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How Surabaya Got Its Name, Part 2: Steel Forged in Conflict

Our correspondent ponders the role of war and bloodshed in establishing a place’s character.

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How Surabaya Got Its Name, Part 1: The Shark and the Crocodile

Our correspondent shares an animalistic take on the naming of East Java’s capital city.

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Reverence and Mysticism: Gunung Bromo Displays Its Might

Our correspondent egdes through the murk as a brooding volcano in Indonesia leaves an indelible psychic footprint.

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Crocodile Country: How Reptiles Shaped the Course of Timor-Leste

Our correspondent recounts the tale of Lafeak Diak, the beast upon whose back East Timor now resides.

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Blood Runs Everywhere: Echoes of Atrocity in Lawang Sewu

Our correspondent uncovers the memory of something sinister in Semarang.

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Snapshot in Time: Lawang Sewu and the Javanese Railway

Our correspondent traces the tracks to Semarang and discovers a pivotal cog in Central Java’s rail history.

In Search of Quiet: Places a Way Away From Elsewhere

Our correspondent, having so recently found the perfect calm spot, examines a few similar locations for travellers to rest their weary bones and brains.

In Search of Quiet: Places (in Indonesia) a Way Away From Elsewhere

Our correspondent, lost in the swirl, continues compiling out-of-the-way spots for a reflective traveller to consider.

How Surabaya Got Its Name, Part 2: Steel Forged in Conflict

Our correspondent ponders the role of war and bloodshed in establishing a place’s character.

How Surabaya Got Its Name, Part 1: The Shark and the Crocodile

Our correspondent shares an animalistic take on the naming of East Java’s capital city.

Reverence and Mysticism: Gunung Bromo Displays Its Might

Our correspondent egdes through the murk as a brooding volcano in Indonesia leaves an indelible psychic footprint.

Crocodile Country: How Reptiles Shaped the Course of Timor-Leste

Our correspondent recounts the tale of Lafeak Diak, the beast upon whose back East Timor now resides.

No Patience: How Lake Toba Got Its Name

Our correspondent delves into Sumatra’s history and uncovers a tale that could explain the naming of an iconic danau.

Blood Runs Everywhere: Echoes of Atrocity in Lawang Sewu

Our correspondent uncovers the memory of something sinister in Semarang.

Snapshot in Time: The Limestone Quarries of Batuputih

Our correspondent shields their eyes from the glare of Madura’s distinct mining operations.

Snapshot in Time: Lawang Sewu and the Javanese Railway

Our correspondent traces the tracks to Semarang and discovers a pivotal cog in Central Java’s rail history.

Sickle and Fire: Arek Lancor Symbolises Madura’s Spirit

Our correspondent absorbs the message of a monument that represents Madurese passion and drive.

Life is Dance: Peering Behind Topeng Dalang’s Mask

Our correspondent takes a closer look at one of Madura’s contributions to the tapestry of Indonesian heritage.

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