Month: May 2026
Posts published in this period.
News SID and ChildFund wrap up transformative program in East Sumba after two decades After 20 years of rural community development, Sumba Integrated Development (SID) and ChildFund International in Indonesia officially concluded their assistance…
News West Sumba police officer earns praise for volunteering as local English teacher On May 14, 2026, the East Nusa Tenggara Regional Police leadership publicly praised one of their West Sumba police officers,…
Travel Journal Guest Post Discover the Hidden Gem of Sumba near Bali "One of the biggest missed opportunities I see way too often is when people come to Bali for months but…
News Rising fuel surcharges may pose a potential threat to East Sumba tourism Following a spike in national jet fuel prices to IDR 29,116 per liter on May 1, 2026, the Ministry of…
News Telkomsel and GSrek Indonesia Team Up to Deliver Critical Water and Power Infrastructure to Sumba Schools The "Homecoming Sumba 2026" charity tour brought together Telkomsel and 81 riders from GSrek Indonesia to deliver vital infrastructure and…
News Bali-Sumba Maritime Corridor Study Commences The Ministry of Transportation initiated a feasibility study for a dedicated "Maritime Corridor" connecting Bali and Sumba via high-speed luxury ferry service. This aims to provide an alternative to air travel, allowing for the transport of larger expedition gear and promoting a slower, scenic travel experience.
Travel Journal Sumba vs. Bali and Others: What Is the Real Difference? You’ve decided to travel to a tropical island paradise in Indonesia, but when you open a map, the sheer number…
News Indonesia Records Significant Increase in International Arrivals for Q2 Data released in May indicates that Indonesia has seen a 12% year-over-year increase in international arrivals throughout the second quarter of 2026. This surge is driven by the success of "digital nomad" visa programs and sustained interest from luxury travelers in off-the-beaten-path destinations like Sumba.
News Indonesia to launch 2026 Tourism Safety Program to bolster standards Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism is launching the "2026 Tourism Safety Program" to standardize and strengthen safety, risk mitigation, and emergency…
Travel Journal Guest Post Discover the Hidden Gem of Sumba near Bali "One of the biggest missed opportunities I see way too often is when people come to Bali for months but…
News Rising fuel surcharges may pose a potential threat to East Sumba tourism Following a spike in national jet fuel prices to IDR 29,116 per liter on May 1, 2026, the Ministry of…
News Telkomsel and GSrek Indonesia Team Up to Deliver Critical Water and Power Infrastructure to Sumba Schools The "Homecoming Sumba 2026" charity tour brought together Telkomsel and 81 riders from GSrek Indonesia to deliver vital infrastructure and…
News Bali-Sumba Maritime Corridor Study Commences The Ministry of Transportation initiated a feasibility study for a dedicated "Maritime Corridor" connecting Bali and Sumba via high-speed luxury ferry service. This aims to provide an alternative to air travel, allowing for the transport of larger expedition gear and promoting a slower, scenic travel experience.
Travel Journal Sumba vs. Bali and Others: What Is the Real Difference? You’ve decided to travel to a tropical island paradise in Indonesia, but when you open a map, the sheer number…
News Indonesia Records Significant Increase in International Arrivals for Q2 Data released in May indicates that Indonesia has seen a 12% year-over-year increase in international arrivals throughout the second quarter of 2026. This surge is driven by the success of "digital nomad" visa programs and sustained interest from luxury travelers in off-the-beaten-path destinations like Sumba.
News Indonesia to launch 2026 Tourism Safety Program to bolster standards Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism is launching the "2026 Tourism Safety Program" to standardize and strengthen safety, risk mitigation, and emergency…
News SID and ChildFund wrap up transformative program in East Sumba after two decades After 20 years of rural community development, Sumba Integrated Development (SID) and ChildFund International in Indonesia officially concluded their assistance program across seven villages in Nggaha Ori Angu,…
News West Sumba police officer earns praise for volunteering as local English teacher On May 14, 2026, the East Nusa Tenggara Regional Police leadership publicly praised one of their West Sumba police officers, Aipda Bernadus Mallo, calling him a prime example…
Travel Journal Guest Post Discover the Hidden Gem of Sumba near Bali "One of the biggest missed opportunities I see way too often is when people come to Bali for months but never take the time to explore the nearby…
News Rising fuel surcharges may pose a potential threat to East Sumba tourism Following a spike in national jet fuel prices to IDR 29,116 per liter on May 1, 2026, the Ministry of Transportation authorized airlines to charge a fuel surcharge…
News Telkomsel and GSrek Indonesia Team Up to Deliver Critical Water and Power Infrastructure to Sumba Schools The "Homecoming Sumba 2026" charity tour brought together Telkomsel and 81 riders from GSrek Indonesia to deliver vital infrastructure and educational aid to rural Sumba from April 26…
News Bali-Sumba Maritime Corridor Study Commences The Ministry of Transportation initiated a feasibility study for a dedicated "Maritime Corridor" connecting Bali and Sumba via high-speed luxury ferry service. This aims to provide an alternative to air travel, allowing for the transport of larger expedition gear and promoting a slower, scenic travel experience.
Travel Journal Sumba vs. Bali and Others: What Is the Real Difference? You’ve decided to travel to a tropical island paradise in Indonesia, but when you open a map, the sheer number of names makes your head spin. You want…
News Indonesia Records Significant Increase in International Arrivals for Q2 Data released in May indicates that Indonesia has seen a 12% year-over-year increase in international arrivals throughout the second quarter of 2026. This surge is driven by the success of "digital nomad" visa programs and sustained interest from luxury travelers in off-the-beaten-path destinations like Sumba.
News Indonesia to launch 2026 Tourism Safety Program to bolster standards Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism is launching the "2026 Tourism Safety Program" to standardize and strengthen safety, risk mitigation, and emergency response across the country's destinations. The program aims…
Travel Journal Guest Post Discover the Hidden Gem of Sumba near Bali "One of the biggest missed opportunities I see way too often is when people come to Bali for months but never take the time to explore the nearby…
News Rising fuel surcharges may pose a potential threat to East Sumba tourism Following a spike in national jet fuel prices to IDR 29,116 per liter on May 1, 2026, the Ministry of Transportation authorized airlines to charge a fuel surcharge…
News Telkomsel and GSrek Indonesia Team Up to Deliver Critical Water and Power Infrastructure to Sumba Schools The "Homecoming Sumba 2026" charity tour brought together Telkomsel and 81 riders from GSrek Indonesia to deliver vital infrastructure and educational aid to rural Sumba from April 26…
News Bali-Sumba Maritime Corridor Study Commences The Ministry of Transportation initiated a feasibility study for a dedicated "Maritime Corridor" connecting Bali and Sumba via high-speed luxury ferry service. This aims to provide an alternative to air travel, allowing for the transport of larger expedition gear and promoting a slower, scenic travel experience.
Travel Journal Sumba vs. Bali and Others: What Is the Real Difference? You’ve decided to travel to a tropical island paradise in Indonesia, but when you open a map, the sheer number of names makes your head spin. You want…
News Indonesia Records Significant Increase in International Arrivals for Q2 Data released in May indicates that Indonesia has seen a 12% year-over-year increase in international arrivals throughout the second quarter of 2026. This surge is driven by the success of "digital nomad" visa programs and sustained interest from luxury travelers in off-the-beaten-path destinations like Sumba.
News Indonesia to launch 2026 Tourism Safety Program to bolster standards Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism is launching the "2026 Tourism Safety Program" to standardize and strengthen safety, risk mitigation, and emergency response across the country's destinations. The program aims…