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.
Travel Journal Guest Post 7 Reasons to Visit Sumba, The Indonesian Island You Haven’t Heard Enough About One of the things which make Sumba such a good place to visit is that it’s not Bali—decidedly not. Whereas…
Travel Journal Finding Paradise at Kapulit Beach: Sumba’s Best Kept Sunset Secret Sumba is all about culture and tranquility. And while popular top 10 lists feature some of the island's most well-known…
Travel Journal Guest Post The Best Beachfront Stays in Sumba in 2027 It’s not only mustangs, mythical surf breaks, secret waterfalls and palm-fringed shores that render Sumba so seductive. Impossibly escapist, this…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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 Guest Post 7 Reasons to Visit Sumba, The Indonesian Island You Haven’t Heard Enough About One of the things which make Sumba such a good place to visit is that it’s not Bali—decidedly not. Whereas Indonesia’s best-known island welcomed just under 7 million…
Travel Journal Finding Paradise at Kapulit Beach: Sumba’s Best Kept Sunset Secret Sumba is all about culture and tranquility. And while popular top 10 lists feature some of the island's most well-known spots, Kapulit Beach is rarely mentioned. This secluded…
Travel Journal Guest Post The Best Beachfront Stays in Sumba in 2027 It’s not only mustangs, mythical surf breaks, secret waterfalls and palm-fringed shores that render Sumba so seductive. Impossibly escapist, this still-pristine island also has a host of high-quality…
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 through savannas that roll like waves in the…
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. Bali, Flores, Sumba and many other top destinations…
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 a refreshing, natural alternative to bustling cities or…
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)…
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…