Indonesia in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Indonesia in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

Indonesia & Malaysia at 1:2, 000, 000 on a large, double-sided map from Mair Dumont with special aids for route planning & an extensive index which also lists topographic features, national parks, etc.A fold-out flap in the jacket makes route planning easier by providing an overview of the whole area covered by the map plus the remainder of South East Asia, Philippines & the northern coast of Australia. Popular locations are highlighted & the grid reference system in the margins makes it easier to find places on the main map. A set of seven peel-on/peel-off stickers, removable from the map without damaging its surface, is included for making special locations more prominent. To provide the coverage of the whole area at 1:2, 000, 000, the map is divided along approx. 118 ...

Indonesia, the world`s largest Muslim nation, is now in the midst of dramatic upheaval. This history of Indonesia provides an overview from the prehistoric period to the present & explores the connections between the nation`s many communities & the differences that propel contemporary breakaway movements. ...

Sulawesi with the Lesser Sunda Islands, the southernmost part of the Indonesian archipelago, including Lombok, Sumbawa, Sumba, Flores & Timor at 1:1, 500, 000 from Nelles, plus street plans of Palu, Manado, Makassar (Ujung Pandang). On one side is Sulawesi, with the Sangihe & Talaud islands off its north-eastern tip shown as an inset. Street plans highlighting hotels & other facilities show the centre of Palu & Manado&. An enlargement presents the Tana Toraja area in greater detail. On the reverse coverage extends from the southern tip of Sulawesi with Makassar across the Flores Sea & the Banda Sea to the Lesser Sunda Islands from Lombok to Timor. Relief shading with spot heights & names of peaks presents each island ...

Shortlisted for the 2015 Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year. In 1945, Indonesia`s declaration of independence promised: `the details of the transfer of power etc. will be worked out as soon as possible.` Still working on the `etc.` seven decades later, the world`s fourth most populous nation is now enthusiastically democratic & riotously diverse
- rich & enchanting but riddled with ineptitude & corruption. Elizabeth Pisani, who first worked in Indonesia 25 years ago as a foreign correspondent, set out in 2011, travelling over 13, 000 miles, to rediscover its enduring attraction, & to find the links which bind together this disparate nation. Fearless & funny, & sharply perceptive, she has drawn a compelling, entertaining & deeply informed portrait of a captivating nation.
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Indonesia is truly off the beaten path
- come here to wade through jungles, mingle with locals on bus journeys & to have a genuine
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Indonesia in New Holland’s Globetrotter Travel Guide series, comprising a range of practical & accessible guides to a number of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Globetrotter guides incorporate essential information in an easy-to-carry & easy-to-reference format. They provide visitors with an introduction highlighting the country’s ‘must see’ areas, allowing readers to make the most of their time away. Presented in a paperback PVC format, each guide in the series provides vital tips for visitors &

Includes:: information on the best places to stay, eat & shop, star-rated top attractions, detailed regional profiles & recommendations of the best tours & excursions. Individual titles also have a separate, pull-out overview map in the rear pocket of the guide that serves as a companion to the book itself. An introductory section profiles the destination with details of the l&, a brief history, government & economy & the people. Every chapter is summarised in the ‘ At-a-Glance’ sections at the end of each chapter. There is also a Travel Tips section at the back of each guide providing practical guidance & information on tourist information services, entry requirements, customs, health requirements, getting there, what to pack, money matters, accommodation, transport, business hours, time difference, electricity, health precautions, useful phrases, personal safety, emergencies, etiquette & tipping.

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Indonesia at 1:2, 400, 000 on a double-sided indexed map from ITMB & cartography designed to show the country’s topography through bright altitude colouring & spot heights (elevation shown in feet). The map divides Indonesia west/east, with Sumatra, Borneo, Java, Bali, Lombok & Sumbawa on one side, & Sulawesi with the remaining islands & West Papua on the reverse. Individual small islands & groups are named, as are the surrounding seas, straights & bays. The map shows ferry connections between the islands & on the larger ones shows their road network with distances on main routes. Various places of interest are highlighted: national parks & other protected areas, cultural & religious places, beaches, snorkeling/diving/fishing sites, etc. some annotated with brief notes. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 2° intervals. Each side has a separate index. ...

Indonesia on a double-sided map at 1:4, 000, 000 from Periplus, with more detailed presentation of Bali & Bali’s southern tourist region, a large street plan of central Jakarta, plus a map of the capital with its outer suburbs. On one side are the islands Western Indonesia: Sumatra, Kalimantan, Java, Bali, Lombok & most of Sumbawa, plus the whole of the Peninsular Malaysia. The network of main roads & railways is shown on a base with bold relief shading with spot heights for main peaks. Local airports are marked & main places of interest highlighted, but ferry connections are not included. The map also shows internal administrative divisions with names of the provinces. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 5°. On the reverse similar mapping at 1:4, 000, 000 covers Eastern Indonesia, from Sulawesi & Sumbawa eastwards, including Flores, Timor, the Maluku Islands & the Indonesian part of Papua. This side also

Includes:: an enlargement of Bali at 1:500, 000 with a more detailed map at 1:100, 000 of the island’s popular central area including Kuta & Denpasar, annotated with numerous beaches, tourist accommodation, etc. None of the maps or plans are indexed. Also included is a large street plan of central Jakarta at 1:30, 000 highlighting various facilities, tourist accommodation, etc, plus a road map of the whole city with its outer suburbs at 1:100, 000.

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