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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What’s it like being a liveaboard on a sailing boat and for 21 years? This sailing journey chapter wraps-up life as a liveaboard.
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You learn a plethora of lessons and skills when you live on a boat. Especially, when you choose to live aboard for 21 years.
Continue reading “Sailing Journey: Lessons Learnt, Part 1”Cosenza Day Trip: Castrolibero, Calabria
If you find yourself in authentic Cosenza in southern Italy’s Calabrian region, take a scenic day trip to the charming village of Castrolibero.
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This chapter of the sailing journey guides you through Reality’s fitting-out for her maiden voyage.
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The sailing journey continues with the revelation that Naiad – our home-built sailing boat and home – isn’t big enough. Gonna need a bigger boat!
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Why visit Abruzzo’s charming Gagliano Aterno, in Italy’s gorgeous L’Aquila Province?
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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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