Absorb yourself in West Sumatra’s alluring Bukittinggi, with a cultural minibus tour around its stunning countryside for the day…
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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.
Continue reading “West Sumatra: Why Bukittinggi?”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.
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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”Abruzzo’s Sulmona: Bus, Eat, Sleep
Here’s how to bus, eat, and sleep in Abruzzo’s spectacular Sulmona…
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Abruzzo’s spectacular Sulmona captivates and wedges itself as a special place in your heart!
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Abruzzo’s spectacular Sulmona seizes and captivates your heart – you won’t ever want to leave! A few days is not enough to explore the must-sees of this fabulous underrated city.
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