Is this heaven, or just the base of a volcano?
This week, we continue our journey around the massive base of Mt. Rinjani. Starting in the north, we were absolutely gobsmacked by the sheer abundance of life. Thanks to the volcano's nutrient-rich soil, there are rice paddies stretching as far as the eye can see. It genuinely felt like we’d stepped into a tropical heaven.
But the real adventure began when we handed the reins to Divina. Following an "accommodation-led" hunch, we headed to Sapit with no idea what to expect. What we found blew us away: the Hidden Gillis. Not a single tourist in sight—just pure, untouched beauty and the kind of discovery you only get when you trust the journey.
To wrap it up, we headed to Tetebatu, a dense tropical village where the clouds finally burst. Between the heavy rain and a rough bout of food poisoning, it wasn't exactly a spa day—but even being stuck in bed couldn't take the shine off this incredible part of the world.
We threw away the map and handed the compass to Divina. Hit subscribe to hear why the best rewards are often hidden exactly where you didn't plan to look. Follow the adventure on Instagram @ExceptionalDecisions
