Tag Archives: Komodo dragons
6 Months in Indonesia Posted by sasha on Mar 15, 2017
How would you like to spend enam bulan (six months) in Indonesia? That’s right – setengah tahun (half a year). Imagine how many pantai (beaches) you can relax on, how many beautiful matahari terbenam (sunsets) you can see, and of course, how many delicious plates of nasi campur (mixed rice) you can eat. I was fortunate enough…
Top 10 Things to Do in Flores Posted by sasha on Dec 8, 2016
From scaling active volcanoes, to relaxing on pristine beaches, to getting up close and personal with the world’s largest lizard, there’s no shortage of amazing adventures to be had when traveling across Flores. What are the “Top 10 Things to Do in Flores”? Find out in this short video! Anda mau pergi ke Flores? Kenapa?…
Highlights of Flores Posted by sasha on Dec 6, 2016
Rugged and beautiful, the island of Flores is a place that should be high atop your list if visiting Indonesia. The name – “flowers” in Portuguese – wasn’t the only thing left behind by the colonists, as a vast majority of the people here are Christians. The island is also very culturally diverse, with at…
Chasing Komodo Dragons (Video) Posted by sasha on Nov 23, 2016
After relaxing on the Pink Beach, seeing the flying foxes at sunset, and an overnight stay in Komodo Village, it’s time to go out in search of dragons. In Part Three, we finally come face to face with the amazing Komodo dragons. See what it’s like visiting the world’s largest species of lizard in their…
Komodo Trip (Part Three) Posted by sasha on Nov 21, 2016
For many travelers to Indonesia, seeing the Komodo dragons is high atop the list of things to do. The best way to do this is on a multi-day boat trip around the area. There’s much more to see than the legendary lizards, from the stunning Pink Beach to the incredible sight of flying foxes emerging…
Komodo Village and Flying Foxes Posted by sasha on Nov 10, 2016
Part One in our video tour of Komodo National Park featured Kanawa Island, the Pink Beach, and more. There’s a lot more to see on this adventure, including a stay in Komodo Village and the amazing sight of flying foxes at sunset. Check it our in Part Two of this epic Komodo National Park trip:
Komodo Trip (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Nov 7, 2016
The first day of our Komodo National Park adventure was spent relaxing on Kanawa Island, snorkeling with manta rays, and exploring the stunning Pink Beach. After a long day at sea, we arrived at our home for the night – the place where people live alongside dragons – Kampung Komodo. Komodo Village While most people…