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Editorial standards

How we research and check every page

Every guide we publish is built from official and scientific sources, cross-checked by our operations team and reviewed at least quarterly.

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Quarterly
core content review
24–48 h
to publish rule changes
4 stages
of review before publishing
Travellers on the Piaynemo viewpoint deck above the karst islands of Raja Ampat

Research process

Where our facts come from

Permits, fees and travel advisories come only from official channels. Reef and wildlife facts come from conservation science.

Government & regulators

Ministry of Tourism, the Directorate General of Sea Transportation and the Raja Ampat tourism office.

Science & conservation

TNC Indonesia, WWF Indonesia, the Coral Triangle Center and the Raja Ampat Marine Park Authority.

Our team on the ground

Operations and West Papua logistics staff send first-hand, real-time updates from the areas we run.

Partner verification

Phinisi, resort and local-provider details checked through regular audits and direct contact.

Fact-checking workflow

Four checks before we publish

Every piece passes a multi-layered review. Logistics and safety details are always checked by the people who run the trips.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Draft with sources

    The content and editorial team drafts each page and cites every source it used.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Operations cross-check

    Logistics and safety details are checked by operations and West Papua logistics; local experts vet cultural notes.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Editorial review

    The content and editorial lead checks clarity, consistency, tone and every cross-link.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Final approval

    Major pieces are signed off by the Director of Operations before they go live.

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A snorkeller gliding over a coral reef in Raja Ampat

Update cadence

Kept current, not set and forgotten

Travel in places like Raja Ampat changes fast: park fees, flight schedules and advisories move. We review all core content, including destination guides and policy pages, at least quarterly.

When a regulation, safety advisory or partner offering changes, we update the site within 24–48 hours of official notification.

  • Core content reviewed at least quarterly
  • Fee and rule changes live within 24–48 hours
  • Client and partner feedback folded in
How we vet partners

Independence & sourcing

No paid opinions, clear sources

Our recommendations follow our methodology, quality standards and sustainability commitments — not financial incentives.

Conflict of interest

  • Picks based on our methodology, not commissions
  • Sponsored content and partnerships clearly disclosed
  • No paid reviews or endorsements without clear labelling
  • Staff may not accept gifts or favours

Sourcing priorities

  • Primary sources: government documents, scientific papers
  • Reputable news and academic publications
  • Direct interviews with experts and local stakeholders
  • A full source list kept on file for every page

Company & trust

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