In The Wake Of Wallace: Indonesia & Borneo

Bali is an Indonesian island at the western-most of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. It is one of Indonesia’s 33 provinces, with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of the island. Bali is home to the most of Indonesia's Hindu minority, and also the largest tourist destination in the Archipelago. Read more about Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia

Sorong (population 200,000) is a coastal city in the eastern Indonesian province of West Papua, 100km south of the Equator, and bordering the Sorong Regency. It is the gateway to Indonesia's Raja Ampat Islands, rich in coral reefs in an area considered the heart of the world's coral reef biodiversity. It is also the logistics centre for Indonesia's thriving eastern oil and gas frontier, and a major container terminal. Read more about Sorong, Indonesia

Pulau Misool (Misool Island) is one of the four largest islands of the Raja Ampat (the Realm of Four Kings) archipelago, comprising over 1,500 islands, in West Papua, Indonesia. They create a spectacular view of closely-spaced islands covered with bright tropical flora and fauna. In addition there are caves everywhere. Read more about Pulau Misool, Indonesia

Wakatobi National Marine Park (the name comes from first letters of its four main islands) lies off Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, between the Banda Sea and Flores Sea. It is one of seven National Marine Parks in Indonesia. The Park covers an area of 13,900 sq.km. Read more about Wakatobi National Marine Park, Indonesia

Taka Bonerate National Park is a marine park located in the Flores Sea, Indonesia. South Sulawesi Island lies to the north, and Flores Island to the south. The park includes the Takabonerate atoll islands and was granted its status in 1992. Read more about Taka Bonerate National Park, Indonesia

Sumbawa is an Indonesian island located in the middle of the Lesser Sunda Islands chain, in the province of West Nusa Tenggara. It marks the boundary between the islands to the west, which were influenced by religion and culture spreading from India, and the region to the east that was not so influenced. Sumbawa has historically had two major linguistic groups who spoke languages that were unintelligible to each other and the east-west division remains today. Read more about Sumbawa, Indonesia

Sumbawa is an Indonesian island located in the middle of the Lesser Sunda Islands chain, in the province of West Nusa Tenggara. It marks the boundary between the islands to the west, which were influenced by religion and culture spreading from India, and the region to the east that was not so influenced. Sumbawa has historically had two major linguistic groups who spoke languages that were unintelligible to each other and the east-west division remains today. Read more about Sumbawa, Indonesia

Tanjung Datu National Park, Malaysia, lies at the westernmost tip of Sarawak, on the island of Borneo. It is the state's smallest national park covering an area of only 13sq.km., and has a delightful small fishing village, Teluk Melano. Read more about Tanjung Datu National Park, Malaysia

Tanjung Datu National Park, Malaysia, lies at the westernmost tip of Sarawak, on the island of Borneo. It is the state's smallest national park covering an area of only 13sq.km., and has a delightful small fishing village, Teluk Melano. Read more about Tanjung Datu National Park, Malaysia

Belitung Island (English: Billiton) lies midway between South Sumatra and Kalimantan, 340 km north of Jakarta, in the Java Sea. It forms part of the province of Bangka-Belitung Islands. Belitung’s population of 270,000 is mainly Malay, with a range of other ethnicities. Read more about Belitung, Indonesia

Singapore, sometimes referred to as the "Lion City," is a vibrant, multiethnic city-state in Southeast Asia. Well-known for its spotless public transport system, profusion of open space, and ability to seamlessly blend a rich cultural history with contemporary comforts. Despite its tiny size, Singapore has enough attractions to suit the interests of all kinds of travellers. Read more about Singapore, Singapore