Journey Through Indonesia - by Hannigan (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Whether readers are planning a trip to Bali or just fantasizing about one, Journey Through Indonesia makes for an unforgettable Indonesia travel guide.

With hundreds of full-color photographs, Journey Through Indonesia takes readers on a tour of the world's most magnificent archipelago, a vast island nation with all the diversity of an entire continent. This vibrantly illustrated book is the perfect introduction to this most colorful of countries, for both Indonesian history enthusiasts, armchair travelers, and those planning explorations and adventures in Indonesia.

Indonesia is Southeast Asia's largest nation, a place of endless contrasts and myriad cultures. This comprehensive Indonesian travel guide features over 400 stunning photographs, nine detailed maps, and insightful descriptions of the country's geography, culture, history, arts, crafts, and wildlife species.

Journey Through Indonesia transports readers to each of Indonesia's significant regions including:

• The impressive temples and volcanoes of Java
• The exquisite beaches of Bali
• The magnificent national parks of Kalimantan
• The traditional villages of Nusa Tenggara
• The tiger-haunted forests of Sumatra
• The spice-scented islets of Maluku
• The untrammeled wilderness of Papua
• and much more...

Journey Through Indonesia beautifully captures the diversity of the culture, terrain, and population of Indonesia and creates a deeper understanding of this unique island nation

Review Quotes

"Whether readers are planning a trip to this archipelagic nation or just fantasizing about one, Journey Through Indonesia adroitly combines the best features of both a picture book and a travel guide." -- Bali Advertiser

About the Author

Tim Hannigan is author of A Brief History of Indonesia, Murder in the Hindu Kush, and Raffles and the British Invasion of Java, winner of the 2013 John Brooks Award. His features and travel articles appear regularly in newspapers and magazines in Indonesia and beyond.