Archive for the ‘Maluku’ Category

Maluku Islands Map by Willem Blaeu (1630) The Maluku Islands (also known as the Moluccas, Moluccan Islands, the Spice Islands or simply Maluku) are an archipelago in Indonesia, and part of the larger Malay Archipelago. They are located on the Australian Plate, lying east of ... Full story

Tolire Lake, Ternate. Photo: Michael Sjukrie Long time ago, in a small village, a father impregnated his own daughter and causing ... Full story

Maluku is blessed with incredible sea gardens, idyllic, tropical beaches and rugged, forest-coated volcanic mountains. These are the famous ‘spice islands’ which drew Indian, Chinese, Arab and eventually European traders in search of cloves and nutmeg. In 1511, the Portuguese built their first fort in the area on the island of Ternate, and cornered the clove trade. The Dutch, who arrived ... Full story

Latuhalat Village is the main center of bricks production. The sub-village Waemahu is also well-known for the production of clove miniature boats handicraft. Full story

The Banda Islands are one of Indonesias top destinations for divers. Both experts and beginners will enjoy themselves here, as the diving ranges from the shallow lagoon between Banda Neira and Gunung Api to the vertical walls of Hatta Island, the most easterly in the group. The Bandas offer stunning tropical scenery, a remarkable history, friendly villages, and some of ... Full story