There, on the other side of the world, nature seems more spectacular, wilder, grander… The journey is tinged with exploration, and we think of all the Robinsons of times gone by, the discoverers of virgin lands, the intrepid pioneers. The islands are the size of a continent or a confetti; the forests are more than a thousand years old and the cities more than modern; the people know the harshness and beauty of nature. Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand are destinations for those who dream of going ever further.

An island at the end of the world, the size of a continent, whose vast spaces are populated by strange animals… Welcome to Australia: this wild and mysterious island is home to jagged mountains, countless lakes, thousand-year-old forests, endemic wildlife and pristine beaches. A true traveller’s dream. On the city side, modernity and design seem to be the watchwords of an urbanization that testifies to the country’s extraordinary dynamism, but never forgets that Nature reigns supreme.

Some 50 national parks protect Indonesia’s volcanoes, lush forests and gibbon colonies. The archipelago boasts a wealth of flora and fauna, as well as exceptional topography. Admire the fiery clouds escaping from the craters of Bromo, dive into the crystal-clear waters of Lombok and wander through the green rice paddies of Bali… There’s no doubt that this region of the world will continue to inspire travellers for a long time to come, and will sparingly reveal the secrets of its riches. Let’s just hope that global awareness will help save these last lost paradises, such as the magnificent islands of Raja Ampat, where nature seems to be at the height of its beauty.