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Wondering what to pack for Flores? After three weeks travelling across the island by motorbike, we’ve put together our complete Flores packing list, including what to wear for the tropical coast, cooler mountain regions and unpredictable weather, plus the practical essentials and packing lessons we learned along the way.

Our Flores road trip continues to the mountain village of Moni, gateway to the spectacular Kelimutu crater lakes. Between misty mountains, relentless rain, wrong turns and roads that had us questioning Google Maps, this leg of the journey didn’t quite go to plan — but as we were quickly discovering, that’s all part of travelling across Flores by motorbike.

Our Flores adventure began in Maumere, where tropical coastlines, vibrant coral reefs and friendly smiles welcomed us to an island that already felt different. This wasn't just another destination—it was the start of a journey filled with authentic experiences, incredible diving, winding mountain roads and some of the kindest people we've ever met. If first impressions are anything to go by, Flores is going to be an adventure we'll never forget.

Wondering what to pack for Sri Lanka? After 30 days travelling the country by tuk-tuk, we've put together our complete packing list, including beach, safari, temple and hill country essentials, plus the practical tips and lessons we learned along the way.

Why hire a tuk-tuk to travel around Sri Lanka? For us, it was all about freedom. The freedom to travel at our own pace, stop whenever something caught our eye and venture beyond the usual tourist trail. It may not have been the fastest or most comfortable way to see the country, but after 30 days and thousands of kilometres behind the wheel, we wouldn’t have wanted to experience Sri Lanka any other way.

Planning a Sri Lanka road trip? Follow our honest 30-day self-drive tuk-tuk itinerary as we explore ancient cities, wildlife safaris, misty tea country and stunning beaches. With drive times, accommodation, practical travel tips and honest reflections, this guide will help you experience Sri Lanka at your own pace.

Our Sri Lankan tuk-tuk adventure was finally underway! Day one had everything - learning the quirks of our new three-wheeled home on the road, navigating Sri Lankan traffic and plenty of laughs along the way. But nothing could have prepared us for how our first night would end… with an unexpected fireworks display we certainly won’t forget.

After a long pause, Not So Grey Travellers is back — this time with cinematic travel vlogs alongside our written stories. Join us as we revisit the slower side of Bali through our very first YouTube video from Amed, while sharing honest travel experiences, motorbike adventures and the beauty of slow travel through Southeast Asia and beyond.