Labuan Bajo, Komodo, Flores, Sumba, Sumbawa, Timor, Alor and Rote — the wild eastern island chain of big landscapes, boats, diving, dragons, volcanoes and villages.
A quick orientation to the regions that shape this state: the obvious anchors, the slower pockets and the worthwhile detours.
Warm days, long evenings, and full event calendars. Book accommodation early in peak periods.
Often the sweet spot: settled weather, fewer people, and excellent walking conditions.
Cooler days and big skies. Great for cosy city stays, waterfalls, and misty forests.
Longer days return, landscapes feel renewed, and crowds stay lower before summer arrives.
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