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Tempat Tenang: 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.

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

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

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

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

Our correspondent uncovers the memory of something sinister in Semarang.

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

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

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

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