May 10, 2026
Maluku Islands: The Original Spice Paradise — Banda, Ambon and Ternate in 2026
Maluku Islands: The Original Spice Paradise — Banda, Ambon and Ternate in 2026
The Maluku Islands were the most valuable real estate on Earth — the original source of nutmeg.
Banda Islands
Gunung Api Banda (volcano hike in 2 hours), Fort Belgica (best-preserved Dutch fort), and world-class wall diving with zero crowds.
Ambon
Colonial history, Fort Victoria, Natsepa Beach, and amazing muck diving in Ambon Bay.
Ternate and Tidore
Twin volcanic islands that once controlled the global clove trade. Climb Mount Gamalama and explore 16th-century Portuguese forts.