Month: August 2024

Nusa Tenggara on a Shoestring

Last July, I went on a 10-days backpacking trip across Nusa Tenggara with Cici and my office mates. As we explored those islands, every moment was a thrill, and I felt a sense of freedom and joy that I hadn’t experienced in years. Fun fact: I brought my new Osprey bag pack, and my old friends couldn’t believe it! They couldn’t believe that I still do backpacking at this age. We started our journey from Labuan Bajo and our first stop was Wae Rebo, a small isolated traditional village in the highland of Manggarai district. Visiting Wae Rebo is like a dream come true, I’ve been waiting for almost 10 years since I heard about this village. It is a heaven; I love everything about Waerebo. Back to Labuan Bajo, we set off on a diving trip to the Komodo Islands. It was a pleasure to return after 10 years. Komodo Islands is another heaven in Flores, I was still struck by the incredible beauty of the islands, from the pristine private beaches (most of …