Morotai – Indonesia – More Than We Bargained For

Morotai is a forested island located to the north of Halmahera. It is one of the northernmost islands in the Indonesia archipelago and it has

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Halmahera – Indonesia – Everybody Gets Their Picture Taken

And so begins the second segment of our Indonesian trip “The North Moluccas” starting with the island of Halmahera. But let’s talk Indonesian geography for

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Komodo – Indonesia – Cockatoos, Dragons and Diving, Oh My!

Indonesia is known for a lot of things, but perhaps it is most famous for its gigantic lizards, the largest living reptiles in the world,

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Flores – Indonesia – Friendly Little Owls

Flores was to be our last stop on our visit to the Lesser Sundas, the name for the group of islands found toward the southern

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Bali – Indonesia – A Duo of Rare Mynas

When people think of Indonesia, surely one of the first islands that come to mind is Bali. Bali is the most popular vacation destination in

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Rote – Indonesia – And the Most Cooperative Owl to Date

Coming to Rote was going to get us some future lifers, but not add anything to our current list. Confusing? Maybe. But that’s because the

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Sumba – Indonesia – Where Everything Went Just Right

Indonesia, a dream destination for anyone who enjoys tropical mountains, white sand beaches, warm ocean water and gorgeous landscapes — also a dream destination for

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