Sheila's Guide to Sulawesi, Indonesia - Paperback

by Sheila Simkin (Author)

Indonesia is the largest island nation in the world, encompassing 17,000+ islands (Wouldn't you like to know who counted them?), each with its own unique culture. Indonesia has rain forests, at least 150 active volcanoes, tropical beaches, Orangutans, famous resort areas, home to mankind's last remaining frontiers, and a haven for underwater enthusiasts. Why Visit Sulawesi? Divers don't have to be told to visit either Sulawesi or Indonesia, home to some of the World's best diving; with some of the highest levels of biodiversity in the world Bunaken National Marine Park in North Sulawesi has 7 of the 8 species of giant clams - 70 genera of corals (Hawaii only has 10) - and may even have more fish species than the Philippines. The main focus of those, in-the-know, is to visit the ethnic Toraja people in the mountainous region of South Sulawesi; attend elaborate funeral rites that usually last several days; see burial sites carved into rocky cliffs where effigies of the dead keep watch; and unusual houses called, tongkonan. Tongkonan are large, peaked-roof traditional houses (similar to some seen in other parts of the world). It seems like some people work their whole lives so they can take an Exotic Vacation, when in reality, such a trip can be had for less than taking the family to DisneyWorld. Let Travels With Sheila teach you how to Travel the World on a Budget, share exotic locations with you known only to locals, and most importantly, ease your fears about languages, currencies, personal safety and staying healthy. HERE IS SOME OF THE INFORMATION YOU'LL FIND INSIDE... - Easy Travel Basics. - The Dos and Don't of Planning A Trip to Sulawesi. - How to See the Best of Sulawesi. Now, Travels With Sheila tells it like it is with the personalized, up-to-date information and photographs you need to make the most of your trip to Sulawesi. See the best of Exotic Sulawesi from one end of this island to the other by following her travel tips.

Author Biography

Sheila Simkin, a native Chicagoan, has been traveling the world since 1960. The travel bug first hit on her honeymoon in Miami. Fidel Castro had just taken over Cuba and lured by rock-bottom prices, Sheila sweet-talked her ex-husband into abandoning Miami for Cuba. That marked the beginning of her lifetime travel passion and addiction. There are very few countries that are not on her to-see list no matter how remote and/or difficult they may be with many, "What was I thinking of" moments in hindsight. The U.S. State Department recognizes 193 independent countries and she has visited over 150 in over 40 years of travel (but...who's counting). Touring, hiking, trekking, rafting, snowshoeing, skiing, volunteering on archaeological digs, family trips and, she must admit, occasionally sitting on a beach and compulsively shopping. Her goal is to encourage you to take the big step and travel to more exotic, remote destinations with tips, anecdotes and reassurance that, yes, you will come back alive. Visit her "travelswithsheila" channel on YouTube to watch over 1,400 videos filmed around the world and covering the gamut from taking a cruise to camping in Egypt's desert, food (fried tarantulas, anyone?), sights and even instructions on how to navigate subways in Paris and Beijing. All Travels With Sheila Guides will tell you the truth, and only the whole truth, about each country and whether sights are a hit, or a miss. Follow Sheila's advice to avoid making mistakes she learned the hard way. For example, not knowing that an important piece of equipment when camping or trekking is...an AIR MATTRESS? A never to be forgotten experience spent in a sleeping bag on the cold, hard ground of Nepal. And what kind of crazy idiot goes trekking in Siberia and gets lost? Really...lost in Siberia? Only Sheila. Happy traveling!