Beyond Java
A rare tribute to Java
Beyond Java features a rare mosaic of some of the most inspiring people I got the chance to meet along my way for the past four years of a thorough exploration. I have screened over 40.000 photos of my travels to keep only a hundred ones featuring most tribes and traditional costumes of the island.
Read travel stories that will inspire you
The book features four exclusive travel stories that will let you know more about the people I met. During my multiple expeditions, I questionned myself about the dimension of happiness, how the people living in the far remote corners of the island live, what they do, what they eat and what they think. What's their job? And what wisdom I could grasp from it in order to leave you a lasting impression about this special island. Furthermore, you will get to read the story of one of the oldest living women (120 years old), will learn more about the job of one of the latest traditional midwives, or meet those unique village children whose ability is to naturally grow dreadlocked hair.
A book featured in several national media
If the book's content hadn't been appealing, it wouldn't have attracted the general attention of the people. Beside its foreword written by Indonesia's Minister of Tourism, I am blessed to have had media interested in knowing more about this project's first volume and giving praise in numerous articles.
Listen to them, not me
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