We have learned that there is always a look of enlightenment that occurs after we say the words buru hantu, Indonesian for owl. When people
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Kai Islands (Kecil & Besar) – Indonesia – What the Fako?
Our visit to the Kai Islands was certainly one for the books. When Google Maps and Maps.me both showed the small town of Fako in
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Tanimbar – Indonesia – An Unlikely Encounter
When you’re out walking the roads all day with binoculars around your neck, a camera hanging on your shoulder, and a scope in your hand,
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Singapore – Singapore – Wait, Are We Still in SE Asia?
Indonesia only allows visitors a maximum of a 60 day visa and our time was running up. After 60 amazing days in Indonesia, we packed
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Sangihe – Indonesia – Mega, Mega, and Another Mega
The outlook for endemic wildlife found on the small island of Sangihe appears to be quite grim. Several species have gone extinct and several others
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Obi – Indonesia – The Best of Times, the Worst of Times
One might think I wouldn’t have a single nice thing to say about the island of Obi, with one of the worst events happening to
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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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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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Timor – Indonesia – Lots of Birds, Not a lot of Pictures
Ross and I skipped over to the island of Timor a little ahead of schedule. (Because as you may have heard, everything went right on
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