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Discover the Hidden Gems of West Sumatra with West Sumatra Traveler Are you ready for an adventure that goes beyond the ordinary? Look no further than West Sumatra, a land …
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Food of West Sumatra
* This article has been translated from the original Indonesian…* The most famous West Sumatran dish, Rendang, has been voted the most delicious food in the world. While Rendang has …
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Discover the Tribes of Mentawai
*This article has been translated from the original Indonesian…* About 100 miles West of Padang City, in the Indian Ocean, lie the Mentawai Islands. Most famous as a dream surf …
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More than meets the eye…
Padang. The gateway to West Sumatra. A big city that feels surprisingly small and boasts.. well, actually not too much in the way of modern convenience. Understandably, most people use …
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At home with the Mentawai…
A couple of weeks ago, Bayu received a phone call from Aman Lepon; he was on his way to Padang. At the end of his time here our friend, the …
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Underwater photo guide
We’ve all been there; you go somewhere amazing, take loads of photos and come home to find that what you thought were going to be fantastic pictures are, in fact, …
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Know Before You Go…
We’ve all been there, getting ready for a trip abroad and not knowing exactly what the dangers etc. are for our chosen destination. Just as with the rest of the …
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Things to do in Kota Padang
My sister is staying with us at the moment (yay!). For the last few days we’ve been tied to Kota Padang for various reasons, which has given us a great …
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Sirandah
Update: Since writing this article Sirandah has been developed. Now you will find a little more than an old hut and trees.. there is an entire resort! Recently, we decided …
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Ayam den Lapeh
A favorite song at West Sumatran celebrations, I was told by Bayu’s cousin shortly before our wedding that it means ‘chicken is go’ and, really, never gave it another thought. …
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