Tuk Tuk Lake Toba Top Hidden Gem + $16 Hotel Charmer + Batak Horas! Samosir Indonesia
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- Come tour magical Tuk-Tuk on Samosir Island, plus meet the descendant of a Batak King + much more.... Lake Toba Indonesia....
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PART 1: Medan Surprise: th-cam.com/video/_ryA7zm0lEQ/w-d-xo.html
PART 2: Road To Toba: th-cam.com/video/I_p-PLQo5CM/w-d-xo.html
PART 3: Tuk Tuk Samosir: th-cam.com/video/E_HO4RFs3ss/w-d-xo.html
PART 4: TOP Beach in Asia: th-cam.com/video/ZUEeF5qIH3o/w-d-xo.html
PART 5: Kaldera Escape! th-cam.com/video/Yl7ZgMk46K8/w-d-xo.html
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Hotels: www.agoda.com/hotels-near-lake-toba/attractions/pematangsiantar-id.html?cid=1898974
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Very cool!. I was planning a trip to Indonesia and Toba is on my list now, along with Flores and Lombok. Biggest eruption in Human History Boom!
Sumatra barat (Sumbar) natural (Padang) beautiful
We stayed at Carolina Cottages about 5 years ago. The rooms up on the hill have the most amazing view, and at certain times of the year, the lack of aircon isnt really a problem. Seems they have done some additions around the place since we stayed there.
Sounds like you had a lovely stay Maxine. The roof deck on top of the new addition suite rooms isn't unsightly and pleased they kept the classic look/feel of the original rooms (just with a few upgrades in some). For sure A/C not required, perfect climate.
I always watch till the end STL.... I don`t want to miss anything..... One Month?? It would be a pleasure to stay there for a Month.... What an Amazing place to visit....In fact, what an Amazing place to live!!... Stunning.... You Keep impressing me with the places you find.... Have a Fantastic 2023..... :-)))
14:55 YES this is the most charming village I've ever laid eyes upon haha. My Indonesian husband and I moved here in April last year to live permanently (after dreaming about it for a decade) and still wake up every day in awe. Every day, we get on our little pink scooter and just drive around Tuk Tuk - and every day we say the same thing: how beautiful it is and how we can't believe we get to live here! Roy's Pub is the best little pub in the world - we go there every Friday for acoustic music (sometimes on Saturdays, but that gets a bit rowdier!) And Coffee2Go has lovely coffee and is run by the nicest Batak woman, Lamtiar. Love seeing Tuk Tuk through your eyes - it looks so peaceful! A different story over Christmas and New Year's, when the village is rather chaotic, but still gorgeous. Can't wait to see your next one! Horas!
Thanks/mauliate/makasih! Btw, any looking in wanting to see Sumatra from a local perspective, pls see Agung & Carly's channel!
that's awesome, may i ask whats it costing you guys to live there each month, and did you buy a home? Also, do you feel you can get everything on the island itself, or do you need trips to the mainland a lot? I'm looking at these different locations in SE Asia and so many look incredible, but something about this lake village stands out to me among them, almost like a mountains vibe mixed with a beach vibe with seemingly great weather and nice people. More chill than the big beach spots, hard to believe almost how calming and relaxing it seems...
We have a house in tuk tuk.Happy days
Wow! I can't believe this place isn't chock-full of tourists. Such a beauty with such affordable prices... A total gem find. Thank you mate. Great video...
Thanks! Does get busier especially on long weekends but still a complete gem
probably it's not long holiday (peak season), that's why looks very few of tourists.
"Watched to the end!" I am very grateful for your videos showing me places I didn't even know I didn't know. You are helping me make decisions about my later years. Thank you!
Wow, what an amazing location! Looks like the perfect place to chill and zone out.
Enjoy :)
Heaven on Earth... WOW! Great video, and so entertaining. Thanks for sharing. 😉
Wow, just awesome place and content!
Was it easy to fly down from BKK, how much/long?
Thanks
Thanks Jim. Here's the flights/details: th-cam.com/video/_ryA7zm0lEQ/w-d-xo.html
I haven't watched all of your vids but this is my favourite locale thus far thanks for this and keep up the excellent work.Will you be going for a swim in the lake I am curious as to water temp ,cleanliness and the presence of aquatic nasty creatures like ogopogo
Thank you. Yes and the water temp is a lovely 24-ish (mid 70's) so absolutely perfect. Not like say Phuket etc 85F/29C. Also being such a vast lake the water is pretty clear plus constant fresh water inflow/outflow
Hello from CA & banyak terima kasha 4 amazing video of Lake Toba! It will be my 1st place to visit when i return 2 Indonesia! Did you meet Carly & Agung? Really clear, sharp vlog from GoPro? 🤟
Mauliate/Makasih! Didn't see Carly & Agung but they've commented kindly (thx guys;) and any looking in wanting to see lovely Lake Toba from a local perspective, check out their wonderful channel
@@SideTripLife Just, "Wow"!!!!!
Glad you did not let your head get away form you !! LOL/555 What super island and kind people , thank you for sharing !
lol two feet on ground, as always
Wow, what an oasis of calm and beautiful sounds of nature at its finest.
Your endeavours to bring us this wonderful world with amazing commentary are truly appreciated. ❤️
love that place. Thanks for all you are sharing. Putting it on my bucket list.
Of course I watched to the end! I love your vids man! Is nice to see other parts of Indonesia since I didn't leave Bali. You're certainly making me wish I did......ah well, next time!
Damn Indonesia is so beautiful, if only we have world class infrastructure across the country ❤️
Great. I'm going to bring my family to toba in october, this vid will be good to show them. Have you considered one on the Jungle at Tangkahan. Thanks
Sounds nice! Enjoy Toba with your family. Jungle trek upcoming actually.
That heart monitor bird 🐦 must get old quickly 🤔. Superb video though.😀+1
You really have talent in making videos STL, another beautiful and informative vlog, Thanks,,
Your Vlogs keep getting better and better! love them my man!
what a beautiful true gentleman that guide was,someone you could sit an talk with for hrs
Couldn't agree more. Most enjoyable encounter I've had on my travels. Wonderful Gent.
Nice. I was there in 1984 & 1988 of coutse it changed a lot. But still beautiful.
I hope it retains its charm despite new roads and airport expansion. I too just love Lake Toba
Truly beautiful place,love watching your videos! Gives my wife and I a place to visit for our travel list. Thank you
Your vlogs make me want to pack my bag and go. Been to long away from Asia :)
What a tour it is. Someday I must be there.
Absolutely watched to the end! In your previous vid, I thought, "this is really beautiful, but what is there to do?" This vid answered my question. Loved the museum - how fascinating! And the village is so charming with heaps of great places to eat, drink and relax. I think this might be the hidden gem (at least for westerners) that I've been searching for. Thanks so much for sharing ❤️
Thx! More things to do, wait til you see next vid...
Sumbar Padang beautiful paradise
Hiya STL. Great tour around. Another lovely place to stay. Great to see the drone footage.
Great to hear the history. Cool cravings. Bless those people running to get out of your shot. Lovely people. So friendly. Great video. I always watch till the end.
Liked and shared.
Thank you for talking and letting us other Canadians, understand what is what so we can understand what is going on. Thanks. Dan in Edmonton ,Alberta Canada.
STL....you are the best youtuber.... watching all ur videos...calm n informative n no complaining.....love it..
beautiful places.....🙏👍
I’m watching this video from cold England , I’m so jealous of the heat and view 😢
hi super nice place,, very friendly people.. 👍😀
I wanted to see that $16.00 bungalow. Big disappointment
Unfortunately couldn't view as occupied. See more on carolinacottagelaketoba site
Wonderful video. This has to be one of your best. What a beautiful area.
Absolutely amazing, I am blown away by this place. Absolutely beautiful, and you've done a great job of showing it. Definitely on my go to list. Think I could easily spend a month in one of those hotel rooms looking at the lake and chilling out. aka JG in TX.
Dude! After a year of watching your videos wanting to follow your steps,we finally arrived to lake Toba, it's everything you have shown and more! Thanks so much for the amazing info and good vibes! 👏👏👏
Horas! Enjoy :)
Definitely watched to the end as always, the birdsong is lovely, could just sit and listen for hours and views are STUNNING 😍. Look forward to the next video, thanks for taking us along 👍🏻
Thanks for coming along :)
What a great place what would be the required time to explore the whole island ? would a week be enough ?
Most come for a weekend but deffo min a week better. So much to see plus incredible sights surrounding Toba (as we shall see upcoming).
i hope you will go to Padang and do a video on Minangkabau culture.. their royal architecture is truly unique and quite spectacular.. you have a good eye for architecture.. those batak motifs on those batak building are almost similar to the indigenous people of Sarawak and Sabah state in malaysia several thousand mile to the east.. i also notice those polygonol stone construction.. i do wonder what connection they have with south America ancient civilisation.. fascinating indeed..
LOVE Padang food (see in next vid;) and absolutely will visit upcoming. Connections... actually in the scene with the Batak 'totem pole' I talked about Thor Heyerdahl's amazing Kon-Tiki expedition in 1947 seeking such connections (but as this vid was already so long that bit ended up on the cutting room floor in my edit...)
Spectacular. Vibing through the Vibrosphere. Love it.
Thanks to Visit my Village , my hometown, please explore other side like Toba (West Side), more worderful place...(Bakkara Valley)
Thank you, I LOVE Lake Toba and area! You are so fortunate to be from there. I was near beautiful Bakkara in this video: th-cam.com/video/ZUEeF5qIH3o/w-d-xo.html
Next time I will explore all the West and South sides.
Plenty to explore there 👌 beautiful area - Roy’s Pub and the guesthouse across the road looks like
the place to be 😃👋👍🙏
Very helpful especially with map and price. Nice job.
wow the view like paradise
have been following your journey. you find such beautiful places to explore, so peaceful and lush. thank you for your great vids. always enjoy. AMAZING
Cheers Rudy!
Once again, another great video. Your videos are well researched, good commentary and excellent tips/insights. Appreciate all your hard work - Happy New Year from Toronto!
that view so beautiful
I really like your video and it’s helpful to me.
Glad it was helpful!
Beautiful place…..what a great view with the drone….roads weren’t crowded so it looked easy to ride the motorbike, looked like there was plenty to do there…..super video STL!
Thanks MauiHowey - hey, there's even a beach or two as we'll see upcoming
The rooftop is incredible
Great video again thank you
thats amazing place..
Gorgeous place, watched video to the end and am looking forward to see more of this beautiful island. Happy New Year!
I never post, but your content makes me want to! Love your videos
Thank you Ninette, same to you and yours. Much more ahead exploring stunning Lake Toba and beyond
WOW...JUST WOW...what a paradise!!! ❤
Amazing - plus the $16 bungalow? Damn. I love my cold water but I might be adventurous with that insanely cute cottage. It's not like it's that hot that you deserately need A/C!
I would buy an ax if it was a big cottage. The rate would be $250 a month
What an extraordinary place STL! Thank you for venturing to such out of the way hidden gems for us all to experience with you! You are "The Travel Motivater" !!! ;)
Thanks! More to come!
Such a great video!👌🙂
Always watch until the end, Love ur vids!
Thanks Kathy
Even A s Small region in Indonesia have their own gem nature this just little part of NORTH Sumatera in other part west and south Sumatera have different pretty landscape..with different culture and house art..hope YoU can visit ALL Sumatera even just the some little part of ..it..
I hope to visit as much of wonderful Sumatera and its different regions & cultures as possible
Thanks for sharing this video. Linda and I are currently in Jomtien.
Always excited to see what you're up to. Quite an interesting option for travel. Can't wait to see more. 🙏
Thanks Rick & Linda in Jomtien, more upcoming incl nicest beach 3000' up
i'll choose carolina Bcoz they had eagle nest in their restaurant ... and if we walk out a Bit there are good food : Gomak en Saksang
Mie Gomak, Batak style, enak:)
amazing
Im an Indonesian myself looking for information about Toba Lake and couldn't find one thats as informative as yours. Thankyou for making this video. You're awsome❤
Such a nice compliment, thank you :)
Great and wonderful place, thanks for your video
It really is, thanks for watching
Thank you for showing us Tuk Tuk. It's on my bucket list now thanks to you 😊
Thanks for watching. For sure Tuk Tuk, Samosir and all Sumatra is just amazing and worthy of a bucket list.
Absolutely gorgeous place and people. Love it
It really is & they really are, love Lake Toba so much
Bro it's like tropical europe ,like combine from the both
Plus Batak culture & food = perfect!
Awesome Sidetrip.
Thanks for video
You make great vacation videos 👍
Thank you Starlight
Cool video! I'm sold. I'm gonna go in February 2025.
Well done!
I love the tour guides shirt
That's a beautiful Batik/Batak shirt. If you whatsapp the shop owner in the vid bet he can send you one.
We love your stops and I always watch till the end because the scenery is so beautiful and don't want to miss it.
Thank you!
Soraya Tours & Travel is my cousin😊
I see you are descendant of the Batak King, Siallagan Clan, Tarombo Batak too! Horas :)
Come to balige city in lake toba,you can see *F1H2O* 24-26 february.Speedboat racing world will be followed 18 country,if you don't believe,check in youtube or google
Its only 2 hours from tuk tuk samosir
Very stunning and peaceful.....All of your videos of Indonesia are really good. Correction, all of your videos on any destination are always worth watching. Thanks for sharing. I always watch to the end.
Thanks Scott. Much appreciated
Nice place + nice quiet
Hi! Great video, thank You for the amazing work and sharing. Love the vibe! Best regards from snow filled Norway! Brrr…
Thank you Norwegian Dreams
@@SideTripLife Our pleassure, mate! We have been following you for years now, and have actually stayed at several places You have shared, specially in Thailand. Next trip will start in Bali the 7th of feb. and follow some of your footsteps for a month. I’ll have to do some remote IT work along the way, but due to time zones we will have plenty of time to explore too. Your timing is just perfect, and a great guide of potentially where to go and enjoy the best in life! Again, thanks a mill!
Paradise! 🤩🤩🤩
Thanks
What an idyllic location. Thanks for taking us along. Very cool!
Thank you Robert. Even more idyllic scenes coming.
MERCI :)
Buddy when did you go? I plan to visit in August....cos I heard it doesn't rain at that time
Fantastic!
Are you kidding me? I'm starting to hate you... hahahahahaha. Thanks bud, another great vid!
Шикарный обзор, отличные виды! Спасибо!
Google translate: Great review, great views! Thank you!
Спасибо/Thanks for watching :)
Excellent video I'm booking the $16 hilltopper!
Another excellent video about somewhere I didn't know existed....thanks
Wow...
Loving your videos. Meant to ask. No problems bringing DJI into any of the countries? I hear carry on is the way. Such a great option.
Thanks Brian. I registered my drone in Thailand (as I'm based there). But in Indonesia I just put it in carry on and as it's under 250G weight it's allowed . However, obey local flight restrictions (not near airports, temples etc) plus use common sense/courtesy around others, of course. EDIT to add: the only country I had a problem in was Myanmar previously. They confiscated it and held it at the airport but returned it on departure.
Wow you finally made it to the most amazing place! I heard about this area from a friend who traveled all over Indonesia about 30 years ago. Not many locations in the world have that other worldly feeling, I loved it there. Is there still a local tribe that only live on the island? I remember seeing them selling artifacts that they made wearing traditional clothes in the local markets. I had a friend who spent many months travelling all over Indonesia about 30 years ago and when he was in Sulawesi spent a month living with a local tribe. He went to the Togian Islands too, had amazing wild life and snorkelling with beautiful coral reefs 😊
Hi Roy. There's still communities living in traditional Batak Toba houses etc but I reckon most have electric etc these days. Other Batak communities throughout the region include the Karo, Mandailing, Simalungun and Pakpak tribes. Lake Toba still feels much like it did on my first visit 20 years ago but as explained on the road up to Toba, that may be set to change.... See: th-cam.com/video/I_p-PLQo5CM/w-d-xo.html
@@SideTripLife maybe what he means are Nias indigenous tribe, there's still 2 tribes afaik still practicing long march to other territories by walking with their traditional attire to sell their craft or Forest products, the other one is baduy tribe in Banten. Btw congrats for 1 m view on lombok video.
Sumatra is sooo nice. We was in Bukit Lawang , and it was amazing. we did a 2day /orang utan tour
There's a huge map of this lake somewhere there. That was some beautiful map of lake toba.
It would be nice to see that again. Lake Toba is also the deepest lake in the world.
I love this channel and how it relieves me of any negative emotions when I first wake up in the morning. It always puts me in tune for a good day, and it always has me on my phone checking out airline prices.
Proud to be batak
From what I have seen I would be too! From Tarombo to law, literature, amazing architecture, artistry, traditions, magic and culture, Batak's are wonderful, proud people with amazing heritage and history. HORAS!
All your vids are class. Thanks!
Big thanks Ray!
Everywhere you visit always seems awesome and beautiful
Best is yet to come, stay tuned....
The end. 😊
:):)
Another a Gem, keep traveling and filming, enjoyed this spot, reminds me of when I stayed on Ometepe island in Nicaragua
Thanks Joe. Ometepe island looks amazing! Yet another volcanic lake I'd love to see, also Lake Atitlan in Guatemala
Toba Lake is so lovely!