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Articles by the Bajo Rental team — Labuan Bajo locals since 2019.

Rana Mese Lake: Hidden Paradise in East Nusa TenggaraDestinations

Rana Mese Lake: Hidden Paradise in East Nusa Tenggara

Rana Mese Lake in East Manggarai, Flores sits at 1,200m elevation — a crystal-clear highland lake surrounded by tropical forest and local legend.

Bajo Rental Team·July 22, 2025
Ruteng Nature Forest: Hiking & Bird Watching in Flores, NTTDestinations

Ruteng Nature Forest: Hiking & Bird Watching in Flores, NTT

Ruteng Nature Forest in Manggarai, Flores offers trekking, endemic bird watching, and rare orchids — a must-visit NTT escape beyond the beach.

Bajo Rental Team·July 22, 2025
Oetune & Kolbano Beach: Two Exotic Gems of East Nusa TenggaraDestinations

Oetune & Kolbano Beach: Two Exotic Gems of East Nusa Tenggara

Oetune Beach dazzles with Sahara-like sand dunes; Kolbano stuns with colorful semi-precious stones. Two wild, exotic beaches in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Bajo Rental Team·July 15, 2025
Sunset Diving in Selayar Island: Worth the Plunge?Destinations

Sunset Diving in Selayar Island: Worth the Plunge?

Selayar Island in South Sulawesi offers world-class diving and breathtaking sunset views — here's what to expect and how to get there.

Bajo Rental Team·July 15, 2025
How to Get to Menjangan Island from Bali: Routes & Budget GuideDestinations

How to Get to Menjangan Island from Bali: Routes & Budget Guide

Get to Menjangan Island from Bali via a 3–4hr drive to the pier, then a short boat ride. Snorkel gear from Rp65,000. Permit required.

Bajo Rental Team·July 15, 2025
Wayag Island Raja Ampat: The Magical Crown Jewel of PapuaDestinations

Wayag Island Raja Ampat: The Magical Crown Jewel of Papua

Wayag Island in Raja Ampat features dramatic karst peaks, crystal-clear seas, and world-class snorkeling — here's how to get there and what to expect.

Bajo Rental Team·June 29, 2025
Easy-Access Waterfalls in West Java Worth VisitingDestinations

Easy-Access Waterfalls in West Java Worth Visiting

Discover 5 easy-access waterfalls in West Java — from Bogor to Sukabumi — with entrance fees, locations, and tips for a perfect weekend escape.

Bajo Rental Team·June 10, 2025
Lake Sentarum: Borneo's Magical Seasonal LakeDestinations

Lake Sentarum: Borneo's Magical Seasonal Lake

Lake Sentarum in West Kalimantan, Borneo, is Indonesia's rare seasonal lake that transforms dramatically between wet and dry seasons.

Bajo Rental Team·June 9, 2025
Best Beaches in West Java: Easy Getaways Near Major CitiesDestinations

Best Beaches in West Java: Easy Getaways Near Major Cities

West Java has beautiful beaches close to major cities — from Pangandaran's clear blue water to Jayanti's black sand. Here are 5 worth visiting.

Bajo Rental Team·June 7, 2025
Mau Hau Brotherhood Hill in Sumba: A Hidden Gem Worth VisitingDestinations

Mau Hau Brotherhood Hill in Sumba: A Hidden Gem Worth Visiting

Mau Hau Brotherhood Hill in East Sumba offers terraced rice field views, WWII Japanese caves, and Waingapu panoramas — just 1.5 hrs from the city.

Bajo Rental Team·May 30, 2025
Hirumanu Waterfall: Hidden Paradise in East SumbaDestinations

Hirumanu Waterfall: Hidden Paradise in East Sumba

Hirumanu Waterfall in East Sumba is a stunning 70m natural waterfall with crystal-clear pools, just IDR 10,000 entry — a hidden paradise worth visiting.

Bajo Rental Team·May 27, 2025
Best Hiking Spots in NTT: Explore East Nusa Tenggara on FootDestinations

Best Hiking Spots in NTT: Explore East Nusa Tenggara on Foot

Discover the best hiking spots in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) — from sacred Gunung Mutis to beginner-friendly Gunung Fatuleu and the Jurassic landscapes of Pulau Mules.

Bajo Rental Team·May 15, 2025
Bali Spiritual Tourism: Connect With Nature's HarmonyDestinations

Bali Spiritual Tourism: Connect With Nature's Harmony

Bali's top spiritual destinations — from sacred temples and holy springs to sunrise hikes and yoga retreats — offer genuine peace and inner renewal.

Bajo Rental Team·March 9, 2025
Best Beaches in Lombok: Pink Beach to Tanjung AanDestinations

Best Beaches in Lombok: Pink Beach to Tanjung Aan

Lombok offers stunning beaches from pink-sand Pantai Tangsi to the pepper-soft shores of Tanjung Aan — here's your complete guide.

Bajo Rental Team·March 9, 2025
Indonesia's Most Beautiful Savannas: Hidden Gems in NTT You Must VisitDestinations

Indonesia's Most Beautiful Savannas: Hidden Gems in NTT You Must Visit

Discover Indonesia's most stunning grasslands and savannas, including breathtaking spots in Nusa Tenggara Timur that rival New Zealand's landscapes.

Bajo Rental Team·February 19, 2025
Best Seafood Restaurants in Kupang: Fresh, Delicious & AffordableDestinations

Best Seafood Restaurants in Kupang: Fresh, Delicious & Affordable

Discover Kupang's top seafood spots serving fresh catches at unbeatable prices, from spicy rica-rica grouper to tangy sour soup.

Bajo Rental Team·February 7, 2025
Pink Beach Komodo Island: Labuan Bajo's Must-Visit ShoreDestinations

Pink Beach Komodo Island: Labuan Bajo's Must-Visit Shore

Pink Beach on Komodo Island, Labuan Bajo, features rare pink sand and world-class snorkeling inside Komodo National Park. Entry from IDR 10,000.

Bajo Rental Team·February 6, 2025