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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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Into the Jungle – Mentawai ’22
In January ’22 we took our 5 year old daughter deep into the jungle of Siberut to meet our friend, Mentawai Shaman Aman Lepon and his family. This is what …
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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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Tips for Safe Travel in Sumatra
‘Is Sumatra a safe place to travel?’ – This is probably the most common concern for people considering a trip here. It’s true; Sumatra can feel a million miles away …
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Pesona Mentawai 2016
Life is what you make of it, and we managed to truly make the most out of this years ‘charm of Mentawai’ festival. We had some wonderful company, made great …
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Padang Cuisine
I am having a love affair with West Sumatran food. I’m not even ashamed of it. West Sumatran cuisine is a well known favorite across Southeast Asia, as well as …
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A Week in Kerinci
We recently spent a week in Kerinci with friends. We visited some of the highlights, had an incredible time and came home exhausted but very happy. Jen’s Highlights Beautiful, natural …
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Language tips..
You know that moment (we’ve all been there), when you’re trying to tell a bus/taxi driver the name of the place you want to go, and you receive only a …
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Kerinci At a Glance…
Where? Kerinci is in the neighboring province of Jambi, and is a full day’s drive from Padang. Why Visit? Kerinci is the home of the Seblat National Park – the …
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Solok/Solok Selatan At a Glance…
Where? Solok lies an hour and a half drive from Padang, to the South East. Be aware that Solok covers a large area and after four hours driving you will …
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