There's something truly enchanting about Sumba. With its rugged, undulating savannah and low limestone hills growing maize and rice, it's nothing like Indonesia’s northern volcanic islands.

Oct 12, 2018 · An island of raw, natural beauty where an ancient animist religion still thrives, Sumba is twice Bali’s size but receives a mere sliver of its tourism. From empty beaches …

Discover the best attractions in Sumba including Weekuri Lagoon, Gallu Bakul, and Lembaga Studi & Pelestarian Budaya Sumba.

Those who speak Sumbawanese probably reached the west of the island from Lombok, while Bimanese speakers dominate the Tambora Peninsula and the east. Although Sumbawa is an …

Sep 18, 2019 · The island of Sumba is also home to impressive villages, the most well known being Ratenggaro. Located on a grassy bluff above a river with breathtaking views of the sea, …

Mar 2, 2022 · Grassy mountains on Sumba Island in Indonesia is on this year's list © Krisnamurtian/Getty Images Locations threatened by Climate Change The World Monuments …

Sumba. Almost as far west as you can get on Sumba is one of the island's most magical spots, Weekuri Lagoon. On one side, locals and tourists rent black rubber…

Almost as far west as you can get on Sumba is one of the island's most magical spots, Weekuri Lagoon. On one side, locals and tourists rent black rubber…

Oct 12, 2018 · Discover amazing travel experiences in Sumba with Lonely Planet's insider tips, inspirational traveler stories and expert guidance from around the world.

Feb 24, 2025 · But there are also untrodden frontiers of surf yet to be found – under the smoke-belching volcanos of Sumbawa, perhaps, or by the glistening conch beaches of Sumba. …