Perceptive Taxi Driver: An Encounter With Java’s Spirit Realm
A taxi journey in Surabaya takes an unexpected twist.
Eye in the Middle
[In]Expert Travel Insight
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Explore Pamekasan: Madura’s Rich History and Unique 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.
Minyak 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.
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.
Explore Tomohon: North Sulawesi’s Highland Gem
Our correspondent presents a rough guide to Tomohon, a stand-out attraction during any trip to Sulawesi.
Manado City: The Hub of Minahasa Tradition
Those who wish to know a place should head for its heart... or something of that ilk. Anyway, interesting place in Sulawesi, this.
Madura Island: Unravelling the Mystery of Pulau Garam, Part 2
More words about the Isle of Salt in Java.
Pulau Garam: Unravelling the Mystery 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?
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.