Since that very first moment I set my foot on the fascinating land of Sumatra, the anticipation of one oncoming juncture was constantly prevailing in my wild fantasies. And that's so, only as far as it concerns anticipation. When it concerns fancies, that occurrence, that was, now, soon to take place, had been raging inside my ecstatic daydreams since some very early days of … [Read more...]
From Mount Marapi to Mount Singgalang
What a great joy it is for one to be situated on the top of a high mountain! And what twice as great joy it is to conquer two summits of two different high mountains in one and the same day! That's what I found out that day, when I finally reached Singgalang's top, having just started to descend from Marapi that very morning.As I was leaving the fuming craters of Marapi … [Read more...]
Mount Marapi in Sumatra – on Top of an Active Volcano
It always is a very tough task to choose among a multitude of equally splendid possibilities, and choosing mountains to climb in Sumatra makes a perfect example of this. This enormous island is full of great mountains from side to side, probably more than one could climb in an entire life. And me, having only one month to spare on this land, how weak I felt compromising … [Read more...]
Climbing Mount Pangulubao (Bukit Manja) near Lake Toba
Lake Toba is the largest volcanic lake and caldera on our planet. That makes it one of Sumatra's most popular tourist destinations. What people usually do, they come to the coastal town of Parapat, where they can take a boat to Pulau Samosir, the great volcanic island situated in the middle of the lake. Myself, as I arrived in Parapat, I immediately noticed the prices getting … [Read more...]
Jungle Trekking in Bukit Lawang without a guide
Having just arrived in Medan, the provincial capital of North Sumatra and largest city in Sumatra altogether, I started right away investigating as to in which geographic coordinates of this great island my forthcoming adventures shall take place.One of the first places I got to hear of was the village of Bukit Lawang, a popular tourist destination in the general … [Read more...]
Climbing Sibayak Volcano in Sumatra
Mount Sibayak is an active stratovolcano located in North Sumatra. Its accessibility and its proximity to North Sumatra's capital, Medan, make it a very popular destination for Indonesian, as well as international hikers who want to marvel at its seething crater and enjoy the astonishing views from its top.Being in Medan, I wouldn't let the opportunity to visit that … [Read more...]
Climbing Mount Rantemario in Latimojong Mountains in Sulawesi
Mount Rantemario, reaching an elevation of 3478 m, is the highest point in Latimojong mountain range in South Sulawesi, as well as the highest mountain of Sulawesi altogether. Due to its remoteness is sparsely visited by anybody, so it can be a great destination for one seeking profound wilderness. One could possibly find a few tour operators to take care of the … [Read more...]
