Sumatra beaches — where to find the sea without crowds
The best beaches on Sumatra. Pulau Banyak, Pulau Weh, Mentawai, Belitung and other places with white sand and clear water without the crowds.
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Where is Sumatra — geography, regions and key facts
Where Sumatra is located, how large it is and its main regions. A geography overview of the island for trip planning.
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Sumatra culture — ethnic groups, cuisine and traditions
A guide to the culture of Sumatra. Batak people, Minangkabau, rendang, traditional architecture and religion on an island where Islam coexists with animism.
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Why not a travel agency for Indonesia — when it makes sense
Comparing group tours, independent travel and guided individual trips in Indonesia. When each option works and what the real differences are.
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Sulawesi with kids
Travelling around Sulawesi with children. What to prepare for, what works and what to skip. Practical observations from the ground.
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Sumatra with kids — can you do it?
Travelling to Sumatra with children. What to consider, what works and what to prepare for. Practical advice from a guide who lives there.
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Togian Islands — a hidden paradise in Sulawesi
Guide to the Togian Islands off the coast of Sulawesi. Diving, coral reefs, untouched nature and how to get to Togian.
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Tana Toraja — funeral rituals and living tradition
Guide to the Tana Toraja region in Sulawesi. Funeral ceremonies, rock tombs, Tongkonan houses, Ma'nene and the town of Rantepao.
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Mentawai Islands — the Last Paradise Without Tourists
Mentawai Islands off the coast of Sumatra — how to get there from Padang, what to experience and why it is one of the last untouched places in Indonesia.
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