into his butterfly enclosure Colourful tropical butterflies up close The Butterfly Man among the trees he cares for ⛵ Explore the Spice Islands and the hidden stories of eastern Indonesia by traditional sailing ship with SeaTrek Sailing Adventures. Watch more stories on our channel. #BacanIsland #Bacan #ButterflyMan #Butterflies #Birdwing #WallacesGoldenBirdwing #NorthMaluku #MalukuUtara #SpiceIslands #Maluku #Indonesia #Wildlife #NatureTravel #ResponsibleTravel #SeaTrek #OmbakPutih #Shorts#oceanview #Indonesia #sailingadventure #wonderfulindonesia #liveaboard #sailing #RajaAmpat #Komodo #Flores #SpiceIslands 👍 If you found this video interesting, don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more adventure in Indonesia through Indonesian eyes! Begin your incredible adventure with SeaTrek right here: 🗺 Schedule | https://www.seatrekbali.com/schedule/ ⛵️ Website | https://www.seatrekbali.com 📚 SeaTrekker Magazine | https://www.seatrekbali.com/seatrekker-magazine/ 📧 Contact Us | info@seatrekbali.com 𝗪𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨! 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: https://www.instagram.com/seatreksail... 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬: https://www.facebook.com/Seatrekbali Visit our website: www.seatrekbali.com

Pulau Papan is a small Bajau stilt village in the Togean Islands, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The Bajau are known as the sea nomads of Southeast Asia, and their way of life has been shaped by the ocean for generations. On the day we visited, the village just happened to be celebrating a wedding, and one of our travellers was warmly invited to join in. 💍 What happened at the Bajau wedding? “If a foreign stranger with a camera showed up uninvited and unannounced at a wedding in the UK, it would be a very different story,” says our traveller. In Pulau Papan, the villagers simply said, “Please come in, take photos,” and even let him photograph the bride. “Just lovely people,” he says. 🌊 Who are the Bajau people? The Bajau are a seafaring community traditionally known for living closely with the ocean, fishing, free-diving and travelling between the islands of Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. In Pulau Papan, families now live in wooden stilt houses built over the water. 📍 Where is Pulau Papan? Pulau Papan is in the Togean Islands, in the Gulf of Tomini off Central Sulawesi. The village sits on a tiny island linked to neighbouring Malenge Island by a long wooden bridge over the sea, one of the most iconic sights in the Togeans. 🎥 In this video, you’ll see: A traditional Bajau wedding celebration in Pulau Papan Guests gathered under the decorated wedding tent Our traveller’s honest reaction to being welcomed in Children and everyday life in the stilt village 💛 Why this story matters Moments like this show the generous hospitality of Indonesia’s island communities. As our traveller says, the welcome he received in Pulau Papan leaves him buoyant and full of gratitude. ⛵ Experience the warmth of remote island communities in eastern Indonesia by traditional sailing ship with SeaTrek Sailing Adventures. Watch more stories on our channel. #Bajau #BajauVillage #SeaNomads #PulauPapan #TogeanIslands #Togean #CentralSulawesi #Sulawesi #Indonesia #IndonesianWedding #IndonesianCulture #CulturalTravel #ResponsibleTravel #SeaTrek #Shorts#oceanview #Indonesia #sailingadventure #wonderfulindonesia #liveaboard #sailing #RajaAmpat #Komodo #Flores #SpiceIslands 👍 If you found this video interesting, don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more adventure in Indonesia through Indonesian eyes! Begin your incredible adventure with SeaTrek right here: 🗺 Schedule | https://www.seatrekbali.com/schedule/ ⛵️ Website | https://www.seatrekbali.com 📚 SeaTrekker Magazine | https://www.seatrekbali.com/seatrekker-magazine/ 📧 Contact Us | info@seatrekbali.com 𝗪𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨! 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: https://www.instagram.com/seatreksail... 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬: https://www.facebook.com/Seatrekbali Visit our website: www.seatrekbali.com

Mawar is a wild dugong living in Kabola Bay, off Mali Beach on Alor Island in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. He shares a remarkable bond with local fisherman and conservationist Onesimus Laa, known as Pak One. When Pak One calls his name from the boat, Mawar often rises to the surface to greet him. 🐋 What is a dugong? The dugong (Dugong dugon) is a gentle marine mammal, sometimes called a “sea cow,” that grazes on seagrass in shallow coastal waters. Dugongs are a protected species in Indonesia, and healthy seagrass beds are essential for their survival. 🌿 Who is Pak One? Pak One is a fisherman and community leader in Kabola. He noticed the coastline was eroding and began planting mangroves to protect it. “When I first started planting, they thought I was crazy,” he says. Today, the community has seen the benefits, including much larger catches for local fishermen. 🦈 Why is Mawar’s presence important? A dugong in the bay is a sign of a healthy marine ecosystem. Kabola Bay has also seen recent sightings of whale sharks and other amazing creatures, showing how protecting the coast and seagrass can help a whole bay come back to life. 🎥 In this video, you’ll see: Pak One sharing how his conservation work began Whale sharks and marine life in the bay Pak One calling out to Mawar from the boat Mawar the dugong rising to the surface beside us 🤝 How can you see Mawar responsibly? Visitors usually meet Mawar by boat with local fishermen. Please watch quietly, don’t touch, chase or feed him, and follow your local guide’s instructions. ⛵ Visit Alor and the remote islands of eastern Indonesia by traditional sailing ship with SeaTrek Sailing Adventures. Watch more stories on our channel. #Dugong #DugongMawar #Mawar #Alor #AlorIsland #KabolaBay #PantaiMali #EastNusaTenggara #NTT #Indonesia #MarineConservation #Seagrass #Mangroves #WhaleShark #ResponsibleTravel #SeaTrek #Shorts#oceanview #Indonesia #sailingadventure #wonderfulindonesia #liveaboard #sailing #RajaAmpat #Komodo #Flores #SpiceIslands 👍 If you found this video interesting, don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more adventure in Indonesia through Indonesian eyes! Begin your incredible adventure with SeaTrek right here: 🗺 Schedule | https://www.seatrekbali.com/schedule/ ⛵️ Website | https://www.seatrekbali.com 📚 SeaTrekker Magazine | https://www.seatrekbali.com/seatrekker-magazine/ 📧 Contact Us | info@seatrekbali.com 𝗪𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨! 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: https://www.instagram.com/seatreksail... 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬: https://www.facebook.com/Seatrekbali Visit our website: www.seatrekbali.com

Kaimana to Sorong. Ten days, nine nights, aboard the Katharina. You climb before light. A wooden tower in the forest, a canvas hide at the top, and narrow slots cut in the fabric to look through. Then you wait, and keep quiet, and hope. And a Bird of Paradise comes to its display perch, and the morning is made. What the ten days held A waterfall dropping straight into the sea, and a tender full of people getting close enough to feel it. Mangrove-lined karst from the air, so clear you can trace the reef from the tender. Snorkelling over staghorn coral with the fish going about their business beneath. Forest trails and the walk out to the hide, guided by the men who built it and know which birds come when. A village welcome with dancing, and travellers pulled into it before they’d worked out what was happening. The ship at dawn with limestone cliffs behind her, and someone up in the rigging silhouetted against the light. Paddleboarding and kayaking on water the colour of bottle glass. A tumpeng at the celebration dinner — the yellow rice cone, cut from the top, which is the honour — with the crew waiting to serve. A party on the sand that night, under strung lights, that went on considerably longer than planned. And on the last morning, everyone on deck together, which is always the photograph people actually keep. Why this route is rare The Rare Routes sail once a year. One departure, one chance, and then the ship goes elsewhere for twelve months. Kaimana and the coast north of it see very few vessels — not because there’s nothing there, but because reaching it takes days that most itineraries won’t spend. Send us a message if you’d like to know when this one sails next. #TheRareRoutes #Kaimana #Sorong #WestPapua #BirdsOfParadise #PhinisiSailing #ExpeditionCruise #IndonesiaTravel #Snorkelling #birdwatching

The Lego-Lego is a traditional circle dance from Alor Island in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Performed by the Abui people, it is part of their welcoming ceremony for guests, and visitors are invited to join the circle. 💃 What is the Lego-Lego dance? Men and women, young and old, link arms in a large circle. They sing and sway to the rhythm of gongs and drums. The dance is a symbol of unity and togetherness, the very foundation of the community. 🤝 Can visitors join the Lego-Lego dance? Yes. As a sign of welcome, the dancers embrace their guests and bring them into the circle. Our traveller found it was far from a seamless integration, though: “Despite being a seemingly easy dance, just two steps forward and two steps back, I’m mortified to find I can’t find any rhythm.” But as he says, at least it breaks the ice. 📍 Where can you see the Lego-Lego dance? The dance is performed in traditional villages on Alor Island, one of the remote islands of eastern Indonesia. 🎥 In this video, you’ll see: Villagers in traditional ikat cloth dancing in a circle The rhythm of feet and ankle bells moving together The community embracing guests into the dance Our traveller’s honest attempt at keeping up ⛵ Experience living cultural traditions in eastern Indonesia by traditional sailing ship with SeaTrek Sailing Adventures. Watch more stories on our channel. #LegoLego #LegoLegoDance #TariLegoLego #Alor #AlorIsland #Abui #EastNusaTenggara #NTT #Indonesia #TraditionalDance #IndonesianCulture #CulturalTravel #ResponsibleTravel #SeaTrek #Shorts#oceanview #Indonesia #sailingadventure #wonderfulindonesia #liveaboard #sailing #RajaAmpat #Komodo #Flores #SpiceIslands 👍 If you found this video interesting, don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more adventure in Indonesia through Indonesian eyes! Begin your incredible adventure with SeaTrek right here: 🗺 Schedule | https://www.seatrekbali.com/schedule/ ⛵️ Website | https://www.seatrekbali.com 📚 SeaTrekker Magazine | https://www.seatrekbali.com/seatrekker-magazine/ 📧 Contact Us | info@seatrekbali.com 𝗪𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨! 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: https://www.instagram.com/seatreksail... 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬: https://www.facebook.com/Seatrekbali Visit our website: www.seatrekbali.com

Hatamin Island sits near Komodo National Park, off north-west Flores in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The Komodo region is home to some of the healthiest coral reefs on Earth, but Hatamin’s reef was nearly destroyed by dynamite fishing. Thanks to coral restoration led by Coral Guardian and the local community, the reef and its fish are coming back. 🪸 What happened to the coral reef at Hatamin Island? Hatamin’s reef was once beautiful, full of colourful corals and fish, which made fishing easy for local fishermen. But destructive dynamite fishing took its toll. The corals were broken, and there were no fish left for local fishermen to catch. 🌱 How was the reef restored? Coral Guardian stepped in, working with the local community to restore the reef through coral transplantation. Coral fragments are attached to metal structures on the seabed, where they grow and bring the reef back to life. The area around Hatamin is now a Marine Protected Area. 🐟 What has changed for the local fishermen? As the coral grows back, the fish are returning. Local fishermen say they feel more secure because they see more fish, and they can now fish closer to home again. 🎥 In this video, you’ll see: Hatamin Island and the reefs of the Komodo region How dynamite fishing damaged the coral reef Healthy, restored coral gardens full of fish A Coral Guardian team member and a local fisherman sharing the reef’s story 🌏 Why it matters Healthy coral reefs protect marine biodiversity and support the livelihoods of coastal communities. Hatamin shows how community-led conservation can turn a damaged reef into a thriving ecosystem again. ⛵ Visit Hatamin Island and the coral reefs of eastern Indonesia by traditional sailing ship with SeaTrek Sailing Adventures. Watch more stories on our channel. #CoralRestoration #CoralReef #CoralGuardian #Hatamin #Komodo #KomodoNationalPark #Flores #EastNusaTenggara #Indonesia #MarineConservation #DynamiteFishing #SaveTheReef #OceanConservation #ResponsibleTravel #SeaTrek #Shorts#oceanview #Indonesia #sailingadventure #wonderfulindonesia #liveaboard #sailing #RajaAmpat #Komodo #Flores #SpiceIslands 👍 If you found this video interesting, don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more adventure in Indonesia through Indonesian eyes! Begin your incredible adventure with SeaTrek right here: 🗺 Schedule | https://www.seatrekbali.com/schedule/ ⛵️ Website | https://www.seatrekbali.com 📚 SeaTrekker Magazine | https://www.seatrekbali.com/seatrekker-magazine/ 📧 Contact Us | info@seatrekbali.com 𝗪𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨! 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: https://www.instagram.com/seatreksail... 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬: https://www.facebook.com/Seatrekbali Visit our website: www.seatrekbali.com

Bacan’s Butterfly Man: A Hidden Forest Enclosure Filled With Butterflies 🦋🌿 On Bacan Island in North Maluku, Indonesia, lives a local man known as the “Butterfly Man.” Deep in the forest, behind a simple blue door, he has created a magical enclosure filled with tropical butterflies, a hidden world that few travellers ever get to see. 🦋 Who is Bacan’s Butterfly Man? He is a local resident of Bacan who keeps a large forest enclosure where butterflies live and fly freely among the plants. During our visit, he led us deep into the forest to show us his remarkable butterfly sanctuary. 🌏 Why is Bacan Island famous for butterflies? Bacan is part of the Maluku Islands, also known as the Spice Islands, and it has a special place in natural history. In 1859, the naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace collected and described Wallace’s golden birdwing (Ornithoptera croesus) on Bacan. It remains one of the most celebrated butterflies in the world. 🚪 What is it like inside the butterfly enclosure? Behind the blue door, you step into a “very magical enclosure” alive with butterflies of all colours and sizes. As one of our guests said, “I’m so surprised, there are loads of butterflies!” 🎥 In this video, you’ll see: Our ship, Ombak Putih, sailing south through Maluku to Bacan A walk deep into the forest with the Butterfly Man The blue door that leads into his butterfly enclosure Colourful tropical butterflies up close The Butterfly Man among the trees he cares for ⛵ Explore the Spice Islands and the hidden stories of eastern Indonesia by traditional sailing ship with SeaTrek Sailing Adventures. Watch more stories on our channel. #BacanIsland #Bacan #ButterflyMan #Butterflies #Birdwing #WallacesGoldenBirdwing #NorthMaluku #MalukuUtara #SpiceIslands #Maluku #Indonesia #Wildlife #NatureTravel #ResponsibleTravel #SeaTrek #OmbakPutih #Shorts#oceanview #Indonesia #sailingadventure #wonderfulindonesia #liveaboard #sailing #RajaAmpat #Komodo #Flores #SpiceIslands 👍 If you found this video interesting, don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more adventure in Indonesia through Indonesian eyes! Begin your incredible adventure with SeaTrek right here: 🗺 Schedule | https://www.seatrekbali.com/schedule/ ⛵️ Website | https://www.seatrekbali.com 📚 SeaTrekker Magazine | https://www.seatrekbali.com/seatrekker-magazine/ 📧 Contact Us | info@seatrekbali.com 𝗪𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨! 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: https://www.instagram.com/seatreksail... 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬: https://www.facebook.com/Seatrekbali Visit our website: www.seatrekbali.com

Pulau Papan is a small Bajau stilt village in the Togean Islands, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The Bajau are known as the sea nomads of Southeast Asia, and their way of life has been shaped by the ocean for generations. On the day we visited, the village just happened to be celebrating a wedding, and one of our travellers was warmly invited to join in. 💍 What happened at the Bajau wedding? “If a foreign stranger with a camera showed up uninvited and unannounced at a wedding in the UK, it would be a very different story,” says our traveller. In Pulau Papan, the villagers simply said, “Please come in, take photos,” and even let him photograph the bride. “Just lovely people,” he says. 🌊 Who are the Bajau people? The Bajau are a seafaring community traditionally known for living closely with the ocean, fishing, free-diving and travelling between the islands of Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. In Pulau Papan, families now live in wooden stilt houses built over the water. 📍 Where is Pulau Papan? Pulau Papan is in the Togean Islands, in the Gulf of Tomini off Central Sulawesi. The village sits on a tiny island linked to neighbouring Malenge Island by a long wooden bridge over the sea, one of the most iconic sights in the Togeans. 🎥 In this video, you’ll see: A traditional Bajau wedding celebration in Pulau Papan Guests gathered under the decorated wedding tent Our traveller’s honest reaction to being welcomed in Children and everyday life in the stilt village 💛 Why this story matters Moments like this show the generous hospitality of Indonesia’s island communities. As our traveller says, the welcome he received in Pulau Papan leaves him buoyant and full of gratitude. ⛵ Experience the warmth of remote island communities in eastern Indonesia by traditional sailing ship with SeaTrek Sailing Adventures. Watch more stories on our channel. #Bajau #BajauVillage #SeaNomads #PulauPapan #TogeanIslands #Togean #CentralSulawesi #Sulawesi #Indonesia #IndonesianWedding #IndonesianCulture #CulturalTravel #ResponsibleTravel #SeaTrek #Shorts#oceanview #Indonesia #sailingadventure #wonderfulindonesia #liveaboard #sailing #RajaAmpat #Komodo #Flores #SpiceIslands 👍 If you found this video interesting, don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more adventure in Indonesia through Indonesian eyes! Begin your incredible adventure with SeaTrek right here: 🗺 Schedule | https://www.seatrekbali.com/schedule/ ⛵️ Website | https://www.seatrekbali.com 📚 SeaTrekker Magazine | https://www.seatrekbali.com/seatrekker-magazine/ 📧 Contact Us | info@seatrekbali.com 𝗪𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨! 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: https://www.instagram.com/seatreksail... 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬: https://www.facebook.com/Seatrekbali Visit our website: www.seatrekbali.com

Some trips you remember in photos. This one you remember in moments. The paddleboard, alone on water so clear the reef shows through from the air. The moment the school opened around you and closed again behind. A manta, below and unbothered, while you hung there on one breath. A green turtle with somewhere to be, taking its time getting there. Dancers on the sand in feathered headdresses, and then the part where they take your hands. The deck in the afternoon, sails up and nothing to do. Everyone on the viewpoint steps at the top of a very hot climb, grinning anyway. And at the end of it, the lagoon — karst islands scattered across turquoise, looking exactly like the photographs and nothing like them at all. Raja Ampat, West Papua. Ten days by traditional phinisi. #RajaAmpat #WestPapua #PhinisiSailing #MantaRay #GreenSeaTurtle #Snorkelling #IndonesiaTravel #SmallShipExpedition #CoralTriangle #SailingHoliday

Mbuang-Mbuang Giant Clam Park: A Remarkable Marine Sanctuary in Indonesia 🐚🌊 Mbuang-Mbuang is a small coastal village in the Banggai Laut Regency of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Along its shoreline lies a remarkable giant clam park, where hundreds of giant clams are protected in shallow, clear waters. It is one of the most unique marine attractions in eastern Indonesia. 🐚 What is the Mbuang-Mbuang Giant Clam Park? It is a protected stretch of shoreline created to conserve giant clams. Hundreds of clams in different sizes, patterns and colours now live here, making it a living underwater garden that visitors can explore by snorkelling. 🌱 Why was the giant clam park created? For generations, villagers in Mbuang-Mbuang collected giant clams to eat. “Here in Mbuang-Mbuang, we eat the clams,” explains local tour guide Arjulin. But there were fears that if harvesting continued, the clams would become extinct. In 2016, the government stepped in and began buying clams from the villagers to breed them, turning the area into a protected site and a tourist attraction. 🤝 How does the park help the community? Instead of harvesting the clams, the village now protects them, and local guides share the story with visitors. Conservation and responsible tourism work together, giving the community a reason to keep the clams alive. 🎥 In this video, you’ll see: Our ship, Ombak Putih, sailing to Mbuang-Mbuang village Aerial views of the village and its shoreline Hundreds of colourful giant clams in the seagrass Snorkelling through the clam garden Local guide Arjulin sharing how the park began 🌿 How can you visit responsibly? Look but don’t touch, avoid standing on the clams or seagrass, and follow your local guide’s instructions while snorkelling. ⛵ Discover hidden marine sanctuaries and local communities in eastern Indonesia by traditional sailing ship with SeaTrek Sailing Adventures. Watch more stories on our channel. #GiantClam #GiantClams #MbuangMbuang #BanggaiLaut #CentralSulawesi #Sulawesi #Indonesia #MarineConservation #MarineSanctuary #Snorkeling #OceanConservation #CommunityConservation #ResponsibleTravel #SeaTrek #OmbakPutih #Shorts#oceanview #Indonesia #sailingadventure #wonderfulindonesia #liveaboard #sailing #RajaAmpat #Komodo #Flores #SpiceIslands 👍 If you found this video interesting, don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more adventure in Indonesia through Indonesian eyes! Begin your incredible adventure with SeaTrek right here: 🗺 Schedule | https://www.seatrekbali.com/schedule/ ⛵️ Website | https://www.seatrekbali.com 📚 SeaTrekker Magazine | https://www.seatrekbali.com/seatrekker-magazine/ 📧 Contact Us | info@seatrekbali.com 𝗪𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨! 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: https://www.instagram.com/seatreksail... 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬: https://www.facebook.com/Seatrekbali Visit our website: www.seatrekbali.com

The red bird-of-paradise is one of the most spectacular birds on Earth, and it lives only in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Every morning, these birds gather in the rainforest to perform one of nature’s most extraordinary courtship rituals. 🐦 What is the red bird-of-paradise? The red bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea rubra), known locally as cenderawasih merah, is a species endemic to the Raja Ampat islands. Males have vivid red, ribbon-like tail plumes and are famous for their elaborate courtship displays. 💃 Why do red birds-of-paradise dance? The dance is a courtship display. Each morning, the birds gather at the same tree to perform. The males dance and show off their beautiful plumage to impress the females, who watch and observe each male in turn. Eventually, a female chooses one lucky male, and they mate. 🌅 When and where can you see the red bird-of-paradise dance? The best time is early in the morning, when the birds begin their daily ritual. Visitors watch quietly from hides built in the forest, usually with the help of local guides who know where the birds gather. 🎥 In this video, you’ll see: Red birds-of-paradise gathering in the treetops at dawn Males dancing and displaying their plumage Females watching and choosing a mate Life inside the hide, where we spent hours watching and photographing this once-in-a-lifetime experience ⛵ Discover Raja Ampat’s rainforests, reefs and wildlife by traditional sailing ship with SeaTrek Sailing Adventures. Watch more stories from eastern Indonesia on our channel. #RedBirdOfParadise #BirdsOfParadise #BirdOfParadise #Cenderawasih #ParadisaeaRubra #RajaAmpat #WestPapua #Indonesia #Birdwatching #Birding #WildlifeIndonesia #Rainforest #EcoTourism #ResponsibleTravel #SeaTrek #Shorts#oceanview #Indonesia #sailingadventure #wonderfulindonesia #liveaboard #sailing #RajaAmpat #Komodo #Flores #SpiceIslands 👍 If you found this video interesting, don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more adventure in Indonesia through Indonesian eyes! Begin your incredible adventure with SeaTrek right here: 🗺 Schedule | https://www.seatrekbali.com/schedule/ ⛵️ Website | https://www.seatrekbali.com 📚 SeaTrekker Magazine | https://www.seatrekbali.com/seatrekker-magazine/ 📧 Contact Us | info@seatrekbali.com 𝗪𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨! 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: https://www.instagram.com/seatreksail... 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬: https://www.facebook.com/Seatrekbali Visit our website: www.seatrekbali.com

Mawar is a wild dugong living in Kabola Bay, off Mali Beach on Alor Island in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. He shares a remarkable bond with local fisherman and conservationist Onesimus Laa, known as Pak One. When Pak One calls his name from the boat, Mawar often rises to the surface to greet him. 🐋 What is a dugong? The dugong (Dugong dugon) is a gentle marine mammal, sometimes called a “sea cow,” that grazes on seagrass in shallow coastal waters. Dugongs are a protected species in Indonesia, and healthy seagrass beds are essential for their survival. 🌿 Who is Pak One? Pak One is a fisherman and community leader in Kabola. He noticed the coastline was eroding and began planting mangroves to protect it. “When I first started planting, they thought I was crazy,” he says. Today, the community has seen the benefits, including much larger catches for local fishermen. 🦈 Why is Mawar’s presence important? A dugong in the bay is a sign of a healthy marine ecosystem. Kabola Bay has also seen recent sightings of whale sharks and other amazing creatures, showing how protecting the coast and seagrass can help a whole bay come back to life. 🎥 In this video, you’ll see: Pak One sharing how his conservation work began Whale sharks and marine life in the bay Pak One calling out to Mawar from the boat Mawar the dugong rising to the surface beside us 🤝 How can you see Mawar responsibly? Visitors usually meet Mawar by boat with local fishermen. Please watch quietly, don’t touch, chase or feed him, and follow your local guide’s instructions. ⛵ Visit Alor and the remote islands of eastern Indonesia by traditional sailing ship with SeaTrek Sailing Adventures. Watch more stories on our channel. #Dugong #DugongMawar #Mawar #Alor #AlorIsland #KabolaBay #PantaiMali #EastNusaTenggara #NTT #Indonesia #MarineConservation #Seagrass #Mangroves #WhaleShark #ResponsibleTravel #SeaTrek #Shorts#oceanview #Indonesia #sailingadventure #wonderfulindonesia #liveaboard #sailing #RajaAmpat #Komodo #Flores #SpiceIslands 👍 If you found this video interesting, don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more adventure in Indonesia through Indonesian eyes! Begin your incredible adventure with SeaTrek right here: 🗺 Schedule | https://www.seatrekbali.com/schedule/ ⛵️ Website | https://www.seatrekbali.com 📚 SeaTrekker Magazine | https://www.seatrekbali.com/seatrekker-magazine/ 📧 Contact Us | info@seatrekbali.com 𝗪𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨! 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: https://www.instagram.com/seatreksail... 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬: https://www.facebook.com/Seatrekbali Visit our website: www.seatrekbali.com

Swimming with whale sharks, the biggest fish in the ocean, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. In this video, one of our travellers shares the moment he slipped into the open blue waters of Indonesia and came face to face with these gentle giants. 🦈 What is a whale shark? The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is the largest fish in the world. Despite its huge size, it is a gentle filter feeder that eats plankton and small fish, and it is harmless to people. Whale sharks are easy to recognise by the pattern of white spots on their dark backs. 🌊 What is it like to swim with whale sharks? “There were quite a lot of firsts on this trip, but the one that will stay with me forever is the opportunity to swim with whale sharks.” Floating in the open ocean, straining to see anything in the blue, then suddenly a whale shark glides into view. As our traveller puts it, nothing really prepares you for being so close to the world’s biggest fish. They are the true definition of gentle giants. 🤝 How do you swim with whale sharks responsibly? Give the whale shark plenty of space, never touch or chase it, avoid using flash photography, and follow your guide’s instructions. Respectful encounters help keep these animals safe and their behaviour natural. 🎥 In this video, you’ll see: Preparing to snorkel from the boat Swimming out into the open blue Close encounters with whale sharks underwater Whale sharks gliding beside swimmers near the surface ⛵ Experience eastern Indonesia’s marine life, from whale sharks to coral reefs, by traditional sailing ship with SeaTrek Sailing Adventures. Watch more stories on our channel. #WhaleShark #WhaleSharks #SwimmingWithWhaleSharks #GentleGiants #Indonesia #MarineLife #Snorkeling #OceanLovers #WildlifeEncounter #MarineConservation #ResponsibleTravel #EcoTourism #SeaTrek #Shorts#oceanview #Indonesia #sailingadventure #wonderfulindonesia #liveaboard #sailing #RajaAmpat #Komodo #Flores #SpiceIslands 👍 If you found this video interesting, don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more adventure in Indonesia through Indonesian eyes! Begin your incredible adventure with SeaTrek right here: 🗺 Schedule | https://www.seatrekbali.com/schedule/ ⛵️ Website | https://www.seatrekbali.com 📚 SeaTrekker Magazine | https://www.seatrekbali.com/seatrekker-magazine/ 📧 Contact Us | info@seatrekbali.com 𝗪𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨! 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: https://www.instagram.com/seatreksail... 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬: https://www.facebook.com/Seatrekbali Visit our website: www.seatrekbali.com

Hatamin Island sits near Komodo National Park, off north-west Flores in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The Komodo region is home to some of the healthiest coral reefs on Earth, but Hatamin’s reef was nearly destroyed by dynamite fishing. Thanks to coral restoration led by Coral Guardian and the local community, the reef and its fish are coming back. 🪸 What happened to the coral reef at Hatamin Island? Hatamin’s reef was once beautiful, full of colourful corals and fish, which made fishing easy for local fishermen. But destructive dynamite fishing took its toll. The corals were broken, and there were no fish left for local fishermen to catch. 🌱 How was the reef restored? Coral Guardian stepped in, working with the local community to restore the reef through coral transplantation. Coral fragments are attached to metal structures on the seabed, where they grow and bring the reef back to life. The area around Hatamin is now a Marine Protected Area. 🐟 What has changed for the local fishermen? As the coral grows back, the fish are returning. Local fishermen say they feel more secure because they see more fish, and they can now fish closer to home again. 🎥 In this video, you’ll see: Hatamin Island and the reefs of the Komodo region How dynamite fishing damaged the coral reef Healthy, restored coral gardens full of fish A Coral Guardian team member and a local fisherman sharing the reef’s story 🌏 Why it matters Healthy coral reefs protect marine biodiversity and support the livelihoods of coastal communities. Hatamin shows how community-led conservation can turn a damaged reef into a thriving ecosystem again. ⛵ Visit Hatamin Island and the coral reefs of eastern Indonesia by traditional sailing ship with SeaTrek Sailing Adventures. Watch more stories on our channel. #CoralRestoration #CoralReef #CoralGuardian #Hatamin #Komodo #KomodoNationalPark #Flores #EastNusaTenggara #Indonesia #MarineConservation #DynamiteFishing #SaveTheReef #OceanConservation #ResponsibleTravel #SeaTrek #Shorts#oceanview #Indonesia #sailingadventure #wonderfulindonesia #liveaboard #sailing #RajaAmpat #Komodo #Flores #SpiceIslands 👍 If you found this video interesting, don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more adventure in Indonesia through Indonesian eyes! Begin your incredible adventure with SeaTrek right here: 🗺 Schedule | https://www.seatrekbali.com/schedule/ ⛵️ Website | https://www.seatrekbali.com 📚 SeaTrekker Magazine | https://www.seatrekbali.com/seatrekker-magazine/ 📧 Contact Us | info@seatrekbali.com 𝗪𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨! 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: https://www.instagram.com/seatreksail... 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬: https://www.facebook.com/Seatrekbali Visit our website: www.seatrekbali.com

The red bird-of-paradise is one of the most spectacular birds on Earth, and it lives only in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Every morning, these birds gather in the rainforest to perform one of nature’s most extraordinary courtship rituals. 🐦 What is the red bird-of-paradise? The red bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea rubra), known locally as cenderawasih merah, is a species endemic to the Raja Ampat islands. Males have vivid red, ribbon-like tail plumes and are famous for their elaborate courtship displays. 💃 Why do red birds-of-paradise dance? The dance is a courtship display. Each morning, the birds gather at the same tree to perform. The males dance and show off their beautiful plumage to impress the females, who watch and observe each male in turn. Eventually, a female chooses one lucky male, and they mate. 🌅 When and where can you see the red bird-of-paradise dance? The best time is early in the morning, when the birds begin their daily ritual. Visitors watch quietly from hides built in the forest, usually with the help of local guides who know where the birds gather. 🎥 In this video, you’ll see: Red birds-of-paradise gathering in the treetops at dawn Males dancing and displaying their plumage Females watching and choosing a mate Life inside the hide, where we spent hours watching and photographing this once-in-a-lifetime experience ⛵ Discover Raja Ampat’s rainforests, reefs and wildlife by traditional sailing ship with SeaTrek Sailing Adventures. Watch more stories from eastern Indonesia on our channel. #RedBirdOfParadise #BirdsOfParadise #BirdOfParadise #Cenderawasih #ParadisaeaRubra #RajaAmpat #WestPapua #Indonesia #Birdwatching #Birding #WildlifeIndonesia #Rainforest #EcoTourism #ResponsibleTravel #SeaTrek #Shorts#oceanview #Indonesia #sailingadventure #wonderfulindonesia #liveaboard #sailing #RajaAmpat #Komodo #Flores #SpiceIslands 👍 If you found this video interesting, don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more adventure in Indonesia through Indonesian eyes! Begin your incredible adventure with SeaTrek right here: 🗺 Schedule | https://www.seatrekbali.com/schedule/ ⛵️ Website | https://www.seatrekbali.com 📚 SeaTrekker Magazine | https://www.seatrekbali.com/seatrekker-magazine/ 📧 Contact Us | info@seatrekbali.com 𝗪𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨! 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: https://www.instagram.com/seatreksail... 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬: https://www.facebook.com/Seatrekbali Visit our website: www.seatrekbali.com

Birds of Paradise in Raja Ampat: A Sunrise Trek into the Rainforest 🌿🐦 Raja Ampat, in West Papua, Indonesia, is often called the last paradise on Earth. It is famous for its coral reefs and marine life, but hidden deep in its jungles are some of the most beautiful birds on the planet: the birds of paradise. 🐦 Where can you see birds of paradise in Raja Ampat? Birds of paradise live in the rainforests of Raja Ampat’s larger islands. Two species, the red bird-of-paradise and Wilson’s bird-of-paradise, are found only in Raja Ampat and nowhere else on Earth. Visitors usually watch them from simple hides in the forest, guided by local community members who know where the birds gather. 🌅 When is the best time to see birds of paradise? Early morning is the best time. In this video, we set out well before sunrise from our ship, Ombak Putih, and trek through pristine rainforest by head torch, our lights dancing through the trees like fireflies. From the hides, we wait for a chance to glimpse these elusive birds. 🤝 Who protects the birds of paradise? Since 2018, the birds at this site have been under the protection of Elise, a local guardian who helps keep the forest and its wildlife safe. Community-led protection like this is one of the reasons travellers can still experience these rare birds in the wild today. 🎥 In this video, you’ll see: Ombak Putih arriving in Raja Ampat Raja Ampat’s islands, reefs and sea turtles A pre-dawn trek through the rainforest Waiting quietly in the hides A bird of paradise in the wild ⛵ Explore Raja Ampat and the remote islands of eastern Indonesia by traditional sailing ship with SeaTrek Sailing Adventures. Watch the full story on our channel. #BirdsOfParadise #BirdOfParadise #Cenderawasih #RajaAmpat #WestPapua #Papua #Indonesia #Birdwatching #Birding #Wildlife #Rainforest #EcoTourism #ResponsibleTravel #SeaTrek #OmbakPutih #Shorts#oceanview #Indonesia #sailingadventure #wonderfulindonesia #liveaboard #sailing #RajaAmpat #Komodo #Flores #SpiceIslands 👍 If you found this video interesting, don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more adventure in Indonesia through Indonesian eyes! Begin your incredible adventure with SeaTrek right here: 🗺 Schedule | https://www.seatrekbali.com/schedule/ ⛵️ Website | https://www.seatrekbali.com 📚 SeaTrekker Magazine | https://www.seatrekbali.com/seatrekker-magazine/ 📧 Contact Us | info@seatrekbali.com 𝗪𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨! 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: https://www.instagram.com/seatreksail... 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬: https://www.facebook.com/Seatrekbali Visit our website: www.seatrekbali.com

Buffalo Racing in Indonesia: Mud, Speed & Tradition 🐃💨 Buffalo racing is a long-standing tradition in rural Indonesia. It began as a way to celebrate the end of the rice harvest, and it expresses gratitude, abundance, and the strong bond between farmers and their animals. 🌾 What is buffalo racing in Indonesia? In rural Indonesia, buffalo are precious animals, traditionally used to plough the rice fields. For the race, two buffalo are paired and yoked together. A length of wood is attached behind them, and a jockey takes his position on it. When the race begins, the buffalo charge across the flooded rice field, spraying mud as they go. 🐃 Why is buffalo racing important? Buffalo racing is more than a thrilling spectacle. It is a harvest celebration that honours the animals that work the land and the communities that depend on them. The tradition keeps alive the deep connection between farming life, culture, and the natural rhythm of the seasons. 📸 What will you see in this video? Pairs of buffalo decorated and prepared for the race Jockeys taking their position in the muddy rice field The tension before the start Buffalo accelerating at breakneck speed through mud and water ⛵ Experience Indonesia’s living traditions and remote island communities with SeaTrek Sailing Adventures. Watch more stories from eastern Indonesia on our channel. #BuffaloRacing #Indonesia #IndonesianCulture #IndonesianTradition #RiceHarvest #RuralIndonesia #CulturalTravel #ResponsibleTravel #EasternIndonesia #TravelIndonesia #SeaTrek #Shorts#oceanview #Indonesia #sailingadventure #wonderfulindonesia #liveaboard #sailing #RajaAmpat #Komodo #Flores #SpiceIslands 👍 If you found this video interesting, don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more adventure in Indonesia through Indonesian eyes! Begin your incredible adventure with SeaTrek right here: 🗺 Schedule | https://www.seatrekbali.com/schedule/ ⛵️ Website | https://www.seatrekbali.com 📚 SeaTrekker Magazine | https://www.seatrekbali.com/seatrekker-magazine/ 📧 Contact Us | info@seatrekbali.com 𝗪𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨! 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: https://www.instagram.com/seatreksail... 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬: https://www.facebook.com/Seatrekbali Visit our website: www.seatrekbali.com

Mount Ili Lewotolok is an active stratovolcano on Lembata Island in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Indonesia. It rises about 1,423 metres above sea level, and villages sit on its slopes and along the coast below. For these communities, Lewotolok is not just a mountain. It is part of daily life, local belief, and identity. 📍 Where is Lewotolok? Lewotolok is in the northern part of Lembata Island, in Lembata Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, eastern Indonesia. It lies between the Ile Ape and Ile Ape Timur districts. 🌋 Is Lewotolok still active? Yes. Lewotolok has recorded volcanic activity since the 1600s. It had a major eruption in November 2020, when thousands of residents were evacuated, and it has erupted regularly since then. In 2023, it was recorded as one of Indonesia’s most frequently erupting volcanoes. 🏡 What is it like to live next to an active volcano? In this series, local people share how they live alongside Lewotolok. They explain how their beliefs shape the way they see the volcano, how they understand fate, and how the community has adapted to life in its shadow. 🎥 In these clips, you’ll see: Lewotolok erupting at sunrise The spiritual connection between villagers and the volcano Black volcanic sand and ancient rock art linked to village protection How local palm wine is distilled over fire Everyday island life and traditions on Lembata 🌏 Why these stories matter Lembata is rarely featured in travel content, yet it holds rich culture, strong community traditions, and a landscape shaped by volcanic activity. These clips are part of SeaTrek’s effort to share the voices of local communities in eastern Indonesia and to encourage respectful, responsible travel. ⛵ Discover Lembata, Lewotolok and the islands of eastern Indonesia by traditional sailing ship with SeaTrek Sailing Adventures. Watch the full story on our channel. #Lewotolok #IliLewotolok #Lembata #LembataIsland #ActiveVolcano #VolcanoIndonesia #EastNusaTenggara #NusaTenggaraTimur #NTT #Indonesia #EasternIndonesia #ResponsibleTravel #CulturalTravel #IndonesianCulture #SeaTrek #Shorts 👍 If you found this video interesting, don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more adventure in Indonesia through Indonesian eyes! Begin your incredible adventure with SeaTrek right here: 🗺 Schedule | https://www.seatrekbali.com/schedule/ ⛵️ Website | https://www.seatrekbali.com 📚 SeaTrekker Magazine | https://www.seatrekbali.com/seatrekker-magazine/ 📧 Contact Us | info@seatrekbali.com 𝗪𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨! 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: https://www.instagram.com/seatreksail... 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬: https://www.facebook.com/Seatrekbali Visit our website: www.seatrekbali.com

Mount Ili Lewotolok is an active stratovolcano on Lembata Island in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Indonesia. It rises about 1,423 metres above sea level, and villages sit on its slopes and along the coast below. For these communities, Lewotolok is not just a mountain. It is part of daily life, local belief, and identity. 📍 Where is Lewotolok? Lewotolok is in the northern part of Lembata Island, in Lembata Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, eastern Indonesia. It lies between the Ile Ape and Ile Ape Timur districts. 🌋 Is Lewotolok still active? Yes. Lewotolok has recorded volcanic activity since the 1600s. It had a major eruption in November 2020, when thousands of residents were evacuated, and it has erupted regularly since then. In 2023, it was recorded as one of Indonesia’s most frequently erupting volcanoes. 🏡 What is it like to live next to an active volcano? In this series, local people share how they live alongside Lewotolok. They explain how their beliefs shape the way they see the volcano, how they understand fate, and how the community has adapted to life in its shadow. 🎥 In these clips, you’ll see: Lewotolok erupting at sunrise The spiritual connection between villagers and the volcano Black volcanic sand and ancient rock art linked to village protection How local palm wine is distilled over fire Everyday island life and traditions on Lembata 🌏 Why these stories matter Lembata is rarely featured in travel content, yet it holds rich culture, strong community traditions, and a landscape shaped by volcanic activity. These clips are part of SeaTrek’s effort to share the voices of local communities in eastern Indonesia and to encourage respectful, responsible travel. ⛵ Discover Lembata, Lewotolok and the islands of eastern Indonesia by traditional sailing ship with SeaTrek Sailing Adventures. Watch the full story on our channel. #Lewotolok #IliLewotolok #Lembata #LembataIsland #ActiveVolcano #VolcanoIndonesia #EastNusaTenggara #NusaTenggaraTimur #NTT #Indonesia #EasternIndonesia #ResponsibleTravel #CulturalTravel #IndonesianCulture #SeaTrek #Shorts 𝗪𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨! 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮: https://www.instagram.com/seatreksail... 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬: https://www.facebook.com/Seatrekbali Visit our website: www.seatrekbali.com

Slow travel in eastern Indonesia aboard a traditional wooden phinisi — fewer places, more time in each, and no schedule that forces you to leave before you’re ready. We could cover more ground. We choose not to. The slow travel movement isn’t new to SeaTrek — it’s been our philosophy from the beginning. More time in fewer places. Deeper access. The patience to wait for the manta ray, the Bird of Paradise, the dolphins that show up on their own schedule, and the conversation that runs longer than planned. Rushing is a choice. So is its opposite. What slow travel looks like in practice: It looks like a sandbank you have to yourself, because the ship anchored off it the night before and nobody else is coming. It looks like tables and umbrellas carried ashore and set up on empty sand, because you have time to do it properly. It looks like a deck you can sit on all afternoon while the sails do the work, and a wake behind you instead of an engine note. It looks like swimming off a beach with nowhere to be afterwards. Like two dolphins crossing open water beneath a drone, unplanned. Like a rainbow at dusk that nobody scheduled. Like a paddleboard crossing in front of the ship at golden hour, and snorkelers drifting over reef with no one calling them back to the tender. Why sailing makes this possible: A pinisi is a traditional Indonesian sailing vessel, wooden-hulled and hand-built by Bugis and Konjo boatbuilders in South Sulawesi. She moves at sailing speed, which sets the rhythm of the whole voyage. You arrive somewhere, and you stay until there’s a reason to move. Because the ship is small, she anchors in bays larger vessels cannot enter and reaches islands with no airstrip, no port, and no other visitors. Travelling slowly isn’t a compromise we make to reach those places. It’s the thing that makes reaching them possible at all.