PREV vid VOLCANO SLIP UP.... kzread.info/dash/bejne/jIWuztpme9Kulco.html Buy me a coffee? bit.ly/3Le6Ex8 Hotels Bukit Lawang: www.agoda.com/destination/city/bukit-lawang-id.html?cid=1898974 Flights: bit.ly/3STHLvf Hotels Berastagi www.agoda.com/city/berastagi-id.html?cid=1898974

OMG, what an unbelievable experience. The close-up with the wild Orangutan and baby was a once in a lifetime event, surely.

Greetings from Vancouver Island. Was there 20 yrs ago, for an overnight trek. So good to see tourism is still strong there! So great for the families. Great video 👌

What a gorgeous place and what beautiful happy people! I loved this little venture! ❤️👍

Wow!!! This is one of the best most captivating & interesting videos I have ever seen from you! What a rare treat and glimpse into a land of pure, happy people in their environment. Extremely refreshing given in the current state of affairs elsewhere. It's definitely a must visit adventure soon. Thanks STL and keep them rolling in:)

I went to Bukit Lawang years ago, and a 2 night jungle trek. Enjoyed it soooooo much! Nice vid. Thanks for sharing 🙂

You have made some great videos. For me, this one was the best.

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks to Bukit Lawang :)

As always,an excellent video. This whole Sumatra experience has been outstanding.

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Charles. My least watched series too as my core audience are Thai- beach fans but are they ever missing out, LOVE Sumatra!

Great resort, really liked the orangutan….he was cool, that walk along the river and the rock garden was awesome…..another fine video STL!

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks MauiHowey! Btw, your National Lampoon-esque trip collage vid was also really fun!

Cheers STL this place is beautiful and the people are completely charming. I would love to visit, it feels like a place you could call home. Thanks so much for finding extraordinary locations such as this, it means so much to me, God Bless.

That's bucket list stuff right there, Sidie! Thanks for another great vid!!

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Cheers David

Living the life I am dreaming of…. Great work as always STL!

dude you go to alotta beautiful places but this one really blew me away. so amazing.

Another great vid, thanks. Loved both Edi's, real characters. 😊😊

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

:)

I was there in 1992. It's changed a lot, likely in part due to the river flooding the place out. There were only 3 places to stay back then - US$4/night for the best of it. Orang up at the contact site, but we also trekked up river and a mother/baby were along side. It was a good trip.

What a fantastic trip. I hope to follow in your footsteps someday.

I'm afraid this'll go for $60/night now that you've shown it in a YT vid. Lol! 😂

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Lol! Thankfully loads of great value guesthouses at Bukit Lawang, something for every budget.

Great video, what an idyllic place that is.

Hello from CA. Your videos are always a treat, especially in Sumatra! Thanks 4 fabulous adventure!

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks eh ;)

Brilliant video 👏 literally living IN nature.

Amazing how you can get the wrong idea about people. Edi came across as a bit of an annoying guy in your last video. What a great guy he is. Appogises Edi. Oh and may I say, this has been your best side trip by far.

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Yep, also had my doubts at first lol. But he came through, did a great job and made for a fun experience. Thanks Edi!

great video , yes, on the bucket list

Fantastic video! Thanks

I lived in California for 7 years. The redwoods are amazing

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Love the Redwoods too :)

Love the morning traffic tie-ups and jams. 😂 The Orangutan 🦧 and baby was really neat! Great video! Thanks. 😊 “Wobbly pops” 😆🤪🤣 Nice cameo too. 😁

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Ahhh you really watched lol. Thank you Eileen :)

@eileengale7661

Жыл бұрын

@@SideTripLife I sure did! 😁 Besides, it’s like a fun “Where’s Waldo” except you dress better! 🤣😉 Plus, I’ve always wanted to do videos around where I live currently in beautiful Salzburg Austria 🇦🇹 so your format gives me some ideas. (Thanks) 😊

This is so fantastic.

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Bukit Lawang really is

That is a fantastic place and seeing that Oran Utan was amazing, you're so lucky 😄

Great viewing as always. You’re living an amazing lifestyle exploring and experiencing!

@devonmalcolm34

Жыл бұрын

Life..

Thanks for sharing...now ,I really want to go there!

Fantastic up close experience!

What a great spot Loved that room nice rafting as well. Another great side trip! Keep them coming

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks JZ

Me and my Mom always watch together your videos! One of the best travel channel for sure! Keep up! Our next holiday is planned to Thailand just because of your videos.🙌🏼

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you (and Mom:)

@wijayasalim8244

7 ай бұрын

come to medan sumatra

I love your videos....great style....

Really excellent. Thank you!

Wow ! Amazing place. You are giving me inspiration to explore this place too!

Hi Mr. STL, totally enjoyed this vid beautiful Bukit Lawang, what a treat to visit, that tree reminded me of Cathedral Forest on the north tip of Vancouver Island, so awesome. Must comment on your guides, they were incrdible and funny. and to see the Oratan priceless. Love your hotel, great views and so peaceful. Love your commentary as always. thank you for sharing your experience!!

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rudy and goats too, just not on the roof like at Old Country Market in nearby Coombs ;)

Nice lookout river nd bar music ty😊

inner tube ride looked fun!

Hello from Kelowna! So happy I stumbled upon your Bukit Lawang video! I was there in 1994 to see the Orangutans...will have to convert my VHS tapes to digital and share! When I heard the Bukit Lawang song it brought back many fond memories!!!!

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

@HanleysJourneys Hello in Kelowna! Loved BL and yes the song too ;) '94? Yes, deffo get the conversion done and post it on YT. Btw, THIS area in Sumatra reminded me of the Okanagan: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jIl5x6huoayuY9I.html

Selamat Ulang Tahun...sung by 'jamrud' one of my favs.(cover sung @23:30 )...Sumatran people are beautiful people i miss so much...but will see my 'adopted' family soon enough....Thanks for the inspiring 'vlog'.....perjalanan dengan aman saudara.

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I LOVE Sumatra and will be back for more!

Excellent adventure. You were blessed with the orangutan visit, though I completely share your concerns.

Enjoyed …quality as ever mate. Just arrived in Bangkok ended up in Soi Cowboy busiest for 3 years and saw at least 3 orangs !! Regards Robbie

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Lol

FANTASTIC - trekking no need 😮😊🎉+1. ❤

Your videos are Full of little Gems STL...... And everyone is Smiling...... Great to watch..... Thank you for sharing.... :-)))

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Cheers SB!

@shirleyboy8859

Жыл бұрын

@@SideTripLife Your most Welcome ... :-))

So gorgeous their and that orangutan and her baby coming onto the property was crazy amazing. What a super great experience 🎉

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Yes it was!

That was a cool video. If I find Thailand the place to live that would be a great little vacation trip. Not to mention Indonesian coffee is the best.

Publishing on a weekend: Now that's more like it 🙂

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Haha noted ;)

What an incredibly happy place 😮- accom variety - activities overload - 🍻😃👋👍🙏

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Yep, that's Bukit Lawang :)

I want to move to Lombok full-time, currently saving. T minus 10 months until departure

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Hi Christian, in another comment below you were asking for suggestions about moving? My only advice would be to firstly visit before making any long term decisions (of course). If all goes well, then to gauge whether a place might fit your lifestyle, try a couple months at the desired destination before making any commitments. KZreadrs like me can make it all look super appealing but daily life may not measure up to an edited 15 min vlog... So have a great trip, take it slow, hope it works out and turns into a great move! Cheers! STL

MUCHAS GRACIAS !

Hey Sidetrip, awesome content again.

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Cheers BB

This was your best video

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. A few have said that. Unfortunately only a few of my core Thailand-centric subscribers watched this vid, so thanks again, much appreciated :)

Lol......I was in the area up north, Blangekerjan I think it was spelt, and heard the same song. Great people and live joking around.

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Sumatra a total gem and lovely people for sure

My flight was cancelled at the beginning of Covid so never made it here. Definitely will make it eventually....great video!

Welcome to junggel in bukit lawang bro..

we did the 2days/1night trip...and u really missed this experience!!!!! we stayed in a camp on the river.

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Sounds great guys! I'm a wuss lol

Thanks for this. What time of year is best for a visit? Leaving the UK to visit Thailand for 2 weeks next Saturday but your Sumatra series has really got me considering visiting as my next holiday destination.

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Being more equatorial than Thailand dry/wet season is less defined. Looking at rainfall charts Feb-Mar and Jun-July have less rainfall but even in wetter months you'll get sun.

A little late seeing this but what a fun video and experience. Thank you

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Never too late! Actually, many missed this series, so thanks for watching :)

that was fantastic, thank you

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Looks like a good spot, can you give me an idea about how much the jungle and rafting tour costs and how much I should tip the guide(s).

Thanks! TIGER , no worries , I emailed Tarzan and asked him to watch your back ! LOL 555 thank you STL great show , enjoy ...

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

lol cheers Karl!

Thanks sir.. for visit in my country

@SideTripLife

10 ай бұрын

I LOVE Indonesia! In fact I am BACK in your country and filming right now. Stay tuned... terima kasih

@didiriyadi1776

10 ай бұрын

@@SideTripLife thanks alot sir...

Nice

Hiya STL. I do love that room. Have you ever forgotten and left a window open? Love the humor of the guides. Gorgeous trees. What a great experience. The rafting looked great fun. KFC drive-through. Haha. Always great information. I wonder if she came trying to find food. How amazing to be so close. Beautiful place. Lovely people. Love watching your adventures. Always good vibes. Friendly nighttime vibes. Great video. Have a great week. Thank you for sharing.

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nicky. Good to see you and Buddy enjoying doing daily vids, enjoy!

@NickyDunn

Жыл бұрын

@@SideTripLife My daughter turned 24 this weekend. How that can be when I am only 19. 😆🤣My firstborn is getting married this weekend. Emotional times. Have a great week

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Congrats all around! (& happy 19th btw ;)

@NickyDunn

Жыл бұрын

@@SideTripLife Thank you. I am 19 still in my head😁🤣

I'm going here.

You are so luckyy to meet the orangutan

@SideTripLife

5 ай бұрын

Was quite surprised and thrilled to see her almost outside my door (and a bit concerned to be honest). Fortunately mum and baby made it back to the adjacent jungle but again a bit concerned it's us encroaching, not her.

What a fun stopover for you. Great stuff. Are you heading north to Banda Aceh? Would be interesting to see how they’re faring after the tsunami.

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. Deffo plan to make it to Banda Aceh but next trip.

Hi Thank you for making this video. May I know how’s the weather around June and July? Thanks 😊

@SideTripLife

6 ай бұрын

Jun/July should be ok. Most rain is from Sept-Jan

Just looked under your description and so kewl you have a bitcoin wallet🙌Thank you for putting link for flights too….once Bitcoin hits the bull market, I believe I’ll be experiencing a tropical lifestyle. Your videos are great and learning so much. Thank you 😊

@wisteria4981

Жыл бұрын

I’ve never sent btc yet so I’ll have to practice and send you a tip. Thank you again, you go to the best places and I can’t believe how reasonable the prices can be.

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! If you decide to try, here's my updated BTC address: bc1qv0lktsug5ppf2py6vrttew655jeh247lm0zhl3 To the moon! (well, at least to the beach;) STL

@wisteria4981

Жыл бұрын

@@SideTripLife ok, thank you and indeed to zeee moon 🚀

Lovely video - so nice to see Bukit Lawang so full of life post-pandemic. I know they did it really rough there during COVID. I'm sure it was amazing to see those orangutans up close at your accommodation, but I find it so sad. They are so at risk from contact with people - particularly babies- that I always feel nervous when I see them coming into human areas and interacting. Just beautiful though! Look forward to the next one.

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

I also had mixed feelings seeing the mum and baby in the outer guesthouse area. Selfishly delighted and somewhat concerned all at once. Hopefully this remains a rare occurrence. Enjoying your vids as well guys, all the best. STL

Definitely a step up from Koh Phangan 😄

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Will be doing an update on KPG upcoming...

@lightgearwire

Жыл бұрын

@@SideTripLife Several weeks ago I visited the Phu Chi Fa, Chiang Khong loop on a 125cc Wave, beautiful country.

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

Great video and a cool place . How long would you recommend staying here ?

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Some take 3 day treks and LOVE it, I only took a day trek (wuss lol;) But even taking a day trek I managed to fill 3 thoroughly enjoyable days. To link up other Sumatra sidetrips, Volcano's, Waterfalls, Lakes, pls see prev vids in this series.

Yep, I'd live there... anywhere in Thailand than the UK 😖

👍✌️✌️🤗🤗

You must visit 👇 East java Prambanan temple Borobudur temple White crater

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'll be back :)

The place looks so amazing.😊what is the cost to stay a month. Cheers.!

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

If it were this month looks like you can get a guesthouse from $8-$10 night so around 300 bucks. Prices vary weekends, holidays, seasons of course.

Thomas Retreat rooms currently starting at $40 US. You must travel everywhere on the deepest off season day of the year. How on earth do you get the prices you get? What is your trick? Please post a video on that. 😀

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Today Feb 22, 2023 Thomas Retreat is showing $8: bit.ly/41elvko Weekends/Holidays/Seasons/Room Availability prices will vary of course.

You pan your camera too fast! While your footage is so wonderful.

what was the cell reception and wifi like in this area?

@SideTripLife

5 ай бұрын

There was a cell tower in the village so pretty good

@jayneeojeda5677

5 ай бұрын

@@SideTripLife thanks!!

It's a beautiful place, but sad for the urangutans and other animals that wonder into the cottage area which was once forest. Close contact with humans can expose them to many diseases. Sad..sad sad😢

You called him

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated

Love the videos, but it's time to upgrade the camera equipment.

@SideTripLife

Жыл бұрын

Yep. Ideally need a decent camera and various lens especially for difficult shots (like Orangutans 30m up a tree against poor light). However, that gets expensive, considering it.

@mattward7932

Жыл бұрын

@SideTripLife Very true and I'm sure lugging around more stuff isn't ideal either, but perhaps consider it an investment to grow the channel. Maybe start a Patreon?, could help with some of the expense. You have great content in beautiful locations and it would be awesome to see it in all its true splendor. I tell everyone thinking of traveling to that part of the world to check you out. Cheers

Dari dulu sampai sekarang nggak pernah berubah, nongkrong abis nggak karuan, cuma bisa liatin turis sampe risih abis! not worth the experience!

Will those monkeys attack?

HELLO IVE BEEN ASKING FR YOU TO PUT USA FUNDS TO HOW MUCH YOUR HOTEL STAYS CAN YOU PLEAASE IN ALL YOUR VIDEOS TO PUT US FUNDS FOR YOUR STAYS THANK YOU I HOPE I DONT HAVE TO ASK AGAIN . IF I HAVE TO ASK GAIN ME AND MY GIRLS WILL STOP FOLLOWNG YOU THANKS

@SideTripLife

6 ай бұрын

lol pls tell 'the girlz' usd conversion is in every vid (see right side of each price text :) Cheers! STL

nice vidio Mr.daniel from me @aak_kelayang_belitung

@SideTripLife

11 ай бұрын

Nice to meet you! My new Belitung videos will be uploaded soon:) STL