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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.

Our correspondent uncovers the memory of something sinister in Semarang.

Our correspondent shields their eyes from the glare of Madura's distinct mining operations.

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

Our correspondent takes a closer look at one of Madura's contributions to the tapestry of Indonesian heritage.

Our correspondent skirts east Ethiopia's holy city before entering the ancient maze within.

Our correspondent observes the fishing platforms that silently dot Indonesia's waters.

Our correspondent stumbles upon a site of worship amongst the limestone outcrops of Perak.

Our correspondent bears witness to the plaza that changed the course of Taiwan's political trajctory.

Our correspondent in Taipei prosaically gets to grips with Taiwan's official vernacular.