long-term travel
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Indonesia: Sumatra to Java Island-hopping
Leaving Kalianda on the beautiful island of Sumatra today for a little Indonesian island-hopping by bus, ferry, and another bus to Jakarta, on the densely populated island of Java. ➡️
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Padang to Anak Krakatau, Indonesia
A 26-hour arduous journey from Padang to Kalianda, followed by a boat trip to Pulau Sebesi, and then another boat to Pulau Krakatau, only to arrive at the wrong island! ➡️
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Exploring Siberut Island, Sumatra
Stranded off the western Sumatran coast on Siberut Island for several days, what else is there to do but explore… ➡️
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Sumatra: Siberut Island Jungle Trek, Part 2
Part 2 continues the intrepid jungle trekking through Siberut Island, off the western coast of Sumatra. ➡️
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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. ➡️
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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. ➡️
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Around Bukittinggi, West Sumatra
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. ➡️
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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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Lake Toba’s Samosir Island, Sumatra
Sumatra’s Volcanic Samosir Island is the world’s largest island within an island. ➡️
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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. ➡️
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Sultry Bukit Lawang, Sumatra
Sumatra’s sultry Bukit Lawang jungle village…where you can experience Orangutans up close and personal! ➡️
