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Flores

Travel map and photo blog - Indonesia

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






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







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






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






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





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




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






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






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






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






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






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






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





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




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






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






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







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






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






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







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






Life's a Beach
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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
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Posted by joffre 16:26 Archived in Indonesia Tagged bali indonesia photography motorcycle flores blog timor alor joffre nusa_tenggara adonara Comments (0)

India

Travel map and Photo Blog - India (इंडिया)

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





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






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





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





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




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





The Hills are Alive
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Rampant and rapacious development, in the surrounding hills, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.






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






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






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





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






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






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






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






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




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






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






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




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






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






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






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




Manali to Leh Route
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Rotang Pass
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View from the road after the monsoon season, Rotang Pass, Himachal Pradesh, India.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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







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





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






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






Golden Temple
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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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Maluku

Travel map and Photo Blog - Indonesia

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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



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






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






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



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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






Masjid 99 Kubah
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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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◄ Sumbawa 2018 ---------------- Table of Contents ---------------- New Zealand 2019 ►

Posted by joffre 12:53 Archived in Indonesia Tagged indonesia java photography motorcycle sulawesi blog banda joffre maluku ambon ternate halmahera Comments (1)

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