If you've ever been curious about a snorkeling liveaboard but weren't sure it was "for" casual snorkelers like us, this one might change your mind. The Samara 1 is a good beginner trip. Read about our four days near Komodo Island in Indonesia. 🐠 ingasadventures.com/komodo-snork...

The Perfect First Liveaboard: Snorkeling Komodo's Waters on the Samara 1 | Inga's Adventures Komodo Snorkeling Liveaboard: A First-Timer's Samara 1 Experience

The Perfect First Liveaboard: Snorkeling Komodo's Waters on the Samara 1 | Inga's Adventures Four days snorkeling with manta rays and reef fish near Komodo Island aboard the Samara 1 — a beginner-friendly liveaboard in Flores, Indonesia.

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I wrote up the trip I talked about on the recent podcast: two weeks on a snorkeling liveaboard in the Solomon Islands. Turns out the boring-looking muck diving was better than the flashy reefs, and the floating market was the best part of the whole thing. www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/snorkeling...

Snorkeling the Solomon Islands: Two Weeks Aboard the MV Bilikiki

Author and adventurer Inga Aksamit shares snorkeling and muck diving discoveries, a floating village market, and Coral Triangle marine life from an eleven-day snorkel adventure with Snorkel Venture.

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Bali in 1970s, 2011, and 2025. The island has changed, but the beauty and the kindness of the Balinese haven't. My advice: stay put longer and allow extra time for traffic. #Bali #TravelWriting #SlowTravel #IndonesiaTravel #IngasAdventures ingasadventures.com/bali-travel-...

Bali Then and Now: A Smarter Way to See a Changed Island | Inga's Adventures Bali Itinerary Guide: Smart Multi-Day Trips for 2026

Bali Then and Now: A Smarter Way to See a Changed Island | Inga's Adventures A 50-year Bali visitor's guide to smarter travel: where to base yourself, two multi-day loops (north and east), and how to ...

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Just spent an hour talking about the two weeks I spent on a snorkeling liveaboard in the Solomon Islands with Snorkel Venture — mantas circling us in open water, a saltwater croc we nicknamed a 'crocolog,' the whole thing. New episode of Big Blend Radio: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZwT...

Snorkeling the Solomon Islands: Two Weeks Aboard the MV Bilikiki

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So excited — Miles of Kindness: Tales from the Trail by Susan Alcorn is out! My story "Angels in Hell Hole" is in this feel-good collection of trail angels and hikes gone right thanks to strangers' kindness. My angel: a pint-size kid who did an adult-sized rescue. Thanks, Natalie. 🥾💕 amzn.to/4zKkKAO

This was my third and best time visiting Borobudur Temple in Yogyakarta, Indonesia because, finally, the scaffolding was down and the whole temple was visible in all its glory. And the Prambanan was gorgeous. #travel #indonesia #yogyakartaindonesia #culture ingasadventures.com/3-days-in-yo...

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3 Days in Yogyakarta: Temples, Volcanoes & Living Culture | Inga's Adventures Three days in Yogyakarta: Borobudur, Prambanan, a jeep ride up Mount Merapi, the Sultan's Kraton, and a Ramayana ballet. J...

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A highlight of our trip to Indonesia was an all-day train ride from Jakarta to Jogjakarta. It was a lot more comfortable in executive class than it was 4 decades ago on a 3rd class train to Mt. Bromo! #travel #traintravel #Indonesia #Java ingasadventures.com/jakarta-to-y...

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Jakarta to Yogyakarta by Train: Java Across Four Decades | Inga's Adventures Skip the flight and take the train from Jakarta to Yogyakarta. A six-hour journey through Java's rice paddies, farms, and v...

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Please join us at the Sausalito Library on June 26, 2026 at 6 pm for a fascinating author panel. Three women who grew up globally with very different stories to tell. #travel #tck #memoir #authorevent

I had been avoiding Jakarta for years, having spent so much time there decades ago. We found plenty to fill two days and would have ventured out to do some day trips outside of the city if we'd had more time. We loved it! #jakarta #travel #indonesia ingasadventures.com/2026/05/04/2...

2 days in Jakarta: Culture, History & Surprises | Inga's Adventures

2 days in Jakarta: Culture, History & Surprises | Inga's Adventures Discover why Jakarta deserves more than a layover. Two days of museums, Old Town, and colonial history — plus where to stay, eat, an...

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I loved being a part of Lotus Botanicals & Gifts grand reopening yesterday. I had such interesting conversations with people about all kinds of topics related to my books, depending on which one caught their interest. It's wonderful that Lotus supports local authors by stocking our books.

Every podcast is a little different. For this one, we talked about the importance of research to validate memory and add context, especially when writing from a child's perspective. #memoir #podcast #authorityondemand #AuthorsOnMission #betweenworlds #booksky open.spotify.com/episode/6YqD...

Why Writing From a Child’s Perspective Unlocks Authentic Memoir: Inga Aksamit’s Story Between Worlds

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​I've been missing the flavors of Spain so I enjoyed a Spanish tapas potluck last week! I relived some flavorful fun moments in this article. Enjoy! #spain #roadtrip #southernspain #iftwa #FWTmagazine #travel fwtmagazine.com/a-road-trip-...

A Road Trip Along Spain’s Sun-Drenched Mediterranean Coast - Food, Wine & Travel

Explore Spain’s Mediterranean coast on a scenic road trip from Barcelona to Marbella, with beach towns, cultural gems, and historic sights en route.

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Castles without crowds, long beach promenades, and acres of fragrant orange groves. These were among the delights we found on our road trip along the Mediterranean coast of Spain. This was our second road trip in Spain #spain #roadtrip ingasadventures.com/2026/02/06/s...

Road Trip Along Spain’s Mediterranean Coast from Barcelona to Marbella | Inga's Adventures

Road Trip Along Spain’s Mediterranean Coast from Barcelona to Marbella | Inga's Adventures Discover an 11-day road trip along Spain’s Mediterranean coast, from Barcelona to Marbella, with stops in Val...

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Castles without crowds, long beach promenades, and acres of fragrant orange groves. These were among the delights we found on our road trip along the Mediterranean coast of Spain. This was our second road trip in Spain #spain #roadtrip ingasadventures.com/2026/02/06/s...

Road Trip Along Spain’s Mediterranean Coast from Barcelona to Marbella | Inga's Adventures

Road Trip Along Spain’s Mediterranean Coast from Barcelona to Marbella | Inga's Adventures Discover an 11-day road trip along Spain’s Mediterranean coast, from Barcelona to Marbella, with stops in Val...

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"Writing Across Borders" this week at the Mill Valley Library: • a novelist • a TCK memoirist (me!) • an immigrant memoirist Different genres. Shared questions—identity, belonging, and mother-daughter ties. Bonus brilliance from Barbara Lane. #betweenworlds #TCK #bookevent #libraryprograms #booksky

I'm honored that my story (a letter to Dacca) was accepted for the "Letters Now Sent, Vol 2" anthology AND that they selected my letter as an example in the Call for Submissions (still open until June, if you'd like to submit!). #memoir #anthology www.beyondborderspublishing.com/letters-now-...

Mallorca was such a treat. Loved our hotel on the edge of old town, away from the crowds and hiking on the GR221 in the mountains was gorgeous. #travel #mallorca #spain #hiking ingasadventures.com/2026/01/25/e...

Exploring Mallorca: City Strolls in Palma and Mountain Hikes on the GR221 | Inga's Adventures

Exploring Mallorca: City Strolls in Palma and Mountain Hikes on the GR221 | Inga's Adventures Hike Mallorca’s GR221 Dry Stone Route through the Serra de Tramuntana, with stops in Palma, Deià, and Sóll...

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Finally, I have my copy of "Moonshadow: Tales of Hidden Light," the latest anthology from Redwood Writers. I'm so pleased to see my story, "When the World Looked Away," featured among so many talented writers. Link to Moonshadow: Tales of Hidden Light: amzn.to/4pVWPIv #booksky #anthology #memoir

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Moonshadow: Tales of Hidden Light [Writers, Redwood, Baker, Judy M., Langwell, Crissi, Johnstone, Mara Lynn, Baker, Judy M.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Moonshadow: Tales of Hidden Light

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I love Indonesia so much that I could talk about the islands forever. Somehow, we limited our conversation to 40 minutes in "Beyond Bali"--watch or listen in the Travel, Food and Wine ezine. #BigBlendRadio #travel #indonesia #ingasadventures nationalparktraveling.com/listing/expl...

As seen at the Sonoma Valley Library! So much fun to get reports of book sightings for "Between Worlds: An Expat's Quest for Belonging" in the wild. #betweenworlds #memoir #sonomavalleylibrary #booksky

If you're in the SF Bay Area, join us on Jan 28, 2026 at the Mill Valley Library for a fascinating panel on Writing Across Borders. Read more about it and register here: millvalleylibrary.libcal.com/event/15326431 #booksky, #memoir, #authorpanel

🎧 Now on Audible: Between Worlds: An Expat’s Quest for Belonging The audiobook edition of my International Impact Award–winning memoir is officially live. Narrated by Elizabeth Liang, with cover design by Monique Risch Meade. #memoir #booksky #tck #audiobooks www.audible.com/pd/Between-W...

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Check out this great listen on Audible.com. What happens when a child grows up between worlds, never fully belonging anywhere? In this compelling memoir, Inga Aksamit takes listeners on a journey acro...

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Hey TCKs and others who have moved around! Here's an opportunity for writers. I have no affiliation with the organization but thought other writers would want to know about it. #booksky #TCK #memoir #writers

I just found out Between Worlds: An Expat's Quest for Belonging won an International Impact Book Award for memoir! 🏆Not a Pulitzer (haha), but it means a lot. My TCK story is resonating--yay! 🌏 👉 www.amazon.com/Between-Worl... #memoir #awardwinningauthor #tck #BetweenWorlds #booksky

So pleased to get a five star review from Readers Choice Book Awards for Between Worlds: An Expat's Quest for Belonging. #BetweenWorlds #Memoir #TCK

Too much fun outrigger canoeing with Kapua Wa'a Experiences, departing right from Kaimana Beach. Owned by Kekoa Kekumano (star of Rescue Hi Surf), his second in command turned out to be another celebrity from Cirque du Soleil. #kapuawaa #outriggercanoe #oahu #hawaii www.kapuawaaexperiences.com

This time last year we were in Morocco, enjoying the wonderful flavors of North Africa. We learned so much on our food tour in Tangier and cooking class in Marrakech. Read all about it in Food, Wine & Travel Magazine. #morocco #travel #IFWTWA #FWTmagazine fwtmagazine.com/beyond-cousc...

Beyond Couscous: Discovering the Real Flavors of Moroccan Food - Food, Wine & Travel

Discover Morocco through food tours and cooking classes in Tangier and Marrakech. Taste authentic tagines, learn local recipes, and explore vibrant markets.

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My article, "Thinking of Visiting Indonesia? Don’t Stop at Bali," is now live on the BATW Travel Stories magazine on Medium. I offer tips on how to plan your itinerary for trips to the islands. #bayareatravelwriters #travel #indonesia #TripPlanning medium.com/batw-travel-...

Thinking of Visiting Indonesia? Don’t Stop at Bali — Here’s Where to Go Next

After years of exploring Indonesia island by island, I’ve put together a practical guide to help first-time travelers go beyond the Bali…

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Puzzle fans, how fun is this? Here's a digital jigsaw puzzle from one of my Indonesia photos. Podcast by Big Blend Radio and Magazines. Image is Samara 1, our liveaboard home for the Komodo Isand snorkel trip. #travel #indonesia #betweenworlds #BigBlendRadio nationalparktraveling.com/listing/expl...

Exploring Indonesia Beyond Bali | Parks & Travel Magazine

EXPLORING INDONESIA BEYOND BALI This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel Show” with the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) features award-winning author, glob...

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Award-winning author Inga Aksamit @ingaaksamit.bsky.social takes us Beyond Bali to explore the rich culture, culinary diversity, vibrant marine life & unique experiences across Indonesia’s many islands. Full Episode: youtu.be/dlo_7VdKf4I?... #Indonesia #TravelPodcast #IslandLife