Travel quotes

Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli

In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley

Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley

The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." Daniel J. Boorstin

There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. Orson Welles

Padang (Sumatra)

When to go to Padang (Sumatra) ( Indonesia ) ?

Month	Sunlight (h/d)	Average T min (°C)	Average T max (°C)	Record T min (°C)	Record T max (°C)	Precipitations (mm)	Wet days	Rating
january	7	24	32	21	33	350	16
february	8	24	32	21	35	258	13
march	7	24	32	21	33	306	15
april	8	25	32	22	34	362	17
may	8	25	32	22	33	314	14
june	8	24	32	20	35	306	12
july	7	24	32	21	32	276	12
august	7	24	32	21	34	347	14
september	7	24	31	21	32	151	16
october	7	24	31	21	34	494	20
november	6	24	31	21	32	517	21
december	6	24	31	21	34	479	20

How to read the charts

For example: In january, you will get 7 hours of average sunlight in Padang (Sumatra) and the overall temperature will vary between 21 and 34 (Celcius) in this area of Indonesia. Usually you shouldn't see more than 16 rainy days wich is representative of this part of Asia.

What to do in Padang (Sumatra) : Tips, places, hotels and restaurants

Padang (Sumatra) Capital of the Province of West Sumatra, Padang has about 800,000 inhabitants. Its port has made the city a commercial hub since the 16th century.

The city is served by an airport which connects Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, as well as other major cities in Sumatra. You can visit the old town, built along the mouth of the river, its Chinatown, its beautiful mosque and its colorful temples, visit the museum Adityawarman the beautiful traditional architecture with its collection of antiques and peaceful garden which take the air, and the Holland area with rows of colonial houses along wide streets, well shaded, but also enjoy the many beaches, or use the city as a starting point for access to surf spots Islands Mentawai.

But do not forget that the city has been strongly affected by the earthquake of September 2009 and that all has not yet been rebuilt. In contrast, the population had lost none of its warm and friendly despite its hardships.

The minibuses will ensure your move in and out of the city, where you can easily find accommodations at very affordable rates.