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This book is based on our much larger Adventure Guide to Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia, but focuses on Laos primarily. Janet Arrowood is a long-time and frequent visitor to Southeast Asia. Huge lakes, tremendous waterfalls, elephant rides, jungles, wonderful people, fabulous food. The sense of the new and...

Janet Arrowood is a long-time and frequent visitor to South east Asia. Huge lakes tremendous waterfalls elephant rides jungles wonderful people fabulous food. The sense of the new and unknown will amaze you. Prices? Phenomenally low. And the scenery

Ticket to Safe Backpacking guides you through fundamental issues concerning backpacking in Southeast Asia and India, scams and pitfalls in the region, how to survive border crossings and the most common mistakes that could ruin backpacking journeys. The eBook includes two free bonuses: 60 ways of backpacking cheap and a backpacking checklist.

Hong Kong has always been something of an anomaly, and an outpost of empire, whether British or Chinese. Once described as a barren island, the former fishing community has been transformed by its own economic miracle into one of Asia's World Cities, taking in its stride the territory's 1997 return...

Budget Travel, A Guide to Travelling on a Shoestring is a practical and concise guide to travelling the world and exploring new destinations with fascinating opportunities and experiences. Full of anecdotes, traveller’s advice, informative timelines and testimonies, with suggestions, guidance, ideas...

Surrounding little Singapore is big Asia, an enticing clutter of diverse cultures, natural wonders, urban jungles, sleepy beaches, culinary carnivals, and yes, occasional challenges that will leave you dizzy in the moment, but with stories you’ll savor for a lifetime. Occasional frustrations...

Taiwan for Culture Vultures == Taiwan's Historical, Religious, Artistic And Architectural Highlights == -- Why Get This Guide? -- * In-depth descriptions of each sight that include fresh details not mentioned in other English-language write-ups * Coverage of several new attractions not covered by print...

This book aims at representing to the western reader whatever is most noteworthy and interesting in the home life, manners and customs, occupations and surroundings, modes of thought, superstitions and religious beliefs and practices of the Mongol tribes who inhabit the eastern portion of the plateau of Central Asia lying between Siberia on the north and China on the south.

A thin and long strip of land in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is a case study in successful transformation following a tormented and war-stained history. Things have never been easy for this country of around 88 million during its 2,700-year long history but in spite of multiple Chinese occupations, a...

Where in the world can you find snake wine, war souvenirs, steaming bowls of pho and iced coffee right next to each other? You guessed it, Vietnam, Southeast Asia’s up and coming coastal beauty. Vietnam’s white sandy beaches are enough to rival those in Thailand and it is quickly becoming the...

Follow George Fetherling as he travels through Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia looking for any remaining traces of the Indochina that was. In Indochina Now and Then, George Fetherling recounts multiple journeys through Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, keeping an eye peeled and an ear cocked for whatever...

Want to discover an unusual island? So, welcome to Taiwan, an affordable destination with exotic charms! You want to discover Asia, Chinese culture, its temples, its gastronomy and go from surprise to surprise? So, Taiwan is for you! We hope that our travel eGuide will prove it to you. Read...

Discover a part of Thailand, this beautiful country, an Asian pearl with beautiful beaches, breathtaking landscapes, friendly people, delicious cuisine and wild nature. A mixture of culture, nature and history that we enjoyed and would like to share with you through an unforgettable journey.

Discover Bangkok and its fascinating region! Find other treasures, such as… Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Kanchanaburi, Lopburi and Nakhon Pathom! Do you think Buddhist temples, golden stuppas, welcoming people are too far away? Well, just come to Bankgog and hit the road! Our Travel...