The Secret Map

Travel Essays by Simon Slater

Tag: Indonesia

  • Bali the Magic Island

    Beyond the tourist crowds, the Hindu island of Bali remains a spectacular highlight of Southeast Asia. The fusion of intoxicating spirituality and invigorating natural beauty make it a destination that will leave it hooks in you long after you’ve left it’s shores. The Island of the Gods is truly magical.          See…

  • Inside the Wallace Line

    “You ate bats with who?” My eyebrows barely had the time to fall back into place as I asked an affable, wide-eyed, jungle guide to repeat himself. “I ate bats with Bill Bailey!” he said again. He was referring to the popular British comedian – a seemingly obscure name drop out in the far throws of…