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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...
Kate Johnston
Nov 19, 20241 min read
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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,...
Kate Johnston
Nov 6, 20241 min read
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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...
Kate Johnston
Sep 11, 20241 min read
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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...
Kate Johnston
Jun 27, 20221 min read
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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...
Kate Johnston
Jun 27, 20221 min read
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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...
Kate Johnston
Jun 27, 20221 min read
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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...
Kate Johnston
Jun 27, 20221 min read
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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...
Kate Johnston
Jun 27, 20221 min read
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