Wadi Rum: How Long and Where to Stay

How long to stay in Wadi Rum Many people visit Wadi Rum, stay only one night, and regret it. We stayed two nights and feel that this is the minimum time you should allocate to this wonderful place. Many camps will allow you to check in anytime after 7am, although it’s likely you will be…

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Trekking to the Wilson’s Bird of Paradise

An adventure holiday isn’t complete without waking up at 5am to hike one hour up a mountain in the jungle to see a single bird. If that bird happens to be the Wilson’s Bird of Paradise (BOP), which has the honour of being David Attenborough’s favourite bird, that’s exactly what you’ll have to do. But…

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Snorkelling with Turtles in the Gili Islands

Worldwide, there are only seven recognised species of sea turtle, and the Gili Islands are home to two of them! These are the Hawskbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) and the Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas). While some people may think a sea turtle is just a sea turtle, there are several differences to spot between…

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Snorkelling with manta rays in Nusa Penida

I you’re like me and snorkelling with manta rays is on your bucket list, then Nusa Penida is the place to visit. Two types of manta rays are found in our oceans, manta alfredi and manta birostris . M. alfredi can easily be found off the shores of Nusa Penida and reach up to 5.5…

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