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Tag: Indonesia

Topeng Dalang Masks Madura
Asia, Culture, Indonesia, madura, Travel

Life is Dance: Peering Behind Topeng Dalang’s Mask

Our correspondent takes a closer look at one of Madura’s contributions to the tapestry of Indonesian heritage.

Continue reading Life is Dance: Peering Behind Topeng Dalang’s Mask

eyeinthetomMay 30, 2022Leave a comment
Bagan Indonesia
Asia, Indonesia, Travel

Silent Waters: Bagan Platforms and Night Fishing in Indonesia

Our correspondent observes the fishing platforms that silently dot Indonesia’s waters. Continue reading Silent Waters: Bagan Platforms and Night Fishing in Indonesia

eyeinthetomMarch 28, 2022March 26, 2022Leave a comment
Tong Tong Madura
(Very) Rough Guides, Asia, Featured, History, Indonesia, Java, Locust Press, madura, Travel

In Pictures: Seven Reasons to Visit Sumenep, The Forgotten Corner of Java

Sumenep, on the island of Madura, is an oft-neglected regency of rural calm, vibrant culture, delicious food and deserted beaches. The welcome is extremely warm, too… Continue reading In Pictures: Seven Reasons to Visit Sumenep, The Forgotten Corner of Java

eyeinthetomJuly 23, 2021February 7, 20221 Comment
sumenep, madura
Asia, Indonesia, Locust Press, Maluku, Resources, Sulawesi, Sumatra

Aimless Wandering: Indonesian Locations Ripe for Exploration

One of the lesser-heralded joys of visiting Indonesia is that of simply exploring without purpose, as evidenced by traipsing around this selection of treasure chests. Continue reading Aimless Wandering: Indonesian Locations Ripe for Exploration

eyeinthetomJuly 23, 2021October 5, 2021Leave a comment
tana toraja, sulawesi
Asia, Bali, Borneo, Indonesia, Java, Locust Press, madura, Sulawesi

Tradition and Lore: Intriguing Sites in Indonesia

Whilst Indonesia has plenty to entice visitors, it is the hidden depths that often offer the most compelling allure. Here are seven such examples. Continue reading Tradition and Lore: Intriguing Sites in Indonesia

eyeinthetomJuly 23, 2021July 29, 20212 Comments
komodo dragon, rinca
Asia, Indonesia

Primeval Bond: The Komodo Dragons of Rinca Island

Our correspondent encounters ancient beasts and discovers a link to the planet’s primordial past. Continue reading Primeval Bond: The Komodo Dragons of Rinca Island

eyeinthetomJuly 23, 2020October 5, 20211 Comment
banda
Asia, Indonesia

Lost in Sync: Banda Neira Reveals Its Secrets

Our correspondent becomes attuned to the distinct frequencies shared by the famed Spice Islands of Maluku. Continue reading Lost in Sync: Banda Neira Reveals Its Secrets

eyeinthetomJuly 15, 2020October 5, 20212 Comments
tana toraja
Asia, Indonesia

Peering Through: Tana Toraja and Life Under the Surface

Our correspondent in Sulawesi creates a gap through which something tries to get out. Continue reading Peering Through: Tana Toraja and Life Under the Surface

eyeinthetomJuly 13, 2020October 5, 2021Leave a comment
bromo 2
Asia, Indonesia, Java

Mt Bromo: Power, Mystery and the Hammer of the Gods

Our correspondent encounters an elemental force channelling the very essence of Indonesia herself. Continue reading Mt Bromo: Power, Mystery and the Hammer of the Gods

eyeinthetomJuly 2, 2020October 5, 2021Leave a comment
Legung
Asia, Indonesia

Time’s Sands: The Pattern of Life in Legung

Our correspondent discovers a longstanding tradition on the east coast of Sumenep. Continue reading Time’s Sands: The Pattern of Life in Legung

eyeinthetomJune 17, 2020October 5, 2021Leave a comment
uldaul
Asia, Indonesia, madura

Grand Ceremony: Uldaul Sheds Light on Madura’s Traditions

Our correspondent, an outsider lest we forget, gleans understanding of Javanese culture in a trip to Pamekesan. Continue reading Grand Ceremony: Uldaul Sheds Light on Madura’s Traditions

eyeinthetomJune 11, 2020October 5, 20211 Comment
bunaken
Asia, Indonesia

Out of Sync: Bunaken Island and a Yearning Calm

Our correspondent, falling from a great height, lands on Sulawesi’s shimmering island settlement. Continue reading Out of Sync: Bunaken Island and a Yearning Calm

eyeinthetomMay 25, 2020October 5, 2021Leave a comment

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