{"id":97182696,"date":"2016-10-24T20:16:26","date_gmt":"2016-10-24T20:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/?p=97182696"},"modified":"2016-10-24T20:40:13","modified_gmt":"2016-10-24T20:40:13","slug":"is-this-indonesian-town-really-the-monaco-of-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/is-this-indonesian-town-really-the-monaco-of-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"Is This Indonesian Town Really the “Monaco of Asia”?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yes. Yes it is. Here’s why:<\/h2>\n

Lake Toba, the world’s largest volcanic lake, is aiming to present itself as the “Monaco of Asia.” And\u00a0it should. This lake is almost like folklore for the adventuring trekker — a secret of sorts that contains miles of blue water, peaceful villages, storied history, and blissful nature retreats.<\/p>\n

Created by a volcanic eruption an estimated 70,000 years ago, the modern result is breathtaking: a huge sea-like body of water, complete with an island (which has two more lakes), friendly locals, hot springs, hikes, and plenty of laid-back activities.<\/p>\n

Don’t believe us? Check this out.<\/p>\n

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A photo posted by Come To Lake Toba (@cometolaketoba)<\/a> on