Indonesia

Exploring Siberut Island, Sumatra

Stranded off the western Sumatran coast on Siberut Island for several days, what else is there to do but explore… ➡️
Sumatra: Siberut Island Jungle Trek, Part 2

Part 2 continues the intrepid jungle trekking through Siberut Island, off the western coast of Sumatra. ➡️
Sumatra: Siberut Island Jungle Trek, Part 1

The first part of intrepid jungle-trekking at Sumatra’s isolated Siberut Island is to encounter Indonesia’s remaining indigenous – the Mentawai. ➡️
Bukittinggi to Siberut Island, Sumatra

The long intrepid journey continues from Bukittinggi in western-Sumatra, south-west to Siberut Island – one of the islands forming the Mentawai Islands off Sumatra. ➡️
Around Bukittinggi, West Sumatra

Absorb yourself in West Sumatra’s alluring Bukittinggi, with a cultural minibus tour around its stunning countryside for the day… ➡️
West Sumatra: Why Bukittinggi?

Bordering the imposing Mount Singgalang and active Mount Merapi volcanoes in West Sumatra, Bukittinggi is a magnet for Indonesian and global travellers. ➡️
Parapat to Bukittinggi, West Sumatra

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. ➡️
Lake Toba’s Samosir Island, Sumatra

Sumatra’s Volcanic Samosir Island is the world’s largest island within an island. ➡️
Travelling to Lake Toba, North Sumatra

Spectacular Lake Toba is a volcanic lake in Sumatra’s northern central region, offering tranquillity and a little peace, in crowded Indonesia. ➡️
Sultry Bukit Lawang, Sumatra

Sumatra’s sultry Bukit Lawang jungle village…where you can experience Orangutans up close and personal! ➡️
Dumai to Bukit Lawang, Sumatra

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. ➡️
The Long Road from Batam to Dumai, Indonesia

Awake for over 24 hours and exhausted finally, we arrive in Batam, Indonesia for the next long road bus journey to Dumai. ➡️