SUMATRA SURPRISE! + Medan Budget & Luxury Hotels, Condos & City Tour, Sumatra Indonesia

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Жыл бұрын

Finally, made my way back to stunning Sumatra Indonesia after 20 years... what's changed? Let's see, starting with Medan...
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@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын

Buy me a coffee: bit.ly/3Le6Ex8 PART 1: Medan Surprise: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ldipdJqr0pbQdYU.html PART 2: Road To Toba: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f8WgYLN9ttWZc4E.html PART 3: Tuk Tuk Samosir: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8V4gpeDq9mXo6c.html PART 4: TOP Beach in Asia: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kLt1mKlm1q-sY6M.html PART 5: Kaldera Escape! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j9Jnjcp-0Jqae2w.html Flights: bit.ly/3STHLvf Hotels: www.agoda.com/hotels-near-lake-toba/attractions/pematangsiantar-id.html?cid=1898974 Happy SideTrips all Cheers, STL

@grahamfraser5938 7 ай бұрын

Is it just me or have you noticed that we people from the west who think that we are so first world and advanced of countries like Sumatra. You hop off the plane and you're confronted by a great looking and modern airport. Then go to the train station and you realise that the trains are more modern and comfortable than what you have at home and with no graffiti. Then you arrive at the mall and realise that it hands down beats the malls back home. Then you go to the motel and discover that it is equal to the best of what you have back home but then realise that the room tariff is only about 10% or less than what you would be charged back at home. Suddenly you realise that the west has become stagnant while the countries that we considered third world have quietly surpassed us and left us in their wake. When we go over there thinking that we are so hollier than thou it must be one hell of a reality check. Thankyou STL for opening my eyes to the wonderful options and opportunities that awaits those who are willing to live outside the box.😁

@SideTripLife 7 ай бұрын

On the last day before a new year, perhaps the finest observation and most spot-on comment of 2023. Cheers! STL

@flighteye6642 Жыл бұрын

wow, hadn't heard of Medan. Been to 45 countries and even Bali/Jakarta 3 times. ....and has more modern transit and shopping than here in Canada.

@jesusiscomingsoon625 9 ай бұрын

i must try..

@sebastianhamilton5892 5 ай бұрын

You're right about public transit in Canada. Toronto's TTC was a real marvel up until about 50 years ago, but hasn't kept up since.

@mauihowey Жыл бұрын

I would rather take the train then a bus or taxi, definitely a better view and more space……the malls and shops look ultra modern, Hotel room looked very nice for $18 and even the Marriott was reasonably priced…..nice and informative video today STL

@MrSkiggy Жыл бұрын

Medan? One minute you’re in South Lombok, next you’re in North Sumatra. It’s interesting to see the good food prices (nasi goreng 16k) in a non touristy town like Medan compared to just about anywhere in touristy Bali. Doubt I’d ever put Medan on my bucket list but it sure looks like a nice, clean and modern city so far. Thanks for the insight.

@ian7033-qj9wg Жыл бұрын

I go through Medan all the time, it has improved over the years but you are definitely seeing the best part of it.

@wahyupratama3339 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to medan city, indonesia🇮🇩

@justthefactsjack456 Жыл бұрын

Thanks STL!!! My first video look at Samatra ever. Great information as usual from you. Keep them coming please:)

@LGandM Жыл бұрын

This was really interesting, and eye opening. I never had any idea this city existed (never really been interested in Indonesia). Thanks for broadening my horizons. aka JG in TX

@jimhollands1285 Жыл бұрын

That was a rocking video. Wow so much information. Who would have thought in a place most people have never heard of. Thamks

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this! The room looked to be very comfortable and well-priced. 🍺✈️🏝

@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Also congrats on 10k! Really enjoyed your recent Siem Reap apartments vid too, excellent! Any looking in, for Cambodia info & more pls have a look at 'For Riel' channel :) STL

@davidburrows7508 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great videos, always looking forward to the latest production you are releasing. Have been a subscriber for several years now and have used many of your recommendations in Thailand for hotel bookings and out of the way destinations. Keep up the good work. I'm aware of your love of train travel, and hoping you will provide further information about trains through Indonesia. November next year I'm planning on going to KL, onto Jakarta and then Sorong. After your first 2 Sumatra videos, I'm considering flying to Medan from KL , catching the train down to Jakarta, so I'm hoping that there may be some further train travel in upcoming videos. Please keep up the good work, I ALWAYS recommend SideTripLife to my friends who are planning on travelling to SE Asia for good tips. David B

@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks David. YES, I absolutely LOVE train travel. But unfortunately the train system in Sumatra isn't connected North thru South, rather separated mini stretches. They do have plans to connect a N to S line in the future though (have a Google 'Sumatra Railway Network'). Perhaps fly from KL to Medan and then Silangit/Toba to Jakarta if time is a factor. Enjoy your upcoming adventure! STL

@EdyHarahap-qx4wi 4 ай бұрын

i've lived there almost all my life. To fair every city has its best part and you're seing it. These are the best part of it, not all but quite representing. This city also has middle lower class and you cant expext fancy and luxurious things but you can always hope for a nice things to find in another meaning. So enjoy your travel, stay safe and dont go out alone at night.

@SideTripLife 4 ай бұрын

For sure I only walked around the downtown core areas which are not representative of the whole city and outskirts (of course;). But I was really amazed at the changes since my last visit, wow! Regarding safety, I did walk around at night (but again only in the central area) and did not feel any sense of danger. I did keep my bag on opposite side of traffic when walking (as usual) and also kept an eye out for 'suspicious' behaviour but encountered no issues. However, I have read that 'Begals' are increasing along with drug users (scourge of the West and my home of Vancouver as well). Thus it makes sense to be extra careful particularly late at night and alone (again, in my city too, sadly). I still absolutely LOVE Medan and it's 99.9% lovely people too and will return! STL

@EdyHarahap-qx4wi 4 ай бұрын

@ Actually i'm amazed too, the city developing very fast since the airport got moved. Some ppl said that it was the major prob at that time. Since the airport is right in the middle of the city they cannot get permission to build tall buildings from the government. So it really hinders the development of the city. However for those who want to travel to Medan its a big city, you can find a lot of nice things. Everything in these video are just as good as it is. I believe everyone will enjoy visiting the city, but again as a good friend i'll ask everyone to keep safe and not wandering alone at late night because not everyone is good and begal is true. We dont want anyone to be a victim esp if they are foreigner. Thank you for replying and also for this amazing video of city. Gbu brother.

@andrewt1204 Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and happy new year buddy. Keep safe and stay healthy, CHEERS. P.S., YES, Snowcouver will be Raincouver by Christmas day, so another typical green wet Christmas here at home. Can't tell you how much I wish I was on that side of the world right now, LOL

@ambarwulan5655 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for coming. Back again

@SheilaS-pn5bt Жыл бұрын

Wow, checking into this for next winter now!

@alpertungaarslan2869 Ай бұрын

Awesome video. Thank you for sharing your experiences. We will visit there next week from Turkiye 🇹🇷

@MYWRoso 9 ай бұрын

MEDAN changes very fast and looks very attractive through your camera ❤

@lkm5462 Жыл бұрын

What a nice easy arrival and walkabout

@lizcarlyle2477 Жыл бұрын

Hello from CA & wow Medan rocks! Thanks 4 great video!Love the food! I traveled in Sumatra & met great people! Hope 2do it again. Now we have the incredible train🚆

@billblunden1549 Жыл бұрын

Rock solid Sidetrip, another masterpiece.

@debbiemartin4111 Жыл бұрын

Hope you are having a lovely Christmas

@lakeyfirmansyahraux4041 Жыл бұрын

bajaj is usually known in jakarta areas, becak is more common all across in cities in indonesia

@ExploringSumatra Жыл бұрын

Welcome back to Sumatra! Look forward to seeing more of your travels. Will you head to Lake Toba?

@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting (I just subbed to your channel). Any looking in and interested in Lake Toba, pls have a look at Agung & Carly's wonderful channel and let's help them get to 1000 subs!. My Toba vids are coming, mind you a bit delayed due to a faulty HD (thankfully footage recovered). So forgive me for that plus my 'tourist' perspective (lol). You're so fortunate to live at Lake Toba, easily my fav destination in all SE Asia. Cheers, STL

@ExploringSumatra Жыл бұрын

@@SideTripLife Hey - thanks so much for the sub and the shoutout! Much appreciated. Glad to hear there's some Toba content on the way - always love to see this place from every angle. So glad you managed to recover the footage eventually! Totally forgiven for the delay - and of course the 'tourist' perspective; that's what we love to see - visitors experiencing this special place from their own point of view. We are really lucky to live here - something that was a decade in the making and still feels too good to be true. Happy travels :)

@nontontvmedan 10 ай бұрын

This is a good video, thank you for stopping by the city of Medan.👍

@SideTripLife 10 ай бұрын

LOVED Medan & I'll be back (in Indonesia now, see latest vids;) Btw, any looking in, for a MUCH better view of Kota Medan, pls click @serbamedan channel :)

@antruok4950 Жыл бұрын

Nice work mate 👌🍻👍🙏🎅

@tettorn Жыл бұрын

Thanks I plan to travel to Medan 😊

@senjahari8941 Жыл бұрын

This is north Sumatera province.. More destintions.. Nias island ( new bali), lake Toba etc

@shintadwianggraeny4889 Жыл бұрын

Mostly i love your videos, very informative and give clear review, Thankss 😊

@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын

Terima kasih will be back in Indonesia soon too!

@wijayasalim8244 Жыл бұрын

medan is modern city like Singapore and KL.

@rickyp6815 8 ай бұрын

It most certainly is not!

@trendiestiktok8722 Жыл бұрын

happy enjoy in our city!

@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks, LOVE your city!

@sktoh4469 Жыл бұрын

Wow. So modern.

@cintadamai8545 Жыл бұрын

I hope you go to other Southeast Asian countries after Indonesia

@shirleyboy8859 Жыл бұрын

I used to have a Fantastic job working in F1.... But it pails into Insignificants against what you do for a living... Keep up the good work STL.... :-)))

@somanet5322 Ай бұрын

Every evening you take me places my friend - you are a good travel companion. Wishing you safe travel. 😊

@vyacheslavdubrovin3337 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@DW_82ight 4 ай бұрын

I am planning to visit my hometown this summer ….after 4 decade since

@SideTripLife 4 ай бұрын

Wow! 4 decades! I can't imagine the feelings you will experience. For my part, I was stunned at the changes in 2 decades since my first visit. I visited the most changed area. However, much of outer-Medan is still the same but changing (and macet/traffic jams etc lol;)

@michael140169 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos, we will be in Medan and dana Toba in less than 2 weeks. If you are still in Sumatra, try to go to Bukit Lawang to see the Orang Utang in the wild. We did it in 2019 and it was great and not very expensive.

@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael. Bukit Lawang coming up. Meanwhile, have a wonderful time in stunning Danau Toba

@lorraine725 Жыл бұрын

medan mall looks way better than the mall here in albuquerque haha

@WWEHighlights603 Жыл бұрын

Bajaj is the Name of Manufacturer of Affordable and High Mileage Bikes based in India. Hence They also call Bajaj to Tuk Tuk 👍🏻

@premanando127 Жыл бұрын

' hope you go to Nias (was there about 40 years ago)🙂

@andy-travels2345 Жыл бұрын

hi,, Medan looks like a kool place,, enjoy😀👍🙏

@irfanpj341 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for explore medan city❤

@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, nice people, nice city 😊

@MustRiseAgain 5 ай бұрын

Going here soon!

@memekinal Жыл бұрын

visit jakarta bandung surabaya medan etc too 😂

@changkachoy 11 ай бұрын

nice video ... can see how humBle you are and im guesing you'll get success in Indonesia.

@SideTripLife 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Rudy :) Btw, I am back in Indonesia now, love it! New vids coming soon (Sept 2023)

@andriardian5386 6 ай бұрын

MEDAN PEOPLE SO VERY FRIENDLY....

@Kaimaru06 6 ай бұрын

i am planning to go !! this may

@NickyDunn Жыл бұрын

Hiya. STL. So informative. Roll on 50K. Lovely, she brought you lunch. You earned that beer with all your walking. Great video. Have a lovely weekend.

@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nicky. May Buddy take you on many beautiful walks this year :)

@NickyDunn Жыл бұрын

@@SideTripLife Thank you. Looking forward to your travels

@ermdehteshamsheikh8487 6 ай бұрын

Happy new year kafie sarahnia hai Dhero subhkamna wa badhai hai

@SideTripLife 6 ай бұрын

Lovely message, same to you and your family:)

@zaenalarifin5817 Жыл бұрын

Kamu harus mencoba pergi ke BATAM bro,,,

@op_jos Жыл бұрын

WELCOME TO INDONESIA KAK 🇮🇩 😊

@SideTripLife 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! (I'm back now btw :):)

@JadedJoe-tk3vm 3 ай бұрын

7:15 love that😂

@user-pf9wn3wq2n Ай бұрын

Medan. Kota kelahiranku ❤

@kebundigital4131 Жыл бұрын

Luar biasa

@wijayasalim8244 Жыл бұрын

modern city of medan .

@mackiesa3385 Жыл бұрын

💗💗💗💗

@chichikarstedt6159 6 ай бұрын

Medan, my Home City !

@SideTripLife 6 ай бұрын

Loved your home city, will be back!

@chichikarstedt6159 5 ай бұрын

@@SideTripLife I’m Medanese currently living in Germany 🇩🇪 😉, but I’m sure that Medan will always welcoming you anytime mate!!

@everythingexplored5233 Жыл бұрын

Will you be at koh phangan New Year’s Eve full moon party ?

@mackiesa3385 Жыл бұрын

😻😻😻

@tenminutetravelbreak Жыл бұрын

Lotte is a big Korean retail chain.

@park-ev8vr Жыл бұрын

💞💞💞

@loveiseverything5367 Жыл бұрын

Going there in August haven't been there in 8 years.

@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын

August should be perfect!

@umarzabidin Жыл бұрын

Ehh? Thought you're still in lombok? Suddenly Sumatra

@beachlifeincome Жыл бұрын

My wife and I would like to travel like you do. Do you have just a backpack or do you also travel with luggage?

@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын

I see people trudging along, laden like mules with pack on back and also sometimes on front and often an extra bag too... I pack all that in a carry on 4 wheel case and a day pack . When moving, I slide the day pack strap over the handle of the carry on case and with one hand, wheel past those poor sweating backpackers with ease. You only ever need a backpack if climbing a mountain etc and even then I just leave my carry-on suitcase in the room or at the front desk and bring my day pack. Watch Kara and Nate, they said after travelling the world they'll never bring a backpack again, just carry-on case n day pack, sorted.

@camzo2 Жыл бұрын

What did you do with the bird? Is he okay? Bring him back!

@Kodanz456 12 күн бұрын

pretty real estate babe

@joylight9167 Жыл бұрын

INTRESTING...NO MONEY CHANGERS AT THE AIRPORT! YOUR VIDEOS ARE SO HELPFUL. EVERY COUNTRY OPERATES A LITTLE DIFFERENT...UNDERSTANDABLY...

@alllinegatot 20 күн бұрын

16:30 betor = becak motor

@Sambo111 19 күн бұрын

Hello STL. We are today in the same hotel in medan but can't find the Telcomcel in the centre point mall. It's in the most upper floor?

@SideTripLife 19 күн бұрын

Yes, I can't recall the exact floor, maybe 4, 5? Please type 'Telkomsel' into your phone and show someone

@SideTripLife 19 күн бұрын

Oh nooo! I just googled and it says 'permanently closed'! BUT there's a GRAPARI shop 11 mins walk away. Pls search GRAPARI Authorised Telkomsel dealer it looks near Deli Park Mall (the 'nicer' mall)

@Sambo111 18 күн бұрын

@@SideTripLife yes thanks we bought the "Sumatra only" SIM which is less expensive then the initial offer

@Sambo111 18 күн бұрын

It also called Telkomsel Lite

@Sambo111 18 күн бұрын

And the view from the train is amazing the rice fields in the first 15 min. But we will take a Grab back becouse it's very slow. Gojack is even cheaper

@lizcarlyle2477 Жыл бұрын

Hello from CA. Forgot. Please check out Agung & Carly if your going to Samosir Island in "Exploring Sumatra" youtube. Looking forward to more Sumatran videos!😎

@abdulrahmannst Жыл бұрын

Becak..in medan

@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын

Terima kasih :))

@nany76ideris Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's called bentor in Medan, stands for becak motor 😊

@Sambo111 28 күн бұрын

Hello did they accept 35USD for the visa on arrival or only 500K rupia? Thanks

@SideTripLife 28 күн бұрын

Either

@wijayasalim8244 Жыл бұрын

tuk tuk is there in medan?

@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын

My mistake. Bajaj

@antoniomorais1503 4 ай бұрын

Hello, Great video ! Are there nice beaches near Medan ? Thank you so much

@SideTripLife 4 ай бұрын

Sure, here's the TOP beach near Medan: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kLt1mKlm1q-sY6M.html And here's some top W Sumatra beaches: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p9GFqKiBuMirmok.html

@DW_82ight 4 ай бұрын

There are many nicer beaches in Sumatra (South, West, North East, D.I. Aceh) compared with Bali 😊.