PAISU POK LAKE AT A GLANCE Location: Peleng Island, Banggai, Central Sulawesi Water Clarity: 10-15 meters visibility Best Time: April-November (afternoon visits) Entrance Fee: 5,000 IDR (~$0.30 USD) Travel Time: ~7 hours total from Luwuk Activities: Snorkeling, boating, swimming, paddle boarding Accommodation: Homestays (40k-60k IDR) or camping Who Should Go: Backpackers, photographers, off-grid travelers When […]
Why the Banggai Islands Should Be Your Next Sulawesi Escape Luwuk is a coastal gateway town in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia with a picturesque harbor and friendly locals. From here you can explore the remote and beautiful Banggai Islands, a lesser known archipelago rich in nature (maybe not so unknown after my blog!). The region is […]
Where is Luwuk Banggai? OK, be honest here. I told my friends I was going off to Luwuk Banggai when I first arrived, and their collective response was basically the same: “Where the heck is that?” Fair question, honestly. I was also asking the same to google when I searched about the best places to […]
Luwuk Banggai (often called Banggai Islands) is a tropical paradise in Central Sulawesi that feels untouched by tourism. It offers secret white sand beaches, clear lakes, and ultra green jungles right out of a dream. If you crave an adventure off the beaten path, this region (the Raja Ampat of Sulawesi) is your answer. We’ll […]
