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West Sumba and Pasola practicalia

by giacitto 20 March 2012

The occasion to visit again West Sumba has been the Pasola. The mock-battle between villages is being held after the full moons of Februar…
RE: East of Lombok advice needed

by timdog 14 February 2012

Ah, a great trip in my favourite part of Indonesia... I would also suggest flying out to Kupang and working your way back, as this will…
RE: flores or sumba

by timdog 01 November 2011

Flores is markedly more "touristy" than Sumba, and it's linnear nature sort of funnels the visitors along a set track. Tourism there…
RE: Sumba for backpackers

by timdog 23 September 2011

You certainly can get around by yourself, and yes, you can hire a motorbike, though as with other far-flug parts of Indonesia, expect…
RE: Sumba for backpackers

by farflung 22 September 2011

To get the most out of Sumba you should hire an English-speaking guide to take you around on a motor bike. You can base yourself mostly…
RE: Sumba

by bonek 22 August 2011

1 Yes, Merpati fly the sector several times each week, returning from Waingapu via Tambolaka. 2 You'd probably need to organise a car…
Sumba

by dugless 21 August 2011

I would like to visit Sumba in the later part of Sept. and have some questions for a knowledgable poster. 1. Are there currently flights…
RE: Sumba 2011 - West Sumba Resort and Tarimbang Surf Camp

by farflung 22 June 2011

The 'West Sumba Resort' may well be part of the Sumba Naultilus Resort leased by World Surfaris. If so, it is located south of Wakabubak…
RE: overland labuan bajo to mataram

by timdog 01 June 2011

It does go to Sumba once or twice a week - to Waikelo on the northwest coast (about an hour from Waikabubak). As long as I've known the…
RE: Sumba and horses

by rtierney 18 May 2011

I will get that book Nic (hell, if Christina could do it.......:). Thanks. I love books like that. I’ve read another about a man’s…
Re: Bali-Lembongan-Lombok-Sumbawa-Sumba travel advice

by Mauricio 15 May 2011

It won't be terribly pleasant or comfortable, that's for sure. From Maluk take a bus to Sumbawa Besar, and then another bus to Sape via…
RE: Sumba

by timdog 01 May 2011

OP - Sumba ain't Bali when it comes to Malaria, and yes, the pills are recommended. While incidence is very low indeed in Bali, and proph…
RE: Sumba

by farflung 01 May 2011

If you can afford it you should hire a car and driver for a multi-day tour. If the driver cannot speak English then a guide is also useful…
Re: 3 months in Indonesia: Bali, Nusa Tengarra, Sulawesi and Kalimantan?

by fivebs 09 January 2011

We were in Indonesia this fall from mid September to mid December (2010). We also are Canadians. Re the visa -- Get the 60 day visa…
RE: Accommodation etc in Waikabubak

by Nic66 08 September 2010

#9 perhaps things have changed meanwhile, back when I stayed at Newa Sumba, I liked it. The guide I did all my tours with, Peter(Rehi?),…
RE: Accommodation etc in Waikabubak

by fivebs 03 September 2010

Thanks -- I got on there this morning, I had blamed my set up but I guess not! The pictures are great and I really liked your sketchbook.…
RE: Accommodation etc in Waikabubak

by saikunger 01 September 2010

I wasn't very impressed with Newa Sumba! The food was very basic with no variety, our room was dark and infested with rats, the electricity…
RE: Accommodation etc in Waikabubak

by stingrayj 01 September 2010

You'll love W Sumba, I spent a few blissful days in Pero on the beach 18 years ago. I doubt it's changed. I also don't like carrying…
RE: Accommodation etc in Waikabubak

by fivebs 31 August 2010

Thanks for the quick replies! I have read many of your articles about Sumba because of previous postings, timdog, and it was those that…
RE: Accommodation etc in Waikabubak

by Nic66 31 August 2010

I didn´t think it was pricey for what they offered.. it was quiet, on the beach in a green garden and equipped with aircon which I was…
Re: Accommodation etc in Waikabubak

by Nic66 31 August 2010

I was staying in Sumba is a few years back, but if you fly into Tambulaka, why don`t you consider staying at Newa Sumba Resort ? Staff…
Accommodation etc in Waikabubak

by fivebs 31 August 2010

Could anyone recommend a guest house in Waikabubak? Lonely Planet does not list too many. Their "best pick" is the Mona Lisa Cottages,…
RE: Ferry from Labuan BAjo to Sumba

by timdog 28 July 2010

The ferry to Waikelo sails from Sape. It goes once a week. Last time I took it it went through the night on a Sunday, but twelve months…
Re: Indo advice for end of May!! =)

by perantau2 24 March 2010

I ‘booked’ Denpasar – Labuanbajo last May using the method described in #11. Although not obvious from that entry, that method of email…
RE: Which of the larger islands should I travel if I have 3 weeks and I want...

by timdog 11 January 2010

Spot on point from lawnet - given your plans and your timescale OP, you are defintiely not looking for "one of the bigger islands"; you…