Indonesia’s Remote West Papua
Not many visitors seek out Fak-Fak, in West Papua Indonesia. Michael Britton meets and locals and explores the region.
Not many visitors seek out Fak-Fak, in West Papua Indonesia. Michael Britton meets and locals and explores the region.
Journeys with the Caterpillar: Travelling through Flores and Sumba, Indonesia. Sacrifices at a funeral in Sumba, learning the cultural norms of the islands.
Indonesia: Diving in Lembeh Strait and Bunaken Island and discovering species of fish like coconut octopus, humpback scorpion fish and others.
West Java: Staying with a local family in a small village in Indonesia in the jungles of Cianjur West Java.
Sumatra travel: Enjoying the natural beauty of Sumatra in Indonesia, but be aware of danger from volcanos, tsunamis, and from go-like-hell busses.
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