Viewpoints: Indonesia in Pictures
Bali-based photographer David Metcalf captures the magic and wonder of Indonesia while traveling across Kalimantan, Java and Bali. ...
Tana Olen, the Forbidden Forest
“We call this place Tana Olen,” Philius, the Dayak elder explained. “In Kenyah Dayak language this means forbidden forest –...
Bilang Boy of the River
11-year-old Bilang has a very old soul. He lives in a small, somewhat remote village on the edge of a...
Bali: A Photographer’s Dream
Photographs of Bali are iconic to eyes all around the world, ranging from stunning, terraced padi fields, beaches and surfing,...
Sutiah the Tengger Farmer
Sutiah is a real mountain woman. She lives in a small village high up on the edge of the Tengger...
Pak Al Fauzi
Pak Al Fauzi is a very proud man, who lives on a small island off the coast of West Kalimantan...
Herman the Baduy Porter
I met Herman on a recent trip to the Kendang Mountains in the province of Banten, 167 km from Jakarta....
Pilius, the Dayak Kenyah Elder
Dayak Pilius was born in paradise, in a place called Long Saan, deep in the heart of North Borneo. I...
Isen Mulang – A Cultural Extravaganza
A very special event occurs in Central Borneo on May the 18th each year. Thousands of Dayaks converge on the...
Rut Dini: the River Guardian
Dini is a passionate defender of the rivers of Borneo, which is not surprising, as her memories of growing up...
Ferzya from Aceh
Whenever I meet someone on my travels around Indonesia like Ferzya, I am filled with great hope for the future...
Aini Abdul – The Sailor’s Daughter
Aini Abdul was born in a small village in Southwest Kalimantan to a Dayak Iban father and a Javanese mother....
Linda the Tsunami Survivor
Linda’s story is somewhat of a reflection of Aceh itself, sad but uplifting. Her life was changed forever a little...
Siti the Dayak Dancer
Siti is an extraordinarily beautiful and determined young woman. Her story is one of courage and determination and a desire...
Pak Anden: the Dayak Elder and Village Chief
Pak Anden greeted me by smudging my forehead and cheeks with a white powdered paste. After I received my traditional...
Dana the Tour Guide
Leaving his village at the age of nine and finding himself on the streets of Jalan Diponegoro, the main street...
Nyoman Jiwa, The Woodcarver
Nyoman Jiwa started learning the art of woodcarving from his grandfather when he was just 10 years old. A quiet,...
Faces Of Bali: I Made Oka Putra, The Duck Farmer
One of the wonderful things about exploring the Bali countryside is coming upon the duck farmers as they herd their...
Made Dwi: The Massage Lady
Made Dwi has a gift from the Gods — her hands. Dwi, who is 21 years old, has learnt many...
Faces Of Bali: Nyoman Jaya, The Mangku
Nyoman Jaya is a very holy man. He is one of five Mangkus (temple priests) in his local village, Pejeng...
Faces Of Bali: Ketut Lasia
Ketut does not remember exactly how old he is, but he remembers when he was very young hiding in the...