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This beautifully photographed travel pictorial captures the people, art, architecture, food and landscapes of the the Indonesian Archipelago. Indonesia's stunning beauty and diversity is captured by Indonesia Islands of the Imagination with the help of National Geographic Photographer Jill...

The story of British Malaya and Singapore, from the days of Victorian pioneers to the denouement of independence, is a momentous episode in Britain’s colonial past. Through memoirs, letters and interviews, Margaret Shennan chronicles its halcyon years, the two World Wars, economic depression and diaspora,...

Using a patchwork of words and images from Bangkok’s residents and visitors of yesteryear, this book shares the often untold past of this busy city while shedding light on Thai culture.

Thailand can be divided into four culturally and geographically diverse regions. The mountainous north, centered around the old walled city of Chiang Mai, offers trekking, whitewater rafting, elephant riding and the opportunity to meet fascinating hill tribes. The northeastern plateau boasts spectacular...

The Tokyo Travel Map from Periplus is designed as a convenient, easy-to-use tool for travelers. Created using durable coated paper, this map is made to open and fold multiple times, whether it's the entire map that you want to view or one panel at a time. Following highways and byways, this...

Navigating the various regions during your trip to Thailand is a breeze with this handy Tuttle travel atlas. Designed for the adventurous traveler, and containing all the maps you'll need on your explorations, this atlas includes many views that are not available on other maps of Thailand. The...

The Hong Kong & Macau Travel Map from Periplus is designed as a convenient, easy-to-use tool for travelers. It is ceated using durable coated paper and is made to open and fold multiple times, whether it's the entire map that you want to view or one panel at a time. Following highways...

Having left the remote area nurse profession, I realised I wanted to return to my previous travel lifestyle. The initial plan was to overland back to Europe via motorcycle which turned into a logistical nightmare and so direction and plan changed to overland through Asia via bicycle. Then at the pinnacle...

The Kyoto Travel Map from Periplus is designed as a convenient, easy-to-use tool for travelers. Created using durable coated paper, this map is made to open and fold multiple times, whether it's the entire map that you want to view or one panel at a time. Following highways and byways, this...

''…a rattling good travel book.' Birmingham Post 'A book which insists that you do not put it down…Alastair Scott is a remarkably talented travel writer.' Western Mail 'He must be the most readable of the new generation of travel writers.' The Scots Magazine In this book,...

Taiwan is one of the most crowded countries on Earth but beyond the ocean of people and vehicles, far from the neon and noise that confronts new arrivals, there's an island of breathtaking mountain vistas, bird-rich forests and quaint villages where folk religion thrives. This is the guide for individuals...

Tokyo is one of the most fast-paced cities in Asia. Keep up to speed with City Guide Tokyo - a comprehensive guide to getting the most out of this extraordinary city. Experience the mega-wattage of neon lights in Shibuya, take a soothing dip at Odaiba's Oedo Onsen and marvel at the resplendent Senso-ji...

Vietnam: 50 Facts You Should Know When Visiting Vietnam. Avoid common tourists scams, save money and stay save with this valuable guide. Your heart is beating wildly and emotions tear at you. An opportunity of a lifetime is in front of you. Vietnam, a magnificent place full of untold mystique...

Er zijn zeker niet veel staten, zelfs onder de grootste, die er zich op kunnen beroemen zooveel hoofdsteden te hebben gehad als Birma. Negen steden, zoo het er niet meer zijn, sommige reeds sinds eeuwen in ruïnen veranderd, andere nog in goeden staat, hebben achtereenvolgens den koningen van Birma...