Out-Of-The-Way: Indonesian Locations Ripe for Visiting
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.
Eye in the Middle
[In]Expert Travel Insight
Eye in the Middle
[In]Expert Travel Insight
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Intriguing Indonesia: Tradition, Lore and Depth
Whilst Indonesia has plenty to entice visitors, it is the hidden depths that often offer the most compelling allure. Here are seven such examples.
Mt Bromo: Power, Mystery and the Hammer of the Gods
Our correspondent encounters an elemental force channelling the very essence of Indonesia herself.
Legung Village: The Pattern of Time’s Sands in Madura
Our correspondent discovers a longstanding tradition on the east coast of Sumenep.
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.
Esoteric Indonesia: Intriguing Sites to Stir the Senses
Our correspondent delves once more into the netherworld in, of and around the archipelago.
Step into the Doorway: A Selection of Indonesia’s Fascinating Sites
Our correspondent reels as the sheer weight and magnitude of Indonesian folklore bleeds through the cracks of reality.
Gili Iyang: The Fountain of Youth in Madura
Our correspondent encounters an island whereupon exists the source of a life extended.
Visit Sumenep: 6 Ways to Absorb the Soul of Madura in 2026
Our correspondent shares yet more examples of why Madura's social and cultural heart is just waiting to be visited.
Something Wicked: Approaching the Ijen Crater
Our correspondent hears uneasy truths as Java's acid lake hoves into view.