Tag Archives: Flores
Komodo Trip (Part One) Posted by sasha on Oct 18, 2016
There are lots of amazing experiences to be had traveling across Flores. Snorkeling and visiting remote islands near Maumere. Hiking up to see sunrise over the three colored lakes of Mt. Kelimutu. Taking in the unique villages and local culture in the villages around Bajawa. These are all great, but the real star of Flores…
Labuan Bajo Video Tour Posted by sasha on Oct 10, 2016
After an awesome 2-week journey across Flores, we reach our final destination – Labuan Bajo. This fishing town at the western end of the island is a popular spot for diving and taking boat trips to see the Komodo dragons. Before heading out on a boat trip, spend a night or two in the town…
A Few Days in Labuan Bajo Posted by sasha on Oct 5, 2016
Located on the western end of Flores, Labuan Bajo is the logical place to either start or finish your trip across the island. Once a tiny fishing village, it has developed into a bustling tourist center – at least as far as Flores is concerned – thanks to its excellent diving and proximity to islands that…
Ruteng Video Tour Posted by sasha on Aug 10, 2016
When traveling across Flores, a stop in the town of Ruteng is a must. From here, you can easily check out the famed Hobbit Cave, as well as the stunning spider web rice fields. Explore these sights and more in this short video tour of Ruteng. Along the way, stop to admire the amazing Flores…
Hobbit Cave & Spider Web Rice Fields in Ruteng Posted by sasha on Aug 8, 2016
After exploring the traditional villages around Bajawa, we continued moving west across Flores. Our next stop was the town of Ruteng, a perfect base for visiting the famed Hobbit Cave and the stunning spider web rice fields. Before you get there, though, there are plenty of places worth stopping at along the way. Beautiful Scenery…
Bajawa – Villages and Hot Springs Posted by sasha on Jul 13, 2016
The town of Bajawa in Flores is a great base for exploring traditional Ngada villages and natural hot springs. Check it out in this short video tour, featuring the villages of Wogo and Bena.
Villages and Hot Springs in Bajawa Posted by sasha on Jul 11, 2016
From the sleepy capital of Ende, we continued on our journey across Flores to the town of Bajawa. Located at 1,100 meters above sea level, the cool air of Bajawa is a nice respite from the stifling heat of the lowlands. Although the town isn’t much, the surroundings are well worth exploring. With traditional Ngada…