Tagulandang Island

Tagulandang and it's neighbour - the uninhabited Ruang feel like Indonesia at the edge of the map—raw, remote, and shaped by fire and sea. Travellers can expect dramatic volcanic backdrops, quiet coastal villages, and a rhythm of life that’s wonderfully unhurried. It’s the kind of place Cabin Bag Castaways dream about: simple, un-touristed islands where adventure comes naturally and crowds are nowhere to be found.

Manado City - North Sulawesi's Beating heart

We arrived in Manado city on December 29th, and we could feel the excitement buzzing in the air as people filled the streets preparing for the upcoming celebrations of New Years Eve. Blue Micros (local buses) zoomed around the city, ferrying locals about while blasting bright, upbeat Manado tunes through their huge speakers. "Manado music" is an interesting mix that can be super catchy or super annoying - depending on your mood at the time, but it's everywhere here. Being a l

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