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Month: July 2018

Best places to eat in the Kei islands

Best places to eat in the Kei islands

The Kei islands aren’t Paris (or Jakarta) but there are some good places to eat.  It isn’t easy to find restaurant information in Kei so this post should be helpful: 1.  Forganza Cafe This isn’t really a cafe but it is a superb restaurant.  There is a beautiful view and a tranquil seaside atmosphere as well.  In addition, the prices are quite reasonable.  It is popular with locals and I highly recommend eating here at least once during your stay…

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8 Best Kei Besar waterfalls

8 Best Kei Besar waterfalls

Yes, I am now up to 8 waterfalls on Kei Besar.  There are at least 2 more waterfalls that I haven’t been to.  These are all time consuming to get to from Kei Kecil and even from Elat on Kei Besar.   They are all worth seeing but it is does take a lot of time and effort.  I’ve now been to Kei Besar 4 times for a total of 12 days and I have yet to see another tourist.  Tourists…

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Best places to stay in the Kei islands

Best places to stay in the Kei islands

There are a lot of places to stay in Kei.  In this post I’ll try to summarize and provide photos of the best ones: 1.  Savana Cottages This small group of cottages in Ohoidertawun is my favorite place to stay in Kei.  They have great food, nice rooms, and are right next to the beach.  There are four rooms and four shared detached toilets–2 Western style and 2 squat.  There isn’t hot water or AC here but there are fans…

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