Singkarak Lake
Lake Singkarak is the largest lake in West Sumatra. It is situated in two districts; Solok and Tanah Datar. Its cool weather and the beauty of Mount Singgalang provide perfect scenery to this 1000 hectare…
January 2010
Mentawai Island: The Ultimate Diversity Of The Hidden Paradise
Located in the middle of Indian Ocean, 150 km and takes 9 hours trip from Padang, West Sumatra-Mentawai glowing with all the nature spirits and make it an extraordinary escaping spot from a hectic life.…
Air Manis Beach
Air Manis Beach is closely related to the legend of Malin Kundang in West Sumatra. Malin Kundang is a character fabled to have been turned to stone, together with his ship, after periods of disobedience…
Bukittinggi: The Most Relaxing City in All Sumatra
Bukittinggi is one of the loveliest, friendliest, most relaxed town in all Sumatra. This town is situated more or less 930 meters above sea level. Bukittinggi, formerly named Fort De Cock by the Dutch, has…
Money Changer
BUKITTINGGI Batour Agung Jl. A. Yani Bukittinggi Phone : +62752 34346 Dymen’s Jl. Sudirman Bukittinggi Phone : +62752 22904 East West Jl. Tengku Umar Bukittinggi Phone : +62752 31707 Indo Wisata Jl. A. Yani Bukittinggi…
Art Shop
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| Ambun Suri Jl. Supratman 21 Phone: (0752) 22769 Aisah Chalik Antik Shop Crystal Art Tiga Putra |
Hotels
West Sumatra has several small comfortable hotels, though none of the deluxe class. three and two-star hotels all have airconditioning in Padang, with atteched bathroomn telephones and TV sets, a few are such as :…
Restaurants
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| Simpang Empat (Indonesian) Jl. Gurun Panjang Phone: (0752) 22661 Ria Sari (Indonesian) Simpang Raya (Indonesia) Three Tables |
Dymen’s Hotel & Restaurant (Indonesian European, Chinese, Japanese) Jl. Nawawi No. 1-3 Phone: (0752) 23440, 28444 Coffee Shop Selecta |
Top 25 Travel Destinations
Bungus Bungus 20 kms South of Padang sheltered by a bay, there are two good beaches : Carolina and Karang Tirta. Anai Resort and Golf Course Anai Resort and Golf Course. The Anai resort is…
Mentawai, A Great Surfing Destination
Indonesia and Hawaii are the 2 best locations in the world for surfing, with a combination of big waves, variation of conditions and miles of coastline. Bali itself has to be the single best island…