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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

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Sumatra Destination Guides

Best Places to Visit in North Sumatra for an Unforgettable Trip

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

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Sumatra Destination Guides

Harau Valley – Insider’s Travel Guide to West Sumatra’s Incredible Canyons & Cascades

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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The BEST Beaches in Sumatra – Snorkel, Swim & Surf in Paradise

Looking for the best beaches in Sumatra? Keen for a snorkelling, diving, or surfing adventure or just want to laze a few days away napping

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Sumatra Travel Tips and Advice

How Much Does it Cost to Travel in Sumatra, Indonesia?

Is Sumatra cheap to travel? Is $10 a day enough for food? How good are budget hotels in Sumatra, and can you afford you want

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11 Best Things to do in Medan, North Sumatra

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

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Sumatra Travel Tips and Advice

Sumatra Travel Tips: 11 Things to Know BEFORE You Go

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

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Sumatra Travel Tips and Advice

Sumatra Indonesia Tourist Visa 2025 – What You Need to Know

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

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Sumatra Destination Guides

50 Unforgettable Things to Do in Lake Toba

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

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Sumatra Destination Guides

17 Mouthwatering Restaurants in Tuktuk Lake Toba

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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