I hoped they would feel sorry for me." Getty Images A traditional Sumba village made up of peaked houses. For the next six days she was kept, effectively a prisoner in their house, sleeping in the ...

One of the unmissable experiences on a trip to Sumba is discovering the island's traditional villages. The Uma Mbaru Niang houses, characteristic of Sumba architecture, are cone-shaped structures ...

Sumba, located in the southeastern Indonesian archipelago, offers a combination of pristine natural beauty, traditional customs, and a fascinating culture. Sumba Island is still an unspoiled ...