Tag Archives: Sumatra

Rebuilding the Tambaks (fishponds) in Aceh

The 2004 tsunami that devastated most of the coastlines of Asia also destroyed the livelihood of millions.  Here is a look at one small village in the Province of Aceh, Indonesia where the traditional fishponds, or tambaks as they are … Continue reading

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We’re definitely not in Singapore – Hello Medan, Sumatra

  Singapore is always the soft landing in Asia.  It’s cleaner than clean and everyone speaks English so there is no need to twist your brain after travelling half way around the globe.  Not so Medan, Sumatra……. Medan is the … Continue reading

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