Bali: A Paradise Created: A Paradise Created

Ever wondered how Bali became the island paradise we know today? This fascinating deep-dive from Tuttle Publishing reveals how Western imagination, colonial influence, and savvy marketing transformed Bali from a relatively unknown Indonesian island into the world's most romanticised tropical destination. It's a brilliant exploration of cultural construction, tourism, and the gap between paradise imagined and reality lived. Perfect for armchair travellers, history buffs, and anyone who's ever fallen under Bali's spell.