The curious history of Lake Toba
Volcanic winters, cannibals, and an unusually large lake are but some of the things that lend to Lake Toba’s mystical charm.
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Author: Chonx Tibajia
Metal Rooster born on Easter Sunday under the Pink Moon
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A narrative guide to Yogyakarta: What to see, how to get there, what to eat, and more.
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