Samosir is one of Indonesia's most underrated tourist destinations. An island located in the middle of the massive (thanks to a supervolcano eruption 75,000 years ago) Lake Toba with stunning scenery everywhere you look.

I visited during peak season and barely seen any other tourists. The area looked like it was set up for tourism, with hotels and guesthouses everywhere, but they were mostly empty. I'm not complaining at all as I enjoy the peacefulness but such a nice place definitely deserves more attention. I guess most people's first thought with regards to Indonesia is Bali and so Sumatra gets overlooked.

Most of the local people in and around Lake Toba are of Batak ethnicity. The only thing I knew about Batak people before traveling there was their unique style of home. So on my first day in Samosir I was keen to learn more about the local people.

I drove my newly acquired Honday scooter from my resort in Tuk Tuk Village to Tomok where I found a sign advertising the Batak House Museum. I was fortunate with my timing and arrived half an hour before a massive load of university students. As I was the only guest there I was given a private tour.

My first impressions of Lake Toba and Samosir Island are very positive. Between the scooter and my two strong legs I am planning to explore all of it during my stay.

0:00 Scooter Ride
5:38 Batak House Museum
24:25 Batak King's Tomb
26:29 Batak Puppet Show
31:30 Java University Students

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