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October 9, 2016

A quick tour through Medan

Medan was only a quick stopover: we had half a day to explore the city so I didn't capture more than only a few impressions. There...

October 2, 2016

Crossing Samosir island in Lake Toba

A funny thought isn't it: Samosir is an island in an island. We arrived after a long day of travel from Ketambe and honestly I...

May 24, 2016

Monkey business in Ketambe

There are a few places where you can spot orangutans in Sumatra, but we decided to look for one that didn't involve feeding stations. It's...

February 8, 2016

In search for the best lake view in Takengon

It was pitch black but still early in the evening when we arrived in Takengon after spending a day in a mini bus (on a...

January 29, 2016

Banda Aceh: between sharia law and tsunami history

We didn't really know what to expect from a city known for enforcing islamic sharia law. Would I need to wear a headscarf? How would be welcomed? Well, it...