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Immerse yourself in the enchanting landscapes of Sumba Island. From pristine beaches to traditional villages, discover what makes this Indonesian gem a must-visit destination. Find expert travel advice and plan your perfect Sumba getaway with Bali.Live.

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04/11/25
Sumba: Where Tradition Meets the Wild

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.

Sumba: Where Tradition Meets the Wild
23.07.26
Seseh

An apartment of about 40–45 m² in a quiet five-unit complex. The listing states ocean and volcano views, and the unit has a large bathroom and equipped kitchen; the views were not visible in the check…

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23.07.26
News
Upd. 25/06/25
Officials Condemn Tourist Scandal on Sumba Island

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.

Officials Condemn Tourist Scandal on Sumba Island
Surfing
Upd. 22/04/26
No One Owns the Ocean: The Fight for Bo’a

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…

No One Owns the Ocean: The Fight for Bo’a
News
Upd. 18/07/26
TransNusa Launches Bali Flights to Sumba and Wakatobi

TransNusa has expanded its route network from Ngurah Rai Airport. The first flight to Waingapu in eastern Sumba took place on 15 July, followed on 16 July by the first flight to Matahora Airport on Wa…

TransNusa Launches Bali Flights to Sumba and Wakatobi
Interesting places, beaches, weather
Upd. 07/05/26
Nusa Lembongan Island

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…

Nusa Lembongan Island
Indonesia & Asia
Upd. 29/04/25
West Sumba: To the Edge of the World

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.

West Sumba: To the Edge of the World
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26/07/26
Pecatu (Uluwatu)Savaya Bali
Aug 9 all day
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26/07/26
Pecatu (Uluwatu)Savaya Bali
Aug 7 all day
Body & mind
Upd. 02/08/26
Lombok to Open Southeast Asia’s First Nadal Tennis Center

Soon, you will no longer need to fly to Mallorca, the famous tennis player’s home island, to train using Rafael Nadal’s methodology.

The Rafa Nadal Tennis Center will open on Lombok’s southern coast in the first quarter of 2028, becoming Rafa’s first project in Southeast Asia.

Lombok to Open Southeast Asia’s First Nadal Tennis Center