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Perceptive Taxi Driver: An Encounter With Java’s Spirit Realm

A taxi journey in Surabaya takes an unexpected twist.

Our correspondent traces the tracks to Semarang and discovers a pivotal cog in Central Java's rail history.

Our correspondent comes to understand the reality of getting from a to b in this corner of Africa.

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

Our correspondent catches a traditional seafaring craft cutting a swathe through the ocean waves.

Our correspondent savours the sensory overload of an overnight bus journey in Indonesia.

Our correspondent is confronted by the overloaded noise and bustle at one of Dili's major transport hubs.

Our correspondent spends the night in the Sahara as he enjoys some more Moroccan hospitality.

Our correspondent saddles up as he heads into the desert, wishing only that he'd worn sturdier shorts.

Our correspondent revs off to find some camels and a desert in which to ride them.