In the late 80’s Claude and Petra Graves arrived on the island of Sumba, fell in love with it, and started making plans to build an eco-friendly resort. As a part of the plan the Graves’ started the Sumba Foundation; the foundation’s mission was to help improve the lives of the local residents. In 2012 Christopher …
Bali, Indonesia
After an amazing stay at Nihiwatu we moved on to Bali. My first visit to Bali was almost 15 years ago and it was nice to be back. Bali is a magical place filled with the essence of all things exotic. When we initially arrived in Bali we spent one night at the Ritz Carlton Nusa …
Nihiwatu Resort – Sumba, Indonesia
The island of Sumba is located in Eastern Indonesia, a short plane flight from Bali. In the past, Sumba's main export was sandalwood - the island was actually known as Sandalwood Island. In recent history the island has been a favorite of surfers in search of a remote and uncrowded destination. In the late 80's Claude …