MJMichelle Jana Chan

1. Article · Aug 30, 2026 · Michelle Jana Chan

   The Indonesian island that time forgot is one of travel’s most exciting new destinations (opens the original)

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   There are not many places left in the world like the tip of Rote. It’s a fragment of coastline on an island off West Timor, which itself is a far-flung extremity of the eastern Indonesian archipelago, closer to Darwin than Jakarta. Aussie surfers started coming here 40-odd years ago, arriving for Rote’s long, clean waves, magicked up by a rare blend of wind, swell and bathymetry. There are other elements that give Rote its dream-come-true energy: tropical weather, white sand beaches, dense f

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2. Article · Jul 10, 2026 · Michelle Jana Chan

   First in: Nihi Rote & Hospitality Academy (opens the original)

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   Its remote location means only the truly committed make the long journey to this fragment of an island off West Timor, filtering out any casual footfall. This location is best for surfers but also anyone seeking a bygone Bali vibe, a desire to disconnect and a nature-focused fix. The steady and consistent surf facilitated by the watersports centre, supporting beginners to pros. This is a health fix as much as a holiday — combining surfing, wellness and ocean exploration. The Hospitality Academ

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