What is a “Bagan”?

what is a bagan

It was on the island of Sumbawa, Indonesia, where Jamie decided to document the “bagan” fishing process properly; it was his most challenging photography project to date. There was a lot of careful balancing on slippery poles in the dark…

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Stunning? Or a Hideous Mess?

stunning or a hideous mess

With the growing heat of the dry period settling in, we set off to explore the volcanic Sunda Islands. And once again, we came across the best and the worst of sailing in this extraordinary part of the world.

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Sailing in Paradise (Again)

sailing in a secret paradise

There are a few restaurants, hotels and homestays on Gili Asahan and its surrounding beaches, but most family-run businesses don’t appear on the usual travel websites. These hidden gems are frequented more by Indonesians in the know than foreign tourists.

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Diving Into Sasak Cultural Heritage

Sasak Cultural Heritage

From double outrigger sailboats for fishing, to artisanal gold mining, traditional Sasak weddings and ancient rural villages, there’s more to Lombok than waterfalls and beach resorts

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