South Sumatra Travel and Surf Articles
A selection of articles written over nine years of traveling and surfing the Lampung province of South Sumatra.
From Java across the Sudan Strait to South Sumatra, Bandar Lampung, Krui and north to Bintuhan. Beaches, jungles, surf and amazing people, a great adventure that's not too far off the beaten track.
Travel advisory Krui South Sumatra
2024-06-20
Current Travel Warnings for Krui and Tanjung Setia area South Sumatra
Read More ...Krui the latest surf Nirvana
2024-05-17
With uncrowded waves endlessly peeling off over perfect reefs Krui is the latest surf Nirvana
Read More ...Third party liability surfing and traveling wild west Sumatra
2024-04-28
Important information about dealing with a surf or vehicle accident in South West Sumatra. What is your liability?
Read More ...Surfing with Sea Lice
2024-04-22
Sea Lice can reach infestation levels in the Krui area. Learn how to treat their stings and clean your cloths
Read More ...Warning ATM machines in Krui area
2024-04-08
Important advice about using ATM machines in Sumatra Indonesia
Read More ...Ujung Bocur surf break daily video chronicle
2024-03-31
Discover the truth about Ujung Bocur surf break with our daily video chronicle of the surf conditions
Read More ...Dangerous breakwall at Ujung Bocur surfbreak
2024-03-15
A new breakwall creates a dangerous hazard and devalues Ujung Bocur surfbreak at Tanjung Setia
Read More ...Way Detum Waterfall Way Sindi Pesisir Barat
2023-12-09
A visit to Way Detum Waterfall is a short and easy outing that is a nice change from the usual day at the beach
Read More ...Surf wave height measurement
2023-12-02
What method do we use to measure surf wave height
Read More ...Krui Paws - sheltering abandoned dogs of Krui
2023-11-16
It can be a shock to see all the abandoned sick and mistreated dogs of Krui You can help Krui Paws do something about it
Read More ...How to plan your surf trip to Krui Sumatra
2023-10-13
Everything you need to know when planning your surf trip to Krui South Sumatra.
Read More ...Krui South Sumatra 2023 surf season
2023-09-13
Long flat spells and extreme low tides dominate the Krui 2023 surf season
Read More ...Bali arrives in Krui Sumatra
2023-08-08
2023 will be remembered as the year the Bali crowds arrived in Krui Sumatra
Read More ...Magic mushrooms impact Krui Sumatra
2023-08-03
Psychedelic mushrooms a Class 1 narcotic are having a social impact on the Krui area of Sumatra
Read More ...Indonesian etiquette when visiting Sumatra
2023-06-26
A guide to Indonesian etiquette while exploring Sumatra
Read More ...Renting scooter or motorcycle Krui Sumatra
2023-03-17
What you need to know about renting a scooter or motorcycle in Krui Sumatra
Read More ...Exploring surfing beyond Krui and Tanjung Setia Sumatra
2023-01-01
A guide to exploring the surf beyond Krui and Tanjung Setia area of South Sumatra
Read More ...Driving Jakarta to Krui South Sumatra
2022-09-07
Jakarta to Krui South Sumatra by car a long haul definately worth doing once
Read More ...Meeting the spirit of Punk on the road to Mandiri
2022-09-02
A group of young Indonesians redefine the spirit of punk and adventure on the road to Banda Ache
Read More ...Mr Krui - Alberto Wijaya Sumatra
2022-09-01
Mr Krui Mentor of 4 generations of Krui surfers Alberto Wijaya is a legend of the Krui surf scene
Read More ...A surf season to forget Sumatra 2022
2022-08-28
2022 produced one of South Sumatra most forgetable surf seasons
Read More ...Travel check list to enter Indonesia May 2022
2022-08-22
Check list for travel entry requirements to Indonesia May 2022
Read More ...Surf and Travel Insurance
2022-05-22
Travel Insurance for surfing trekking white water rafting mountain biking Is it worth having
Read More ...Traveling Bandar Lampung to Krui South Sumatra Indonesia
2022-03-03
Travelling from Bandar Lampung to Tanjung Setia and Krui South Sumatra how to get there
Read More ...Trip from Krui to Penengahan in Lemong
2022-01-04
Exploring the coast Krui to Penengahan Lemong Sumatra
Read More ...Traveling Jakarta to Bandar Lampung South Sumatra Indonesia
2021-12-29
Traveling from Jakarta to Tanjung Setia and Krui South Sumatra how to get there
Read More ...Krui to Mandiri via Jl Pantai Wisata
2021-12-11
Exploring the coast between Krui town and Mandiri beach South West Sumatra
Read More ...Sumatra 2020 a surf season of COVID-19 lockdown
2020-10-20
2020 the surf season that was not COVID-19 lockdown and a developing La Nina
Read More ...Poor surf and cold water end 2019 season
2019-11-20
Poor quality surf and cooler water temperatures on the Sumatra coast close the 2019 Krui surf season
Read More ...Battling Nature at Mandiri Beach South Sumatra
2019-11-20
The wild ocean and winds at Madiri beach prove a challenge for many a entrepreneure
Read More ...Ding Repair - surfboard repairs South Sumatra
2017-10-20
Ding Repair Nanung's surfboard repairs at Tanjung Setia beach krui area of Lampung South Sumatra
Read More ...Nana Gapero surf photography South Sumatra
2017-09-11
Nana Gapero 10 years of surfing and photographing the waves of Lampung South Sumatra
Read More ...Pulau Pisang Banana Island South Sumatra
2017-08-30
Boat trip to Banana Island Pulau Pisang Lampung Province South Sumatra Surfing and snorkeling
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