Toba is the largest volcanic lake in the world, situated in the midst of the Sumatran wilderness. From colonial times to the present (more…)
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Fluid Beauty: Indonesia’s Lakes
Suwandi Chandra
An award-winning travel photographer based in Indonesia, Suwandi Chandra’s interest in photography blossomed while working in the USA in 2007. His love of travel, nature, landscape and architectural objects continues to fuel his worldwide travels. His work has been featured and published in several international digital and print publications, ranging from CNN.com to The New York Times, BBC News Indonesia, Lonely Planet Traveller, Qatar Airways’ Oryx, Singapore Airlines’ Silkwinds and Jetstar Asia. Explore his work at www.suwandichandra.com Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @SuwandiCPhoto.

The Archipelago Journal: Samosir
Southeast Asia’s largest lake was once a destination for intrepid travellers in the know. Now the North Sumatran secret is out: Lake Toba, its stunning surrounds and inner island of Samosir