Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
The Maldives are known for their beautiful beaches and so is Bali. But have you ever thought of finding other wonderful beaches around INDONESIA? I got to find some dreamy beaches far away from Bali on Sumatra. Just nearby Padang is the humble village of Sungai Pisang that is a great gateway for going for island hopping. The place is less touristy and also offers cheaper prices (500k IDR for 1 day). A must is a visit to the island called Pulau Sirandah. That had the most beautiful white sand beach with clearest turquoise water. The many colors of the water make you feel like you were in the Maldives. But this is non-touristy Padang region in West Sumatra! Just at the backside is another island, a great hidden gem to visit. The serenity there is incredible and you won’t believe these dreamy islands were in West Sumatra! Another beautiful place to visit is Pasumpahan island. Save that one for the later afternoon, the entire environment is going to enchant you. Pulau Pasumpahan is very quiet and it makes you feel you got lost in Jurassic park! At Pasumapahan island you also may enjoy a dreamy sunset. The colors will be very strong; outstanding for taking pictures. 2 islands are enough, also worth would be a trip to Pulau Sikuai. All in all, a perfect hidden gem for island hopping in Indonesia; far away from the crowds! Sungai Pisang is around 1.5 hours from Padang by car; suitable for a one day trip.
Information about the local tourism:
indonesia-tourism.com/west-sumatra
https://www.indonesia.travel/gb/en/destinations/sumatra/padang
Music by Epidemic Sound
Equipment: Sony α6500, GoPro Hero 10, DJI Mavic 2 Pro, DJI Ronin II
Special thanks to Hanafi and Nato
This video contains no sponsorships or product placements
#indonesia #padang #westsumatera #westsumatra #islandtour #hiddengem
The Maldives are known for their beautiful beaches and so is Bali. But have you ever thought of finding other wonderful beaches around INDONESIA? I got to find some dreamy beaches far away from Bali on Sumatra. Just nearby Padang is the humble village of Sungai Pisang that is a great gateway for going for island hopping. The place is less touristy and also offers cheaper prices (500k IDR for 1 day). A must is a visit to the island called Pulau Sirandah. That had the most beautiful white sand beach with clearest turquoise water. The many colors of the water make you feel like you were in the Maldives. But this is non-touristy Padang region in West Sumatra! Just at the backside is another island, a great hidden gem to visit. The serenity there is incredible and you won’t believe these dreamy islands were in West Sumatra! Another beautiful place to visit is Pasumpahan island. Save that one for the later afternoon, the entire environment is going to enchant you. Pulau Pasumpahan is very quiet and it makes you feel you got lost in Jurassic park! At Pasumapahan island you also may enjoy a dreamy sunset. The colors will be very strong; outstanding for taking pictures. 2 islands are enough, also worth would be a trip to Pulau Sikuai. All in all, a perfect hidden gem for island hopping in Indonesia; far away from the crowds! Sungai Pisang is around 1.5 hours from Padang by car; suitable for a one day trip.
Information about the local tourism:
indonesia-tourism.com/west-sumatra
https://www.indonesia.travel/gb/en/destinations/sumatra/padang
Music by Epidemic Sound
Equipment: Sony α6500, GoPro Hero 10, DJI Mavic 2 Pro, DJI Ronin II
Special thanks to Hanafi and Nato
This video contains no sponsorships or product placements
#indonesia #padang #westsumatera #westsumatra #islandtour #hiddengem
![Neuchâtel: Unique City in Switzerland - Mediterranean Vibes [Travel Guide]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ri7L7kw-bU8/mqdefault.jpg "Neuchâtel: Unique City in Switzerland - Mediterranean Vibes [Travel Guide]
Neuchâtel (Neuenburg) is considered to be one of Switzerland most beautiful cities. It lays in the French speaking part of Switzerland and enchants with its visitors with its happy vibes. The city is very vibrant, many people love to stroll through the various streets and alleys, do shopping or go for sightseeing. The city is full of limestone houses, which are very characteristic for Neuchâtel, rendering this city very distinct from the others of Switzerland. A must-see are the castle and the church on the hill in the middle of the city. They are considered historic landmarks from the days when Neuchâtel still followed a royal system being under French or Prussian rule. The church’s interior is very beautiful, especially with the ceiling. Neuchâtel has a beautiful lake promenade. Point of interest are Beau Rivage and the docks with the many boats. During Summer you even can go for swimming.
Neuchâtel is best to be reached by train, although arrival by car is possible. The train station is about 15 minutes from the city centre by walk, but you may take a shortcut by bus. Neuchâtel and the entire canton are great for cheap vacations as they have some attractive budget travelers offers. If you stay in any hotel in the canton, you get a booklet full of vouchers that provide you free public transportation and entry to the museums during the date of validity. It is valid for 1 day if you stay for 1 night, otherwise as many days as nights that you booked. All in all, Neuchâtel is a wonderful Swiss city, underrated but among the most beautiful ones!
Information about the local tourism:
https://www.j3l.ch/en/Z10771/neuchatel?regionFilters[]=0
https://www.j3l.ch/en/Z10488/neuchatel-tourism?regionFilters[]=0
https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/destinations/neuchatel/
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Equipment: Sony α6500, GoPro Hero 8 Black, DJI Mavic Air, DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Special thanks to Hanafi
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![Top 10 Switzerland Places I visited in 2021 – Best Attractions / Highlights [Travel Guide]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sd6TnoVpgw0/mqdefault.jpg "Top 10 Switzerland Places I visited in 2021 – Best Attractions / Highlights [Travel Guide]
I was hopeful to do some international travels in 2021, but instead I stayed back in Switzerland. Nevertheless, I managed to travel around a lot in my home country Switzerland. The year 2021 was full of highlights: I got to discover many hidden gems and other Top places of Switzerland. Thus, after all these travels, I present you my Top 10 Switzerland places that I visited in the year 2021. Switzerland offers so many amazing things: great hiking trails, lakes, cities, villages, adventurous activities and more! I really enjoyed my visit to the city of Thun, which is very comparable to more famous Lucerne. Thun is a wonderful old city with wooden bridges just by the lake with a great alpine panorama and you can even see the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The discovery of the year was my visit to the Lake of Les Brenets (Parc du Doubs) in the canton of Neuchâtel. I would say its one of the best places to witness the colors of Autumn. Really beautiful were the cruise on the Brenets lake and the visit to the Saut du Doubs. The adventure park at the Rhine Falls were also really thrilling. There are so many great trails with tricky obstacles. Fun, lots of zip lines and great views to the Rhinefalls. Sledding at the town of Bergün was really cool too! The village is very charming during Winter and the train ride up to Preda with the famous glacier express was quite exciting. The toboggan run was fantastic: Great views to the train line when sledding down hill for a couple of kilometres! The hidden gem of 2021 was the Lake at Champex-Lac. Its a wonderful hidden gem that is stunning at any time of the year. The lake looks brilliant and is a true oasis of serenity. A great place to take a break. Chästeilet at the Justital was one of my favorite traditions I got to witness in 2021. Its a unique event, where the farmers are sharing their cheeses among each other through a lucky draw process. Its a great event that very well represents Swiss culture! Up on the Fronalpstock, I had one of my best sunsets I have wintessed in 2021. There was a sea of clouds, which covered the entire landscape. Only few mountains were visible, which gave the scene a wonderful impression. I consider this being a Top destination up in the Swiss Alps. Lake Saoseo was the most beautiful lake I probably have ever visited. For that I had to hike up 2 hours and got so many wonderful impressions. The lake was glowing in a wonderful blue color, which was complemented by the green spruces and golden larches... a top highlight of Autumn in Switzerland. Very enjoyable was my sunrise tour at the Altesch Glacier. The panorama over the glacier and the Swiss Alps was unforgettable. The hike down to the Märjelensee was also very enjoyable, especially when having reached the front of the glacier. The Altesch Glacier is the largest glacier of the Alps! The best trip I made was to Oeschinensee. Its a wonderful lake embedded in the bernese Alps. The lake is a perfect place for hiking. There are a lot of great photospots... in fact, many people say that Oeschinensee is considered an instagram wonder of Switzerland. Really thrilling was also the Alpine Rollercoaster, which shall not be missed when visiting up there. These are the Top 10 best places of Switzerland that I visited in 2021!
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Information about the local tourism:
Thun: https://www.thunersee.ch/en
Les Brenets: https://www.j3l.ch/en/Z10785/les-brenets-saut-du-doubs
Adventure Park Rheinfall: https://www.ap-rheinfall.ch/
Bergün: https://www.berguen-filisur.graubuenden.ch/en
Champex-Lac: https://www.valais.ch/en/destinations/pays-du-st-bernard/champex-lac/overview
Chästeilet Justital: https://www.interlaken.ch/en/planning/events/top-events/chaesteilet-justistal
Fronalpstock: https://stoos-muotatal.ch/en/activities/to-the-summit-experience-by-mountain-railway/
Saoseosee: https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/destinations/lago-di-saoseo/
Aletsch Glacier: https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/world-natural-heritage-site/great-aletsch-glacier
Oeschinensee: https://www.oeschinensee.ch/en/
Music by Epidemic Sound
Equipment: Sony α6500, GoPro Hero 8 Black, DJI Mavic Air, DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Special thanks to Johannes & Melanie, Oliver, Dominika, Ryan & Heather Shirley, Doreen, Flo, Thomas, Asa Steinars")
![Ticino OR Valais SWITZERLAND: Where to travel? [Full Guide]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ukMB2g_jqjQ/mqdefault.jpg "Ticino OR Valais SWITZERLAND: Where to travel? [Full Guide]
How to choose: TICINO or Valais? Both cantons are nearby, they share some similarities but otherwise are very different from each other. Now where to travel to? Based on various categories and the advantages and disadvantages of either of the cantons, you will then know where to go to. Valais is French- and german-speaking, Ticino is Italian-speaking. Ticino is mostly warm and sunny during summer but also often dry. In Valais, it is also often sunny and hot but you easily can escape the heat by going higher up to villages above 1500 m. Valais has the higher mountains, you will still be able to see snow on the summits during Summer, while in Ticino, the mountains are lower in general. Ticino is a perfect place to go to swim in the nature and seeing waterfalls. You can do the same in Valais but there are less opportunities. The cuisine of Valais is known for its outstanding fondues and raclettes, while Ticino is mostly famous for its polenta and cold platters. In Valais you will dine often in a chalet, in Ticino at a Grotto. Ticino can be accessed from the Nufenen / Novena, Gotthard, Lucomagno or San Bernardino pass road during Summer, in Winter the only options are the tunnels at the Gotthard or San Bernardino. Valais can be reached from the west, north and east from Switzerland. Valais is in general easier accessible, during Summer there is a direct connection to Ticino but that one is not open during Winter. Ticino has 3 major cities – Lugano, Locarno and Bellinzona – with beautiful old centres, while in Valais the nice cities are Sion and Brig. In Brig there is a big castle, in Bellinzona there are 3 castles to be visited. Lugano and Locarno are by the lake, which is why these cities are charming as you can stroll along the lake promenade. In Ticino you furthermore can access the nearby summits to oversee the cities, in Valais this is not possible. Valais is famous for its glaciers, there are many of them that can be visited during all year, in Ticino there is only one glacier. Valais is great to be visited all year, Ticino is predominantly a Summer destination.
Information about the local tourism:
Ticino: https://www.ticino.ch/en/
Valais: https://www.valais.ch/en
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0:00 - Intro
0:33 - General Info / Location
0:53 - How to reach?
2:15 - Cities
4:08 - Seasonal Tourism
5:32 - Traditional Architecture
7:15 - Food
8:45 - Prices
10:17 - Hiking
11:47 - Attractions
14:28 - Crowds
15:47 - Culture / Traditions
Music by Epidemic Sound
Equipment: Sony α6500, GoPro Hero 8 Black, GoPro Hero 10 Black, DJI Mavic Air, DJI Mavic 2 Pro, DJI Mini 3, DJI Mini 4 Pro, DJI Ronin II
Special thanks to Johannes and Melanie, Marco, Bleon, Alessandro and Chiara and Oliver")
