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 …
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 …