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.
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Discovering Sumba: Indonesia’s Untouched Island of Culture and Adventure
If you’re heading to Sumba, the first thing to do is let go of any expectations shaped by Bali. Sumba is a world apart—fewer services, higher prices, and limited options. It’s not polished, and it’s d…
Sumba Island Tops TimeOut’s Best Asian Destinations for 2025
TimeOut has unveiled its list of the eight best destinations to visit in Asia in 2025, with Sumba Island in Indonesia taking the top spot. Following closely are Siargao in the Philippines and Da Nang…
Sumba Island
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…
Tours to Sumba Island
Get ready to spend 4 days on the southernmost island of the Indonesian archipelago — magnificent Sumba! You will get acquainted with the exotic culture of the local residents, try unusual food, and im…
Motorbiking Across Lombok and Sumbawa: Chasing Giants of the Ocean
Our adventure began late in the evening at Padang Bai port, where we met to catch the ferry to Lombok. The ferry departed at midnight, with another one scheduled two hours later. Tickets cost 180k rup…
Pasola Festival: A Ritual War Game in Sumba
Every year in February and March, the island of Sumba hosts the Pasola Festival: an ancient ritual war game. Men in traditional costumes engage in battles on horseback to shed blood on the ground, whi…
Wings Air Takes Off with New Direct Flights from Bali to Sumba!
Wing Air, a subsidiary of the Lion Air Group, has introduced three new daily flights connecting Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali with Lede Kalumbang Airport in Tambolaka (TMC) on Sumba Island.
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks
🌊Sumbawa is an unspoiled island near Lombok, located an hour and a half away by plane from Bali. The island mainly attracts tourists who are interested in surfing, as it has good waves and fewer peopl…
Bali Bike Bandits Busted!
Police have arrested two men involved in stealing and selling stolen motorbikes from Bali to Lombok and Sumbawa. The suspects, Indonesian citizens AW (27 years old) and AM (44 years old), are in custo…
