As the home of over a thousand islands, Indonesia provides adventurers with more experiences than most have time for. If you’re tired of Bali, where everyone from everywhere seems to congregate, a ...

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Sumba, a stunning island in Indonesia, is listed as one of the top 12 travel destinations for 2025 released by Forbes. The tropical paradise is perfect for travelers seeking ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - International tourism has nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels, with many of the world's tourist attractions experiencing overtourism. The renowned US-based media outlet CNN ...

As the sun sets on the small Indonesian island of Sumba, Danga Beru Haba begins weaving under the glow of a single incandescent lightbulb, the only one in her home. Although she is tired from working ...

Megalithic culture: Sumba people still faithfully practice their ancestors' animistic religion and rituals, anthropologists often refer to it as a living megalithic culture that first emerged 4,500 ...

Just an hour away from the more famous vacation spot, the island does not have traffic jams, digital nomads or DJ parties. It does have deserted beaches, surfing spots and a low-key charm. Houses in ...

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Traveling to a far-flung island with only a few luxurious retreats perhaps leaves you with minimal chance of opting for the place, but Sumba Island in eastern Indonesia surprises you with auspicious ...

All about the jungle, surf and culture, according to a PEOPLE producer who recently visited Brody Jenner, 34, and fiance Kaitlynn Carter, 29, will be tying the knot any day now on the Indonesian ...

“Men here are often born already in debt,” says Ansel Mus Rangga as we stand next to a monolithic tomb that makes Stonehenge look like a row of dominoes. “If their fathers or grandfathers couldn’t ...