Si Mega Explained: The Story of Joko Tole, Sumenep and the Winged Horse
Si Mega is the mythical winged horse who helped shape the folklore of Sumenep. But how did that happen? Find out here.
Eye in the Middle
[In]Expert Travel Insight
Eye in the Middle
[In]Expert Travel Insight
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Pamekasan [Very] Vague Guide: Enjoy Madura’s Rich History and Culture
Visitors to the centre of Pulau Garam will find a place of rare interest with tradition and heritage that matches anywhere in East Java.
Madura Island: Unravelling the Strands of Pulau Garam, Part 2
More words about the Isle of Salt in Java.
Pulau Garam: Unravelling the Strands of Madura Island
Java's Isle of Salt very rarely crops up in discussions about the best places to go in Indonesia. But what can people expect from one of the archipelago's most intriguing hidden spots?
Wisata Api Abadi: Deathless Light in Pamekasan, Madura
An unending blaze awaits in East Java. But why does it burn so? A traipse to Larangan Tokol reveals few answers.
Alun-Alun: The Centre of Community in Indonesia
Our correspondent charts a journey around the many squares that punctuate Indonesia and attempts to unravel their importance.
In Search of Quiet, Part 2: (Yet More) Places (in Indonesia) a Way Away From Elsewhere
Our correspondent compiles other locales for visitors to forget themselves for a while.
Tempat Tenang: Quiet Places (in Indonesia) a Way Away From Elsewhere
Our correspondent, lost in the swirl, continues compiling out-of-the-way spots for a reflective traveller to consider.
Batuputih: The Limestone Quarries of Madura
Our correspondent shields their eyes from the glare of Madura's distinct mining operations.
Sickle and Fire: Arek Lancor Symbolises Madura’s Spirit
Our correspondent absorbs the message of a monument that represents Madurese passion and drive.