Kerinci: Climbing the Highest Volcano in Indonesia
Climbing Kerinci was never on my travel wish-list. I’ve always loved climbing volcanoes in Indonesia. I guess you could say I’ve climbed a lot of …
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A Short But Memorable Visit to Lake Toba
“It is the biggest volcanic lake in the world,” the guy said. “The island in the middle of the lake, Samosir Island, is as big …
Lake Toba: Travel Guide to Samosir Island
So, you have decided to visit beautiful and peaceful Lake Toba, the world’s largest crater lake. Now you are in need of some basic information and …
Kerinci Seblat National Park: Last Refuge of the Sumatran Tiger
Once upon a time, Indonesia was home to thousands of tigers across three subspecies. In addition to the Sumatran tiger, there were Balinese and Javanese …
10 Crazy and Adventurous Things to do at Lake Toba
Lake Toba is one of the main tourist destinations of North Sumatra. The huge crater lake, the largest in the world, was formed by a …
Pulau Weh Travel Guide: Discover an Amazing Underwater World
Pulau Weh is a hilly volcanic island, sitting peacefully at the top of northern Sumatra. It’s just a short boat ride from Banda Aceh. The island …
Inspiration for Batam: 3 Days, 2 Nights in Batam
Batam is an island and city in Indonesia’s Riau Islands, once a tourist backwater but now experiencing a boom in industry and tourism. It is …
Tangkahan Travel Guide: Elephant Trekking in the Jungles of Sumatra
The village of Tangkahan in the jungle of Sumatra stole my heart in seconds, though getting here is a true adventure. Tangkahan is on the …
Adventure in the jungle of Sumatra: Jungle Trekking in Bukit Lawang
Bukit Lawang is a little jungle village nestled by the riverside in the Sumatran Jungle, part of the Gunung Leuser National Park. Over the years, …
15 Things to do in and Around Batam on Your Next Weekend Getaway
If you’re planning a weekend break from Singapore you’ll find lots of things to do in and around Batam. It’s an easy place to get …