Sumatra Travel Forum

Hi - I am just beginning my research on Sumatra because I saw a documentary on Arte - I am in France now - about the matriarchal society, the martial arts there, and most of all because of the old Buddhist temple - tenth/eleventh century - that has exquisite sculpture and it seems practicing monks! all that is striking and I am trying to find out more about the temple, where it is etc - Does anyone have inof? I also read that summer is the best time to visit, dry, but in VT one guy says that is the monsoon season - thanks for any help - Jean

Hi,
I have a business trip to aiport code MES and need a place to stay for 4 days that is close by. The only hotel I cam up with is : Emeral Gardenia Hotel
Does anyone know if this place is good or have any other suggestions for me? Thanks.

Damian.

HELP! I am travelling to Bukit Lawang, Sumatra this Saturday, Sep 24th and I would like to seek suggestions from anyone who has been there recently as to conditions of accommodations and the Orang Utang Rehab Center after the floods of late 2003. Also any info on lodging and activities in berastagi will be highly appreciated. Thanks a million to anyone who can help.

hello vt lesr

i was thinking about traveling up from jakaaarta through sumatra to malaysia. anything intressting on this way worth a stop :-) i d be glad for every tip! thanx and have a nice time

eric

Hi!

My concern is about Ipuh in Bengkulu Provinve in Sumatra.
There was a quake there just after the tsunami and I would like to know how badly the region was affected.

I have a friend who is from Ipuh. I cannot reach him since his mailbox is now full and I do worry a lot for him and his family.

Let us never forget the victims....

Hello there VT members,...

This is RoyJava and. would like to know something about the Sumatran Orang Kubu. It is told these group of people fled into the woods/jungle a long time ago, while they didn't want to embrace the Islam.
They survived until nowadays, and some mixed up with Sumtra people. It is well-known these people still practise shaman-doings, and loved the tiger.
When so, I would like to hear about ...
Thanks, greetzzz RoyJava

Is finding an ATM in Sumatera just as easy as it is in Jawa and Bali? Or are there any areas where you still have to rely on money changers?

Thanx,

Arno