Fri, February 10, 2012 Archive Search

Madura Is Steeped in History

The island of Madura gets a bad rap on Java. The stereotype is that all Madurese are crass, ill-mannered and quick to anger, while the island itself is hot, dirty and simply not worth visiting. 7:11pm Feb 7, 2012

Check In and Check Out the Cool Style of Kresna Hotel

After spending a few days in Magelang, Central Java, I was heading back to Semarang when a friend sent me a text that would change my itinerary for the better. 6:45pm Feb 3, 2012

The Past, Perfectly Preserved, at One C. Java Temple

I have visited several Chinese temples around Java and Sumatra, usually to marvel at their architecture and extraordinarily ornate design. I’m not alone, as many travelers arrive at a Chinese temple with camera in hand but not questions about the meaning or importance of what we are looking at. 7:50pm Feb 2, 2012

Rediscovering Burma’s Magic

The battered white taxi bounces over the potholes, and shadowy figures on old-fashioned bicycles loom in the darkness. The headlights play for a moment on the golden dome of a Buddhist pagoda, and away to the east, the first light of the coming day is showing behind the ridges. 6:45pm Feb 1, 2012

In Harmony With Nature at Australia's Wolgan Valley

Sitting in a rocking chair on the veranda of my suite, the only thing I could hear was the sound of nature: croaking frogs and rustling leaves and twigs swaying in the breeze. It was pitch dark, and Jakarta felt light years away. 7:00pm Jan 31, 2012

Indonesian Hiking in the Bag

For anyone looking for a challenge in the New Year, here’s a record to beat: British hiker Daniel Quinn climbed 14 mountains in Indonesia last year, bringing his total number of conquered peaks to 49 since he arrived here three years ago — and that’s not including the 21 hills, volcanoes and other peaks he attempted along the way. His motivation? To upload information on Indonesia’s lesser-known hiking spots to the Web site Gunung Bagging (gunungbagging.com), started by Quinn and fellow hiker Andy Dean in 2009. 7:45pm Jan 30, 2012

Singapore WWII Bomb Shelter Opens for Tours

Beneath Indonesia’s Waters, Wild Creatures Await

Visiting the House of Sampoerna

Getting a Real Taste of Old S’pore

Tourists Vote Yes on Taiwan

In South Carolina: Two Houses, History and a Few Friendly Ghosts

Phnom Penh: One of SE Asia’s Capital Escapes

Off-Road Fans Yearn to Be Wild on Four Wheels

Hong Kong Welcomes a Record 42 Million Tourists in 2011

The Grand Sumenep Mosque is one of Madura's must-see attractions, sporting a fascinating combination of Chinese, Javanese, Indian, Portuguese and Arab influences in its architecture. (JG Photo/Wahyuni Kamah)

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