Exploring Alor Island
A trip report to Alor
Nusa Tenggara
North Lombok : Much More Than the Rinjani
North of Lombok deserves to be explored : waterfalls, ricefields and nice villages.
South Lombok : a Beach Paradise in Transition
Besides the huge constructions of the Mandalika projects, it is still rather easy to get a virgin and almost empty beach for yourself in Lombok
Sabu Island
A small island lost in the sea between Sumba and Rote. Quite interesting local culture as well as surprising scenery.
A Guide to Sumba Island
Start here before reading all the articles about Sumba
Sumba : Kodi and Southwest Sumba
The homeground of the pasola tradition, Kodi is another very interesting region of Sumba to explore. I was lucky to attend an impressive stone pulling ceremony. A few tons moved only by human labour…
Sumbanese Culture : Birth, Life and Death
Part 3 : birth, mariage and funerals in Sumba. Plus some elements about feasts and the bitter month period.
Sumbanese Culture : the Marapu
Part 2 : the doctrine, some myths about the creation of the world, the role of rato, the classification of spirits and the state of marapu today
Sumbanese Culture: History and Identity
Part 1 : an introduction to Sumba. History and main features of their culture.
Sumba : Wanokaka and Lemboya
Great scenery, traditional villages and beaches in South Sumba