Travel Guides, First-Hand — Asia & Europe by a Diver Who Lives There
Real guides from the places I actually live and return to: Bali and diving across Asia, my house in Corfu, and the Paris I grew up in.
Written by Blaise Jaeger — PADI Master Scuba Diver with 700+ logged dives, based in Bali since 2020. I opened Nusa Penida’s first dive centre in 2017 and I write these guides from the places I actually live in and travel to, not from a desk.
Why Trust These Guides
Here’s the short version: I don’t cover places I haven’t been. I’ve lived in Indonesia since 2020, dive across Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean, keep a house in Corfu, and grew up in Paris — where I still return four times a year. The destinations you’ll find here aren’t random SEO picks: they’re the places I know from the ground, season after season, backed with up-to-date logistics, prices, and practical detail so you can actually plan the trip.
Explore by Destination
Start with the places I cover in the most depth.
Diver? Start with the Maldives diving guide or see all destinations.
Corfu, Beyond the Postcard
I own a house in Corfu, so I come back every year and keep learning the island — not just the famous viewpoints, but the quiet coves, the villages inland, and the practical stuff nobody tells you. Corfu is where this site’s readers spend the most time, and for good reason: it packs turquoise bays, Venetian old towns and mountain trails into one green island.
- Porto Timoni Beach — the twin-bay hike everyone comes for
- The best beaches in Corfu
- What to do in Corfu
- Where to stay in Corfu
- How to get to Corfu
See the full Corfu travel guide.
Diving in Asia — From My Own Logbook
Diving is why I moved to Indonesia in the first place. I’ve logged more than 700 dives across the region — from Raja Ampat’s Holy Grail reefs to Thailand’s Andaman liveaboards — and these guides come straight from my logbook, site by site. If you plan your trip around what’s underwater, start here.
- Best diving in Indonesia — the top destinations, ranked
- Diving Raja Ampat — 15 best dive sites
- Top 10 dive sites in Southeast Asia
- Indonesia liveaboard cruise
- Diving in Thailand
- Maldives diving guide
Indonesia, Where I Live
I’ve been based on Nusa Penida, off Bali, since 2020, and Indonesia is the country I know best. Beyond the dive sites, it’s 17,000 islands of volcanoes, jungle, and culture — here’s where to start.
Paris, My Hometown
I was born in Paris and still keep an apartment in Montorgueil, coming back four times a year. So the France guides here are written the way I’d tell a friend where to go — on foot, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, past the obvious.
Not sure where to go next? Read my top 5 places in Southeast Asia.
About Blaise
I’m Blaise Jaeger — French, born in Paris, and living in Indonesia since 2020, on Nusa Penida near Bali, where I opened the island’s first PADI dive centre in 2017. I’m a PADI Master Scuba Diver with more than 700 logged dives across Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. I keep a house in Corfu and an apartment in Montorgueil, Paris, which is why those places — alongside Indonesia’s reefs — are the ones I cover in the most detail. Everything on this site is written first-hand and kept up to date, so you can plan with real, current information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these travel guides written first-hand?
Yes. I live in Indonesia, keep a house in Corfu and an apartment in Paris, and dive across Asia — the destinations covered in most depth are places I know from the ground. Guides are then backed with current logistics, prices and opening details.
Which destination should I choose?
For world-class diving and remote nature, go to Indonesia. For turquoise beaches and easy island life, Corfu. For food, museums and walking, Paris. Browse them all on the destinations page.
When is the best time to dive in Indonesia?
It depends on the region: October to April is best for northern Raja Ampat and the Dampier Strait, while May to September favours the south, such as Misool. Water stays warm year-round. See the best diving in Indonesia guide for the details.
Do you cover budget travel?
Yes. Each destination guide includes where to stay across budgets, how to get around, and realistic costs, from homestays to comfortable resorts.
Can I ask you a specific travel question?
Of course — reach me through the contact page.