East Sumba, about 1,200 miles east of Jakarta, last year reportedly had 249 days in a row without rain, with some experts blaming climate change for more frequent drought-inducing weather patterns ...

From the waterfalls of Sumba Island, Indonesia and the beaches of the Bahamas to the lush green gardens of Costa Rica and the dreamy coastal views of Sacramento, Calif., the 33-year-old knows the ...

Sumba: Just an hour away from Bali, the island does not have traffic jams, digital nomads or DJ parties. It does have deserted beaches, surfing spots and a low-key charm.

One of those places is Sumba Island in Indonesia, which receives about 25,000 tourists annually. Meanwhile, the popular island of Bali saw 5.27 million international tourists during 2023.

F I G U R E 1 : Topographic map of the Indonesian island of Sumba. Created with GMT from SRTM data. ...More (Credit: Sadalmelik / CC BY-SA 3.0). Sadalmelik via a creative commons license ...

After working remotely from Bali for two months, Sonya Moore was craving peace and quiet. She traveled with a friend to the neighboring island of Sumba. The natural beauty, lack of traffic, and ...

Sumba Island is highlighted as a place for tourists ‘looking for a beach destination that prioritizes community consciousness and sustainability’. An hour's flight from Bali, Sumba's isolated villages ...

The Indonesian island of Sumba offers the kind of sanctuary that travelers yearn for. A Sumba sojourn is a “change your life” kind of trip, offering a lost island forgotten in time with ...

Straddling the Wallace Line separating the biogeographical realms of Asia and Australasia, lush Sumba is a couple of island hops east of Bali in the southern reaches of the 3,200-mile-long ...

Global guest chefs, an acclaimed French mixology consultant, and subtle nods to island and French cultures are among the elevated touches at Indonesia's new, off-the-grid Cap Karoso.

Fabrice and Eve Ivara saw land advertised on the island of Sumba, and they made an offer. Six years later, they opened a four-level resort called Cap Karoso.

One of those places is Sumba Island in Indonesia, which receives about 25,000 tourists annually. Meanwhile, the popular island of Bali saw 5.27 million international tourists during 2023.