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When is the best time to dive in Alor?
The best time for diving in Alor, Indonesia, is typically considered to be during the dry season which starts around April and ends in October. During this time, the weather is generally clear and sunny, with minimal rainfall. The shoulder months March and November,...
Alor Dive Log during COVID-19
We hope everyone has been keeping safe and staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. It certainly has taken the world by surprise and has forced us all to slow down, re-evaluate where we are and where we are going, and to focus on what truly matters. Although we...
The Story Behind “Alor Tanapi” – Our Name and Its Meaning
The Story Behind Alor Tanapi: Our Name and Its Meaning We often get asked: “What does Alor Tanapi mean?” After an extensive search, this name felt deeply connected to Alor’s history, culture, and our philosophy. In this article, we share the origins of the name, its...
Muck Diving in Alor
One of the reasons we decided to settle in Alor of all places in Indonesia was that it offered the best of both diving worlds, beautiful reefs and critters in the muck. Kalabahi bay is gaining in popularity following the surge in underwater macro photography. To the...
Top 10 tips for eco-travelling
We share with you our top 10 tips for eco-travelling, some of these are especially important when travelling to remote islands such as Alor, since they are not equipped to deal with proper garbage disposal. We appreciate your help in preserving the environment. 10...