While on Samosir Island, check out King Sidabutar's Tomb. This royal cemetery is home to a collection of otherworldly, stone humanoid statues similar to the heads on Easter Island.

Four must-visit spots on Samosir island. The island is a great place to see Batak Toba cultural heritage, with at least four locations visitors can stop by to learn more about the local culture.

Here are some interesting myths and cultural values of Batak people I found from my last trip to Samosir Island, located in North Sumatra’s Toba Lake. Three-colored ulos in King Sidabutar’s Tomb. Ulos ...

UNESCO assessors will re-evaluate the Toba Caldera Geopark in North Sumatra from July 21–25, focusing on its compliance with ...

Beyond Samosir Island, Lake Toba’s attractions are myriad and your ability to take them all in really depends on how much time you’re spending in the region.

They have threatened to take legal action.

Zainul Thahar, a spokesman for the National Search and Rescue Agency, said Monday that the Eurocopter EC-130 was on a chartered flight from Samosir island in Toba Lake to North Sumatra's capital ...