Lake Ranau
Lake Ranau Lake Ranau (Indonesian: Danau Ranau) is a lake in Lampung, Indonesia. It is located at 4°51′45″S 103°55′50″E.
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Pasemah Highlands
Pasemah Highlands The Pasemah Highlands, tucked away in the Bukit Barisan west of Lahat, are famous for the mysterious megalithic monuments that dot the landscape. The stones have been dated back about 3000 years, but little else is known about them or the civilisation that carved them. While the museums[…]
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Krui
Krui Sweeping slithers of white sand lick the coast north and south of Krui, and the meandering coastline is dotted with surf breaks that draw an increasing number of intrepid board riders. Most of the action is focused on the village of Tanjung Setia, 30km south of Krui and right[…]
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Palembang
Palembang Sumatra’s second-largest city is a major port and prospers on the core industries of oil refining, fertiliser production and cement manufacturing. The city’s spicy fare is subject of much debate (positive and negative) in Sumatra, and it’s worth establishing your own opinion for cuisine chats around the rest of[…]
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South Sumatra The eastern portion of South Sumatra shares a common Malay ancestry and influence with Riau and Jambi provinces from its proximity to the shipping lane of the Strait of Melaka. Rivers define the character of the eastern lowlands, while the western high peaks of the Bukit Barisan form[…]
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