About the book Europe in the Indian Ocean? Yes, indeed. La Réunion, a community of fate from three continents, boasts stunning Central European infrastructure. And deep inside? Many hearts beat within the volcanic core. Heart-wrenching African rhythms in front of colorful Hindu temples. Rugged mountain ridges before white sandy beaches lined with casuarina trees. French baguette with hearty cari. Bubbling lava behind steep basalt cliffs. La Réunion is a beautiful mélange - the islanders would say métissage - of colors, shapes, and scents that visitors can hardly bear to leave. Authors Daniela Eiletz-Kaube and Kurt Kaube take you on an unforgettable journey to the Indian Ocean: hikes to one of the most active volcanoes on Earth, snorkeling and kitesurfing on dream beaches, visits to markets with their Creole specialties, and much more. Background information on the tourist development of the French-influenced island, along with interviews with "locals," provides a nuanced picture of this tropical paradise. And so you experience La Réunion with the DuMont travel guidebook: personal and authentic, we value honest experiences, closeness, and presence. Clear organization into individual regions with their towns and landscapes. Enjoyable immersion-and-experience pages before each chapter. The tours: just set off, explore new paths. Actively dive into nature and culture. The favorite spots: great for surprising discoveries. The addresses: radically subjective selection, sometimes stylish, sometimes ecological, always individual and personal. The magazine: a varied travel essay. It also tackles critical and controversial topics. The maps: 4 city maps, 19 tour maps, overview map with the highlights of La Réunion, quick overview of each region plus a large travel map.