Aceh offers visitors encounters with orangutans without the crowds, great coffee and even places to draw cash, 20 years after the Boxing Day Tsunami devastated Indonesia’s strict Islamic province.
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), 1,753 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Aceh and North Sumatra since the end of 2023, almost half of them children.
Pulau Weh, located in the Aceh province of Indonesia, is situated at the northern tip of Sumatra in the western part of the country. It offers a serene escape from the bustling cities of Southeast Asia. With its untouched beaches, crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs, this hidden gem is a paradise for nature lovers… Continue reading Southeast Asia Uncovered: Pulau Weh’s Hidden Natural Wonders