It will take longer to read this than it does to help!  If you love Raja then you MUST do this!!  The deadline for voting is March 16, so do it now. The Sea people-Orang Laut Papua is a non-profit foundation working with local communities to contribute to the conservation of one of the last locations on Earth where coral reef systems still thrive. The future of local communities and... Read More →

Demianus (Demi) Wasage is your key to unlocking the wilds of Papua.  His company, Trek Papua, can take you to places you can’t even imagine still exist today. Demi is a very different kind of tour guide and Trek Papua is your gateway to Papua’s natural wonders. So, if you want more than diving on your visit to Papua look no further. Demi and his guides can take you through... Read More →

I was blessed. I first experienced Raja Ampat in 2002, long before it was the “go to” spot!  At that time there were not many options for the traveler.  A single “resort” and a seasonal liveaboard, maybe two. Now there’s so many options it makes your head spin and sorting out the good from the bad is a challenge. So if you are looking for a place to stay, dive,... Read More →