Entries about nusa tenggara

(People with older Operating Systems and Browsers may get a blank 'Travel Map', click/right-click for a Static Map).

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)...



(Click on the image 'title' to view a larger version of that image)

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.






Manulalu Highlands Route







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

Enjoying a cold beer, as the sun sets 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.

Adonara Travel Route







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






◄ Tasmania 2022 ----------------- Table of Contents ----------------- Flinders Ranges 2022 ►

(People with older Operating Systems and Browsers may get a blank 'Travel Map', click/right-click for a Static Map).

The Ancient Trees

The rare and endangered 350 year old 'Lian Trees', that are only found in one place, Sambelia, Lombok, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.







Selong Sunrise

Sunrise on the beach, looking across the 'Alas Straits', to the island of Sumbawa, Selong, Lombok, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Bungin Museum

The 'Bungin Island Museum', on what is known as the most densely populated island/coral reef... in the World, Bungin, Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Pantai Workout

Local martial arts club, using unique Dogi-clad seaside training techniques, Kencana, Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Dalam Loka

The impressive all wooden constructed palace, built for 'Sultan Jalaludin III', in 1885, Sumbawa Besar, Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Lintas Sumbawa

Passing traditional sea-side villages, on the 'Trans-Sumbawa' highway, Labuan Jambu, Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Karamabura

Verdant rice terraces, in the hillside village outside Dompu, Karamabura, Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Lepadi Races

Local horse races are held each Sunday, the courageous, black balaclava-clad, bare-back jockeys can be as young as 5-6 years of age, and the fastest horse wins $250, Lepadi, Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Day at the Races

Spectators enjoying the local weekly horse races, Lepadi, Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Air Terjun Rora

The alluring water-fall and swimming hole, which is extremely popular with locals, Rora, Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Musholla

The faithful are catered for, while travelling the 'Trans-Sumbawa' highway, at the 'Lesehan Teluk Santong Ikan Bakar' restaurant, Teluk Santong, Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Walk on the Beach

Morning walk, on the untouched surfing beach, Jelanga, Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Scar Reef Sunset

Sunset over what surfers, unsurprisingly call 'Scar Reef', at low tide, Jelanga, Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Floating Village

Local stilt village, built on tidal marsh-lands, Lalar, Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Kentasari Beach

Typical west coast beach, on the road to Poto Tano, Kentasari, Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Between Ports

Passengers catching some shut-eye, on the ferry between the ports of 'Poto Tano and Labuan Lombok', Alas Straits, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Rice Paddies

Lush mountain rice paddies, cascading down the foot-hills of 'Mount Rinjani', Bayan, Lombok, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Ganesh Kalasa

Balinese rice paddy temple, crowned with an ornately carved 'Ganesh Kalasa', Ubud, Bali, Indonesia.

Sepeda-Motor Streets

Sepeda-motors parked, as far as the eye can see, on the very busy main street, 'Jalan Raya Ubud', Ubud, Bali, Indonesia.





Other travels to Indonesia include;

Flores 2022 - Traveling on motorcycle through Flores.
Maluku 2018 - Exploring the stunning but remote tropical Islands.
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 - (PhotoStream)



Indonesian Travels Map






◄ Italy 2017 ---------------- Table of Contents ---------------- Maluku 2018 ►

(People with older Operating Systems and Browsers may get a blank 'Travel Map', click/right-click for a Static Map).

Kupang Evening

Enjoying a cold beer, on a beautiful balmy evening on the promenade, Kupang, Timor, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Flotsam and Jetsam

Late afternoon view across the bay to 'Ile Api', an active, sulphur spewing volcano, Lewoleba, Lembata, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Celebration

Villagers walking the dusty roads to a Christian celebration and feast, at the base of the 'Ile Api' volcano, Waowala, Lembata, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Gunung Boleng

View across tropical turquoise waters, to volcanic 'Gunung Boleng', Adonara, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Larantuka Port

The chaotic mayhem, of the 'Lewoleba to Larantuka' ferry disembarking, Larantuka, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Sikka Church

The 100 year old Portuguese Church, in the seaside village, Sikka, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Rumah Adat

Ornately carved entrance, to the 'Rumah Adat' or traditional law house, in the hill-side village of 'Kampung Oka', Moni, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Kelimutu Crater

The amazing multi-coloured crater lakes, Gunung Kelimutu, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Blue Pebble Beach

The stunning blue-pebble stone beach, Penggajawa, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Ende Mosque

Dramatic mosque minaret, late afternoon during the burning hour, Ende, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Wolotopo Wall

Walled adat housing of the 'Lio People', who live on the coast, east of Ende, Wolotopo, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Kampung Bena

Traditional Indonesian 'Kampung Asli' or village, in the hills above Bajawa, Bena, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Sawah Rings

The centre of one of the famous 'Sawah Rings', also known as the 'Spider-Web' rice paddies, Lodok, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Ruteng Paddies

Newly planted rice paddies, in the fertile hills around town, Ruteng, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Golden Moment

The old wooden pier at sunset, in the port and tourist town, Labuan Bajo, Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Wanokaka Beach

The delightful but isolated surfing beach, Wanokaka, Sumba, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Rua Man

Fisherman brandishing a traditional 'Kabeala', in the small seaside village, Rua, Sumba, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Kampung Tambelar

Traditional 'Rumah Asli' of 'Kampung Tambelar', Waikabubak, Sumba, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Catch of the Day

Fresh barracuda for sale, down at the wharf 'Ikan Pasar', Waingapu, Sumba, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Ikat Weaving

Local Asli villagers, weaving traditional Ikat, Kawangu, Sumba, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Carved Tablets

Carved stone tablets, on top of 2m megalithic stone-slab tombs, Praiyawang, Sumba, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Pantai Mondu

Spending some time relaxing, on the beach, Mondu, Sumba, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Rice Fields

Rice ready to be harvested in the fields, Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia.





Other travels to Indonesia include;

Flores 2022 - Traveling on motorcycle through Flores.
Maluku 2018 - Exploring the stunning but remote tropical Islands.
Sumbawa 2018 - Traveling on motorcycle through Bali, Lombok and Sumbawa.
Sumatra 2016 - Exploring Western Sumatra on motorcycle.
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 - (PhotoStream)



Indonesian Travels Map







◄ Germany 2014 ---------------- Table of Contents ---------------- Cambodia 2016 ►