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A Solar Eclipse, a Rave Party, and a Bunch of Terrorists on Sulawesi
It was winter in the Northern Hemisphere. But as always, it was summer near the Equator. I was overwintering in ...
When I Climbed Mount Kerinci Alone
Since that very first moment I set my foot on the fascinating land of Sumatra, the anticipation of one oncoming ...
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 ...
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 ...
My Stay in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra
Having already spent some unforgettable times in north Sumatra, the time to continue my adventure-hunting in the western province of ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Impressions of my stay in Jakarta
Stopping by Indonesia's capital city for a few days some time ago, I didn't have the time to do any ...
Living in a Traditional Market in Makassar, Sulawesi
How sadly, everything sooner or later needs to take an end. And when it concerns adventuring on an Indonesian island, ...
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 ...
Traveling in Sulawesi by Bus from Poso to Palopo
Travelling in Sulawesi is far from easy. Arriving at the bus station (or something like that anyway) of the city ...
