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Mt. Batur Video Posted by sasha on Apr 25, 2016
A sunrise hike to the top of Mt. Batur should be high atop anyone’s list when traveling to Bali. Make a day of it and pay a visit to some hot springs and a coffee plantation afterwards. Check out highlights in this short video:
Hiking Mt. Batur Posted by sasha on Apr 21, 2016
The island of Bali is much more than sandy beaches. While it’s true that sun and sand are the primary draw for most tourists here, the island is actually quite mountainous. Those seeking a bit of adventure on their trip to the Island of the Gods can partake in a variety of hikes, most notably…
Relaxing in Maumere Posted by sasha on Apr 19, 2016
Located on the eastern side of Flores, Maumere is the island’s biggest town. While there isn’t much for tourists in town, there are some nice beachside hotels up the road. The town of Sikka is also an easy day-trip away, where you can see their beautiful wooden church.
Maumere Posted by sasha on Apr 11, 2016
Last month, we took a look at what you can do with two weeks in Flores, and now we’re going to dive in a bit more to the destinations covered in that post. Maumere is the biggest town in Flores, yet it still feels like a small fishing village. It’s a good place to start…
Traveling Across Flores Posted by sasha on Apr 5, 2016
Traverse the beautiful island of Flores in this short video, starting in Maumere and ending in Labuan Bajo. Climb volcanoes, explore traditional villages, and see the one and only Komodo dragons.
Two Weeks in Flores Posted by sasha on Mar 24, 2016
Flores is a beautiful island in the eastern part of Indonesia. Those looking to explore a more off-the-beaten-path side of the country will love a trip here. It’s far more rugged and undeveloped than Java or Bali, and aside from the Komodo National Park it’s barely a blip on the radar of most tourists. We’ll…
Ogoh-Ogoh Competition – Sanur 2016 Posted by sasha on Mar 16, 2016
The day before Nyepi (Balinese New Year) is the ogoh-ogoh festival. Villages across the island create their own ogoh-ogoh statue, a mythological being or demon that help to rid the island of bad spirits. See highlights from this year’s celebration in Sanur, where twenty-three villages got together for a big competition.