Toba to Padang

Toba to Padang...the hard way!

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September 23rd 2009
September 22, 2009 - September 24, 2009 Exchange Rate as of Sep 23, 2009: 1GBP = Rp15,928 HOTEL Padang: Immanuel Hotel Double, fan, TV, shared bathroom--Rp125,000 inc. breakfast. Small homely place within walking distance from Padang Beach. Price is slightly high for the quality, but it's still a spotless place. TRANSPORT Tuk Tuk to Parapat by ferry--Rp7,000 (1 hour) Parapat to Pa ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Sumatra » Padang

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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