Language Primer: Malay
Our correspondent offers a rundown of Malaysia's principal language; a vernacular, the eagle-eyed will no doubt attest, that offers striking similarities with Bahasa Indonesia.
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[In]Expert Travel Insight
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[In]Expert Travel Insight
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Language Primer: Khmer
Our correspondent learns more about Cambodia: in this case, how to make oneself understood.
Language Primer: Lao
Our correspondent heads into Laos and, in amongst the colonial architecture, Mekong tributaries and historic sites, attempts to expand his vocabulary.
Qing Xin Ling Leisure and Cultural Village: Serene Time Travel in Ipoh
Our correspondent in Ipoh ventures around an enclave vividly celebrating Malay culture.
Out-Of-The-Way: Indonesian Locations Ripe for Visiting
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.
Take Shade: Escaping Extreme Heat in Ethiopia
Our correspondent, wilting in the obscene African temperatures, finds cover via the simplest of means.
Lost in Sync: Banda Neira Reveals Its Secrets
Our correspondent becomes attuned to the distinct frequencies shared by the famed Spice Islands of Maluku.
Peering Through: Tana Toraja and Life Under the Surface
Our correspondent in Sulawesi creates a gap through which something tries to get out.
Legung Village: The Pattern of Time’s Sands in Madura
Our correspondent discovers a longstanding tradition on the east coast of Sumenep.
Out of Sync: Pulau Bunaken and a Yearning Calm
Our correspondent, falling from a great height, lands on Sulawesi's shimmering island settlement.