When most people think of Indonesia’s volcanoes, they picture dramatic sunrises over Mount Bromo, the turquoise crater lake of Ijen, or the majestic silhouette of Mount Agung rising above Bali. These breathtaking landscapes have become some of the country’s most iconic attractions. But for millions of Indonesians, volcanoes are not simply places to visit. They […]
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A Border That Brings People Together Every day, the Johor–Singapore Causeway comes alive long before sunrise. Cars, buses, motorcycles, and trains carry thousands of people across the narrow stretch of water separating Singapore and the Malaysian state of Johor. Office workers begin their daily commute, students travel to school, families reunite for special occasions, and […]
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Costumes, candy, pumpkins, parties. Halloween might look familiar wherever you go, but across Asia, the same celebration can take on a different personality after dark. Halloween may not have originated here, but cities across Asia have embraced different parts of it. From Tokyo’s costume culture to Manila’s trick-or-treating and Bangkok’s nightlife, here is what October […]
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For many masqueraders, Carnival doesn’t truly begin when they touch down in Trinidad—it begins when the band launches start. Band launch season is one of the most anticipated periods on the Carnival calendar. It’s the moment when months of speculation come to an end, costumes are revealed, and revellers begin choosing the band that will […]
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