Plastic polluted beaches and seas, environmental degradation and threats to wildlife imperil the natural world of the Indonesian archipelago. The bi-lingual book ‘Into the Wild – Travels in Indonesia’ while highlighting these threats, also showcases through photographs the beautiful and pristine nature, unique wildlife and spectacular landscape, that still beckon the traveler to the beautiful islands of Indonesia.
Valli de Kanapathipillai –Vries, has lived and travelled in Indonesia for several years. While overcoming the challenges faced as a woman traveling alone, she has combined her expertise in writing, skill of photography and love for nature and concern over environmental degradation into producing this book.