Si Mega Explained: The Story of Joko Tole, Sumenep and the Winged Horse
Si Mega is the mythical winged horse who helped shape the folklore of Sumenep. But how did that happen? Find out here.
Eye in the Middle
[In]Expert Travel Insight
Eye in the Middle
[In]Expert Travel Insight
Category Indonesia
Lake Sarangan Lore: Dragons, Eggs and Enchantment in East Java
Sarangan plays host to one of Java's most stirring bodies of water. But how did this lake come to be?
Dieng Plateau: Temples and Rich Culture in Central Java
In the hills of Jawa Tengah awaits a temple complex of great interest, and which reflects the sacred air that flows around it.
Kampung Pelangi Semarang: The Rainbow Village of Jawa Tengah
Our correspondent finds the rainbow after stumbling across Semarang's hidden pot of gold at Kampung Pelangi.
Batuputih: The Limestone Quarries of Madura
Our correspondent shields their eyes from the glare of Madura's distinct mining operations.
Islamic Centre: Samarinda’s Majestic Mosque Hoves Into View
Our correspondent gazes in wonderment at an unexpectedly eye-catching Kalimantan masjid.
North Sulawesi: Highlights from The Highlands
Our correspondent shares their morsels from a trip to another Indonesian hotspot.