Bali’s reign as the ultimate tropical paradise is facing serious competition as savvy travelers discover equally stunning ...

If the Pacific is the world’s greatest ocean, then the Philippines is one of its best-kept secrets. However, you’re not going ...

Raja Ampat is one of the last true ocean paradises, where reefs stretch endlessly and marine life moves in every direction.

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On Sept. 27, UNESCO designated 26 new biosphere reserves, including Indonesia’s Raja Ampat, which is also recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark; the two designations make it one of few places on Earth ...

Raja Ampat, a famous archipelago in Indonesia's West Papua Province, has been recognized as a biosphere reserve. Among the 30 new UNESCO-designated biosphere reserves, Raja Ampat is considered the ...

Remote and wild, Indonesia’s Raja Ampat region has been considered sacred by locals for centuries. New coral conservation voyages offer a unique perspective on its islands and reefs. Many reefs in ...

Gag Nikel was at first exempted but the government later suspended its operations, saying that possible environmental damage needed to be studied. The Indonesian government has allowed a nickel mining ...

Rampage Jackson's son, Raja Jackson, is making headlines for a deadly assault last night, where he brutalized a pro wrestler. Both father and son are painting a different picture of the incident in ...

An investigation by Greenpeace Indonesia that unearthed nickel mining in the biodiverse archipelago of Raja Ampat has further exposed a lack of transparency in the supply chain for a transition ...

With its crystal-clear waters and picturesque islands, Raja Ampat — often described as "the last paradise on Earth" — has long been a dream destination for tourists. But this archipelago off Indonesia ...