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
Tag: Java
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
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
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
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
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
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
Step Again into the Doorway: Another Selection of Indonesia’s Esoteric Sites
Our correspondent delves once more into the netherworld in, of and around the archipelago. Continue reading Step Again into the Doorway: Another Selection of Indonesia’s Esoteric Sites
Step into the Doorway: A Selection of Indonesia’s Esoteric Sites
Our correspondent reels as the sheer weight and magnitude of Indonesian folklore bleeds through the cracks of reality. Continue reading Step into the Doorway: A Selection of Indonesia’s Esoteric Sites
Breathe Deep: Gili Iyang and the Fountain of Youth
Our correspondent encounters an island whereupon exists the source of a life extended. Continue reading Breathe Deep: Gili Iyang and the Fountain of Youth
Island Form: An Inexplicable Encounter with Gili Labak’s Strange Presence
Our correspondent becomes entranced
– should that be prepared? – on an Indonesian teardrop. Continue reading Island Form: An Inexplicable Encounter with Gili Labak’s Strange Presence
Coffee Culture: A Brief Refreshment Break in Surabaya
Our correspondent espies a wooden cart and follows the aroma to Java’s most famous export. Continue reading Coffee Culture: A Brief Refreshment Break in Surabaya
Eye In The Middle: Glimpse The Globe 