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Raja Ampat, Useful Information · April 14, 2024

How to travel to the Last Paradise – Raja Ampat

Dreaming of turquoise waters, vibrant coral reefs, and secluded islands? Look no further than Raja Ampat, Indonesia's hidden gem. But how do you get there? In this guide, I'll walk you through the logistical process of how to travel to Raja Ampat. I also include the prices as off April 2024. ...

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Raja Ampat, Useful Information · April 2, 2024

The Best Time to Visit Raja Ampat – A Season Guide

Embarking on a journey to the tropical paradise of Raja Ampat? Join me as we navigate the ideal time to explore this stunning archipelago. From turquoise waters to vibrant coral reefs, including both hard & soft corals, Raja Ampat is a haven of natural beauty waiting to be discovered. In this ...

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City Guides, Favorite Places, Sorong · March 13, 2024

My favourite things to do in Sorong in 2024 – Sorong Guide

Whenever you want to travel to Raja Ampat, there is a big change you'll have to spend a day in Sorong. In this blog I'll share some of my favourite things to do in Sorong in 2024 (scroll for my 10-page Sorong Guide to the end). In case you didn't know yet; hi my name is Nienke aka Nona Holland ...

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Raja Ampat, Remote living · March 7, 2024

Island living in Raja Ampat; why a Dutch girl moved here

Yes you read it correctly: in this blog I will share how a Dutch girl ended up living on a remote island in Raja Ampat, West-Papua. It’s been more than 10 months since living in paradise, so I thought it was time to share my story on how I ended up living in the Last Paradise. How it all ...

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Favorite Places, Travel · October 31, 2023

The 10 best scuba diving spots in Indonesia (2023)

Welcome to the enchanting world of Indonesian underwater wonders. Indonesia is a diver's dream, boasting some of the most biodiverse and breathtaking marine ecosystems on the planet. In this blog post, we'll embark on a journey through the 10 best diving spots in Indonesia, each known for its unique ...

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Some recent sunsets from our backyard 🌅🧡🌴 (All p Some recent sunsets from our backyard 🌅🧡🌴 

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How to travel to Raja Ampat? Here’s a detailed gui How to travel to Raja Ampat? Here’s a detailed guide to help you make your way to this remote paradise! 🌴✈️👇

Are you thinking about visiting Raja Ampat? Let me break it down step-by-step:

1. Fly to Sorong (SOQ) – The nearest airport. Direct flights are available from Jakarta, Bali, Ambon, Manado & Makassar. 🌏✈️

2. Public Ferry to Waisai – From Sorong, catch the ferry to Waisai. It departs daily at 9 AM and 2 PM, taking around 2 hours. 🚢💨 Economy tickets are 125K + 12K (port tax), or you can opt for VIP tickets at 250K + 12K. Tip: You don’t need to arrive early at the harbor, trust me. 😅

3. Tourist Registration – Once you’re in Waisai, walk to the tourist registration office (just 5 minutes). You’ll pay your national park entry fees here. 📝

4. Boat to Your Destination – The final leg of your journey! I recommend asking your accommodation if they offer transport. Alternatively, you can arrange a boat at the harbor, but there’s a bit of risk involved. 🚤

5. Share the Ride – Boat trips are often priced per boat, so why not split the cost? 🛥️💸 Ask your host if they know of any other guests arriving at the same time, or make friends on the ferry! 👫

6. Sit Back & Relax – Once you’re on the boat (or a taxi if you’re staying on Waigeo), enjoy the ride! And yes, bring a raincoat. Most accommodations pick you up with a longboat. 🌧️

A quick note:
* Misool Ferry: If you’re heading to Misool, note that the public ferry leaves only on Monday evenings from Sorong. 🚢
* Luxury option: If you’re willing to splurge, you can arrange a direct transfer from Sorong to one of the islands, but expect to pay around 6 million IDR. 💸

It’s a journey.. but it’s worth it! 😙

A little about me: I’m Nienke, a Dutch girl living in Raja Ampat with my Moluccan boyfriend. I share tips and stories about life on these beautiful islands. Follow me for more travel info and island vibes! 🌴

Ps. The ultimate Raja Ampat travel guide is coming soon 🫣

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First weeks of ✨2025✨ in Raja Ampat in 11 pictures First weeks of ✨2025✨ in Raja Ampat in 11 pictures (the last pic was not on my wish listh though 😩):

1. The cutest!!! 🥥
2. Blessed to have had my friends visiting @trendytravelduo 🫶🏻
3. January had been pretty wet so far
4. Experimenting with different breakfast set-ups 🤤
5. Special connections ✨ @unql_riq @alinta_lim 
6. Very demure dog
7. Nasi Kuning rasa Ambon from Mama Oke ❤️
8. Started the year with lots of infections again 😅
9. Saw lotsssss of trash in the sea 😭
10. Nona Amora living her best life in Raja Ampat
11. Current situation 😂

Excited to see what the rest of the year will bring!!

Xo from Raja Ampat 🌺🐚🪼🌴

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Daily life in Raja Ampat without explanation ✌🏻🌴🌶️ Daily life in Raja Ampat without explanation ✌🏻🌴🌶️🐠🛖

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Celebrating 4 years in Indonesia with our new home Celebrating 4 years in Indonesia with our new home in Raja Ampat 🥹🌴🛖🪸

Who would ever thought this girl from the southern part of the Netherlands would end up living the slow life on a tropical island?! 

Well definitely not me when I bought my very spontaneous ticket to Bali around 4 years ago. 😅

(And I think if my parents would have known before hand, they would have hidden my passport somewhere 🤣).

Cheers to more adventures, let’s be a bit more spontaneous guys and get out of your comfort zone!! It might lead you to Moluccan boyfriends and life on a tropical island 🌴✨🫶🏻

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