Flores travel - Lonely Planet | Indonesia, Asia
Flores, the island given a pretty but incongruous Portuguese name by its 16th-century colonists, has become Indonesia’s Next Big Thing. The serpentine, 670km Trans-Flores Hwy runs the length of the island, skirting knife-edge ridges, brushing by paddy-fringed villages and opening up dozens of areas few tourists explore.
Island-hopping through Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia - Lonely Planet
Aug 11, 2017 · Flores itself is one of Indonesia's most appealing islands, with traditional cultures, smoking volcanoes, and a string of sublime beaches. Start in the west in the alluring tourist town of Labuanbajo , where you can wander among great restaurants and cafes while arranging trips to the national park.
Nusa Tenggara travel - Lonely Planet | Indonesia, Asia
If you’re seeking white sand, spectacular diving and surf, bubbling hot springs, majestic waterfalls and traditional villages – away from Bali-esque crowds – then Nusa Tenggara is your wonderland.
Must-see attractions Flores, Nusa Tenggara - Lonely Planet
Flores. The Trans-Flores Hwy parallels this beautiful long stretch of white sand. The water is perfect for swimming and you can easily lounge away an afternoon.
Top experiences in East Nusa Tenggara - Lonely Planet
Sep 18, 2019 · From the pink-sand beaches and world-class diving of Komodo, to the animist traditions of the villages dispersed throughout West Timor, East Nusa Tenggara’s islands are as diverse as they are enchanting.
Must-see attractions Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia - Lonely Planet
Flores. The charming seaside village of Sikka is one of Flores’ first Portuguese settlements. Its kings dominated the Maumere region until the 20th century. The…
Kelimutu National Park | Flores, Indonesia - Lonely Planet
Kelimutu National Park is a Nusa Tenggara must. Its centrepiece is Gunung Kelimutu, crowned by three startling lakes that shift colour thanks to dissolving minerals. Try to swallow your outrage at locals paying only 10,000Rp entry and lap up the ethereal beauty instead.
Spider Web Rice Fields | Flores, Indonesia - Lonely Planet
Indonesia, Asia. Top choice in Flores. Login Save . The greatest local site is actually 20km west of Ruteng near Cara kampung. The legendary Spider Web Rice Fields are vast creations shaped as implied, which is also the shape of Manggarai roofs that fairly divide property between families. For the best view, stop at the small pavilion, pay 25 ...
World-class waves and ancient culture in Sumba - Lonely Planet
Oct 12, 2018 · Horsemen and flying spears at the annual festival of Pasola in Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. GUNAWAN SIDIK / Shutterstock Ancient culture and festivals. One of the biggest draws of Sumba is its culture and marapu religion, an ancient animist belief in ancestral spirits, which is practised alongside mainstream religions (mainly ...
Sikka | Flores, Indonesia | Attractions - Lonely Planet
The charming seaside village of Sikka is one of Flores’ first Portuguese settlements. Its kings dominated the Maumere region until the 20th century. The big draw is the gorgeous, narrow Catholic cathedral that dates from 1899.