Garuda Indonesia Colours Magazine March 2015 | Page 122

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Travel | Saumlaki

With a new Garuda Indonesia Explore route to Saumlaki,
the Tanimbar Islands are set to attract growing numbers
of adventurous tourists who are interested in witnessing
traditional island life near Indonesia’s far eastern edge.
Mark Eveleigh makes a difficult roadtrip up the coast of
Yamdena Island and unearths some unexpected mysteries.
Words and photography by Mark Eveleigh
Translation by Intan Tanjung