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A Travel Guide to Spice Island – Indonesia
If you’re going to cruise Indonesia, chances are you’ll come across the Spice Islands. But look for them on a map, and you might have trouble finding them. This is because nowadays, they’re known as the Maluku Islands, and they’re one of the most stunning places you can visit. With that in mind, here’s how they got their nickname, and what you should keep in mind if you’re visiting.
A Bit of History
The Spice Islands have been inhabited for tens of thousands of years. Long before the Europeans set foot on the islands, the native people encouraged the spice trade. They got the nickname “Spice Islands” in the 16th century, due to the fact that there was a vast variety of aromatic plants that could be found all around the archipelago.