Books, Travel, Asia, Indonesia

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Elizabeth Gilbert
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
by Viking Adult (Hardcover)

A celebrated writer’s irresistible, candid, and eloquent account of her pursuit of worldly pleasure, spiritual devotion, and what she really wanted out of life Around the time Elizabeth Gilbert turned thirty, she went through an early-onslaught midlife crisis. She had everything an educated, ambitious American woman was supposed to want—a husband, a house, a successful career. But instead of feeling happy and fulfilled, she was consumed with panic, grief, and confusion. She went through a divorce, a crushing depression, another failed love, and the eradication of everything she ever thought she was supposed to be. To recover from all this, Gilbert took a radical step. In order to give herself the time and space to find out who she really was and what she really wanted, she got rid of her belongings, quit her job, and undertook a yearlong journey around the world—all alone. Eat, Pray, Love is the absorbing chronicle of that year. Her aim was to visit ...

Justine Vaisutis, Neal Bedford, Mark Elliott, Nick Ray, ...
Indonesia (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
by Lonely Planet (Paperback)

Stretch your hand through ancient stone latticework to touch the lucky Buddhas atop Java's majestic Borobudur. Drink with the deceased (and try not to slip on buffalo blood!) at an elaborate and riotous Torajan funeral. Sniff out the infamous durian, scaly salak or spiky rumbutan at a local fruit market. Step aside as a giant Komodo dragon swaggers slowly by, with the confidence only 100kg of top-of-the-food-chain lizard can exude. Eleven authors, more than 300 days of in-country research, 73 ferry trips, 197 detailed maps, 205 bowls of nasi goreng. Includes in-depth information on volcano trekking, surfing, diving, orang-utan watching and the best adventure opportunities across the entire archipelago.

Elizabeth Gilbert
Come, reza, ama / Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia (Spanish Edition)
by Aguilar (Paperback) (Release Date: 2008-12-29)

At the age of thirty-one, Gilbert moved with her husband to the suburbs of New York and began trying to get pregnant, only to realize that she wanted neither a child nor a husband. Three years later, after a protracted divorce, she embarked on a yearlong trip of recovery, with three main stops: Rome, for pleasure (mostly gustatory, with a special emphasis on gelato); an ashram outside of Mumbai, for spiritual searching; and Bali, for "balancing." These destinations are all on the beaten track, but Gilbert's exuberance and her self-deprecating humor enliven the proceedings: recalling the first time she attempted to speak directly to God, she says, "It was all I could do to stop myself from saying, 'I've always been a big fan of your work.'" The New Yorker© Gilbert s prose is fueled by a mix of intelligence, wit and colloquial exuberance that is close to irresistible. -The New York Times Book Review A meditation on love in its many forms love of food, language, ...

Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Iain Stewart
Bali & Lombok (Lonely Planet Travel Guide)
by Lonely Planet (Paperback)

Scramble down rocky cliffs to find a private surf beach, then climb back up to your motorbike, tanned and supercharged, p. 79. Flip yourself over the edge of a boat while diving the blue depths off the Gili Islands in Lombok, p. 306. Dance the day's sand off your feet at Kuta's rowdy clubs or spruce up for Seminyak's sleek bars and restaurants, p. 112. Sip honey-ginger tea in a rose-petal bath, drifting back to earth after a mandi lulur massage, p. 84. --Two great authors, 68 days of in-country research, 51 detailed maps, 133 bottles of Bintang. --An all new outdoor activities section with detailed diving and surfing information. --Features a Food & Drink chapter by renowned Ubud restaurateur and author Janet de Neefe.

Eric Hansen
Stranger in the Forest: On Foot Across Borneo
by Vintage (Paperback) (Release Date: 2000-11-14)

Eric Hansen was the first westerner ever to walk across the island of Borneo. Completely cut off from the outside world for seven months, he traveled nearly 1,500 miles with small bands of nomadic hunters known as Penan. Beneath the rain forest canopy, they trekked through a hauntingly beautiful jungle where snakes and frogs fly, pigs climb trees, giant carnivorous plants eat mice, and mushrooms glow at night. At once a modern classic of travel literature and a gripping adventure story, Stranger in the Forest provides a rare and intimate look at the vanishing way of life of one of the last surviving groups of rain forest dwellers. Hansen's absorbing, and often chilling, account of his exploits is tempered with the humor and humanity that prompted the Penan to take him into their world and to share their secrets.

Lucy Ridout, Lesley Reader
The Rough Guide to Bali & Lombok 6 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
by Rough Guides (Paperback)

Make the most of the cultural and natural richness of Bali & Lombok with this comprehensive and up-to-date guide. The full-colour introduction takes a stunning look at many of the islands’ highlights, from the dramatic cliff top temples to the sparkling white-sand beaches. There are new features on Balinese pop music, volcanic landscapes, traditional and modern performing arts and coverage of the islands’ chic side with fashionable spas, designer boutique hotels and exceptional shopping, plus family-friendly destinations and activities. Whatever kind of traveller you are, from beach comber to eco-tourist, on a budget or money’s-no-object, you’ll find the accommodation, restaurants and experiences that are right for you. Extras include advice on where to dive, how to arrange treks up the island’s volcanoes and the top surf breaks. The Rough Guide to Bali & Lombok gives you all the practical advice you’ll need for a great adventure.

ERIC HANSEN
ORCHID FEVER
by METHUEN PUBLISHING LTD (Hardcover)

DK Publishing
Bali and Lombok (Eyewitness Travel Guide)
by DK Travel (Turtleback)

The guide that shows you what other travel books only tell you! Besides being one of the top ten honeymoon destinations in the world, Bali has been called the "Best Island in the World." Previously known for attracting backpackers, the island now caters to more sophisticated travelers and DK's Eyewitness Travel Guide: Bali & Lombok puts everything at your fingertips. Experience the world's largest collection of Balinese art at the Bali Museum in Denpasar, the sacred Pura Luhur Uluwatu, exotic wildlife at the Bali Bird Park, the royal palace at Taman Gili, and the temple at Taman Ayun. Highlights in Lombok include: the Taman Naional Gunung Rinjani, the beach resorts at Senggigi, and the Mayura Water Palace. With over 700 full-color photographs and street-by-street maps of Kuta, Ubud, Singaraja, this guide shows why Bali and Lombok are becoming increasingly popular holiday destinations for all types of tourists.

Redmond O'Hanlon
Into the Heart of Borneo
by Vintage (Paperback) (Release Date: 1987-09-12)

Chris Rowthorn, Muhammad Cohen
Lonely Planet Borneo (Lonely Planet Travel Guides) (Lonely Planet Travel Guides) (Regional Guide)
by Lonely Planet (Paperback)

Discover BorneoWake deckside to the whoops of gibbons on your orangutan-spotting trip, Tanjung Putting National ParkFind out what Queen Elizabeth gave the sultan who had everything at Brunei's lavish Royal Regalia MuseumJostle garrulous crowds at a Kuching market for some nuttle, stir-fried jungle fernIn This Guide:First edition, with more research time than any other guide: 110 days in-country, 50 detailed maps, 35 jungle adventuresNational Parks color section covers where to spot elephants, monkeys and the enormous, pungent rafflesia flowersSpecialists discuss local markets, the best Malaysian cuisine, ecotourism and conservationContent updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights

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