Madura
Madura ranks as EitM’s most favourite, best of, top great place in the whole of Indonesia. It is resolutely unBali, and unLombok and then probably, in a few decades, as the tide of overdevelopment swings back from Sri Lanka, unLabuan…
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[In]Expert Travel Insight
Madura ranks as EitM’s most favourite, best of, top great place in the whole of Indonesia. It is resolutely unBali, and unLombok and then probably, in a few decades, as the tide of overdevelopment swings back from Sri Lanka, unLabuan…

Visitors to the centre of Pulau Garam will find a place of rare interest with tradition and heritage that matches anywhere in East Java.

More words about the Isle of Salt in Java.

Java's Isle of Salt very rarely crops up in discussions about the best places to go in Indonesia. But what can people expect from one of the archipelago's most intriguing hidden spots?

An unending blaze awaits in East Java. But why does it burn so? A traipse to Larangan Tokol reveals few answers.

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

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

Satu hari, mungkin. Madura is a place ignored all too often in discussions about Indonesia. And when people do mention the island, floating off the northeast corner of Java, there’s usually a caveat of some description: ‘the visitor can see…

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

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…