A Toba view so iconic it made it onto the cover of our North Sumatra Travel Guide and Itinerary Planner! But honestly, whip out your phone or camera anywhere on Samosir Island and you’re going to get a shot that captures the insane beauty of Lake Toba - whether it’s a rice field, a lake view, the smile of a local shopkeeper, or a dog taking a nap in the afternoon sun. . Want to know more about this incredible part of the world? Check out our 5-star rated ebook at www.exploring.sumatra.com (or vi

2.9K views · 124 reactions | Have you heard of the island of Sumatra? ️ This tropical island was added to the World Heritage List in Danger in 2011. Find out why! | UNESCO | Facebook

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214K views · 7.7K reactions | Farmers in Indonesia’s West Sumatra are struggling to save what’s left of their rice crop after floods and landslides wiped out their fields. With roads blocked and aid delayed, residents are relying on drying soaked, possibly contaminated rice. | Al Jazeera English | Facebook