Catholic Diocese Blesses World’s Tallest Jesus Christ Statue in Sibea-bea, Lake Toba
The statue of Jesus Christ in Sibea-bea, Lake Toba, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra, standing at 61 metres tall, has officially...
Lake Toba
A New Wellness Destination Emerges amidst the Beauty of Lake Toba
Fivelements is delighted to announce the opening of Fivelements Wellness Lake Toba. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the world’s largest...
Levies Considered for Indonesia’s Five Super-Priority Destinations
The Indonesian government is contemplating the implementation of levies for foreign tourists in five super-priority tourism destinations, namely, Lake Toba...
Minister Bans Construction of Three-Star Hotels on Lake Toba, Pushes for Five-Star Investment
The building of three-star hotels around Lake Toba will be banned by the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment...
F1 Powerboat Race Venue at Lake Toba Completed
The construction of race venue infrastructure and other supporting facilities to complete the F1 Powerboat event at Lake Toba on...
Do you know the stories behind Indonesia’s Five “New Bali”?
Indonesia is known to have diverse tourism destinations, from picturesque highlands and pristine beaches to unique cultures to embrace. Locals...
Tourism and Creative Economy Minister: F1 Boat Race for Lake Toba
Lake Toba is expected to host an international sporting event, the F1 Boat Race, according to Tourism and Creative Economy...
10 Best Places to Visit in Indonesia
Indonesia is on the bucket list for many people, and it is easy to see why. The scenery is absolutely...
Indonesia’s 5 New Bali: Ministry Ready to Develop Infrastructure
Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi has emphasised that his party is ready to support the recovery of the tourism...
Lake Toba Development Project Faces Local Opposition
The development project of a National Tourism Area (KSPN) for Lake Toba, North Sumatra, has been strongly opposed by the...
Bali as the blueprint for future tourism in Indonesia
There’s a feeling of excitement washing over Indonesia, as investment channels open and pour into the archipelagic nation of 17,000...
Sunken Lake Toba Ferry Located
The suspected location of the overcrowded ferry that sank last week in Lake Toba has been identified, but will need...
One Missing As Another Boat Capsizes in Lake Toba
Another boat capsized in Lake Toba, Simalungun regency, North Sumatra, on Friday evening, and one person has been reported missing....
192 People Now Presumed Dead from Lake Toba Ferry Disaster
The ferry that capsized and sank in Lake Toba on Monday has left as many as 192 missing and presumed...
Ferry Sinks in Lake Toba, At Least One Dead and 128 Still Missing
One person is dead and at least 128 passengers are missing after a ferry sank in Indonesia’s Lake Toba. “Many...
10 Stunning New Holiday Alternatives to Bali
In 2017 Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered further development of ten alternative tourism destinations dubbed “The 10 Bali”. Currently, Indonesia...
Lake Placid
The mighty Lake Toba remains one of Indonesia’s most impressive stop-offs Outside of Bali, the dodgy pizzas and dishevelled hotels...
Eco-Village Hero: Meet Thomas Heinle
Karen Davis meets Thomas Heinle of Eco-Village Samosir on Lake Toba: a unique community where you may do something of...