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A November Story From Labuan Bajo

I sat in front of an elementary school in Labuan Bajo. School kids walking down the street go somewhere... The heat beats in high temper. Yesterday was heavy rain. But Labuan Bajo strongly a hot town. This is November, should be rainy season in the town. How is your place, is there any rain now? In front of an elementary school, I sat down. School kids are everywhere, singing a sad song. Or they just laughing about life? I don't know!

Labuan Bajo in Frames: A Recent Quick Report in the Town Center

Today we have just riding around Labuan Bajo town center. Since two weeks ago there was no rain, thus it feels now hotter than before.  Though, people still in their work under the sun, seems enjoying their daily activity all time. Proud of them! This year, dry season longer than last year. By this month last year, it was the beginning of rainy season. This might be affected by the climate changes which caused by the land fire and forest fire and other natural disasters. Here is some frames which we took from some corners of Labuan Bajo town: The view from Puncak Waringin ( www.komodooneclick.com ) We took this picture from Puncak Waringin around 11:30 am. You can see the boats anchored near the pier.  As we always mentioned in previous articles, Puncak Waringin is one of the best place to see the town center. During sunset time, Puncak Waringin filled by visitors who want to take picture or just have some beer with friends and family. Kampung Ujung Culinary Center ( ww

List of Islands Near Labuan Bajo You Should Visit

Kelor Island ( www.komodooneclick.com ) We are trying to introducing Labuan Bajo's tourism to the readers in order to give a quick information about what to do or where to go while you are in Labuan Bajo. You are pleased to share this simple report to other travelers so that they have an idea about Labuan Bajo. In this article, we would like to write about Islands which located near Labuan Bajo. Beside easy to reach, this island has also a plenty of things to do and to see. Bidadari Island (Angel Island) With local wooden boat you can reach this Island in 25 minutes. If you are planning to go there, do not forget to bring with snorkeling equipment, sun block, and towel. The beach is clean with clear water. Just jump from the boat and snorkel to reach the beach. There is a resort in this Island named Angel Island Resort. There is no access for out side visitor to this resort, so make sure that you bring enough mineral water and lunch box. Seture Island For the bea

Discover these 3 places before leaving Labuan Bajo

The view from Puncak Waringin ( www.komodooneclick.com ) Imagine now you are in Labuan Bajo. After spent a few days for a wonderful trip around Komodo National Park, you have the last chance before boarded to your flight at Komodo Airport. What are the best things to do for this quality hours? The answer is go in a city tour! I'll tell you the spots where you can go in this tour. Amelia Hill 25 minutes drive to the west of Labuan Bajo town. From Amelia hill the view is stunning. If you are a photo lover, the picture at Amelia might be the best ones on your IG and facebook. There are two places to take  photos at Amelia, one at the top and one from a small heap on the left. Both places are the best. So, be free to get your story here! Puncak Waringin Puncak Waringin is the best spot to see the whole view to the town. Hundred of boat anchored at the harbor. You have to bring home best picture of this place. You will easily tell your family and friends that y

Things You Should Know About Labuan Bajo

Labuan Bajo is small tourist town, located on west part of Flores Island. This town has been growing become an international town since tourists from all over the world come to visit Komodo dragon. There are hotel, hostels, bar, cafe, and restaurant in Labuan Bajo which easily can find along the road. Herewith I would like to write several Things You Should Know About Labuan Bajo. 1. Airport There is an airport in Labuan Bajo which called Komodo Airport. There are several flights to Labuan Labuan Bajo from different city such as Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya, and Lombok. If you would like to come to Labuan Bajo, you are easy to book the flight through some airlines: Garuda Indonesia, Batik Air, Lion Air, and Air Asia. The distance of Komodo Airport to the town center is about 20 minutes drive. Almost just in a blink of an eye, you will reach the town. 2. Transportation Local people mostly use motorcycle as transportation tool. So, there are so many motorcycle in Labuan Bajo.

Labuan Bajo: A Perfect Gate to Komodo National Park

www.komodooneclick.com You may heard a lot about Komodo dragon and Komodo National Park. Komodo dragon which exist only in Indonesia has been created tourism movement since 20 past years in Flores especially Labuan Bajo . Since former President Soeharto established Komodo National park in 1980, officially this place open to every visitor to see this wild animal. Labuan Bajo as we call as gate to Flores tourism is growing fast. In the last 10 years, only few hotels open. But see its change 80 percent nowadays. Almost every corner in the town center, you will find hotels, hostels, and five stars hotel. This fast growing mostly impacted by the development of tourism in Labuan Bajo. Government (local and Jakarta) has already been a key pioneer to build up Labuan Bajo as a premium destination. Several times, President Jokowi visits Labuan Bajo in order to promote to the world. He also has decided to change Labuan Bajo become a number one tourism destination. As a local tour a