Perceptive Taxi Driver: An Encounter With Java’s Spirit Realm
A taxi journey in Surabaya takes an unexpected twist.
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Deathless Light: Wisata Api Abadi in Pamekasan, Madura
An unending blaze awaits in East Java. But why does it burn so? A traipse to Larangan Tokol reveals few answers.
Rooted in Loss: The Bridal Tree of Salatiga
Our correspondent, upon exploring Central Java, stumbles across a tree with a moving past.
How Surabaya Got Its Name, Part 1: The Shark and the Crocodile
Our correspondent shares an animalistic take on the naming of East Java's capital city.
Crocodile Country: How Reptiles Shaped the Course of Timor-Leste
Our correspondent recounts the tale of Lafeak Diak, the beast upon whose back East Timor now resides.
Lake Toba: How Sumatra’s Danau Got Its Name
Our correspondent delves into Sumatra's history and uncovers a tale that could explain the naming of an iconic danau.
Intriguing Indonesia: Tradition and Lore for the Curious Visitor
Whilst Indonesia has plenty to entice visitors, it is the hidden depths that often offer the most compelling allure. Here are seven such examples.
Legung Village: The Pattern of Time’s Sands in Madura
Our correspondent discovers a longstanding tradition on the east coast of Sumenep.
Gili Iyang: The Fountain of Youth in Madura
Our correspondent encounters an island whereupon exists the source of a life extended.
Something Wicked: Approaching the Ijen Crater
Our correspondent hears uneasy truths as Java's acid lake hoves into view.