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?
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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 Travel 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.
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.
Visit Tomohon: North Sulawesi’s Highland Highlight
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 Strands of Pulau Garam, Part 2
More words about the Isle of Salt in Java.