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This new online form has been available since a few months now. The paper form is no longer available so you HAVE to complete this online form. You can either complete it (earliest) 3 days ahead of arrival or you can complete it inside the arrival terminal before going through customs. If you...

This reminds me when someone bought Gili Tepekong (Candidasa) years ago only to find out that it was not a legitimate sale and he lost his money.

I see on the LionAir website that this route is a single ticket. If LionAir offers this schedule as an option then they probably feel it's possible. If LionAir messes up the schedule then they will be responsible to rebook you on an alternative flight.

“3-Day Quarantine for Fully Vaccinated International Travelers” from Kompas: Spokesman for the Covid-19 Task Force Wiku Adisasmito said the reduction of the quarantine period to three days only applies to international travelers who have been fully vaccinated. Wiku also said international...

Some good news for a change :-) “In recent years there has been a huge effort to restore reefs all over the world. But in terms of the number of documented projects, Indonesia is the world leader,” said Tries Razak, scientist researching coral reef restoration at Java’s IPB University who led...

A Divemaster Course can take anywhere from 2 to 10 weeks depending on the schedule. Maybe in addition to finding a nice spot (important as you will spend a good amount of time) you also want to make sure you sign up with a reputable dive center where they will teach you properly. Preferably a...

Where in Indonesia are you thinking of diving? If just a general destination like Bali which has more hotel beds than tourists you can keep waiting until things clear up. If you're planning of booking a limited space Liveaboard or Resort you might want to check with them if they still have...

Kawalcovid has a counter that shows how many people have been vaccinated. Informasi Terkini COVID-19 di Indonesia | KawalCOVID19 There are also clinical trials for treatments on people who have Covid-19. Some trials are promising in reducing symptoms and further transmission. With a little luck...

Let's hope it will happen end July like they predict. Even if it's only a limited area that opens (green zones) and only for certain countries (travel corridors) it will at least be a small step in the good direction. Fingers crossed :-)

Happened last Friday, 12 June :) Kronologi KMP Dharma Rucitra Karam di Padang Bai, Penumpang Panik, Ardian: Langsung Terjun Ke Laut - Tribun Bali

There is a petition going on at change.org for exactly that. Sign the Petition

From Friday, 20 March onwards, the following 3 visas will no longer be issued; Visa On Arrival Visa Free Arrival Free Diplomatic / Service Visa They will block arrivals for these visas for 30 days. This is the English translated press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Tuesday, 17...

Another one is the Pictorial Guide to Indonesian Reef Fishes by a Japanese underwater photographer. A massive 3 book fish ID set. Hard to find though as I think its no longer printed. Edit: found one on Amazon. 866 pages!! - https://www.amazon.com/dp/979981880X/

I know someone who used to work for AirAsia. The check-in staff earn a commission on the overweight charges so the more they collect the higher their incentive. We run a luggage storage company in Bali and have quite a few diving customers who store excess luggage with us while they go on a...

I enjoyed climbing the Ijen Volcano a lot as well. I did it at night time and got to see the blue flames, pretty impressive. Another one I am waiting to do is visit the Orangutans in Kalimantan. I think the Ijen Volcano is closed at this moment. Kalimantan is also not great to be at this very...

Bali Scuba, Blue Season Bali and Crystal Divers in Sanur frequently teach Divemaster courses (and IDC's). Maybe they have stock and will sell you a set of books.

Have you tried Master Selam (previously Divemasters) in Sanur? They sell a lot of PADI materials to dive shops all over Bali. Phone number; 0361 283 138.

If you're ready to book flights go with Garuda. They now have direct flights from Bali to Manado (no longer transiting in Makassar).

Harris Tuban might be an option. They have rooms from around 500.000 to 600.000 a night. They are very close to the airport and give free airport transfers and also shuttle transfers to the center.

Tiket Pesawat Murah: Traveloka - Cari Tiket Pesawat Promo? I just downloaded the Traveloka app from Google Play. The app is pretty cool and easy to navigate although only in Indonesian language it seems.