Indonesia East Nusa Tenggara
Tambolaka
A small airport serving the southwest region of Sumba island, known for its traditional villages and beautiful, undisturbed beaches.
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Sumba, similar to Madura and Wests Timor and Papua, retains a last frontier-style ambience that fascinates visitors whilst simultaneously rejecting the very notion of tourism. As such, the island is a difficult place to travel, albeit a rewarding one, and it is Tambolaka that affords entry to the western peninsula.
The famous Weekuri lake and traditional Ratenggaro village are close at hand, provided transport can be found, but it is walking Tambolaka’s long thin Jl. Timotius Tako Geli, culminating in Lapangan Galatama, where visitors will most likely encounter a city of noise and chaos that remains unbound to the prism of tourism.
tomas.d 3 years ago
Tambolaka Guides
Aimless Wandering: Prime Indonesian Locations to Get Lost In
tomas.d (Tom D) One of the lesser-heralded joys of visiting Indonesia is that of exploring without purpose. Simply turning up somewhere new and heading into the sprawl with no set plan represents a rare kind of excitement, one rewarded by a treasure trove of unexpected delights showcasing the uniquely complex charms of the archipelago. Indonesia is littered with such places: on the off-chance that visitors find themselves with some time to spare, they will encounter sleepy towns, raging bulls, gloriously beautiful mosques, vibrant festivals and plenty more besides.