There is so much to share from our idyllic corner of the world that we decided to start chronicling our stories.
Whether a new project, a guest’s experience, a compelling moment, or an idea for which we are passionate, we hope you will celebrate with us by exploring this page. We’d also love to hear from you. If there is a relevant story you would like to submit, please write to [email protected]. And don’t forget to post your NIHI photos on Instagram for a chance to win our annual #nihigram contest.
Babymoon and Children’s Dreams in Sumba
Posted by Webmaster | Feb 10, 2021
Hello everyone, I just arrived in Bali after four days in Sumba to refresh and see other life in Indonesia. It was an amazing trip and great nature there, but I’ve another thought about Sumba. I have visited several places in Indonesia during my time…
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The Megalithic Traditions of Sumba
Posted by Webmaster | Oct 22, 2020
Marapu is a belief, and a legacy that continues to live deep-rooted in Sumba Traditions and should continue to be preserved. Deep-rooted in the Sumba tradition is this honorable ceremony for many Sumbanes. For them, these stones are not inanimate objects…
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Love in a Photograph
Posted by Webmaster | Oct 07, 2019
For centuries, the ways in which people express love have been unique to many cultures around the world, and have naturally evolved. From our early ancestors’ understanding of empathy and emotions, to modern day … emojis … love continues to be a…
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Motion Dynamics
Posted by Webmaster | Sep 10, 2019
Many of our guests are familiar with the aches and pains of long-haul travel. Most often, these discomforts are symptoms of routine daily activities (think: poor posture, endless office hours, or court sports on an old athletic injury), not just abundant…
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The Water Project
Posted by Webmaster | Aug 31, 2019
In our effort to preserve the ecosystem of Sumba and to rid ourselves of single-use plastics, we are now producing our very own remineralized drinking water. Though we are on an island surrounded by the sea, this was no small feat. Our ocean is very rough…
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Nihi Smiles – August 2019
Posted by Webmaster | Aug 10, 2019
Every second month we get together and vote for our Employees of the Month, both front-of-house and back-of-house. This month, two extraordinary women had the honor: Putri from the Food & Beverage Service team and Maria Erlinda, who coordinates the entire…
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Notes from The Edge Of Wildness™
Posted by Webmaster | Mar 10, 2019
When it comes to the environment and conservation, what’s important – and drives so much of the work I do – is getting people fall in love with our amazing natural world. Living in cities, most of us don’t get the opportunity to have raw, life-changing,…
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In Your Eyes: Our #nihigram contest
Posted by Webmaster | Feb 01, 2019
At the end of each year, we like to embark on an Insta trip down memory lane and re-live the last twelve months through the eyes of our guests. A quick search for the tag “nihigram” will yield some spectacular moments of adventure, beauty, romance,…
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