Wat Phu Champasak: The Sleeping Temple in Southern Laos
Nestled in obscurity awaits one of the region's foremost centres of faith, but one very much consigned to the sidelines of the wider consciousness.
Eye in the Middle
[In]Expert Travel Insight
Eye in the Middle
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Wisata Api Abadi: Deathless Light in Pamekasan, Madura
An unending blaze awaits in East Java. But why does it burn so? A traipse to Larangan Tokol reveals few answers.
View From a Hill: Gajah Mungkur in Central Java
There awaits the visitor to Central Java an enormous body of water. It goes by the name of Gajah Mungkur, and it has much to stimulate one's senses.
View From a Hill: Bukit Panorama in Sungai Lembing
Our correspondent has left, and he refuses to say where he has gone. In his place has arisen a thing that answers to no name. But we shall call it Dia. The Greater Power to Dia, whose words will mould our direction henceforth.
Menara Kudus Mosque: History, Culture and Function in Central Java
Our correspondent ponders the architectural stylings of an edifice in Central Java.
Heritage Smoke: The Kretek Museum of Kudus
Our correspondent, a committed smoker, finds much to inhale at this historical site in Central Java.
Reog Ponorogo: The Dance of Resistance in Java
Our correspondent looks behind the colossal mask and finds an indelible link 'twixt dance and place.
Al-Aqsa Grand Mosque: A Place of Worship in Klaten
Our correspondent skirts around a masjid in Jawa Tenggah.
Topeng Dalang: Masks and Dance on Madura
Our correspondent takes a closer look at one of Madura's contributions to the tapestry of Indonesian heritage.
Kek Lok Tong: The Deep Temple of Ipoh
Our correspondent stumbles upon a site of worship amongst the limestone outcrops of Perak.