Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Raja Ampat
Turning Secondhand Shopping Into Ocean Action: Q&A with Thrift Store Founder, Katie Lusky
Every year, Americans send more than 11 million tons of textiles to landfills — clothing, shoes, and household goods that could easily have been reused. Much of that waste eventually enters waterways and oceans as microplastics, as synthetic fabrics break down over time. At the same time, the demand for new production keeps rising, driving further strain on natural resources and, in many cases, plastic pollution.
Meet the Founder Turning an Invasive Species Into Pet Treats
Lionfish are beautiful, unusual creatures, and if you’re snorkeling in the Indo-Pacific, spotting one is a thrill. In the Caribbean, though, you’ll see them far more than you’d like. That’s because lionfish don’t belong there. In their native waters, they evolved alongside predators like grouper, snapper, eels, and sharks that learned to hunt past their venomous spines. In the Atlantic and Caribbean, none of that history exists. Lionfish were first spotted off Florida in 1985.
The Humpback Whale Named Parker Kelly: How an NHL Star’s Honeymoon Started a Conservation Wave
It was the Olympic break in the middle of an NHL season, and Colorado Avalanche forward Parker Kelly had just gotten back from his honeymoon in Hawaii. Standing in front of a media scrum in the locker room, he could have talked about rest, recharging, or anything else athletes typically say after time away. Instead, he couldn’t stop talking about whales. He had gone whale watching one day. Then he went again. And again. He described hearing them sing beneath the surface of the water.
New Annual Report Highlights Global Ocean Conservation Impact - Oceanic Society
Oceanic Society is proud to share our FY25 Annual Report, highlighting a year of meaningful progress in ocean conservation driven by people, partnerships, and purpose. Inside, you’ll find stories and impact from across our global programs—including community-led action to combat ocean plastic pollution, advances in global sea turtle conservation, award-winning conservation travel experiences, and expanded equitable access to nature for students in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Explore the beautiful region of Raja Ampat with luxury charter yacht VELA
Launched in 2022, charter yacht VELA blends in seamlessly to the stunning scenery of Raja Ampat with her traditional charms of an Indonesian sailboat. Offering a timeless environment adorned in warm woods, soft whites, Indigenous art, and elegant fabrics, she is an iconic yacht rental that pairs up perfectly with the sumptuous surroundings of continuous deserted coastlines and an abundance of peace for enjoying evening cocktails and stargazing under a clear sky.
Cosy Country Escapes in the UK
Declared a royal forest by William the Conqueror and now designated a national park, the New Forest spans a vast area of pasture, heathland and forest across both Hampshire and Wiltshire. This wild landscape is dotted with picturesque villages as well as the two main towns where many visitors base their stay, Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst. The forested landscape can be explored on foot, by hiring a bike or joining a horseback ride from the riding stables in Brockenhurst.
Get to Know Dracula's Romania from Bucharest
Where to stay The JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel is well located across from the Palace of Parliament in an area recognised for its historical significance. Guests are greeted in the hotel’s grand lobby, distinguished by its spiral marble staircases and columns. Dine at the sophisticated JW Steakhouse and tuck into classic Italian dishes at Cucina – The Italian Kitchen.
Five Caribbean hot spots for winter sun
Jade Mountain, St Lucia Instantly recognisable for its open-sided pool suites facing out towards St Lucia’s famous Pitons, Jade Mountain pairs a unique stone structure, in which each suite is connected to the resort by a bridge, with a privileged location amid lush vegetation on the hillside above Anse Chastanet beach on the island’s southwestern coastline. The poolside Jade Mountain Club serves the nourishing Jade Cuisine of award-winning James Beard and chef Allen Susser.
Join the jet-set in Costa Smeralda, Sardinia
Stay at the luxurious Hotel Pitrizza The five-star Hotel Pitrizza, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Costa Smeralda is ideally located in the verdant landscape backing a stretch of Costa Smeralda’s rocky coastline on a private beach near Porto Cervo.
Spend the day at Henley Royal Regatta
Attending the event with ASMALLWORLD Taking place on Sunday, 3rd July, enjoy VIP Hospitality at the ASMALLWORLD Henley Regatta event which departs Sloane Square in London, for Henley at the start of the day. Once you arrive you can mix and mingle at Fawley Meadows with VIP hospitality throughout the day of races including a champagne and canapé reception, five-course lunch with Cellar Master’s selected wines, a complimentary bar, afternoon tea and afternoon champagne sweepstake.
Delve into Basel's art scene
Host to one of the world’s most prominent art fairs, Art Basel, among other internationally renowned arts events, this picturesque Swiss city on the Rhine River is considered one of the world’s great art hubs and, owing to its wealth of heritage and arts sites, has even become known as the cultural capital of Switzerland. Arts events take place throughout the year and the city abounds with galleries, covering everything from ancient to contemporary arts, among an array of other museums.
How to be a part of St Moritz Celebrity Golf Cup
The legendary Badrutt’s Palace Hotel lies at the heart of St Moritz with views over Lake Saint Moritz and the surrounding mountains. First opened in 1896, this palatial Alpine property has become known as one of Switzerland’s most prestigious properties, hosting celebrities such as Alfred Hitchcock, Audrey Hepburn and Charlie Chaplin throughout its history.
New and Reimagined Ski Lodges in France
Following on from its end of 2019 debut, the ski-in ski-out Maisons Pariente hotel, Le Coucou, is reopening for the 21/22 ski season with a new look restaurant, enhanced kid’s club and brand-new spa experiences. The Pierre Yovanovitch designed hotel houses 55 rooms, including 39 suites, along with two private chalets, two restaurants, a bar, Tata Harper Spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness room, sauna and two kid’s clubs.
Where to go truffle hunting across Europe
Truffles are found across much of Italy, from Piedmont and Veneto in the north to the undulating landscape of Tuscany and bucolic Umbria in the centre of the country. Where you go depends on the type of truffle you’re looking for and the time you’re there. The autumn into winter months bring both black and white varieties to the table.
Rural Retreats in Italy for the Autumn
With Italy now open to tourists across Europe, many of us will be looking to return. Make the most of this captivating time of year by seeking out areas of enticing autumnal landscape allowing you to escape the crowds while also celebrating the season through annual events and the region’s seasonal gastronomy. Piedmont Red, orange and yellow leaves transform the Piedmont landscape each autumn.
Outdoor art destinations around the world
An open-air setting and ample space for social distancing make outdoor art destinations an appealing prospect for cultural days out. Exhibiting artwork designed to complement and sit harmoniously within the landscape, these outdoor art destinations garner attention from across the globe.
Design-led cabins in spectacular surroundings
Remote forest, a private island and hills of vineyards provide the setting for some of the world’s most architecturally impressive cabins. Each environmentally conscious retreat combines inspirational design with a taste of adventure and immersion into the great outdoors. Manshausen Island, Norway The 55-acre private island Manshausen lies off the north coast of Norway, far above the Arctic Circle.
Remote UK islands worth making the journey for
Found 28 miles off Land’s End in Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly feel a world away from the rest of England. This idyllic archipelago of 140 tiny islands is distinguished by its outstanding natural beauty and sense of seclusion, heathland, cliffs, subtropical plant-life and white sand beaches. Either bathed in warm sun or battered by Atlantic storms, the islands are compelling in all elements year-round.
A Luxury Cruise Through Indonesia's Raja Ampat and Banda Islands on Aqua Expeditions' New Ship
Editor's Note: Travel might be complicated right now, but use our inspirational trip ideas to plan ahead for your next bucket list adventure. You probably haven't heard of them. You almost certainly wouldn't be able to find them on a map. But there's a case to be made that eastern Indonesia's tiny Banda Islands—or the Spice Islands, as they were once known in the West—have done more to shape the last 500 years of human history than any other place on earth.
How You Can Do Raja Ampat Just Like Julianne Hough
BY JST NEWS When you think of traveling to Indonesia, Bali is probably the first that comes to mind. Julianne Hough, however, is bringing attention to a lesser known islands called: Raja Ampat. Situated off the northwest of Bird’s Head Peninsula, Raja Ampat is an archipelago comprises 1,500+ small islands and cays. There are four main islands, including: Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo.
Raja Ampat Airport Review
If you are planning on visiting Raja Ampat in West Papua, you will most likely be flying into the city of Sorong in West Papua. Since my last visit at the end of 2017, it is only right that I do a review of the Raja Ampat airport which is called the Domine Eduard Osok airport. Sorong is the capital of West Papua and flights from selected cities around Indonesia will land here.
Raja Ampat, Indonesia: A Travel Guide to Papua's Far Flung Paradise
Unbelievably dramatic sunsets, thousands of sparkling darting fish and grinning locals are what I remember the most about my brief but unforgettable time in Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat means Four Kings in Indonesian, and the four major islands are Waigeo (the capital where you’ll most likely enter), Misool (home to ancient rock paintings), Salawati, and Batanta. Beyond the main four, there are thousands of other islands, both inhabited and uninhabited.
Discovering Arborek Village in Raja Ampat
Arborek Village is located in the Raja Ampat area of West Papua, Indonesia. The village is a discovery in more ways than one. Why were we in Arborek Village? We arrived on a hot as hell day, and that is putting it mildly. Little children lined the pier, as did the adults of the village. They were in traditional Papuan costume to greet us. I will be the first to admit that this felt a little uncomfortable.
How to Get to Raja Ampat, Indonesia's Hidden Paradise
Raja Ampat is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Most scuba divers know of the incredible underwater marine life in West Papua but the island itself remains less well known to international tourists, due to the expense and difficulty in getting there. On the way there, I remember waiting in the airport on an 8-hour layover wondering if the wait was worth the journey.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Raja
Contact Raja, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack