A nostalgic final day diving Batu Bolong and Pengah Kecil, followed by thousands of flying foxes darkening the sunset sky over Kalong Island.
Komodo National Park – Day 6: Shark Soup
Conquering brutal currents at Crystal Rock and Castle Rock to hang out in a literal shark soup before beating FOMO to study for medical interviews.
Komodo National Park – Day 5: Chaotic Currents
Fighting world-class currents at Batu Bolong and Taka Makassar for a magical manta encounter, shooting through the Cauldron, and a sunset trek on Gili Lawa Darat.
Komodo National Park – Day 4: The Reptilian King
Fulfilling a childhood dream among wild Komodo dragons, squinting at Pink Beach, and experiencing a mind-blowing private night dive at Pulau Lasa.
Komodo National Park – Day 3: The Underwater Forest
Shivering through ocean thermoclines at Three Sisters and hunting camouflaged giant frogfish at Padar Kecil. Ending Day Three hiking Padar Island’s famous sunset viewpoint.
Komodo National Park – Day 2: The Indian Ocean Drift
Colder Indian Ocean currents yield a leaf scorpionfish and thirteen turtles. Above water, room mate dynamics test patience before a dark separation.
Komodo National Park – Day 1: All Aboard the Neptune One!
Four flights and 30 hours later, the journey to Raja Ampat begins aboard a Phinisi ship. Dealing with jet lag, unexpected ship drama, and epic pink sunsets.
Komodo National Park: The Archipelago of Wonders
Four flights, chaotic connections, and death penalty warnings. Arriving in Labuan Bajo to balance a bank account reset, career studying, and Komodo prep.
Raja Ampat – Day 7: Bittersweet Steps Ashore
Surgical residency panic dissolves as the interview is moved. Replaced by five giant reef mantas at Manta Sandy and deep euphoria at Cape Kri.
Raja Ampat – Day 6: A Diving Milestone
A 100th dive milestone marked by a terrifying current, stinging invisible jellyfish, a furious titan triggerfish, and a celebratory Bryde’s whale sighting.