These articles are here for the in-between stage of travel planning, when you are still deciding what kind of days you want, how to pace them, and which places are actually worth the effort.

The Togean Islands are among the hardest places to reach in Indonesia, and that is the whole point: empty beaches, a stingless jellyfish lake, and slow, disconnected island time. Here is how to get there, when to go, and how long you really need.
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A guide to Indonesia's world-class macro and muck diving: what it is, the best spots in Lembeh, Ambon, and Bali, the famous critters, gear and camera notes, and when to go.

Bunaken is easier and wall-focused; Wakatobi is more remote and coral-focused. Compare access, cost, reef style, snorkeling, and who each park suits.