Visit Sumenep: 6 Ways to Experience the Soul of Madura in 2026
Our correspondent shares yet more examples of why Madura's social and cultural heart is just waiting to be visited.
Eye in the Middle
[In]Expert Travel Insight
Eye in the Middle
[In]Expert Travel Insight
Month February 2020
Something Wicked: Approaching the Ijen Crater
Our correspondent hears uneasy truths as Java's acid lake hoves into view.
Asta Tinggi: A Pilgrimage to the Royal Tombs of Sumenep
Our correspondent becomes a devotee on his journey to one of Sumenep's most iconic landmarks.
Ijen Crater: Uneasy Acid Frequencies in Java
Our correspondent descends to the netherworld as the Ijen Crater, Java's acidic crater lake, ensnares yet another victim.
Sumenep: (Very) Vague Guide to the Soul of Madura
Our correspondent explores Sumenep, a region of historic significance and the cradle of modern Indonesia.