From ancient maritime empires and repressive Dutch colonial rule to the rise and fall of modern dictators. Discover the complex history of independent Indonesia.
INDONESIA – PEOPLE
Home to 1,300 ethnic groups and 700 languages. Discover how Indonesia bridges vast cultural diversity with a single unified tongue.
INDONESIA – LAND
Explore the geography of Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelagic state. Discover its volcanic peaks, rich marine life, and massive biodiversity.
INDONESIA – COUNTRY
Discover the roots of the Indonesian archipelago. Explore the deep mythology behind its flag, its unified political system, and its booming modern economy.
Reflections: After Malta
From a seventy-hour medical rut to the depths of the world. A journey through post-travel blues, rediscovering Malta, and finding true freedom.
Malta – Week 3: Doctor or Divemaster?
Torn between medicine, diving, and travelling, I face a crossroads before one final adventure changes my perspective on home and belonging.
Malta – Week 2: A Gozitan Wedding
From shirking wedding duties to ugly crying at the altar. A journey through Gozitan matriarchs, truffle risotto, and the true meaning of chosen family.
Malta – Week 1: Reverse Culture Shock
I return to Malta after eight months away, face reverse culture shock and begin rebuilding my life without falling into the same old routine.
MALTA – HISTORY
From ancient megaliths to the relentless bombings of WWII. A journey through Mediterranean empires, the Knights of St John, and the birth of a republic.
MALTA – PEOPLE
From a densely populated island to the survival of a Siculo-Arabic tongue. A journey through Roman Catholic values, pastizzi, and linguistic hodgepodges.