Our correspondent traces the tracks to Semarang and discovers a pivotal cog in Central Java’s rail history.
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Perceptive Spirit: An Unsettling Taxi Ride in Surabaya
Our correspondent glimpses between the cracks into East Java’s ghostly interior.
Sacred Lakes: Kelimutu and Indonesian Mythology
Our correspondent witnesses the profound reach of folklore in Flores.
City Beacon: Kampung Pelangi and the Vibrancy of Colour
Our correspondent finds the rainbow after stumbling across Semarang’s hidden pot of gold.
Snapshot in Time: The Alien Landscape of Dallol
Our correspondent materialises in another realm, where the heat is so intense as to defy conception. That’ll be Ethiopia, then.
Snapshot in Time: Mtae’s Spectral Ambience
Our correspondent heads for Tanzania’s Usmabara Mountains, only to encounter an elemental kind of atmosphere.
Snapshot in Time: Mount Mulanje Stands Alone
Our correspondent witnesses firsthand the grandeur of Malawi’s iconic southern mountain range.
Snapshot in Time: Ceremonial Coffee in Ethiopia
Our correspondent gains a greater understanding of Ethiopia’s ritualistic coffee ceremony.
Snapshot in Time: Dhow-sabout That For a Smooth Ride
Our correspondent catches a traditional seafaring craft cutting a swathe through the ocean waves.
Casco Viejo: The Vibrant Home of Hustle and Bustle in Panama City
Our correspondent explores Panama City’s Casco Viejo and sees what’s on offer in the marketplace.
The Rising Sun Awakens Bunaken
Our correspondent savours the perfect sunrise as he adapts to island life in Sulawesi.
Sitting Pretty on Top of Erg Chebbi
Our correspondent begins his trek in the Sahara with a moment of quiet contemplation atop the dunes of Erg Chebbi.