An atypical travel show visits the country with the most islands, volcanoes, Muslims, orangutans… and the nicest coffee.

The wearing of trousers, jeans, or any tight clothing becomes illegal for women in West Aceh.

Whether barongsai Chinese lion dancing is banned in Aceh, or just a misunderstanding.

State imposed religiosity and conformity, or freedom from woeful ignorance of holy texts.

Wailing and gnashing of teeth in Aceh over the shameless Putri Indonesia 2009.

Two clouds with silver linings, Tommy Suharto’s bid for Golkar, and sharia stoning laws in Aceh.

Whether to ban “nikah siri” informal marriages, Rhoma Irama and Abu Bakar Bashir are on opposite sides.

Who is behind the recent violence in Aceh, and the sharia laws.

Is political Islam down and out in 2009? Islamic parties look for reasons for their failure.

Ross sees parallels between the Justice Party/PKS, and the PKI of old.