An architect in another life and endlessly curious, Pierre-Yves is an explorer at heart. Passionate about photography and video, he traveled the world in search of the essential.
Real, authentic encounters with people.
Behind each image you discover here lies his gaze, capturing suspended moments, raw landscapes, and genuine expressions.
“The world is like a book. He who does not travel sees only one page.”
Through his lens, he captures not just places, but stories, atmospheres and emotions.
Each shot is an invitation to see differently, to feel more deeply, to travel differently.
Welcome to his world.
Welcome to The World of Sumba.
Cathy is a passionate soul, driven by the desire to help people travel differently, with meaning, heartand respect.
A former guide across Europe, she has long explored the world through encounters and shared stories.
Then one day, Sumba became an obvious choice.
It was no longer just a journey, but a true encounter.
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Deeply aligne with her current pwork as a holistic therapist, she found in this land a profound resonance with the ancestral beliefs and shamanism practiced by the Sumbanese people.
From this connection was born a mission was born:
To create authentic, human and lasting experiences.
To offer others what this island gave her: a return to essentials, a pause in time.
With The World of Sumba, Cathy doesn’t just take you somewhere.
She invites you to feel.
To discover in a new way.
To live fully.
Umbu is our lead guide and a true legend of Sumba.
Always cheerful and smiling, Umbu is much more than a guide: he is a storyteller, a weaver of connections, and an opener of forgotten paths.
Everyone on the island knows him. At every turn, a hug, a greeting, a shared smile.
He has been accompanying travelers for eight years, but with Umbu, every adventure feels unique. He knows Sumba like no one else.
From hidden trails invisible on the map to villages tucked away in the jungle, he takes you where no one else dares to go… for deeply human encounters and magical moments, alone in the world.
With his lively voice and ever-present laughter, Ferdy puts everyone at ease from the very first moment.
After 18 years in the Netherlands, he decided to return to his native island. For the past five years, he has been crisscrossing the roads of Sumba as a driver-guide, always eager to share his love of the land, life stories and plenty of good laughs.
Ferdy embodies simple joy, spontaneous generosity and a warm, larger-than-life welcome.
By his side, every journey becomes an adventure and every encounter tunrs into a lasting memory.
Satria is one of the best encounters we’ve had the chance to meet in Sumba.
Like all Sumbanese, he is always smiling, radiating a contagious good mood, and perfectly embodies the kindness of this island.
For The World of Sumba, he is an invaluable asset, a true Swiss Army knife: quick as lightning, resourceful, and always ready to find a solution to anything.
A cherished and indispensable travel companion, he completes our team with passion and enthusiasm.
There’s a good chance you’ll come across his smile at some point during your unforgettable stay in Sumba.
Satria himself represents everything that makes Sumba and its people such a priceless gem.
Johan, originally from West Sumba, is a calm and discreet person whose natural gentleness immediately puts everyone at ease.
Just over thirty years old, he already has solid experience as a guide, gained notably on the island of Bali, where he pursued his studies before returning to his native land.
Like many Sumbanese, Johan chose to come back to the island of his ancestors, driven by a deep desire to share with you the richness of his culture and the genuine kindness of his people.
With him, let yourself be guided through Sumba’s breathtaking landscapes, where living traditions meet unspoiled nature.
Follow the guide.
