In Pictures: Seven Reasons to Visit Sumenep, The Forgotten Corner of Java
Sumenep, on the island of Madura, is an oft-neglected regency of rural calm, vibrant culture, delicious food and deserted beaches. The welcome is extremely warm, too… Continue reading In Pictures: Seven Reasons to Visit Sumenep, The Forgotten Corner of Java
Aimless Wandering: Indonesian Locations Ripe for Exploration
One of the lesser-heralded joys of visiting Indonesia is that of simply exploring without purpose, as evidenced by traipsing around this selection of treasure chests. Continue reading Aimless Wandering: Indonesian Locations Ripe for Exploration
Tradition and Lore: Intriguing Sites in Indonesia
Whilst Indonesia has plenty to entice visitors, it is the hidden depths that often offer the most compelling allure. Here are seven such examples. Continue reading Tradition and Lore: Intriguing Sites in Indonesia
Primeval Bond: The Komodo Dragons of Rinca Island
Our correspondent encounters ancient beasts and discovers a link to the planet’s primordial past. Continue reading Primeval Bond: The Komodo Dragons of Rinca Island
Other Side: Exploring Lushoto’s Teeming Twilight Realm
Our correspondent delves into the spectral ambience of a sunrise in the hills of Tanzania. Continue reading Other Side: Exploring Lushoto’s Teeming Twilight Realm
Take Shade: Escaping Extreme Heat in Ethiopia
Our correspondent, wilting in the extreme African temperatures, finds cover via the simplest of means. Continue reading Take Shade: Escaping Extreme Heat in Ethiopia
Lost in Sync: Banda Neira Reveals Its Secrets
Our correspondent becomes attuned to the distinct frequencies shared by the famed Spice Islands of Maluku. Continue reading Lost in Sync: Banda Neira Reveals Its Secrets
Peering Through: Tana Toraja and Life Under the Surface
Our correspondent in Sulawesi creates a gap through which something tries to get out. Continue reading Peering Through: Tana Toraja and Life Under the Surface
Mt Bromo: Power, Mystery and the Hammer of the Gods
Our correspondent encounters an elemental force channelling the very essence of Indonesia herself. Continue reading Mt Bromo: Power, Mystery and the Hammer of the Gods
Time’s Sands: The Pattern of Life in Legung
Our correspondent discovers a longstanding tradition on the east coast of Sumenep. Continue reading Time’s Sands: The Pattern of Life in Legung
Grand Ceremony: Uldaul Sheds Light on Madura’s Traditions
Our correspondent, an outsider lest we forget, gleans understanding of Javanese culture in a trip to Pamekesan. Continue reading Grand Ceremony: Uldaul Sheds Light on Madura’s Traditions
Aeons Thence: Ilha de Mocambique Stirs in its Slumber
Our correspondent experiences a slight detachment as Mozambique Island reveals only the slightest of hints about its past. Continue reading Aeons Thence: Ilha de Mocambique Stirs in its Slumber
