Month: September 2026
Posts published in this period.
Travel Journal Is Sumba Better than Bali? An Honest Comparison The 50 has recently ranked NIHI Sumba #35 among the world's best 50 hotels. The resort has been a serious…
Travel Journal Guest Post 10 Things You Can (and Must) Do in Sumba in 2027 Hello, readers! Have you started planning your next holiday? If you haven’t, what about visiting Sumba, Indonesia? I went there…
News Purung Ta Liang Marapu Ritual of 2026 Has Officially Begun in Central Sumba On 22 September, Purung Ta Liang Marapu has officially began at the Deri Kambajawa Traditional Village. Five villages, Umbu Mamijuk,…
News NIHI Sumba Ranks 35 on The World’s 50 Best Hotels List NIHI Sumba has ranked 35 on The World’s 50 Best Hotels list by the international media company company The 50,…
Travel Journal Which Airline Is the Best for Traveling to Sumba? Plan to visit Sumba anytime soon? The island itself feels remote, but there are practical ways to reach it. And…
Travel Journal Pasola Festival: Understanding Sumba’s Ancient Tradition Sumba preserves a lifestyle deeply entwined with ancestral spirits, megalithic tombs, and rigid sacred pacts. At the absolute pinnacle of…
Travel Journal Top 7 Traditional Villages in Sumba Sumba is one of those rare places that truly feels like a time capsule. Unlike more heavily touristed islands in…
News Jakarta flights resume after Anak Krakatau volcanic ash closures Flights through Jakarta resumed early on 8 September 2026 after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau forced a two-day shutdown. Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said Soekarno-Hatta, Halim Perdanakusuma, Husein Sastranegara in Bandung, and two smaller Banten airports reopened just after midnight following safety checks. Travellers connecting to Sumba via Jakarta or Bali should reconfirm tickets, as ash had halted nearly 3,000 flights.
News Immigration issues emergency stay permits after Anak Krakatau flight cancellations Indonesia is issuing Forced Circumstance Residence Permits (ITKT) and waiving overstay fees for foreign nationals stranded by Anak Krakatau ash cancellations. Director General of Immigration Hendarsam Marantoko said 520 flights were cancelled between 5 and 7 September 2026, affecting 86,760 passengers. The permits are free, valid for up to 30 days, and can be extended if airspace stays closed.
News PT Pertamina to increase the prices of non-subsidized fuels Effective September 1, 2026, PT Pertamina has increased the prices of four non-subsidized fuel products in the Nusa Tenggara Timur…
Travel Journal Is Sumba Better than Bali? An Honest Comparison The 50 has recently ranked NIHI Sumba #35 among the world's best 50 hotels. The resort has been a serious contender in similar lists in recent years and…
Travel Journal Guest Post 10 Things You Can (and Must) Do in Sumba in 2027 Hello, readers! Have you started planning your next holiday? If you haven’t, what about visiting Sumba, Indonesia? I went there in 2024 as a solo traveller (private trip)…
News Purung Ta Liang Marapu Ritual of 2026 Has Officially Begun in Central Sumba On 22 September, Purung Ta Liang Marapu has officially began at the Deri Kambajawa Traditional Village. Five villages, Umbu Mamijuk, Umbu Kawolung, Umbu Pabal, Umbu Langang, and Umbu…
News NIHI Sumba Ranks 35 on The World’s 50 Best Hotels List NIHI Sumba has ranked 35 on The World’s 50 Best Hotels list by the international media company company The 50, adding to over a decade of continuous recognition…
Travel Journal Which Airline Is the Best for Traveling to Sumba? Plan to visit Sumba anytime soon? The island itself feels remote, but there are practical ways to reach it. And you might be surprised how close it is…
Travel Journal Pasola Festival: Understanding Sumba’s Ancient Tradition Sumba preserves a lifestyle deeply entwined with ancestral spirits, megalithic tombs, and rigid sacred pacts. At the absolute pinnacle of this living heritage is the Pasola festival, a…
Travel Journal Top 7 Traditional Villages in Sumba Sumba is one of those rare places that truly feels like a time capsule. Unlike more heavily touristed islands in Indonesia, Sumba doesn't lay everything out on a…
News Jakarta flights resume after Anak Krakatau volcanic ash closures Flights through Jakarta resumed early on 8 September 2026 after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau forced a two-day shutdown. Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said Soekarno-Hatta, Halim Perdanakusuma, Husein Sastranegara in Bandung, and two smaller Banten airports reopened just after midnight following safety checks. Travellers connecting to Sumba via Jakarta or Bali should reconfirm tickets, as ash had halted nearly 3,000 flights.
News Immigration issues emergency stay permits after Anak Krakatau flight cancellations Indonesia is issuing Forced Circumstance Residence Permits (ITKT) and waiving overstay fees for foreign nationals stranded by Anak Krakatau ash cancellations. Director General of Immigration Hendarsam Marantoko said 520 flights were cancelled between 5 and 7 September 2026, affecting 86,760 passengers. The permits are free, valid for up to 30 days, and can be extended if airspace stays closed.
News PT Pertamina to increase the prices of non-subsidized fuels Effective September 1, 2026, PT Pertamina has increased the prices of four non-subsidized fuel products in the Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) region. The adjusted prices per liter are:…