Togian or not Togian

Always! Always Togian! It is very difficult to put into any coherent sentence how amazing the Togian islands are and not sound like you are trying to sell a tour package! Basically, the Togian islands are your aesthetically beautiful blue and green seas, white sands and hammock scene but its not only this that makes them so astoundingly addictive, it is also the people, both locals and fellow dossers.

There are many islands in this beautiful archipelago and I'm sure all of them have their own attractions, draws and lives. They are an entity, independent of the rest of Indonesia, breathing life and feeding off their inhabitants.
Exaggerating?
Nope!!!
Going over the top?
Probably but who cares, ask anyone who made the trip, who dodged random ferry times, sleeping arrangements, dangerous roads and nutjob drivers. Those who intended on spending 4 days on the islands and didn't leave save for visa issues.

Kadidiri island, described by lonely planet as sociable managed to throw all expectations out the window. Expecting a bunch of hotels on the beach, hawkers and restaurants, what was in fact presented on a travel special platter was the anthisesis of such. A family of travellers, eating together, chatting, covering each others back, fishing together and partying together. Aka the owner of Pondok Lestari was in fact also the owner of the whole beach. Welcomed out on spear fishing trips and snorkelling trips, we all took full advantage of this amazing families hospitality. Leaving we were all presented with homemade necklaces to remind us of our time on this island.

Rambling on?
Yup but at least you get the point. Go to the Togian islands. The snorkelling is spectacular, coral is in full swing, fish a plenty, hammocks welcoming and the people out of this world. Its definitely worth the time out of your way in indonesia!!!!!