Surfing in West Sumbawa.

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Sumba

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. Scattered throughout the countryside are hilltop villages with tall, symbolic grass roofs clustered around megalithic tombs, where nominally Protestant villagers still respect indigenous marapu (spiritual forces) with bloody sacrificial rites.


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The crystal-clear waters of Weekuri Lagoon, Sumba island, Indonesia

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World-class waves and ancient culture on Indonesia's Sumba

Oct 12, 2018 • 5 min read