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Pulau Tujuh – A Must-See Spot of Ora Beach

Pulau Tujuh (literally Seven Islands) was not on our to-do list for Ora Beach. But after reminiscing the long and exhausting day of trying to get to Ora, we decided to stay for another night and visit these seven islands in the end. The drawback of going to Pulau Tujuh is the boat rental that costs 1.5 million rupiahs (around 115 USD). It is certainly cheap if you get to share the cost with 10 other people, but unfortunately, thereRead more

Ora Beach: Practical Information

A hidden paradise of Central Maluku – that’s what Ora Beach is often known as. It is definitely with good reason that people call it this way. The beauty of this beach is often compared to the likes of famous destinations such as Bora Bora and Maldives. Some people even refer it as The Little Maldives of Indonesia. Whether you agree or not, this beach has its own appeal and beauty that money can’t buy! How to get there Just likeRead more

Paradise on Earth: Ora Beach

We wake up in the early morning of March 29th to the peaceful sound of waves crawling gently to the shore, crashing to the pillars of our wooden bungalow. It feels like a dream. The breath-taking scenery from the room balcony is to die for and if it was not because of the view, I would not want to get out of the bed. There is a spectacular limestone hill on our left, standing confidently as it shields us from theRead more

Exploring Maluku: The Journey to Ora Beach

“Attention to all passengers of Lion Air heading to Ambon, please board the plane immediately.” The announcement to board the plane is finally announced. Our flight to the main capital of the Moluccas (Maluku), Ambon, was supposed to depart more than an hour ago. But unfortunately, there was a delay, which none of the staffs bothered to announce. Oh well, what would Lion Air be without all the notorious delays and bad service? This airline was and is still knownRead more