Fabled for its rainforests and wildlife, Sumatra remains a destination most travellers resign to their “someday” list. Someday is now. One of the largest islands in the world, this lush Indonesian gem is ideal for adventurers looking for something beyond…
Talk about the Sunda Strait and two things crop up in our minds ñ Krakatoa Island and earthquakes. A basic geographic knowledge will suffice to get these etched as omnipresent thoughts. Both are capable of evoking explosively onomatopoeic terms and…
Among the wide range of dances from all over Indonesia, including in the category of saman dance art of dance is very interesting. Saman dance uniqueness lies in the cohesion of the movement that is amazing. Saman” the most popular dance…
The Minangkabau ethnic group is indigenous to the highlands of West Sumatra in Indonesia. The Minangkabau are the fourth largest ethnic group in Indonesia. They live primarily in the tropical mountain regions of Sumatra, Indonesia’s westernmost island. Sumatra, the sixth largest…
The island of Sumatra is famous for a diverse range of traditional fabrics: in the form of songket, typical of Minangkabau and Palembang, ulos from the Batak people, and then there is tapis from Lampung. The ornate tubular sarongs…
Padang is the capital city of West Sumatra, and it becomes the largest city on the western coast of Sumatra Island. It is the gateway to the Minang highlands. With the largest port on Sumatra’s West Coast; this is a…
There are so many things to explore in Indonesia as the country offers an unlimited memorable experience to the travelers. Along with its mesmerizing beaches, tranquil and lush mountains, as well as exciting cities, there are some beautiful deserts you…