Flight: Sriwijaya Air SJ 2710 From: Dili (DIL) To: Denpasar Bali (DPS) How I Booked: Searched via Skyscanner. Sriwijaya Air is an airline based in Jakarta that flies domestic Indonesian routes and well as a some regional international flights. In this case I was flying one of their international services from Dili in East Timor […]
Bajawa day trip: Volcanoes, traditional villages, and hot springs
[Bajawa, Flores – Indonesia] On my trip to Flores I stopped at Bajawa, which is about half way between Labuan Bajo (for Komodo National Park) and Moni (for Kelimutu National Park). If you are travelling overland in Flores it’s worth stopping regularly as bus travel is arduous. Bajawa is a small market city in the […]
Hotel Review: Amaris Hotel, Legian, Bali – Indonesia
Hotel Name: Amaris Hotel Address: Jl. Padma Utara, Legian, Bali, Indonesia. I stayed at the Amaris Hotel in Legian for one night with a booking via Agoda.com. I booked it for its location which is not far from the beach and a 10 minute walk to Double Six Road. Amaris is a hotel chain from […]
Cafes in Bali
Bali has long been a popular destination for creative types, but for us reliant on the internet its reputation of poor internet connectivity precedes it. I was a bit sceptical to come back myself. Last time I was here (4 years ago) I had a hard time finding accommodation with wifi, and there wasn’t much […]
Komodo dragons and coral reefs: Komodo National Park 2 day boat tour
[One of the many islands of Komodo National Park.] Komodo National Park is a protected watery expanse that covers a group of islands and reefs to the east of the island of Flores, Indonesia. Komodo is famous for the giant lizards of the same name, but it’s also home to some of the best coral […]
Hotel Review: Casa Dasa Legian, Bali – Indonesia
Hotel Name: Casa Dasa Legian Bali Address: Jl Nakula 10, Legian, Bali – Indonesia. I booked the Casa Dasa Legian Bali via Agoda for the combination of its location and price. I wanted to stay at the Seminyak end of Legian and this was about 20 minutes walk from the beach. Like any touristy beach […]
Hotel Review: Maliana Hotel, Kupang, West Timor – Indonesia
Hotel Name: Maliana Hotel. Address: Jl. Sumatera, Kupang, West Timor – Indonesia. Maliana Hotel is a budget hotel/guesthouse in Kupang, West Timor, Indonesia. I picked this place from a selection of hotels that are clustered around the waterfront. Looking at the map it seemed like the most convenient place to stay in the city and […]
Hotel Review: Hotel Ikhlas, Ende, Flores – Indonesia
Hotel Name: Hotel Ikhlas Address: Jalan Ahmad Yani, Ende, Flores, Indonesia. I stayed at Hotel Ikhlas in Ende, Flores. I walked in off the street and there was a double room with fan and private bathroom available at 100,000 IDR (8.25 USD). My room was run-down but nothing out of the ordinary for a budget […]
Guesthouse review: Maria Inn, Moni, Flores – Indonesia
Hotel Name: Maria Inn Address: Jl. Trans Flores, Moni, Flores – Indonesia. On my visit to Kelimutu National Park I stayed in Moni – a small village close to the park entrance. If you want to see the sunrise over the volcano (and it is worth seeing) you will be staying in Moni as the […]
Hotel Review: Hotel Johny, Bajawa, Flores – Indonesia
Hotel Name: Hotel Johny Address: Jl. Gajahmada, Bajawa, Flores – Indonesia. I stayed at the Hotel Johny via a recommendation from an ojek (motorcycle taxi) who picked me up at the bus stop outside town. I’m usually reluctant to go with hotel recommendations from touts, but the price he quoted was cheaper than any of […]
