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Komodo Resort Sebayur Island – Labuan Bajo Best Dive Resort in Komodo Island Border

Komodo Resort Sebayur Island – Labuan Bajo Best Dive Resort in Komodo Island Border

Sebayur Island Besar ( There is 02 island of Sebayur, Little-Small and big one-besar ) located just on the border of Komodo National Park. Its known as one of the best dive sites in Komodo Indonesia. Our resort is classified 3 stars and has all the facilities that a tourist or a diver may need. [...]

November 8 2011 | Posted in Flores Hotels, Komodo Resort Sebayur Island, Labuan Bajo Hotels | Read More »

Liang Bua Cave of Flores Hobbits Found in Manggarai of Flores Island Indonesia

Liang Bua Cave of Flores Hobbits Found in Manggarai of Flores Island Indonesia

Liang Bua Ancient Cave of Flores Hobbits Found: Liang Bua is a natural cave where the archeologists excavate fossil later named as Homo Floresiensis – who believed to be a missing link – which sought by the scientist for long. There are stalactites and stalagmites in the cave. In olden days, the cave used to [...]

November 6 2011 | Posted in Flores Places To Visit, Liang Bua Ancient Cave, Ruteng | Read More »

Lewokluok Ikat Hand Weaving in East of Flores Island Indonesia

Lewokluok Ikat Hand Weaving in East of Flores Island Indonesia

If you get infected with ‘ikat-passion’ during your Flores trip, Lewokluok is a place that will fill a collector’s heart with awe. Tiny Lamaholot Village is famed for its ikat, or kwatek kinge in the local language. What makes their ikat unique and therefore a sought-after handicraft, are the small, sewn-in seashells, which are collected [...]

November 3 2011 | Posted in Flores Places To Visit, Larantuka, Lewokluok Village | Read More »

Blikon Blewut Museum in Ledolero of Maumere East of Flores Island Indonesia

Blikon Blewut Museum in Ledolero of Maumere East of Flores Island Indonesia

If you want to get a glimpse of Florenese cultural and natural history, prehistory, as well as browse through unique and sometimes curious objects of art and daily life, Maumere’s Blikon Blewut Museum is the place visit. Blikon Blewut Museum is situated on the campus of Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Katholik Ledalero, which is a well-known [...]

October 30 2011 | Posted in Blikon Blewut Museum, Flores Places To Visit, Maumere | Read More »

Cunca Rede Waterfall – Unexplore Waterfall in Manggarai of Flores Island

Cunca Rede Waterfall – Unexplore Waterfall in Manggarai of Flores Island

If you happen to be in central Flores do not miss to stop at Cunca Rede Waterfall. Situated in Sano Lokom village, Borong sub-disctrict, East Manggarai district, this approximately 30 meters high waterfall flowing fresh spring water and offers you spectacular view that will refresh your soul. This place can be reached by 2 hours [...]

October 30 2011 | Posted in Cunca Rede Waterfall, Flores Places To Visit, Ruteng | Read More »

Sikka Natar Village in Southern East of Maumere Flores Island Indonesia

Sikka Natar Village in Southern East of Maumere Flores Island Indonesia

The village of Sikka (natar means ‘village’ in the local language), with its pleasant sea view on the south coast, is one of the first places of Portuguese influence and Catholic missionary activity in Flores. Therefore this is a place to take a leap into the past and learn about Sikkanese history, such as the [...]

October 30 2011 | Posted in Flores Places To Visit, Maumere, Sikka Natar Village | Read More »

Liwur Legur Waterfall in Hale Village of Sikka East of Flores Island Indonesia

Liwur Legur Waterfall in Hale Village of Sikka East of Flores Island Indonesia

Liwu Legur, an impressive waterfall located in a forest near Hale Village, is a perfect spot for young-spirited, active travelers in search of thrilling challenges. The hike to the waterfall through amazing scenery as well as the option of rock climbing make Liwu Legur the perfect combination for enjoying nature and getting your adventure kicks.  [...]

October 30 2011 | Posted in Flores Places To Visit, Liwu Legur Waterfall, Maumere | Read More »

Murusobe Twin Waterfalls in Sikka Regency East of Flores Indonesia

Murusobe Twin Waterfalls in Sikka Regency East of Flores Indonesia

Cascading in freefall from about 100 meters, the Murusobe Twin Waterfalls will cause splashing in the surrounding water ponds. Murusobe in the local Lio dialect translates as ‘straight plunge’, with muru meaning ‘plunge’ and sobe meaning ‘straight like a bamboo pole’. Whichever route you take, these impressive twin water falls are worth some beads of [...]

October 29 2011 | Posted in Flores Places To Visit, Maumere, Murusobe twin waterfalls | Read More »

Watublapi Traditional Ikat Weaving of Sikka East of Maumere Flores Island

Watublapi Traditional Ikat Weaving of Sikka East of Maumere Flores Island

Watublapi is a small community in the Sikka district well known for its fine traditional ikat weaving. Whereas many other local weaving communities switched to industrially spun yarn and chemical dyes for the sake of saving time and money, the weavers of Watublapi still use the traditional, handspun yarn made out of local cotton, as [...]

October 29 2011 | Posted in Flores Places To Visit, Maumere, Watublapi Ikat Weaving Village | Read More »

Pemana Islands Offshore Maumere in East of Flores Indonesia

Pemana Islands Offshore Maumere in East of Flores Indonesia

There are plenty of beautiful islands reachable within 1 1/2 hours from Port L. Say. in Maumere. This chain of islands includes Pulau Besar (‘big’ in Indonesian), Pulau Babi (‘pig’ in Indonesian), Pulau Pangabatang, Sukun, Palu’e, Pemana Besar, and Pemana Kecil – also known as Kambing (‘goat’) Island. The Pemana islanders mostly originated from Sulawesi [...]

October 29 2011 | Posted in Flores Places To Visit, Maumere, Pemana Islands | Read More »


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