Budget accommodation on the Mentawai Islands — homestays and surf stays
Updated October 2026: This guide is based on our visit to the Mentawai Islands in August 2023, combined with additional […]
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For non-surfers: What to do on Sipora Island, Mentawai, other than surfing
Updated October 2026: This guide combines our first-hand experiences from a five-day visit to Sipora Island in August 2023 with
How to get to the Mentawai Islands (West Sumatra) — transport & access guide
Updated October 2026: Transport connections to the Mentawai Islands continue to change. Mentawai Fast ferry schedules, conventional ferry departures, ticket
Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra- a hidden paradise at the edge of the world: info, tips, and activities
Updated October 2026: This guide has been reviewed to clarify the geology and tsunami hazards of the Mentawai Islands, explain
Gunung Tujuh- the highest caldera lake in Indonesia- info, trekking, tips
Update (October 2026): The hiking route to Lake Gunung Tujuh reopened on October 13, 2026, following a temporary closure due