Sangir-Talaud Islands Strewn across the sea between Indonesia and the southern Philippines are the volcanic island groups of Sangir and Talaud. There are 77 islands, of which 56 are inhabited. The capital of the group is Tahuna on Sangir Besar; the other major settlement is Lirung on Pulau Salibabu. The[…]
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Pulau Lembeh & The Lembeh Strait Lembeh is known almost exclusively for its diving and has emerged as the critter capital of Indonesia. There are dives available for all levels from searching the muddy shallows for the bizarre stuff, more classic coral dives, five wrecks, and fantastic night dives lit[…]
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Kotamobagu Kotamobagu (Indonesia: Kota Kotamobagu) is a city in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. It has a population of 107,459 (2010).[1]
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Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park About 50km west of Kotamobagu, this very rarely visited national park (193,600 hectares) has the highest conservation value in North Sulawesi, but it’s mostly inaccessible. The park (formerly known as Dumoga-Bone) is at the headwaters of Sungai Dumoga and is a haven for rare flora[…]
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Bunaken This tiny, coral-fringed isle is North Sulawesi’s top tourist destination but (so far) it’s managed to avoid becoming resort-land and maintains a rootsy island soul. Tourist accommodation is spread out along two beaches – other than that, the island belongs to the islanders; these friendly folk have a seemingly[…]
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Bitung Bitung is the chief regional port and home to many factories. Despite its spectacular setting, the town is unattractive, so most travellers make for Manado) or beyond as soon as possible. Regardless of what time you arrive by boat in Bitung, there will be buses going to Manado, but[…]
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Tangkoko-Batuangas Dua Saudara Nature Reserve http://www.lonelyplanet.com/indonesia/tangkoko-batuangas-dua-saudara-nature-reserve
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Around Tomohon Introducing Tomohon Tomohon is a pleasant, cool respite from Manado), with a stunning setting below Gunung Lokon volcano. It’s popular with city folk on weekends; for travellers, it’s a possible (though spread-out) alternative to Manado, and an ideal base from which to explore the many nearby attractions. Gunung[…]
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Gorontalo The port of Gorontalo has the feel of an overgrown country town, where all the locals seem to know each other and everyone is superfriendly. The town features some of the best-preserved Dutch houses in Sulawesi and still retains a languid colonial feel. Gorontalo’s local hero is Nani Wartabone,[…]
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Manado With an overabundance of shopping malls and cavernous holes in the sidewalk, Manado) doesn’t usually register as one of North Sulawesi)’s highlights. It’s a well-serviced and friendly place, however, with more than its share of comfortable hotels and some good places to eat. Around the city are nearby adventures[…]
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