Tetun Language Primer: Timor-Leste and the Voice of Resistance
Our correspondent in Dili learns more about Tetun and the language's link with Timorese resilience and unity
Eye in the Middle
[In]Expert Travel Insight
Eye in the Middle
[In]Expert Travel Insight
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Komodo Dragons: The Primeval Beasts of Rinca Island
Our correspondent encounters ancient beasts and discovers a link to the planet's primordial past.
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.
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.
Perceptive Taxi Driver: An Encounter With Java’s Spirit Realm
A taxi journey in Surabaya takes an unexpected twist.
Pamekasan [Very] Vague Guide: Enjoy Madura’s Rich History and Culture
Visitors to the centre of Pulau Garam will find a place of rare interest with tradition and heritage that matches anywhere in East Java.
Kayu Putih: The Healing Power of Indonesia’s Miracle Oil
The eucalyptus tree produces a scent that brings to mind, etc etc etc. Story about a really useful and evocative type of oil that people tend to swear by in the archipelago.
Tomohon: [Very] Vague Guide to North Sulawesi’s Highland Highlight
Our correspondent presents a rough guide to Tomohon, a stand-out attraction during any trip to Sulawesi.