
Exactly How to Get to Lake Toba (2025) – Step by Step Local Guide
Planning your North Sumatra itinerary but not sure how to get to Lake Toba? Good news – we live here, we’ve done the trip countless

Planning your North Sumatra itinerary but not sure how to get to Lake Toba? Good news – we live here, we’ve done the trip countless

North Sumatra is full of incredible places – think untouched jungles, steaming volcanos, stunning lakes and beautiful villages representing unique cultures. From the chaotic love-it-or-hate-it

This article was written for Exploring Sumatra by James from The Travel Deck. Harau Valley is perhaps the most stunning destination in Sumatra. Located in

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Years ago, we had a joke that one of the best things to do in Medan was to leave it. But times have changed, and

Not sure what to expect when you travel to Sumatra, Indonesia? Understandable. This island is ENORMOUS, and still a relatively under-visited destination. It can be

Ahh it’s that time, is it!? Time to get to the most important (but TEDIOUS) part of trip planning – the dreaded visa. If you’re

Are you looking for some awesome things to do in Lake Toba, North Sumatra? After visiting for 10 years and living here for more than

Staying in Tuktuk, Lake Toba and looking for some delicious food? You’re in the right place. Whether you’re in the mood for a local curry,
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