I was first drawn to Sumba by an opportunity to teach yoga at Nihiwatu, but found myself quite humbled by the many lessons Sumba island had to teach me. Sumba, which has been referred to as the “forgotten island” sits just east of Bali in Indonesia. Its development and infrastructure, however is worlds behind. Mary Tilson |…
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Exploring the Edge of Wildness at Nihi, Sumba, Indonesia
It is no exaggeration to say that there is a sort of magic within the bright green canopies of the jungle that surround Nihiwatu. The Yoga and Activities Director, Mary Tilson will be the first to tell you that the Nihi resort experience is one of a kind. “I joke about how often I get the goosebumps here,…
20 Photos of Indonesia to Inspire You to Travel Beyond Bali
Like many, my first travel experiences in Indonesia were based in Bali. While I still visit Bali often and even got married on the island, I have been fortunate to have travelled well beyond Bali, discovering that Indonesia has so much more to offer visitors than the one, very busy destination. I hope this Indonesia photo gallery…
Sailing Komodo: Exploring Indonesia’s Incredible Komodo National Park
Sailing Komodo by traditional phinisi sailing ship was something I had never planned on doing in my life as a traveller. But, as often happens with these unplanned travel adventures, our time on a cruise around Komodo National Park turned out to be the most memorable times I have spent travelling around Indonesia. Skye Gilkeson…
Why Flores and Komodo Should be on Your Indonesia Bucket List
I had pored over photos of Komodo National Park long before I was invited to see it in person. So when I received an invitation from the Indonesian Ministry for Tourism to explore Flores along with Jakarta, Bali and Bintan Island, I grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Since returning from the whirlwind trip around Wonderful Indonesia,…
A Photo Journal from Bintan Island, Indonesia
A fast ferry ride from Singapore, Bintan Island in Indonesia is a popular getaway destination for resort-style holidays where visitors can sit poolside at a Bintan Island resort, sipping on cocktails, cool off with water sports and sleep the afternoon away under the shade of a palm tree. While we got a taste of that typical itinerary, we…
12 of The Best Things to do in Jakarta Indonesia
Jakarta is a true megalopolis. Indonesia’s capital heaves with a population of more than 9 million people, swelling by a further 2 million commuters each day. From the outside looking in, it seems to be one of those cities that could swallow you whole. That is until you get to know it a little better….
Why Ambon Indonesia is Much More than a Diving Destination
Ambon Island in Maluku was the final stop in our action packed Indonesia itinerary and there were some wonderful surprises in store for us when we arrived in Maluku’s capital. Diving in Ambon is world-renowned and the stunning Ambon diving sites draw divers from around the world. But, we found there is even more to Ambon than its…
24 hours in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
I was filling up my phone with pictures of the incredible mountain ranges just outside my window as we flew in to land in Palu, Central Sulawesi. They felt almost within reach. Like much of Sulawesi, these peaks are only one part of a diverse natural landscape that awaits visitors to the province. Coral reefs, rainforest, waterfalls and deep inland lakes…