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Nov 191 min read

The World's Shortest Flight!

If you're making the journey between Rote and Kupang on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday you can choose to do so by plane. It's a beautiful...

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Nov 61 min read

Exploring Rote's Beautiful Waterfalls

We only visited the waterfalls for the first time last year, but it has become a firm favourite for a weekend outing. The drive there,...

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Sep 111 min read

Beautiful Nirwana!

We made the most of the high tide and went to visit stunning Nirwana. Often referred to as an "inland lake" this body of water is...

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Weekend Adventures

In a departure from our usual chilled weekends, last weekend we decided to pack up (what felt like the entire house, including a Persian...

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Crystal Hunting

One of Max's all time favourite things to do here is head up into the hills to the secret spot where you can find quarts crystals in the...

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Jun 27, 20221 min read

WE LOVE THE MANGROVES!

Our weekends are often super chilled, and one of our favourite things to do is to make the 30 minute bumpy ride to the mangroves for a...

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Rockpools, Fossils and Caves

Low tide at Boa is wonderful for exploring and whiling away a few hours. The rock pools are crystal clear and perfect for a dunk for a...

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Jun 27, 20221 min read

Easter on Rote

Rote is a Christian island, so Easter is a big deal here. In our local village they go all out with the light display. The entire road...

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