First Time to MEDAN? 3 Day Guide for Solo & Luxury Travels

Even a few days away is enough for most of us to recharge our battery or curb a bit of wanderlust.  For me, that recent tonic was Medan in North Sumatra, Indonesia.  This is an urban foodie destination that most people know as a gateway to the beautiful lakes and natural wonders set in deeper on the island.  However, I'm happy to report that Medan is an awesome standalone destination for a fun weekend of touristy fun, amazingly diverse culinary experiences, and as always a whole lotta pampering in 5 star style.  

My Weekend Exploring Medan

- SIM CARD: buy that first so you can order a car for half the price of what the airport taxis charge. Just outside the arrivals terminal is Telkomsel, I took the 2GB plan and it was perfect https://www.telkomsel.com/en

- GRAB Medan: I used them throughout my stay for my ride back and forth from the airport as well as for my rides inside the city. The cost for the airport transfer is just 99k compared to 200k quoted cost by standard taxi drivers http://luxurybucketlist.com/destinations/indonesia/medan/grab-medan-cheapest-airport-transfer-better-than-taxis-uber

- JW Marriott Medan: this is the best hotel in town and their corner rooms on the Club level are divine. Check out my full review on my blog luxurybucketlist.com or click here for more information or to make a reservation http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mesmc-jw-marriott-hotel-medan/

- The Thirty Six: this is known as the coolest cafe in town https://www.facebook.com/TheThirtySix.ID/

- Macehat: this is a secret gem tucked into a back street serving the city's famous avocado espresso shake http://www.macehatcoffee.com/our-location/

- EATWITHROY.COM was my bible for food and how I discovered some of my favourite foodie fun with in medan, do check out Roy's blog https://eatwithroy.com/2017/05/17/must-eats-when-in-medan-indonesia/

- The Traders: this is the city's original fine dining restaurant and one of the only outside of a 5-star hotel https://www.facebook.com/TheTradersRestaurant/

- Masjid Raya Medan

- Sultan's Palace

MY VLOGGING KIT

- LEICA V-LUX from YL Camera Malaysia https://www.ylcamera.com.my/products/lca-18196

- Selfie moments:shot on my iPhone using a leather and gold MOMAX Selfie Pro stick

- Music: epidemicsound.com

XOXO ~ Angela

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