Northern Sumatra: After the trek, on to Lake Toba

The jungle trek out of Bukit Lawang and all the orangutan sightings was my main reason for coming to Sumatra.  But I knew that if I had the time, I would also love to drive the rented motorbike down to Lake Toba and see the much talked about beautiful lake. I headed out in theContinue reading “Northern Sumatra: After the trek, on to Lake Toba”

Bukit Lawang, Northern Sumatra. Orangutan trekking and more.

Living in Thailand has it’s advantages.  Oftentimes the budget airlines have incredible deals and if you catch them at the right time, you have so many choices for traveling to exotic places. This time it was Malaysian air with a 45% off sale until the end of August (booking period, not travel period) For $200,Continue reading “Bukit Lawang, Northern Sumatra. Orangutan trekking and more.”