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Tips12 May 202309 April 2023

Why you should not feed wild orangutans?

The name orangutan means “man of the forest” in Indonesian and humans share 95% of dna with them. It can be dangerous for the wild animals to have physical contact with humans, as they can die from even the transmission of a mild cold.

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Activities09 April 202309 April 2023

Top 10 things to do at Lake Toba

Lake Toba is one of the most interesting and spectacular places on Sumatra. It is an ideal destination because of its beautiful landscape and the picturesque peninsula of Samosir. Check out our top 10 things to do at Lake Toba below.

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Tips20 January 202309 April 2023

Indonesian vocabulary for your trip to Sumatra

For a trip to Sumatra, you should know some basic Indonesian vocabulary. Many locals in Sumatra in particular speak little or no English. It helps if you know a little Indonesian vocabulary for your trip to Sumatra.

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Tips18 March 202119 March 2021

Sumatra for vegetarians and vegans

Many dishes in Sumatra are accidentally vegan or can be easily adapted. People in the warungs and restaurants in the touristy places are very open for adjustments to the dishes and can cater many needs.

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Tips16 September 202028 August 2022

Do’s and Don’ts while jungle trekking in Bukit Lawang

When trekking in the jungle in Bukit Lawang, there are a number of rules of conduct to follow. Only in this way can we guarantee you an unforgettable experience. 1. listen to your guide Our guides are well trained and know the jungle like the …

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Travel24 November 201903 January 2023

Traveling by rental car through Sumatra – Yes or No?

Travelling to Indonesia unprepared and unfamiliar with the local situation can quickly end in an accident with a rental car in Sumatra. We tell you whether car hire in Sumatra is advisable.

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Travel02 November 201909 April 2023

1 week route through Sumatra

Sumatra is huge and many people underestimate distances and travel time between destinations. Therefore we gathered this 1 week route for Sumatra incl. trekking, valcanos and relaxation.

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Activities18 October 201924 October 2019

Things to do in Berastagi

Most people visit Bukit Lawang or Lake Toba in North Sumatra. Berastagi is noch on everyone’s Bucket List. To be fair the city itself is a typical city mess in SEA, but if you look beyond the crazy traffic you find some great things to do in Berastagi.

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Tips04 September 201905 September 2019

How to find a good trekking guide in Bukit Lawang?

Jungle Trekking in Bukit Lawang is only possible with a guide. Unfortunately some of the guides are not licenced and feed the orangutans. Therefore it is essential, that you do some research before chosing a guide. Here’s some tipps on how to find a responsible trekking guide…

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Tips26 August 201919 March 2021

Save the rainforest

Not only the Amazon is burning right now, there are also wildfires in Indonesia. Close to 700 hotspots have been identified in fire-prone regions in Sumatra, Kalimantan and the Riau islands. These forests are not only home to many amazing animals, some of which even endangered, they also produce 20% of the world’s oxigen. Here are some things everybody can and should do:

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  • Why you should not feed wild orangutans?
  • Top 10 things to do at Lake Toba
  • Indonesian vocabulary for your trip to Sumatra
  • Sumatra for vegetarians and vegans
  • Do’s and Don’ts while jungle trekking in Bukit Lawang
  • Traveling by rental car through Sumatra – Yes or No?
  • 1 week route through Sumatra

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