Travel Journal

Dive into personal stories, travel experiences, and insider perspectives on exploring Sumba Island. From cultural encounters to adventure tales, discover what makes Sumba truly special.

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Is Sumba Expensive? Addressing the Misconception Travel Journal Is Sumba Expensive? Addressing the Misconception Sumba is an emotion. Imagine an island where ancient settlements with tall thatched roofs stand against high hills, roads wind… Rince Damalana Local Writer Calm, Cool and Prepared: A Traveler’s Guide to Earthquake Safety Travel Journal Calm, Cool and Prepared: A Traveler’s Guide to Earthquake Safety If you are traveling to a tropical destination, especially in Southeast Asia, earthquakes might be one of your primary concerns.… Enes Gençtürk Staff Writer Best Places to Visit in Sumba with Kids: Sumba for a Family Trip Travel Journal Best Places to Visit in Sumba with Kids: Sumba for a Family Trip Are you up for an absolutely unforgettable trip? A trip to Sumba with family is the best way to access… Rince Damalana Local Writer Is Sumba Better than Bali? An Honest Comparison 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… Rince Damalana Local Writer 10 Things You Can (and Must) Do in Sumba in 2027 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… Theresia Clara Travel Photographer & Blogger Which Airline Is the Best for Traveling to Sumba? 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… Enes Gençtürk Staff Writer Pasola Festival: Understanding Sumba’s Ancient Tradition 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… Rince Damalana Local Writer Top 7 Traditional Villages in Sumba 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… Rince Damalana Local Writer West, Southwest, East? Sumba’s Regions Explained Travel Journal West, Southwest, East? Sumba’s Regions Explained The island of Sumba NTT holds an extraordinary variety of beauty. From dry savannas to green hills, from preserved indigenous… Rince Damalana Local Writer Top 10 Most Beautiful Beaches in Sumba Travel Journal Top 10 Most Beautiful Beaches in Sumba Pulau Sumba, the wild, untouched paradise tucked away in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. It is the land far away from… Rince Damalana Local Writer