Sayur Lilin, also known to some as Jungle Ginger, is one of those foods that looks like it shouldn’t be eaten. Resembling some kind of mossy seaweed, or perhaps shredded bamboo soaked in broth, it’s easy to overlook unless you know what you’re dealing with. But if you’ve ever sat down with the Dani tribe…
I am truly not waxing lyrical when I say that Jayapura and Sentani in particular is one of the most beautiful places on earth. And cementing this fact is Asei Island. And while there really isn’t all that much to do on said island, the views alone make it well worth the boat trip when…
If you visit Jayapura, the capital of West Papua, then there’s a decent chance you’ll end up at Teletubbies Hill. WTF exactly is Teletubbies Hill, is it worth the trip, and will you see Tinky Winky and his comrades? Well, while you might not actually see the cast of the show, and the Teletubbies link…
Despite its popularity with tourists, Wamena has a reputation for being a bit spartan when it comes to entertainment. Is there a street food Wamena scene though? What are the restaurants like, and is there anything resembling a nightlife? Well, yes. Wamena is no Vegas, but you will not go hungry here, at least if…
Jibama Market is not just the main market of Wamena but the beating heart of the city. This is where the tribes like the Dani, Lani, and Yali come together to trade, meet, and socialise. For locals, it is a vital hub for commerce and cultural exchange. For visitors it’s a must-visit place that offers…
Being surrounded by ocean should mean that everyone and their monkey should be visiting this country, yet so few are coming to the beaches of Timor-Leste that it is the least visited country in South East Asia. Why though is this? Is it because there is something up with the beaches or country or is…
