Tag Indonesia

The Devil’s Weed: Tobacco, Indonesia and the Strongest of Links

Never has there been a more symbiotic bond than 'twixt the archipelago and tobacco.

Our correspondent gazes in wonderment at an unexpectedly eye-catching Kalimantan masjid.

Our correspondent discovers in Sulawesi a life beyond that we can comprehend.

Our correspondent shares yet more examples of why Madura's social and cultural heart is just waiting to be visited.

Our correspondent hears uneasy truths as Java's acid lake hoves into view.

Our correspondent becomes a devotee on his journey to one of Sumenep's most iconic landmarks.

Our correspondent descends to the netherworld as the Ijen Crater, Java's acidic crater lake, ensnares yet another victim.

Our correspondent explores Sumenep, a region of historic significance and the cradle of modern Indonesia.

Our correspondent witnesses the profound reach of folklore in Flores.

Our correspondent boards a bus and encounters a fascinating snapshot of Madurese life.