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When Craig Dobbins decides to backpack across Southeast Asia, he resolves to travel now and plan afterward. Craig dreams of life on the road and the freedom and spontaneity that only an open itinerary can offer. Joining him is his former roommate Zach, a more structured persona, who serves as the...

Central Asia Cultures, Arts, and Architecture presents a journey through time, analyzing the history of Central Asian cultures, arts, and architecture since prehistoric times. It includes documentation of historical, cultural, artistic, and architectural accomplishments, and combines writings based...

Placed as it is at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore borders Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei and can be visualized as a window to the rest of Asia. It encompasses vibrant and colorful cultures, each following unique traditions and beliefs, many passed down over generations. As diverse as these...

Cambodia is home to Angkor Wat, an UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most important ancient monuments in Southeast Asia. The structure is a living reminder of the splendid Khmer Empire that once dominated the country. Impressive in size and detail, the temples and palaces of this medieval...

This book offers a timely examination of Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (HTI), a chapter of the transnational movement Hizb ut-Tahrir (HT), whose key aim is the revival of the caliphate. It cautions against an overly simplistic read of a group like HTI and political Islam in Indonesia. While there...

This beautifully illustrated, expanded and updated new edition of the 2019 Diving & Snorkeling Guide to Bali tells you all you need to know if you are planning diving or snorkeling trips around Bali. Do you want to know where the coolest critters live? Where and when to go to have the best chance...

Tokyo is a safe city that has it all. Shoppers will lose themselves among the city’s endless stores.  Ancient, immaculate gardens are a short subway ride away from clubs throbbing to the latest techno beat. A history and culture alien to westerners can be found in Tokyo’s many fine temples...

The Durian Tourist’s Guide to Thailand is a comprehensive travel guide to indulging in Southeast Asia’s King of Fruit while enjoying the turquoise coast, sandy beaches, exotic temples, ancient ruins and relaxing spas of a normal holiday in Thailand. Designed for the eco-conscious adventurer...

When the weekend (or the mid-week blues) hit, fear not, Singapore delivers. While it may be better known for its extravagant food and endless shopping, Singapore thankfully hosts an exciting array of nightspots for everyone – you just need to get out and explore!  From the quirky shophouses...

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This study documents Hmong’s involvement in the Secret War in Laos, their refugee exodus from Laos to the refugee camps in Thailand, and the challenges to find third countries to take Hmong refugees. At the time, Hmong and other highlander refugees from Laos were considered unsuitable to be resettled...

Speaking Soviet with an Accent presents the first English-language study of Soviet culture clubs in Kyrgyzstan. These clubs profoundly influenced the future of Kyrgyz cultural identity and fostered the work of many artists, such as famed novelist Chingiz Aitmatov. Based on extensive oral history...

There are 2,600 hospitals in Asia, Africa and South America which could be classified as "Mission Hospitals" - far off the beaten path, providing basic medical service to the poorest people of the world. The Hospital at the End of the World tells the story of a nurse from the USA and his...

Essay from the year 2007 in the subject History - Asia, grade: keine, , language: English, abstract: Kraljevi? Marko is the epic name of King Marko Mrnjav?evi?. The word 'Kraljevi?' means 'the young king' or 'the king's son' in English. Marko was the regional king of a small principality in present-day...