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In several stages at the end of May 2026, I traveled from Banda Aceh through Northern Sumatra, via the cities of Lohsuemawe and Langsa to Medan.
After weeks of laziness in Thailand in April and May 2026, I made a radical change of scenery and visited Banda Aceh in the north of the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
In Banda Aceh, I happened to witness the relentless application of Sharia in the province of Aceh - during a public whipping.
Out, but really out in nature. We hiked, climbed, slid, and crawled through the rainforest for 5 days. It was definitely worth it. What an adventure.
After spending so much time in the water, I also wanted to explore the island. So I organized a Tuk Tuk (also through the diving school - I'm just incredibly happy with my...
After successfully obtaining my diving license, I continued diving, of course. That's why I was there 😉 During my time there, I also took two courses from the following diving...
Today was finally the day: it was vacation time! Finally! Somehow I really needed it... To make the most of my vacation, I woke up at four o'clock in the morning. Actually...
Three days ago (when I wrote this text...) it finally started. With a bit of skepticism about the whole thing, but at the same time a lot of anticipation, I was picked up by a...
After the jungle, it's time to go to the beach to recharge our batteries
Province Aceh 16.02.19 From the jungle we go to Pulau Weh for a few days of relaxation. Pulau Weh is the (almost) northernmost island of Indonesia and is located in the Andaman...