Aimee Bristow, Author at I Dream of Mangoes

Scuba, Surf, & Siamangs: A 3-Week Itinerary for Sumatra

For me, Sumatra has to be one of the most underrated regions in Indonesia. Friendly people, incredible wildlife, gorgeous beaches, and more…

After 50 countries travelled, these are my favourite and best paradise islands in the world.

If you’re wanting sleepy days, powdery white sands, pristine coral reefs, and very few tourists, Pulau Weh may be your next scuba diving destination.

This is a guide on how you can extend your tourist visa whilst in Indonesia, from someone who learnt the hard way!

My experience using SafetyWing travel insurance, two years and two claims later – my honest verdict – is it worth it?

A few ideas on how to spend your time in Jakarta, with things to do in Indonesia’s capital city if you don’t like malls or monuments, like me.

How to put together a trip to trek in the jungle to see the Orangutans of Sumatra, in Gunung Leuser National Park.

Nias Island, Sumatra, may just be one of the best places in the world to learn how to surf. Here’s everything you need to know.

Here is your guide for all of the best places to eat in Sorake Beach, an incredible surf destination on Nias Island, Sumatra.

Here’s how to get to Nias, a little-known island off the coast of Sumatra with an incredible surf community.