Minister Bans Construction of Three-Star Hotels on Lake Toba, Pushes for Five-Star InvestmentIndonesia ExpatFebruary 28, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 28, 20230179 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 CompletedIndonesia ExpatFebruary 24, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 24, 20230224 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 ExpatMay 25, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatMay 25, 202201093 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 TobaIndonesia ExpatFebruary 10, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 10, 20220950 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 IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatFebruary 11, 2021August 2, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 11, 2021August 2, 202102122 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 InfrastructureIndonesia ExpatNovember 27, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 27, 2020July 9, 202101994 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 OppositionIndonesia ExpatAugust 22, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 22, 201901518 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 IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatMay 23, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatMay 23, 201903140 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 LocatedIndonesia ExpatJune 25, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatJune 25, 20180879 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 TobaIndonesia ExpatJune 23, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatJune 23, 20180871 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 DisasterIndonesia ExpatJune 21, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatJune 21, 201801017 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 MissingIndonesia ExpatJune 19, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatJune 19, 20180715 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 BaliKarenFebruary 28, 2018November 27, 2020 by KarenFebruary 28, 2018November 27, 202008973 In 2017 Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered further development of ten alternative tourism destinations dubbed “The 10 Bali”. Currently, Indonesia...
Lake PlacidSimonAugust 8, 2016 by SimonAugust 8, 201601171 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 HeinleRemko TanisAugust 21, 2015August 4, 2017 by Remko TanisAugust 21, 2015August 4, 201701837 Karen Davis meets Thomas Heinle of Eco-Village Samosir on Lake Toba: a unique community where you may do something of...