Travel Places

One of the oddest shaped islands in the world, Sulawesi seems to be made of spindly arms and legs. On the map it looks like a half built spider, but on the land it is a very beautiful part of Indonesia. Occasionally wracked by ethnic tension, the island has been calm for some time now, and North Sulawesi has generally been without incidents.

Here are some of our recommendations of where to go and what to do once you get there.

Pulau Bunaken:
Believed by many to be the world’s best diving area, this small island has over 300 species of coral and 3000 types of fish on view for the avid diver and snorkeler.  This mariner’s paradise is easily accessible from the town of Manado, where you have flights coming in from Singapore.

Tana Toraja:
The elaborate funeral ceremonies of this island, have become something of a tourist attraction. A fascinating cultural hub, it is a combination of unspoilt villages, some unique architecture and also the cultural traditions of a proud tribe.

Togean Islands:
Indonesia has some fabulous beaches, and this is one of the most beautiful ones there. They are not easy to reach, but once you get there, time just seems to come to standstill. The facilities are simple, but adequate for a laidback holiday.

Marine National Park:
This park extends up to 170 km of the coast of over 42 islands, many of them encompassed by coral reefs. Take a slow boat ride around this area, and once again, just let time slip by, and sail around some of Indonesia’s most beautiful islands.