17 Jan 2025
I was travelling solo on a bus to Bukkitinggi for my 35th birthday to hopefully see a Rafflesia flower in bloom and got chatting to Doni about being my guide for a 3 day private trip exploring the surrounds. Well what luck! He turned out to have amazing local knowledge and took me to see some of the best sights the region has on offer such Puncak Taruko and Istano Basa Pagaruyung. For our meals we also stopped in at some of the best cafes and local cheap eats restaurants to dine and sip delicious coffee with the locals, it really was an immersive trip with Doni’s friendly approach and love of his country’s culture. High recommended!