Mentawai Islands, Sumatra – Indonesia

Siberut island, Mentawai Islands, Sumatra Indonesia Though not a great distance from the mainland, the Mentawai Islands and its people were kept isolated until the 19th century by strong winds, unpredictable currents, and razor-sharp reefs. It’s thought that the archipelago separated from Sumatra some 500,000 years ago, resulting in unique flora and fauna that sees […]