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RE: Indonesia Photography for Local/indigenous people

by lucapal 29 May 2012

Some good suggestions above. These places may be a stretch on your budget......probably Lake Toba would be the cheapest.Toraja is great…
RE: Indonesia Photography for Local/indigenous people

by Tri2006 29 May 2012

TORAJA is in my first bucket list for place where I can shoot local or indigenous people with pristine scenic. But, I don't know if it…
RE: What's the vibe at Nias?

by farflung 26 May 2012

Nias is an adventure travel destination. Facilities are very basic. There is surfing at Sorake in the far south, as well as cultural attract…
RE: Medan to Banda Aceh return to KL, Malaysia

by Karlo 25 May 2012

You can check at the Medan Airport on arrival for onward transport to Lake Toba, but if you're arriving in Medan in the afternoon, going…
Is Northern Sumatra OK for solo female travel?

by Kathryn_F 24 May 2012

I've got seven to ten days to play with next month (June) and want to see somewhere new to me. Sumatra is on the top of my list because…
RE: North Sumatra trains

by CndnNewbie 23 May 2012

Hi thelawnnet. Thanks for the very helpful information. My husband and I will be traveling from Bukit Lawang to Lake Toba in July. I am…
RE: Medan to Banda Aceh return to KL, Malaysia

by Karlo 23 May 2012

We just did what you're describing last month. We took Air Asia's flight from KL to Banda Aceh. It will cost you about $64 in July, but…
RE: Train and bus from Medan to Lake Toba

by CndnNewbie 22 May 2012

Thanks a lot everyone. We are just trying to weigh out the pros and cons of all the modes of transport b/t the two. This is very helpful.…
Medan to Banda Aceh return to KL, Malaysia

by muminjapan 22 May 2012

Hello , With much reading and consideration of flights and costs, I have decided the easiest and perhaps more reasonable flights for me…
Re: If we have 5-6 days in Northern Sumatra, what should we do/see?

by Ruudpc 20 May 2012

Great idea to visit Sumatra. We did it on our last tour last year for 10 days. As everyone we visited all the major highligths in Northern…
RE: Train and bus from Medan to Lake Toba

by LungPaul 19 May 2012

A rundown of North Sumatrian trains was posted [here|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2178328&messageID=19662623#1…
RE: Train and bus from Medan to Lake Toba

by John555 19 May 2012

Overcrowded highway you mean. But about one hour once one gets to the bus station and waits to leave. Couple of Kilometers if I remember.…
RE: Train and bus from Medan to Lake Toba

by udangompong 18 May 2012

Siantar-Parapat bus took only 1hr by minibus on excellent highway in 2010
Re: Train and bus from Medan to Lake Toba

by pPamela 18 May 2012

Hi, From information I have gained from a friend of mine in Medan Bob there is only one train a day and a previous traveller from years…
Re: Train and bus from Medan to Lake Toba

by noalwa07 18 May 2012

Try to find a link with the keywords "kereta api medan". The official website of the indonesian railway seems to be runned down. This…
Train and bus from Medan to Lake Toba

by CndnNewbie 18 May 2012

Hello everyone, I am wondering if anyone can provide more info about taking the train to Siantar (sp?) from Medan and then the bus to…
Re: Medan

by Konniandmatt 18 May 2012

Hello trevelocd: We are just back from Sumatra where we backpacked the north over a period of 60 days. Amongst others, we stayed in Medan…
RE: medan - bukit lawang - lake toba in 6 days?

by meczko 15 May 2012

I visited Medan, Bukit Lawang, Berastagi and Toba Lake in summer 2009. You can find some useful information (including on climbing Sibayak…
Re: medan - bukit lawang - lake toba in 6 days?

by lrbrugby 15 May 2012

Hi I did a similar trip to this in 2010. I spent 10 days from Tangkahan - Bukit Lawang - Berastagi - Lake Toba. The bus from Medan to…
medan - bukit lawang - lake toba in 6 days?

by kouri 15 May 2012

hi guys, would really appreciate some advice on planning an itinerary for northern Sumatra. i'm planning to make a 5 - 6 day trip to…
medan - bukit lawang - lake toba in 6 days?

by kouri 15 May 2012

hi guys, would really appreciate some advice on planning an itinerary for northern Sumatra. i'm planning to make a 5 - 6 day trip to…
Re: Seeing Orangutans - Borneo OR Sumatra?

by Vladski 14 May 2012

hi mariecri! I have been to Northern Sumatra about 2.5 months ago and gone to 2 different places for wildlife trekking, so i would highl…
Re: Sumatra Bukit Lwang/Ketambe

by Konniandmatt 13 May 2012

Hello Marina1971: We are just back from Sumatra. Medan certainly is a dump, but manageable. The people are friendly and welcoming since…
Re: Wanted some advice/ tips for travelling

by Konniandmatt 13 May 2012

Hello arvind 539: We backpacked Indonesia a few times. The country is huge and needs proper prioritising/planning; as always, less is…
RE: Bali alone! june/july

by DuffPaddy 12 May 2012

HI Lara, I noted the dates of your stay. Myself and a friend will be arriving in Bali on the 5th July, staying for a week or so in Bali/G…