Alfredho Surbakti, Bekasi 2020 SAMOSIR ISLAND A visit to Lake Toba is not complete without a stay on Samosir Island. Situated in the huge crater lake of Toba in North Sumatra, the island of Samosir together with its surrounding areas is the heart of the Toba Batak culture.With gorgeous scenery, freshwater swimming in a naturally heated lake, and friendly Batak people, Pulau Samosir is the kind of hard-to-leave place that destroys itineraries! The summer months are typically the driest and are high season for Lake Toba and Pulau Samosir, although the entire area is in a major tourism slump at the moment. July is the peak of the busy season. Now let’s get started with some of the best things this island has to offer. Set New Trend: Wear an Ulos Ulos is a typical traditional woven fabric that symbolizes the bond of affection between parents and children or, between a person and others. Ulos has a symbolic function for a variety of aspects in Batak life and differ...