Photos from Pulau Banyak, Sumatra, Indonesia, Asia

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that sometimes ended up as incredible as thuis.

We did occasionally slow down enough to appreciate the island's incredible beauty, as well as spending some time spotting its other inhabitants,

We spent our time on this island regressing into a second childhood. Many happy hours were spent jumping about in the water

As a tourist it is also possible to avail yourself of some interesting shopping. Here you can buy some really useful rubbish you never realised you needed.

We only stayed on Samosir island for two days as our funds would not stretch to more. We spent our time here biking around the stunning island enjoying a multitude of fine views like this one from Tuk Tuk.

Brief history of Indonesia

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...more history

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