But it gave us this, so

Misool, Raja Ampat: Exploring ‘the last paradise on Earth’—in a sea kayak Leyla Rose hops into a sea kayak to explore the lesser-visited island and islets of Misool in Indonesia's spectacular Raja Ampat archipelago.

My latest for Adventure.com 🛶

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As someone who was adopted, I loved reading this so much!

The 50 best cities in the world for 2025 We polled thousands of locals to rank the world’s greatest cities. Ready?

Coming in hot at #29 is Jakarta, Indonesia's capital and largest city in Southeast Asia.

I write about its live music scene, vintage stores, street food and effortlessly chic bars ⤵️

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Just got paid for an article I wrote in July 🥲
Merry Christmas Eve!

The most incredible three day kayak trip around Misool in Raja Ampat 😍

Definitely one of the more physical assignments I've been on but the scenery was so worth it!

Last work trip of 2024! Going out with a bang with this three-day kayak adventure in Raja Ampat 🇮🇩

Thanks Steph! Now to chill out for the rest of the year 😂

Submitted the first draft of my (first ever) Lonely Planet guidebook chapter today 🥲
What a way to end the year

In Senggigi but barely even a sea breeze!

Very envious. It's painfully humid and sticky in Lombok at the moment

Few have heard of this scenic train journey through Indonesia (and it’s a bargain, too) | CNN The Argo Wilis Panoramic is a bright and airy carriage on the Argo Wilis train. Running between the cities of Surabaya in East Java and Bandung in West Java, it’s one of the most scenic and underrated...

My first piece for CNN is about the Argo Wilis Panoramic, Indonesia's most scenic (and totally underrated) train journey which takes you past rice paddies, volcanoes, rainforest and cities. One of my favourite train trips! 🚂

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