Category: Sumatra

By Posted on Posted in Hotels, Indonesia, Sumatra
Stunning restaurant view from Indra Valley Inn in Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra – relax on the terrace overlooking the scenic Bohorok River and dense rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park, the perfect eco-friendly stay for wild orangutan adventures in Indonesia

Obiwan is the proud owner of Indra Valley Inn, right in the heart of Bukit Lawang, found along the jungle trail. Obiwan’s father was one of the first jungle treking guides in Bukit Lawang dating back to the 1950s when …

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By Posted on Posted in Borneo, Feature article, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sarawak, Sumatra, Wildlife
Impressive large male Sumatran orangutan, spotted during a trek in Bukit Lawang, gateway to Gunung Leuser National Park, North Sumatra.

Orangutans are my favourite animal. They are so much like people it is uncanny. Orangutans have 97% of the same DNA as humans so are some of our closest living relatives. The word orangutan comes from 2 Malay / Indonesian …

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By Posted on Posted in Elephants, Feature article, Indonesia, Indonesia Tourist Highlights, Sumatra, Wildlife
Hands-on ethical elephant washing experience in the clear river at Tangkahan, North Sumatra – splashing and scrubbing with rescued elephants during a popular day trip from Bukit Lawang, surrounded by lush rainforest near Gunung Leuser National Park.

There is a very tiny village located in North Sumatra Indonesia called Tangkahan. On one side of the village is the Gunung Leuser National Park, and on the other side are vast fields of palm oil plantations which had been tearing …

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By Posted on Posted in Food, Indian, Indonesia, Medan, Sumatra
Cahaya Baru Indian Restaurant Medan Sumatra

If you are looking for the best Indian restaurant in Medan, North Sumatra, then look no further than Cahaya Baru Indian Restaurant. This is my favourite Indian restaurant in Medan. I get in for dinner every time I visit Medan …

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