Travelling to Sumba feels like stepping into another Indonesia: a wild, honest, and truly beautiful world.
Here, hills stretch to the horizon, lagoons shimmer in shades of turquoise, and the locals live as their ancestors did — with respect for the land and the ocean.
Developing tourism beyond Bali is not an easy task. The Indonesian authorities have already faced their first challenge: a viral video about extortion on Sumba has sparked a public outcry.
This story is unfolding right now on Rote Island, Indonesia. Once again, it’s a clash between business and local residents. That script is as old as time, but it’s worrying that in Indonesia these sto…
Nusa Lembongan is a small island off the south-east coast of Bali. It has two closest neighbours: Nusa Ceningan, across a narrow channel and connected by a suspension bridge, and the impressive Nusa P…
I had never flown on a propeller plane before. So when we boarded a tiny aircraft with whirring blades, it was the first time I truly felt like an explorer — not just a tourist.
The Sarcophagus Museum has opened in Bali, in the Gianyar district. This event confirms Indonesia’s status as one of the world’s oldest centers of civilization.
Megalithic structures (literally “large stone” in Greek) have existed in different parts of the world. You have likely heard of Stonehenge in England, the Carnac stones in France, or the Moai statues…
A magnitude 7.4–7.7 earthquake off the coast of Japan on 20 April has once again sparked a wave of anxious discussion about Bali. The media have been talking about a mega-earthquake of up to 9.0, but…
Nyepi is a day of silence, reflection, and complete reset. It’s a rare chance to step away from noise, slow down, and experience Bali in a completely different way.
Looking for something truly wild and unusual? Head to Sumba!
Sumba is a very unique island located 400 km from Bali in Indonesia. It’s unlike any other place in Indonesia. Here, you will feel like a time traveler: rarely can you find places so genuine and untou…
