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Empire on the Brantas
Into the land of the Majapahit
Jul 17, 2025 • Spencer Wells
Second Substack-iversary
Life, death and looking ahead to 2025
Jan 24, 2025 • Spencer Wells
Island of empires
A rail journey through ancient Java
Jul 27, 2024 • Spencer Wells
Stone sentinels of Central Sulawesi
The mysterious megaliths of the Bada Valley
Jul 13, 2024 • Spencer Wells
A run for the border
A canceled visa, a very tight deadline, and high-altitude antics - oh my...
May 12, 2024 • Spencer Wells
Suspended between life and death
The fascinating culture of Tana Toraja
Mar 24, 2024 • Spencer Wells
First Substack-iversary
Farewell to an eventful year - and a look forward
Jan 13, 2024 • Spencer Wells
The land of iron
Lake Matano and the birth of Nusantara
Jan 7, 2024 • Spencer Wells
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