Tag Asia

The Devil’s Weed: Tobacco, Indonesia and the Strongest of Links

Never has there been a more symbiotic bond than 'twixt the archipelago and tobacco.

Our correspondent gazes in wonderment at an unexpectedly eye-catching Kalimantan masjid.

Our correspondent becomes a devotee on his journey to one of Sumenep's most iconic landmarks.

Our correspondent witnesses the profound reach of folklore in Flores.

Our correspondent channels who-knows-what as the spirits of Thailand's former capital make themselves known.

Our correspondent boards a bus and encounters a fascinating snapshot of Madurese life.

Our correspondent enjoys a low-key, energetic welcome to the Banda Islands, Indonesia's most charming secret hideaway.

Our correspondent enjoys the glad tidings as Santa makes his way to Thailand.

Our correspondent recalls their time as a teacher in Bangkok and the finest use of irony ever deployed.

Our correspondent ventures to the globe's most literal namesake city.