Offbeat Travel

For many people, jungle trekking tops the list of the best things to do in Bukit Lawang. Located on the edge of the Gunung Leuser National Park, the small north …

Building a great Lake Toba travel itinerary is important, as it’s not every day that you get to visit the largest volcanic crater lake in the world. Whether you’re looking …

Scaling a Great Wall of China replica to reach a tiny silversmiths village in west Sumatra isn’t exactly an everyday activity, but that’s exactly what you can expect when visiting …

Consider diving Anilao your next bucket-list activity if rummaging for nudibranchs and critters on the sea floor is high among your interests. Located on the island of Luzon, a couple …

The best hotels in Lake Toba will make sure that your getaway to the world’s largest crater lake is an unforgettable one. Located in North Sumatra, Lake Toba is easily …

Puncak Lawang, the viewpoint over the Maninjau crater lake, has to be one of the most impressive places in west Sumatra. The crater lake (also known geologically as a caldera) …

So, you want to go off the beaten tourist track? Check out Harau Valley in west Sumatra, on Indonesia’s largest island. Fondly nicknamed ‘the Yosemite of Indonesia’ by the global …

Searching for the best things to do in Bukittinggi in Sumatra? As one of the largest cities in west Sumatra, Bukittinggi is packed with historic sites and traditional Minangkabau food …

Embarking on a Sumatra backpacking trip is one of those decisions you’ll look back on and think, “I’m so glad I did that”. Despite being Indonesia’s largest island, Sumatra is …

If you’re pondering what to wear in Sumatra, then you’re not the only one. Whether your trip is in its early planning stages or you’re almost ready to land in …