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.
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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.
Pulau Saparua: Tracing the Roots of Conflict in South Maluku
The spectre of tumult is never too far from sight on quiet Saparua, even if these violent phantoms seem to have receded into the distance.
Pulau Garam: Unravelling the Strands of Madura Island
Java's Isle of Salt very rarely crops up in discussions about the best places to go in Indonesia. But what can people expect from one of the archipelago's most intriguing hidden spots?
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.
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.