Explore the World s Most Extraordinary Islands A Journey Through the Strange Scary Remote and Naturally Odd Dive in to a captivating exploration of 29 of the world s most unique and enigmatic islands each with its own compelling story This visually stunning book is divided into four sections each revealing a different facet of these extraordinary locales Strange Uncover islands that defy the ordinary From Ocean Flower in China an artificial lotus shaped archipelago now mired in financial ruin to Santa Cruz Del Islote the world s most crowded island these islands challenge the boundaries of imagination Marvel at the Floating City in the Pacific a visionary eco island and learn about Kihnu famous for the central and visible role of its women Scary Venture into the eerie and unsettling Discover Runit s ominous concrete dome packed with nuclear waste or the haunted island of Poveglia off the coast of Venice Experience the chilling history of Fire Island where Russia s most dangerous murderers are imprisoned Remote Journey to the furthest corners of the Earth Explore Socotra and its unique flora and fauna and Inaccessible Island surrounded by cliffs and rarely seen by human eyes Visit Fort Jefferson a remote and enigmatic outpost of the Ame
The Indonesia Travel Map from Periplus is designed as a convenient easy to use tool for travelers This map created using durable coated paper is made to open and fold multiple times whether it s the entire map that you want to view or one panel at a time Following highways and byways this map will show you how to maneuver your way to banks gardens hotels golf courses museums monuments restaurants churches and temples movie theaters shopping centers and more This 6th edition includes maps and plans that are scaled to Area Maps Western Indonesia 1 4 000 000 Eastern Indonesia 1 4 000 000 Jakarta Area 1 250 000 Bali 1 500 000 South Bali 1 100 000 City Plan Central Jakarta 1 30 000 Periplus Travel Maps cover most of the major cities and travel destinations in the Asia Pacific region The series includes an amazing variety of fascinating destinations from the multifaceted subcontinent of India to the bustling city state of Singapore and the western style metropolis of Sydney to the Asian charms of Bali All titles are continuously updated ensuring they keep up with the considerable changes in this fast developing part of the world This extensive geographical reach and attention to detail mean that Periplus Travel Maps are the natural first choice