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  • West Sumatra. Padang airport terminal. The bulls horn roofs are traditional Minangkabau architecture.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. Simanindo on the northern tip of Samosir is the cultural center of Samosir, with a museum. Batak dance performance. Batak dancer wearing traditional Batak textiles.
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  • West Sumatra, Bukittinggi. Rumah gadang (Minangkabau: big house with horn-like roof). Traditional Minangkabau home at the museum.
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  • West Sumatra, Bukittinggi. Rumah gadang (Minangkabau: big house with horn-like roof). Traditional Minangkabau home at the museum.
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  • West Sumatra, Bukittinggi. Rumah gadang (Minangkabau: big house with horn-like roof). Traditional Minangkabau home at the museum.
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  • Nusa Tenggara, Lombok, Kuta. Hotel Novotel was built as an imitation of the traditional Sasak style.
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  • Nusa Tenggara, Lombok, Kuta. Hotel Novotel was built as an imitation of the traditional Sasak style.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. This unique grave chamber close to Simanindo is inspired by traditional Batak architecture. Small niches inside.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. This unique grave chamber close to Simanindo is inspired by traditional Batak architecture.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. This unique grave chamber close to Simanindo is inspired by traditional Batak architecture. Small niches inside.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. This unique grave chamber close to Simanindo is inspired by traditional Batak architecture.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. A traditional Batak style building, not far from Simanindo.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. Simanindo on the northern tip of Samosir is the cultural center of Samosir, with a museum. Traditional Batak building.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. Simanindo on the northern tip of Samosir is the cultural center of Samosir, with a museum. Traditional Batak building.
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  • Traditional hut close to Matsamo, a South Africa-Swaziland border crossing. The Kingdom of Swaziland.
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  • Pulau Sawu, East Nusa Tenggara. A village with traditional houses built by timber and leafs from palm trees. A group of curiously waving people can be seen in the lower center of the image. This is from southern Sawu (from helicopter)
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  • Nusa Tenggara, Lombok, Sade. Sade village. A Sasak family in a traditional Sasak house.
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  • Bali, Gianyar, Batubulan. Exhibition of a traditional Toraja house from Sulawesi at the Bali Bird Park.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. Simanindo on the northern tip of Samosir is the cultural center of Samosir, with a museum. Batak dance performance.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. Simanindo on the northern tip of Samosir is the cultural center of Samosir, with a museum. Every day there is a display of different Batak dances here. Quite touristy, but still interesting.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. Simanindo on the northern tip of Samosir is the cultural center of Samosir, with a museum. Batak dance performance.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. Simanindo on the northern tip of Samosir is the cultural center of Samosir, with a museum. Batak dance performance.
    Indonesia-Sumatra-Samosir-3026-Toba.jpg
  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. Simanindo on the northern tip of Samosir is the cultural center of Samosir, with a museum. Batak dance performance.
    Indonesia-Sumatra-Samosir-3019-Toba.jpg
  • Nusa Tenggara, Lombok, Mataram. The Pura Lingsar temple with the entrance to the Wektu Telu temple.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. Simanindo on the northern tip of Samosir is the cultural center of Samosir, with a museum. Batak dance performance.
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  • West Sumatra, Bukittinggi. The Limpapeh Bridge leads from the Benteng de Kock fort to the museum and the nearby zoo.
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  • Nusa Tenggara, Lombok, Kuta. Hotel Novotel is luxurious and has all facilities (and high prices).
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  • North Sulawesi, Sangihe. Village on a small island north of Manado. Greeted by the locals (from helicopter).
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  • Nusa Tenggara, Lombok, Sade. Village life, Sasak style.
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  • East Nusa Tenggara, Sumba. Nusa Tenggara, Sumba. Village with characteristic huts with thatched roofs (from helicopter).
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  • East Nusa Tenggara, Sumba. Nusa Tenggara, Sumba. Village on west Sumba (from helicopter).
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  • Visiting a small Zulu village near Hluhluwe in the KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa.
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  • East Nusa Tenggara, Sumba. Nusa Tenggara, Sumba. A small village on top of the island plateau (from helicopter).
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  • Nusa Tenggara, Lombok, Sade. Sade village. A sasak child playing in the rain.
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  • Nusa Tenggara, Lombok, Sade. Drying of rice. In the background a beruga, a TV set is sponsored by the government, which can draw 200 people here every evening. Sade village.
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  • North Sulawesi, Sangihe. Village on a small island north of Manado. Greeted by the locals  (from helicopter).
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  • East Nusa Tenggara, Sumba. Nusa Tenggara, Sumba. Village with characteristic huts with thatched roofs (from helicopter).
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  • Pulau Sawu, East Nusa Tenggara. Small huts on the southern coast of Sawu (from helicopter). Savu is an island which is situated midway between Sumba and Roti, west of Timor, in Indonesia's eastern province.
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  • Norway, Lofoten. The Lofotr Viking Museum is a historical museum based on a reconstruction and excavation of a Viking chieftain's village. A reconstruction of the Chieftain House.
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  • Norway, Lofoten. The Lofotr Viking Museum. A reconstruction of the Chieftain House.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. Royal graves. The museum in Simanindo were originally the home of the Batak king Rajah Simalungun and his 14 wives.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. Liberta Home Stay in the southern bay of Tuk Tuk. There is a large number of cheap accommodation on Tuk Tuk, and the quality is generally good.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. Ambarita is located just north of Tuk Tuk. The famous stone chairs in Ambarita where village matters were discussed and justice for criminals decided.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Parapat. Parapat is a popular resort town for Indonesians.  It is the primary ferry port to Samosir Island. You will pass this gate if you come from Medan.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. The famous stone chairs in Ambarita. The prisoner had to sit on the smallest chair while he received his penalty. If he received a death penalty he was led to another group of stones and beheaded.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. A Batak house is built on stilts, made of wood (without nails) and roofed with sugar palm fibre, or unfortunately today more often rusting corrugated iron. The style vary from region to region, but the basics are the same.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. A Batak house is built on stilts, made of wood (without nails) and roofed with sugar palm fibre, or unfortunately today more often rusting corrugated iron. The style vary from region to region, but the basics are the same.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. Looking south from Tuk Tuk with Samosir Island to the right. A boat arrive to pick up people and return to Parapat.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. Buildings at the water. Tuk Tuk.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. The southern bay of Tuk Tuk with Samosir in the background. Tuk Tuk is a small peninsula, and part of Samosir island.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Bukit Lawang. Gunung Leuser National Park is one of the two remaining habitats for Sumatran Orangutans. Park entrance.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. The famous stone chairs in Ambarita. Criminals were also tried here, and on numerous occasions got a death penalty. Both the King and the medicine man was then present, the people gathered in the background.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. The famous stone chairs in Ambarita. The house in the background belonged to the King. Under the house is the prison, where wrongdoers were put while they waited for the judgement.
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  • Indonesia, Sumatra. Samosir. The southern bay of Tuk Tuk with Samosir in the background. Tuk Tuk is a small peninsula, and part of Samosir island.
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  • West Sumatra, Padang. Air Manis beach outside Padang is perfect for a walk, and has a relaxed atmosphere, at least on the weekdays.
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  • Kalimantan, Tanjung Datu. Small village close to the Malaysian border. Children playing on the beach.
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  • Riau Islands, Bintan. Kids playing outside a small village on Trikora Beach.
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  • Kalimantan, Tanjung Datu. Small village close to the Malaysian border. The sign says something like; Congratulations with 52 years of independence of Republik Indonesia 1945-1997.
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  • Indonesia, Sulawesi, Bunaken. A very rich coral ecosystem covers most of Bunaken National Park, with about 90 species of fish. A sort of shelter made from bamboo.
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  • Bali, Badung, Seseh. Fishermen preparing for the nights fishing on Seseh beach.
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  • Kalimantan, Tanjung Datu. Small village close to the Malaysian border. As usual in Indonesia there are happy, playfull children everywhere.
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  • Bali, Karangasem, Tenganan. A traditional Bali Aga village. A narrow path between the buildings, most of the houses have thatched roofs.
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  • Bali, Karangasem, Tenganan. A traditional Bali Aga village. Tenganan is located on the fertile hills stretching up to Gunung Agung. An old woman in a Tenganans street.
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  • France, Meschers-sur-Gironde. Traditional fishing hut, or carrelet.
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  • France, Meschers-sur-Gironde. Traditional fishing hut, or carrelet.
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  • France, Meschers-sur-Gironde. Traditional fishing hut, or carrelet.
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  • France, Meschers-sur-Gironde. Traditional fishing hut, or carrelet.
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  • France, Meschers-sur-Gironde. Traditional fishing hut, or carrelet.
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  • France, Meschers-sur-Gironde. Traditional fishing hut, or carrelet.
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  • France, Meschers-sur-Gironde. Traditional fishing hut, or carrelet.
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  • Bali, Gianyar, Ubud. A traditional village in the northern part of Ubud. Every home is surrounded by high walls, inside there can be many smaller buildings, including a family temple.
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  • Bali, Karangasem, Tenganan. A traditional Bali Aga village. The buildings are mainly built of bricks and stone.
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  • France, Meschers-sur-Gironde. Traditional fishing hut, or carrelet.
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  • Bali, Karangasem, Tenganan. A traditional Bali Aga village. A house in Tenganan.
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  • Bali, Badung, Sangeh. South of Sangeh, close to 100 women with offerings on their head. Everyone is dressed in traditional costumes.
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  • Bali, Karangasem, Tenganan.  A traditional Bali Aga village. Tenganan is located on the fertile hills stretching up to Gunung Agung.
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  • Bali, Karangasem, Tenganan.  A traditional Bali Aga village. Tenganan is located on the fertile hills stretching up to Gunung Agung.
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  • Bali, Karangasem, Tenganan. A traditional Bali Aga village. Tenganan is famous for its unique ikat textiles.
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  • Norway, Lofoten. Nusfjord is an idyllic, small harbor with traditional rorbu.
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  • Egypt, Luxor. The Nile passing Luxor. Riverboats and felucca's, a traditional sailboat.
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  • Egypt, Luxor. The Nile passing Luxor. A felucca, a traditional sailboat.
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  • Norway, Lofoten. Nusfjord is an idyllic, small harbor with traditional rorbu.
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  • Norway, Lofoten. Nusfjord is an idyllic, small harbor with traditional rorbu which can be rented by tourists.
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  • Egypt, Luxor. The Nile passing Luxor. Riverboats and felucca's, a traditional sailboat.
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  • Norway, Lofoten. Nusfjord is an idyllic, small harbor with traditional rorbu.
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  • Swellendam is a small town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. with some fine examples of Cape Dutch architecture.
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  • Norway, Stokksund. Traditional drying of fish on fish-racks.
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  • Norway, Lofoten. The Lofotr Viking Museum. A traditional fishing boat.
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  • Norway, Stokksund. Traditional drying of fish on fish-racks.
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  • Bali, Gianyar, Batubulan. Exhibition of a traditional Toraja house from Sulawesi at the Bali Bird Park.
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  • Norway, Lofoten. Å in Lofoten is traditionally a fishing village, with tourism as a growing income. Black-legged Kittiwakes are nesting wherever they can.
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  • Norway, Lofoten. Å in Lofoten is traditionally a fishing village, with tourism as a growing income. Black-legged Kittiwakes are nesting wherever they can.
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  • Norway, Lofoten. Å in Lofoten is traditionally a fishing village, with tourism as a growing income. Black-legged Kittiwakes are nesting wherever they can.
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  • Norway, Lofoten. Å in Lofoten is traditionally a fishing village, with tourism as a growing income. Black-legged Kittiwakes are nesting wherever they can.
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  • Norway, Lofoten. Å in Lofoten is traditionally a fishing village, with tourism as a growing income.
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  • Norway, Lofoten. Å in Lofoten is traditionally a fishing village, with tourism as a growing income. This is as far as you can go in Lofoten by road.
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  • Morocco. The Madrasa Bou Inania (also Bu Inaniya) is an islamic school in the medina in Fes.
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  • Bali, Badung, Uluwatu. A hindu ceremony. This fellow is a bit too young to take part in the praying.
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  • Bali, Badung, Uluwatu. Pura Luhur Uluwatu is an important hindu temple on Bali, and ceremonies are often held here.
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  • Spain, Barcelona. Casa Batlló is one of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces. The roof with the dragon back
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