Bajawa was a destination on my Flores roadtrip, not just a place to spend a night. I’d spend several nights here, exploring the traditional villages and hot springs.

The best way to find these sites was on my own, at my own pace, on a motorbike. None of them were to difficult to find, and when I was confused, I just asked. There is always somebody around!

Even when I wasn’t lost and driving along confidently, folks passing would still ask where I was going, and try to help me. It’s pretty hard to get lost.

By driving my own bike, I was free to stop as much as I wanted, which was often. There was a lot of beautiful scenery.

These are some of my favorite photos I took while driving around Bajawa.

Kids, getting ready to attack.
Kids, getting ready to attack.
Getting off of the Trans-Flores Highway.
Getting off of the Trans-Flores Highway.
On the way to traditional villages.
On the way to traditional villages.
Atack!
Atack!
A house in the wilderness.
A house in the wilderness.
Terry
I'm Terry, former cubicle-dweller, and now traveler, photographer, writer, and entrepreneur. I quit my job in 2014 to travel to US national parks, then to South East Asia. I write about independent, flexible, long-term, budget travel. Sign up to my newsletter to get the latest news on what I'm up to. I hope you join me on my trek around the world.

One thought on “The Motorscooter Diaries: Driving Around Bajawa, Part 1

  1. Wow – the photo at the top of this page is amazing. We are planning on going there next year in July. Your pics and blog is inspirational. I am taking about 10 people with me so will be in cars but still, your blog is fantastic.

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