Wooden boats drawn up on the shore at Riung under an orange dusk sky

Travel Journal

Dated journal entries from the Riung Flores editorial desk: multi-day Flores routes, seasonal notes, cost breakdowns and Riung-versus-Komodo comparisons.

15 articles

17 Jul 2026 Travel Journal 11 min

Birdwatching Around Riung and Its Mangroves

Riung Flores › 17 Islands Marine Park: What to Know › Birdwatching Around Riung Flores is one of Wallacea's most…

17 Jul 2026 Travel Journal 14 min

Marine Life at Riung 17 Islands: What You Actually See

Riung's 17 Islands Marine Park protects 183 documented coral species and 306 reef fish species, alongside dugong, dolphins, sea turtles…

17 Jul 2026 Travel Journal 9 min

Travel Trends 2027 Affecting Riung Flores

As we approach 2027, travel trends in Riung Flores are shifting towards sustainable tourism, digital engagement, and personalized travel experiences,…

17 Jul 2026 Travel Journal 13 min

Riung’s Culture: Ethnic Groups, Language and Daily Life

Riung has its own distinct language and ethnolinguistic identity, separate from the better-known Ngada highland culture centred on Bajawa, with…

17 Jul 2026 Travel Journal 12 min

Adventure Activities in Riung Flores: A 2027 Guide

When the sea is rough or you simply want a change of pace, Riung has real land-based options: short hikes…

17 Jul 2026 Travel Journal 11 min

Community Conservation in Riung: Who Is Protecting the Reefs

Riung's marine park is managed by BBKSDA NTT, with collaborative patrols under the national Masyarakat Mitra Polhut scheme; no accessible…

17 Jul 2026 Travel Journal 11 min

Digital Nomad Life in Riung Flores: A 2027 Guide

Riung is not a place to plan around reliable remote work: signal is patchy, homestay wifi is inconsistent, and power…

17 Jul 2026 Travel Journal 10 min

Accommodation Trends in Riung Flores: The Future in 2027

Accommodation trends in Riung Flores for 2027 focus on sustainability, immersive cultural experiences, and technology integration, paving the way for…