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Traveling to Flores... arriving in Denpasar, (Bali), (Indonesia) then traveling to/through; Tuban (Bali), Labuan Bajo, Ruteng, Bajawa, Ende, Maumere, Larantuka, Maumere (Flores), Kupang (Timor), Kalabahi, Halerman, Kalabahi (Alor), Seminyak (Bali), and back home via Denpasar, (Bali), (Indonesia)...



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Golo Sunset

Another spectacular and surreal sunset, from Golo Hilltop, Labuan Bajo, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Flores Travel Route







Conical Puu

Orang Asli of Kampung Pu'u, home of the unique thatched conical dwellings, Ruteng, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.







Magical Manulalu

Strikingly beautiful valley and Mount Inerie volcano, from my balcony, Manulalu, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Kampung Longsor

Hidden in the hills, the small local Orang Asli village, Longsor, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Adat Door

Local Adat Door in the Orang Asli hill village, Gurusina, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.





Desa Gurusina

Local traditional village or Desa in the hills, Gurusina, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Malanage Hot Springs

Unique natural hot springs, where cold water comes from one stream, and hot, another, Malanage, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Morning in Manulalu

Sun rising over the valley, as the moon sets over Gunung Inerie, Manulalu, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Ende Sunset

Sunset over the Bay to Pulau Ende, from my hotel roof-top, Ende, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Wolotopo Weaver

Local Orang Asli weaving a male Ikat piece, Wolotopo, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Delightful Detusoko

At the famous and interesting mosaic of rice paddies, Detusoko, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Koka Kapal

Local fishing boats on the beach, Koka, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Indah Koka

At the idyllic, but literally deserted beach, Koka, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Pantai Kawaliwu

Amazing pebble beach, that has hot volcanic water bubbling to the surface, pools are dug to soak in these waters, Kawaliwu, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Air Drying

Local women turning drying fish, in the main town on the island, Waiwerang, Adonara, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Tanah Merah

Waiting for a Kapal Kayu, on my ride back to Larantuka, Tanah Merah, Adonara, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Waigete Waters

The tropical waters of the coastline, east of Maumere, Waigete, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Mali Dugong

A playful, wild Dugong, from Pak Sardin's out-rigger, Mali, Alor, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.







Desa Adat

Unique traditional village where they make their clothes from bark, Takpala, Alor, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Pasar Baolang

At the lively Pasar Baolang, famous for its local Ikat, Baolang, Alor, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Pasar Ikan

Fresh locally caught reef fish, for sale at the morning sea-side markets, Baolang, Alor, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.







Halerman Sunset

Clouds rolling in, late afternoon, Halerman, Alor, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Life's a Beach

Another beautiful day on the beach, Halerman, Alor, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.






Other travels to Indonesia include;

Maluku 2018 - Exploring the stunning but remote tropical Islands.
Sumbawa 2018 - Travelling on motorcycle through Bali, Lombok and Sumbawa.
Sumatra 2016 - Exploring Western Sumatra on motorcycle.
Nusa Tenggara 2015 - Travelling through West Timor, Lembata, Flores and Sumba.
Madura 2012 - Exploring the rarely visited island on motorcycle.
Bali 2010 - Getting a fill of Balinese food and beaches.
Pulau Weh 2010 - Exploring the tropical under-water paradise.
Sulawesi 1996 - Travelling North to South on this amazingly diverse island.
Indonesian Adventures 1993 - Wandering through Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok and Kalimantan.
Asian Adventures 1988 - Getting a taste of Bali and Java on my SEA sojourn.



Other Indonesian photos from my travels;

Indonesian photos - (PhotoStream)



Indonesian Travels Map






◄ India 2019 ----------------- Table of Contents ----------------- NE Thailand 2022 ►

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Traveling to Northern India, arriving in Amritsar, (Punjab), (India) via Singapore... then traveling to/through Amritsar, (Punjab), Chandigarh, (Plains), Shimla, Sainj, Sarahan, Rakchham, Pooh, Nako, Dhankar, Kaza, Tabo, Pooh, Kalpa, Theog, Shimla, Manali, Darcha, (Himachal Pradesh), Leh, (Ladakh), Chandigarh, (Plains), Amritsar, (Punjab), (India) and back home via Singapore...



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North Clock Tower

The colourful, and recently refurbished Clock Tower, on the north entrance to the 'Golden Temple', Amritsar, Punjab, India.

Sikh Devotees

Walking around the famous 'Golden Temple' lake, Amritsar, Punjab, India.

Golden Temple

Finding your inner calm, inside the impressive Sikh Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab, India.

Alley Maze

Exploring the lively maze of alleys, that run through the old town, Amritsar, Punjab, India.

Aqua Alcove

A rare quiet corner, in the busy alleys of the old town, Amritsar, Punjab, India.

Himachal Pradesh Route

Shimla Stairs

The old English hill-town has multi-levels built into the side of the hill, these levels are connected by a warren of narrow stair-ways, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Shimla Mall

Victorian architecture, surrounding the famous pedestrian-only Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.





The Hills are Alive

Rampant and rapacious development, in the surrounding hills, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Bhimakali Temple

Carved portal in the significant, maternal, 800 year old, 'Bhimakali Temple', Sarahan, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Mystic Mountains

The mystical mountain gate-way, to the Kinnaur region, Sarahan, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Enfield High

The trusty Enfield, high in the mountains, Sarahan, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Harbinger of a Landslide

Landslide is an ever-present risk, while traveling through the Himalaya, this one on the NH5 taking many hours to clear, Bhabhangar, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Rakchham Village

The small picturesque town of nomadic villagers, in the Sangla Valley, Rakchham, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Cliff Road

The notorious, but exciting to ride 'Cliff Road', one of the most dangerous in the region, Sangla, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Village of Pooh

This small Tibetan mountain village, sits above the Sutlej River, in the Sutlej Valley, Pooh, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Shaman Door

Villager taking advice from the local Shaman, in the last Tibetean town of the Kinnaur Valley, Nako, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Dhankar View

The convergence of the Pin and Spiti Rivers, at the base of the small 3894m Tibetan town, with a 1000 year old Gompa perched above, Dhankar, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Golden Prayer Wheels

Prayer wheels at the the 'Tabo Buddhist Monastery', considered the second most important... in the World, Tabo, Himachal Pradesh, India.

High Mountain Riding

Riding through the dramatic high mountain roads, in the Spiti Valley, Nako, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Spiti River Road

The treacherous NH505 carved out of rock, along the Spiti River, between Nako and Pooh, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Monastery Doors

Ornate temple doors, at the entrance of the small monastery, in the centre of the village, Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Kinnaur Kailash View

Stunning views of the 'Kinnaur Kailash' mountains, during the warmer months, Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Anshu Dhaba

Punjabi Dhaba, at the local bus station, Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Vashisht Temple

Local temple, in the clan and alternative lifestyle town, Vashisht, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Ski Village

Popular, local ski village, during the warmer months, Solang, Himachal Pradesh, India.




Manali to Leh Route

Rotang Pass

View from the road after the monsoon season, Rotang Pass, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Breakfast at Sarchu

Trucks stop for breakfast at first light, in the small frozen, 4290m tent village, on the 'Manali to Leh' road, Sarchu, Himachal Pradesh, India.






Taglang La Pass

At 5860m, India's second highest Indian road pass, on the 'Manali to Leh' road, Taglang La Pass, Ladakh, India.






Cafe Lala

Cafe in the Old Town, at the base of the Palace, Leh, Ladakh, India.






Kings View

View of the town of Leh, from the impressive and omnipresent Palace, Leh, Ladakh, India.






Shey Buddha

Palace Shrine Buddha, founded by the 'King Deldan Namgyal', in the 15th century, Shey, Ladakh, India.






Thiksey Monastery

The spectacular 15th century Buddhist Gompa, Thiksey, Ladakh, India.






Phyang Village

Picturesque rural Tibetan village of Phyang, that also houses a renowned Gompa, Phyang, Ladakh, India.






Prayer Wheel

Prayer wheel, at the gates to the famous 'Likir Monastery', Likir, Ladakh, India.







Indian Coffee House

Branch of the famous 'Coffee Worker's Co-op', Indian Coffee House, established in the 1930's, Chandigargh, Plains, India.





Corbusier's Chandigarh

A friendly local, riding his shiny black 'Royal Enfield', on the uncongested 'Le Corbusier' streets, Chandigargh, Plains, India.






Border Celebrations

Cheering Indian fans, at the evening India/Pakistan border ceremonies, Wagah, Punjab, India.






Golden Temple

The spectacular 'Golden Temple' complex, Amritsar, Punjab, India.





Other travels to India include;

North India 2004 - Traveling through mountainous Himachal Pradesh.
Sikkim 2001 - Traveling into the mountains of West Bengal and Sikkim.
West India 1999 - Traveling up the west coast of India and Rajasthan.
Subcontinent Adventures 1990 - Traveling through Nepal and India.



Other Indian photos from my travels;

Indian (इंडिया) Photos - (PhotoStream)





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Traveling to Maluku... arriving in Jakarta (Java), (Indonesia), then traveling to/through; Jakarta, (Java), Kota Ternate, Kupa Kupa, Jailolo, Kota Ternate, Kota Ambon, Banda Neira, Kota Ambon, Netsepa, Kota Ambon (Maluku), Ujung Pandang, (Sulawesi), and back home via Jakarta, (Java), (Indonesia).



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Ternate Port

View across to Halmahera, and one of the most active volcanoes... in the World, Kota Ternate, Ternate, Maluku, Indonesia.






Independence Day

Fishing boats decked out with flags, celebrating 'Independence Day', Kota Ternate, Ternate, Maluku, Indonesia.






Leaving Ternate

Leaving the comforts of Ternate behind, on the Halmahera ferry, Sofifi, Halmahera, Maluku, Indonesia.






Ternate and Halmahera Route







Egolgota

Legacy of the 1999 communal violence, where Christian churches and villages were razed, around the lake, Galela, Halmahera, Maluku, Indonesia.






Queen of Spices

Local nutmeg drying, on the village road-side, Gamtala, Halmahera, Maluku, Indonesia.






Puncak Jailolo

Riding the verdant mountain roads, around 'Gunung Jailolo', near, Idamdehe, Halmahera, Maluku, Indonesia.






Desa Saria

Floating debris, inundating the traditional coastal fishing village, Saria, Halmahera, Maluku, Indonesia.






Fishing Blues

Early morning fishing, on blue waters of Jailolo Bay, Jailolo, Halmahera, Maluku, Indonesia.






Kalamata Fort

'Kalamata Fort' was built in 1540 by the Portuguese, as defence against the Spanish on Tidore, later taken over by the Dutch in 1610, Kota Ternate, Ternate, Maluku, Indonesia.






Kapal Kayu

Small local wooden ferries, used to transport people and spedamotors to Tidore, Kota Ternate, Ternate, Maluku, Indonesia.






Tidore Pier

Colourful pier at the 'Air Panas' (hot spring) park, on 'Ake Sahu' black-sand beach, Tosa, Tidore, Maluku, Indonesia.

Ambon Travel Route





Australian War Cemetery

The meticulously maintained, 'Australian War Cemetery', on the site of the original internment camp, Kota Ambon, Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia.






Ikan Pasar

Fresh fish, at the bustling 'Ikan Pasar', Kota Ambon, Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia.






Grand Mosque

The great Dome of the 'Al-Fatah Grand Mosque', Kota Ambon, Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia.



Banda Islands Route




Banda Harbour

Beautiful Banda bay, from my hotel balcony, Banda Neira, Banda Islands, Maluku, Indonesia.






Banda Pasar

Fresh fish, at the Banda Ikan markets, Banda Neira, Banda Islands, Maluku, Indonesia.






Warung Saung Kuring

Small local warung, in the markets, Banda Neira, Banda Islands, Maluku, Indonesia.






Kapal Pelni

The KM Leuser, one of the more reliable Pelni ferries, docked at port, Banda Neira, Banda Islands, Maluku, Indonesia.






Hatta Beach

Hatta Island beach, famous for it's underwater marine drop off, Hatta, Banda Islands, Maluku, Indonesia.






Kampung Lautaka

The small seaside Desa, only accessible by water, Lautaka, Banda Islands, Maluku, Indonesia.






Benteng Holandia

View of 'Desa Lonthoir' and 'Gunung Api', from 'Benteng Holandia', Lonthoir, Banda Besar, Maluku, Indonesia.






Kapal Bensin

Local wooden vessel, that transports up to 100 barrels of petrol from Ambon, twice a week, Banda Neira, Banda Islands, Maluku, Indonesia.






Benteng Belgica

A cannon rampart, on the iconic UNESCO listed 17th century Dutch fort, involved in the exchange of the Banda Islands for Manhattan, Banda Neira, Banda Islands, Maluku, Indonesia.






SusiAir Cessna

Disembarking the 12 seater SusiAir Cessna Grand Caravan from Banda Neira, Kota Ambon, Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia.






Benteng Amsterdam

The unique 'Benteng Amsterdam', or 'Blockhouse', built by the Dutch in 1637, Hila, Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia.






Rumah Asli

Traditionally constructed village house, Seit-Kaitetu, Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia.






Morela Bay

A hidden gem, on the north of the island, and a great place to snorkel, or just hang out, Morela Bay, Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia.






Ikan Merokok

Delicious smoked fish-on-a-stick, at the bustling 'Pelabuhan Pasar', Kota Ambon, Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia.






Masjid 99 Kubah

Construction of the unique 99 Domes Mosque, for the new 'Citraland City CBD', being built on 157 hectares of land, reclaimed from the sea, Ujung Pandang, Sulawesi, Indonesia.





Other travels to Indonesia include;

Flores 2022 - Traveling on motorcycle through Flores.
Sumbawa 2018 - Traveling on motorcycle through Bali, Lombok and Sumbawa.
Sumatra 2016 - Exploring Western Sumatra on motorcycle.
Nusa Tenggara 2015 - Traveling through West Timor, Lembata, Flores and Sumba.
Madura 2012 - Exploring the rarely visited island on motorcycle.
Bali 2010 - Getting a fill of Balinese food and beaches.
Pulau Weh 2010 - Exploring the tropical under-water paradise.
Sulawesi 1996 - Traveling North to South on this amazingly diverse island.
Indonesian Adventures 1993 - Wandering through Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok and Kalimantan.
Asian Adventures 1988 - Getting a taste of Bali and Java on my SEA sojourn.



Other Indonesian photos from my travels;

Indonesian photos - (Photo Stream)



Indonesian Travels Map

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