Our journey to Wakatobi was far from tranquil, facing constant winds exceeding 20 knots ahead of the beam, making the voyage quite uncomfortable. It was the first time Karen's brother Russell and his wife Tania experienced such sailing conditions on Our Dreamtime, especially since meeting rally deadlines demands this kind of sailing. To be part of the action, one must adhere to the schedule, even when events are moved up to accommodate the frontrunners. Upon reaching Pulau Buru's southwest corner, we were greeted by rough seas and strong winds, making movement below deck hazardous. We consta ..read more

The Liya Togo Village, and historical Fort site, is a fascinating destination for various reasons. It provides a unique glimpse into culture and history within a picturesque highland village. The Liya Togs Fort stands out as the largest fort in Wakatobi, renowned as a significant historical landmark not only in Wanci-Wanci but also across Indonesia. Constructed using local coral, egg whites, and lime dough, the fort and mosque have remarkably stood the test of time despite their traditional building methods. Exploring the area alongside Michelle and Jeff from the catamaran Seahorse, we ..read more

The people of Wangi-Wangi have a unique tradition known as Kabuenga, which aims to unite eligible men and women. Each year, the villagers of Waetuno (Wangi-Wangi) come together for the Kabuenga ceremony in an open field, attended by both eligible male and female citizens who have grown up in Wakatobi. A three day event to show love and romance to your intended soulmate We were lucky to be in Wakatobi during August when the festivities are held. Sailing the world has allowed us to witness such amazing festivities that we would normally not see if travelling in a convent ..read more

Embarking on a journey to Pulau Tomahu promises an escapade into a tropical paradise that remains relatively untouched by the tourist brochures. This small island, nestled off the northwest coast of Pulau Buru, serves as a serene waypoint for sailors and adventurers alike, seeking solace in its pristine natural beauty. While the island itself may not be widely documented, the anticipation of discovering this hidden gem fuels the excitement.  Our journey across the top of Pulau Buru afforded us with spectacular scenery  The voyage from Namlea, the bustling capital of Buru ..read more

We see plenty of negative comments about clickbait then in the next breath read all the information about how important it is for your thumbnails to attract viewers and how you should put greater effort into this side of things to grow your channel.  An Attention Grabbing thumbnail is our goal. That's an image and tagline of something directly related to the Episode content that attracts the eye and interest. It doesn't need to be the majority of the content but definitely be in there. Clickbait to us is an image that has no or little relationship to the content, such as some extrem ..read more

Two new EBooks have been added to the Dreamtimesail - Our Galley book store. These books are for those intending on leaving Australia via boat and or entering Indonesia via boat.  Yes, that mundane yet unavoidable aspect of life. No matter how liberated we feel, envisioning ourselves sailing into the the sunset to far away horizons towards enchanting destinations, someone, somewhere, requires all our particulars. Not only do they need our information, but they present it in such a bewildering manner that you question if you'll ever embark on your voyage. Online forums are flooded with in ..read more

You haven’t lived until you’ve traveled to Indonesia. Once you have you never want to leave. But living here is it as cheap as everyone says? You be the judge. Known as the land of over 17000 islands, this wonderful country has so much to offer its visitors. You can have any type of experience in Indonesia, whether you want to spend some time on one of the many beaches in Bali, experience a chaotic city like Jakarta or roam through the jungles of Sumatra. The country has such diversity when it comes to cultures, traditions and languages. Understanding the cost of living in Indonesia can ..read more

Before reaching Buru, we had studied its history, a customary practice of ours before visiting new destinations. It was surprising to discover that this was actually the “Island of Tabu”, a place that had been off-limits to visitors for years as it served as a location for political prisoners. An island of raw beauty and untold stories, Buru is a testament to the resilience of the Indonesian spirit. It's an emblem of forgotten history and a witness to one of the greatest atrocities of the 20th century.  The third largest island in the Maluku Islands, Indonesia, is situated between the B ..read more

  Bakso has become one of my favourite dishes to eat We love street food dishes you can easily make at home, and Bakso is no exception. Bakso has become one of my favourite dishes to eat, even in the steaming hot weather. It is a simple Indonesian dish of meatballs and soup. Like many other dishes in Indonesia, it grew out of Asian and European influences in the country. Throughout Indonesia, there are many variations of bakso, but all of them include three main ingredients: broth, noodles, and meatballs. Find the recipe by following the links to Our Galley ..read more

Time flies when you are having fun and these words definitely describe the last decade. Today marks the day ten years ago that we took ownership of Our Dreamtime, a Canadian built Whitby42 Ketch that we love even more as time goes by.  Rewinding those 10 years the story goes like this. Karen was in charge of finding suitable boats in our price range and organising appointments with brokers to show us over boats. We had a definite budget, a “must have” features list, a “that would be nice list” and a definite “don’t want” list. However we were open to view any boat in our budget. On t ..read more