Destination

Flores & Alor

It was Sir Joseph Conrad who once wrote travel to the remote island of Flores, was like stepping back in time. Twice the size of its sister Bali, yet overwhelmingly under looked as a must travel to destination, it is often seen as the rural underdog to its more bustling sister in Bali, yet it echoes a time of travel and adventure. The word enchanting and effervescent best sum up the spectacular scenery.

From its jagged mountain peaks, to its dramatic volcanoes, it is the natural beauty of this untouched island that first catches the eye of the explorer. The island itself houses a culture like no other. Its uniqueness stems across not only the culture and language of its inhabitants – but its stunningly beautiful textile and weaving communities, traditional methods of agriculture and fishing that have lain unchanged for centuries.

Silolona sojourns Tribal statue

In comparison to the rugged landscape of Flores, lies Alor. A wild volcanic backdrop of a place where time has stood still. From its prized ancient bronze drums used during marriage ceremonies for the price of the ‘bride’, to its crumbling red-clay roads and jagged peaks, powder white-sand beaches and crystal-clear bays offering remarkable diving. The Portuguese once came here in the early 1500’s in search of spices, marking the region on the map of the famous ‘Spice Road’.