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The Wallace Line

In 1856, Alfred Russel Wallace sailed from Singapore to Bali and then to Lombok. He wrote in his book ‘The Malay Archipelago’: During the few days which I stayed on the north coast of Bali, on my way to Lombok, … Continue reading

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Indonesian Heroes Day

Indonesia’s National Heroes Day, or Hari Pahlawan is celebrated on November 10 each year. The day commemorates the Battle of Surabaya, which took place on November 10, 1945, during the Indonesian National Revolution. The day honours the heroes who fought … Continue reading

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Dangerous Passage at the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival

Ian Burnet is an Australian author who has spent thirty years living, working, and traveling in Indonesia, and his books reflect his fascination with the diverse history of the vast archipelago to the north of Australia. He is the author … Continue reading

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Explore the Collision of Continents

Reposted with permission from an AIYA blog and my thanks to Lachlan Haycock Prolific writer and historian Ian Burnet has authored numerous books about Indonesia, and has travelled expansively across the archipelago. With the recent release of his latest publication, Where … Continue reading

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