The long beach project is expected to help Toba Caldera Geopark to regain its green card from UNESCO, after receiving a ...

Indonesia is home to many awe-inspiring natural features, including this stunning lake that offers a beautiful, secluded ...

Over time, a massive landmass coalesced in the lake, forming what we know today as Samosir Island. Measuring 1,145 square kilometers and 450 meters deep, the lake’s vastness felt like a calm ocean.

Despite not being a sea, Lake Toba boasts natural white sandy shores, a gentle lakefront, and beach-like tourism activities.

Four must-visit spots on Samosir island. The island is a great place to see Batak Toba cultural heritage, with at least four locations visitors can stop by to learn more about the local culture.

Here are some interesting myths and cultural values of Batak people I found from my last trip to Samosir Island, located in North Sumatra’s Toba Lake. Three-colored ulos in King Sidabutar’s Tomb. Ulos ...

Beyond Samosir Island, Lake Toba’s attractions are myriad and your ability to take them all in really depends on how much time you’re spending in the region.

Thousands of years later, the central island of Samosir gradually emerged from the lake, rising 700 metres above the present lake surface. The lakebed. With a maximum depth of around 500m, ...