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.
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Bagan Platforms: Silent Waters and Night Fishing in Indonesia
Our correspondent observes the fishing platforms that silently dot Indonesia's waters.
Language Primer: Xangana / Shangana / Changana
Our correspondent gets to grips with another of Mozambique's numerous dialects.
Boeung Kak: The Sad Loss of Phnom Penh’s Lakeside
Our correspondent peers through time and bids farewell to a Cambodian landmark.
Banda Neira: (Very) Vague Guide to Maluku’s Prettiest Island
Our correspondent was lucky enough to reach Maluku and fell deeply for its soporific island outliers.
Language Primer: Tetun
Our correspondent shares a guide to Timor-Leste's native tongue.