Sumatra
Getting There & Away
Once upon a time along the backpacker trail, travellers sailed the high seas to reach the island of Sumatra, touching down in one of the international ports: Batam, Belawan (near Medan), Pekanbaru or...
Where to Eat & Drink
Medan has the most varied selection of cuisines in Sumatra, from basic Malay-style mie (noodle) and nasi (rice) joints, to top-class hotel restaurants.Lots of simple warungs (food stalls) occupy the...
What to Do
ISTANA MAIMOONHaving recently received a much-needed lick of paint, the Maimoon Palace (Jl Katamso; admission by donation; 9am-5pm) stands as grand as ever. Built by the sultan of Deli in 1888, the...
Where to Stay
The majority of accommodation is on or near Jl SM Raja. Most budget options have cold water only.BUDGETRonna's Guesthouse I ( 732 4556; ronnasaloongyahoo .com; Jl Tengati 33; r with/without bathroom...
Overview
Anchored tenuously in the deep Indian Ocean, this giant island is still as wild and unpredictable as the Victorian-era jungle-seekers dreamed. Millennia of chaos erupting from the earth’s toxic...
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