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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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The Best Kept Secret of Bukittinggi
Bukittinggi is a great place. A small, walkable city with beautiful views, a cool breeze and friendly locals. As a strategic base for exploring more of West Sumatra, it is …
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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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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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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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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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