Travel-Indonesia: West Timor

West Timor is a political region that comprises the western half of Timor island with the exception of Oecusse district (which is politically part of East Timor) and forms a part of the Indonesian province of Nusa Tenggara Timur, (NTT or East Nusa Tenggara). The land area of West Timor is 15,850 square kilometres (6,120 sq mi). The highest point of West Timor is Mount Mutis at 2,427 metres (7,963 ft). Rote Island, the southernmost island of Indonesia, is southwest of West Timor.

West Timor's largest town and chief port is Kupang. It is the capital of Nusa Tenggara Timur province.

Aerial view of West Timor

Travel-Indonesia: Alor Archipelago

Alor is the largest island in the Alor Archipelago located at the eastern Lesser Sunda Islands that runs through southeastern Indonesia, which from the west include such islands as Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Komodo, and Flores.

Exploring Alor Archipelago

Go with The Fokker 50 to Alor island from Kupang by Trans Nusa, an Indonesian domestic airline serving the east of Indonesia, mainly Nusa Tenggara and southern Sulawesi. Its main base is El Tari Airport, Kupang. It was launched in August 2005 serving various destinations from Kupang, Timor.

Traditional Houses in Alor

Daily life in Alor island, East Nusa Tenggara

Alorese Ikat Loin Cloth

The term 'ikat' comes from the Indonesian word 'mengikat', meaning to tie or to bind. This refers to the tie-dyeing method used to give these textiles their unique vibrancy of colour and design. Ikat has now come to refer to the textiles themselves as well as the process.

Kalabahi Market

Kalabahi is a town on Alor Island and it is the capital of Alor Regency in East Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia.

Nature & Landscape in Alor Archipelago