Soe Travel Guide

 theo1006 Says:  In colonial times Timor Tengah Selatan regency was governed by the three kings of the Mollo, Amanuban and Amenatun tribes. We arrived unannounced at the Amanuban royal palace in Niki-Niki, yet were heartily welcomed by the queen. It took some time for the king, Nesi Nope, to... 

 theo1006 Says:  Boti is the best-known traditional village in South Central Timor regency, because its people guided by their village king or raja reject modernization and the Christian religion; they stick to their adat and are self-sufficient. Yet the number of foreign tourists making it... 

 theo1006 Says:  As at the Mollo cemetery, in the Amanuban cemetery no ancient graves. Because written records are lacking not much seems to be known of the dynasty before around 1900. 

 theo1006 Says:  There are two popular beaches on the coast south of Soe, sought out for a weekend outing. Kolbano beach is famous for its coloured pebbles, Oetune's broad sand beach is more suitable for swimming. Both beaches are an estimated 20 km apart, or one hour because this stretch of... 

 theo1006 Says:  There are two popular beaches on the coast south of Soe, sought out for a weekend outing. Kolbano beach is famous for its coloured pebbles, Oetune's broad sand beach is more suitable for swimming. Both beaches are an estimated 20 km apart, or one hour because this stretch of... 

 theo1006 Says:  They call it benteng None or 'None fort', which conveys the idea of thick walls and towers. Actually the village None is built on an outcrop of rock with ravines on three sides, making it inassailable from these sides. The village is only accessable from the fourth side,... 

 theo1006 Says:  Craving for seafood? It is available in Soe although you are far from the sea.We had ikan bakar (no idea what kind of fish) at Warung Sari Laut near the market. Not cheap, Rp 35,000 per person for the fish only, but well prepared. They also have sate and various other dishes... 

 theo1006 Says:  Rumah Makan 'Amertha Boga' is run by a Balinese family and offers cheap and tasty Javanese food.Like Depot Joy the RM Amertha Boga is located on Jalan Gajah Mada, but closer to the city centre. Nasi rendang Rp 8,000, nasi pecel Rp 7,000, nasi soto ayam Rp 10,000, nasi... 

 theo1006 Says:  The easiest way to visit the destinations closer to Soe is by piggyback ride on a motorbike called ojeg. There are plenty of ojegs plying the roads of Soe, and most would be willing to be chartered for a day at Rp 75,000 exclusive of fuel and food. However you may have a... 

 theo1006 Says:  For our daily shopping we were well served by the 3M supermarket on the corner opposite Hotel Bahagia Dua. The full name of the shop is MiniMarket Mutiara.The Chinese owner was very helpful. When we needed small notes and the banks were closed, he provided us with Rp 200,000... 

 theo1006 Says:  You cannot go to a Timorese village and come back empty-handed. People very much expect you to buy some of their handycraft, especially traditional woven cloth. They come in many sizes, from scarfs to blankets. Special guests are usually presented with a scarf draped over... 

 theo1006 Says:  Open water is scarce on Timor, so evidently a lake like Supul has its attraction for the local population. Actually it more like a marsh, but said never to be dry even after a long dry season. We were also told that the water is not fit for swimming as it causes a skin rash.... 

 theo1006 Says:  At the roadside in the centre of Fatumnasi village stand two tombs of the Oematan royal family of the Mollo tribe. The tombs are recent. Loth Oematan died in 1997 and his wife Amalia Baker in 2002. We did not find out why this couple is buried here and not at the Mollo royal... 

 theo1006 Says:  The Fatumnasi mountain range consists mainly of limestone, but there are some marble rocks too. One active marble quarry is visible from the road to Fatumnasi. It can be approached by a dirt road, but access is then blocked by a gate. The quarry seems to be one big marble...