Sumatra Travel Tip No. 18 Sumatra’s wet and dry seasons aren’t strongly defined – there can be rain often in dry season, and a lot of hot, sunny days in wet season. That means, you never quite know what to expect! One essential item to always tuck into your backpack is a light rain jacket or poncho – especially if you’re heading out on a scooter adventure or a hike. You can buy wet weather pants and jackets at most Indomarets or convenience stores for just a few dollars. And don’t forget dry bag

Sumatra Travel Tip No. 15 Google Maps is handy when travelling Sumatra, but not always accurate here. The travel times are usually far too optimistic. We’d recommend adding anywhere from 1-3 hours to what Google says. Shortcuts often catch people out, too. What looks like a nice option to cut some time from your journey may in fact quickly turn into a rocky, muddy, trail that ends up taking twice as long OR stopping in the middle of nowhere. Follow us for daily tips this month (and check out our