GermanNeugewürzand Czechnové kořenínewspice, too, refer to allspice’s origin from the New World (or, alternatively, to the late point in history when it became known in the West). The same meaning
Yellow rice (nasi kuning) is popular on the Eastern islands of Indonesia; it derives its colour from fresh or dried turmeric. In Bali, where alone in Indonesia Hinduism has survived, a tasty nasi kuning is prepared from rice, turmeric, coconut milk and aro...
Indonesia - Majapahit, Spice Islands, Trade: In 1289 the Javanese king Kertanagara maltreated Kublai Khan’s envoy, who had been sent to demand the king’s submission. The Mongol emperor organized a punitive expedition in 1292, but Kertanagara was killed
On paper, this sounds like a good plan : Indonesia had 2 of the largest forests in the world on the islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan (the Indonesian part of Borneo). Both islands were close from the Asian markets and rich with millions of some of the most valuable hardwoods on earth li...
Or for a trip with more support, try Olympic Holidays’ nine-night ‘family favourites’ itinerary, which includes a visit to the Dodecanese islands of Rhodes. Symi and Kos. Ancient Treasures in Egypt Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum is expected to open in early 2024 after years of ...