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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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Small Surprises at Kiluan Bay, Lampung
Finally I got to realize my roadtrip plan to the Kiluan Bay of Lampung province. The main attraction that my friend Jaka and I looked for was the dolphins at the Hindi Ocean. But before I share the wh ...
