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Hello, we are West Sumatra Traveler. Our team is made up of Bayu and Jen, along with our daughter Olivia and a whole host of family and friends, to whom …
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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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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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The WST team head North..
Lucky me! My parents came to stay with us for a couple of weeks recently, and to celebrate we decided to head out of our usual territory and jump into …
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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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Pariaman At a Glance…
Where? Pariaman is a coastal city located just to the north of Padang, a couple of hours drive away. Why Visit? Pariaman offers beautiful beaches in calm and laid back …
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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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Travel Essentials
Up to date COVID information can be found here. So, if you’re planning a trip to West Sumatra there are plenty of practical things to consider. Hopefully this article will …
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Sijunjung At a Glance…
Where? Sijunjung is located to the North East of Padang, South of Bukittinggi. Why Visit? Sijunjung offers adventure, from river rafting to caving, trekking to swimming under waterfalls, all in …
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Mentawai At a Glance…
Where? The Mentawai Islands are located just off the coast of West Sumatra. Why Visit? There are a number of surf camps on the Island of Siberut offering world class …
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