We had a fantastic 10 day trip around Flores thanks to Riyand. Navigating Flores by road takes a lot of road time - more than we anticipated - and one of the things we appreciated most about Riyand was that he spent time to understand what we really needed and made adjustments to the plan along the way. This included a fantastic day-off from the car exploring traditional villages around Bajawa and eating a delicious locally-cooked lunch before lounging in a hot spring! He also spent time to ensure we got the eating experiences we wanted and the best available accommodation (that suited us). He has a great network of contacts along the way to provide personal and special experiences.  Riyand also really looked after our two kids - from swimming with them to ensure their safety, to showing them how to make things out of grass (to make the walking more fun). Another of his strong points is his obvious concern for the local cultures and environment. He was the only guide during our stay in Wae Rebo that the local children greeted like a friend and spent time with. We hope to return some day to use his guiding experience in a new location!