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  Getting to Banda Neira isn’t simple. From my hometown, I had to fly to Ambon first. Then came the real adventure: either a small plane (not always available) or a six-to-seven-hour boat ride across the sea. I went by fast boat, and let’s just say, Maluku waters know how to rock you awake. But the moment the island came into sight, all the exhaustion vanished. Picture this: emerald-green sea, colorful fishing boats, and Mount Banda towering in the distance. In that instant, I understood why European traders once sailed across the globe just for the nutmeg trees of this place. Staying in a Local Homestay Forget fancy hotels Banda is all about simple guesthouses and family-run homestays. And honestly? That’s what makes the experience real. I stayed in a wooden house where the host welcomed me like family. One evening, they cooked me smoked fish with colo-colo sambal, and I swear it was one of the best meals of my life. Nights in Banda are unforgettable. A sky full of stars, wave...