It is no exaggeration to say that the Kermis in the highlands is something unique. A massive feast of diversity inherited from the past and magically preserved by today’s generation. Where the Red River flows around the backs of still-green hills. A place where small villages stand far apart from one another. Wrapped in the…
Category: The Communist Grasshoppers
An English version of my Indonesian book “Belalang Komunis”.
Hue and Two Glasses of Coffee
Vietnam, with its coffee shops, is like a swarm of bees hovering over flower petals: bustling and sometimes even suffocating. In Hue, the city where I once lived, it is very easy to find a place to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee. Though geographically small, Hue offers ample space for travellers to unwind,…
Introduction
Those who assume this book is a guide to the euphoria and thrill of tourism will not find what they are looking for here. From the outset, the writings in this compilation were never intended to serve as a travel guide for tourists. Inside, there are no tips on how to visit the countries featured…