Journeys of rich cultural significance are retraced as Peter Kuruvita sets sail along the ancient spice trade routes of picturesque Indonesia. Plotting a course through the Banda Sea on board the hand-built traditional sailboat Matahariku, Peter encounters and learns from the nomadic Bajau people, whose fishing skills are world-renowned. Peter and crew also dock on the island of Buton, home to a special ingredient known as agar agar, which is sought after by contemporary chefs all over the world.