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From Aceh with Love

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September 1st 2007
Aceh, Aceh, Aceh... So here is the story, We went to Pulau Weh and felt very love/hate about it. YES, it's a beautiful, tropical island, with palm trees everywhere, and soft powdery white sand beaches with the most clear blue water you could imagine. But, perception is always relevant to where you've been and where you are going, I believe. And I have to admit that we have been quite blessed ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Sumatra » Pulau Weh

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The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... ... read more