In this final chapter of my 9-day adventure through the Banggai Islands, I uncover two of Sulawesi’s most hidden gems: a floating village and a mystery island. Leaving Mbuang Mbuang behind, I travel to the remote Bajo village on the Mandebulu reef in Banggai Laut. With just 16 houses floating on the sea, this unique community of fishermen has thrived in isolation for decades. I stay overnight, sharing meals, fishing, and sleeping under the open sky on a bamboo floor. I also meet Pak Endong, a local Banggai hero, from the Bajo tribe, who has called this village home for 25 years and has inspiring stories to tell.
Next, I continue to the tiny, mysterious Nal Island (Pulau Katini)—a place no one seemed to know much about. Upon arrival, I discover a 300-meter-long island with 100 people living primitively on the beach. With no signal and a timeless atmosphere, life here feels like stepping back into the past of the Indonesian culture and life. Fishing is the heart of their survival, and the simplicity of their way of life is both humbling and fascinating. A true hidden gem in Indonesia.
Join me in this exploration of the undiscovered Banggai Islands as we delve into the lives of the floating Bajo village and the secrets of a mystery island. This is the perfect finale to an incredible journey.
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 Intro
01:11 Leaving Mbuang Mbuang
04:05 Next stop: Mandebulu reef
06:46 Pak Sardan
09:01 Trap fishing in Indonesia
12:04 Fish for lunch?
13:31 What to do here?
15:03 Pak Endong's trip to France
19:50 Sunset Mandebulu
20:56 Sleeping with snakes?!
22:35 Sunrise Mandebulu
25:37 Next stop: Nal island
29:14 Octopus for breakfast
30:47 House Reef Snorkling
31:56 Island Tour - Ballyhoo
36:18 Could I live here?
37:07 The Tide Island
39:06 Thank you Banggai!
40:40 Outro
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