Surf on the Mentawai Islands — a wild frontier in West Sumatra
Updated October 2026: This guide combines our experience in the Mentawai Islands in August 2023 with additional geographical and practical […]
PRACTICAL FIELD GUIDE & LOGISTICS
Practical field knowledge for overland, geography-first, and expedition-style travel, including mobility, logistics, borders, permits, navigation, safety, resupply, shelter, vehicle systems, and real route planning.
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
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
Where to stay in Izmir — accommodation zones, staging & hotels
Update (October 2026): This accommodation guide has been reviewed to clarify the main areas of Izmir, verify hotel operating information
Snorkeling gear guide — masks, snorkels and fins
There is a whole world hidden under the waters on the Earth. If the waters are clean and pure, this