From Parapat on Lake Toba’s edge – Indonesia’s largest natural lake – we head south on a crude public bus to Bukittinggi, in Sumatra’s west.
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Lake Toba’s Samosir Island, Sumatra
Sumatra’s Volcanic Samosir Island is the world’s largest island within an island.
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Spectacular Lake Toba is a volcanic lake in Sumatra’s northern central region, offering tranquillity and a little peace, in crowded Indonesia.
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Sumatra’s sultry Bukit Lawang jungle village…where you can experience Orangutans up close and personal!
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An overnight bumpy bus from Sumatra’s Dumai to Medan, a short 3-hour public bus trip, and finally, arrive in the sultry village of Bukit Lawang.
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Awake for over 24 hours and exhausted finally, we arrive in Batam, Indonesia for the next long road bus journey to Dumai.
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A couple of days have passed since leaving Australia. Destination? Batam, Indonesia via Singapore, without a plan…
Continue reading “Australia to Batam, Indonesia”Why do you travel?
June, 2018
Are you ever asked the question, why do you travel? To Travel is to Live – Hans Christian Andersen
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March 2014 – March 2018
Has it really been 4 years travelling since leaving Australia? I’m on the road again… Continue reading “4 Years a Traveller”
Singapore Swingers
March, 2014
Geylang is renown as a seedy but vibrant part of Singapore, which sees many swingers – our hotel is in the middle of this district. Continue reading “Singapore Swingers”
Around Southern Thailand Whilst Volunteering
February – May 2016
Volunteering for 3 months in southern Thailand doesn’t mean that you can’t experience as many local sights as possible in your spare time…
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Volunteering in Southern Thailand for 3 months
February – May 2016
With the Volunteer visa for Thailand in my hot little hand, it’s time to escape the UK and head for warmer Southern Thailand climes for 3 months!
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