Tag Southeast Asia

Tainted Sunset: Recycling Causes Concern on Saparua Island

Our correspondent washes up on Maluku's Pulau Saparua and catches two glimpses: one endearing, the other disturbing.

Our correspondent gazes in wonderment at an unexpectedly eye-catching Kalimantan masjid.

Our correspondent witnesses the profound reach of folklore in Flores.

Our correspondent channels who-knows-what as the spirits of Thailand's former capital make themselves known.

Our correspondent boards a bus and encounters a fascinating snapshot of Madurese life.

Our correspondent enjoys a low-key, energetic welcome to the Banda Islands, Indonesia's most charming secret hideaway.

Our correspondent spent x amount of time in Indonesia and found these lesser heralded, but by no means inferior, destinations.

Our correspondent steps onto Madura and, vernacular guide in tow, senses the rest of Indonesia withdrawing everso slightly.

Our correspondent enjoys the glad tidings as Santa makes his way to Thailand.

Our correspondent ventures to the globe's most literal namesake city.