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10 Things I Like About Bintan Island. Which One Is Your Favorite?
Honestly, I had no interest of visiting Bintan Island at all. I had not heard or read anything up in my alley about the island. I saw some photos of Bintan’s nature, but I’ve been to more attracti ...
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Echo Homestay, Harau Valley, West Sumatra.
For some urban dwellers, it’s a joy to wake up to the sound of nature. Birds singing, monkeys vaguely calling in the distance, and the subtle morning rays creeping through the window panes, are ...
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Kopitiam in Pekanbaru, Riau – More Than Just Coffee
The day was piercing hot, I needed to stay indoor to hide from the sun. I heard about Jalan Juanda that’s packed with kopitiam or coffee houses in Melayu Peranakan culture. Spending time in a kopi ...
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Island Hopping West Sumatra – Burning Off that Padang Food.
Who would have thought of West Sumatra when it comes to beautiful beaches? Hardly anyone, Indonesians included. For the time being, east Indonesia is the star of beaches and everything marine. Als ...
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Iconic Structures of Pekanbaru, Riau
Riau, a province on east coast of Sumatera Island, is perhaps acknowledged more as a mining province than a tourist destination, with international oil companies rigging their way into the earth. Pe ...
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Elephant Conservation in Minas, Riau
Riding an elephant? Sounds fun and interesting. But is it really recommended? I wasn’t sure because I hadn’t gathered enough information on the matter. However, I was excited enough just to visi ...
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Snorkeling in Lampung, At Tanjung Putus To Be Exact.
Snorkeling in Lampung, the southern tip of Sumatra Island, hasn’t really been a popular activity for tourists. In fact, Lampung hasn’t been a popular destination, except for the Way Kambas elephan ...
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Activities Around Harau Valley
Harau Valley is a gem surrounded by amazing natural scenery as well as forgotten history of Indonesia. We hired a motorcycle and rode westward from Harau Valley and uphill almost to Kototinggi, a town ...
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Abdi Homestay in Harau Valley, West Sumatra
Abdi Homestay “Oo..oo..oo..” I opened my eyes, startled. “Oo..oo..oo..oo..” I heard the sound again and it was followed by the swoosh of wind. I wanted to close my eyes as it was midn ...
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4 Awesome Things About Harau Valley, West Sumatra
The trip to Harau Valley was traveled in January, 2013. Located in the regency of Lima Puluh Kota, a few kilometers from Payakumbuh town, lies a captivating natural view of Harau Valley. A lot les ...
