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Explore southeast Asia's most fascinating land with Footprint's 5th edition of Cambodia. This title includes unparalleled coverage of Cambodia's fascinating history and culture, detailed highlight maps and objective recommendations on where to stay and what to see. Including all the latest developments along the country's relatively undiscovered coastline, this guide is essential for all free-spirited travellers wanting to get the most out of this incredible country.
Thailand is where buddhism meets hedonism. Serene, golden Buddhas watch over high-powered shoppers in Bangkok, the hilltribes of the north continue their age-old traditions, while Full Moon partygoers dance all night in the south. Get beyond The Beach to find your own personal hideaway with Footprint Thailand, the essential guide for all adventurous, free-spirited travellers. New Footprint dual colour format; Detailed colour maps and extensive transport information to help you plan your trip; Where to eat, drink and party; The pick of activities, including diving, rafting, riding and therapies; Pull-quotes to highlight quirky and fun facts that enliven the text
Roam ancient ruins, immerse yourself in the thriving modern metropolis of Bangkok, or find your very own piece of paradise on the tropical islands of the south, the Kingdom of Thailand offers travellers this and much more. Footprint's 7th edition guide has been fully updated to help you navigate through the land where Buddhism meets hedonism; hike the mountains of Mae Hong Son, dive the unspoilt Similian islands or spend your nights partying in Koh Phangan.
* Comprehensive listings, whether you want to go trekking in the north, learn how to cook the best pad thai or get some well-earned R&R * Fantastic background and history section to help you really get to know this culturally rich and beautiful destination * Eating, sleeping and drinking listings for every budget * Features information on how to get there and how to get around plus carefully planned itineraries to help you have the best possible experience whether you're traveling for one week or one month * The heart of the guide is broken in to the key regions of Thailand and gives you comprehensive information on each of these regions * Each regional section has an overview map, local information on how to get around with transport and street maps where relevant, a short history of the region, thorough advice on what to see and do and a directory of key local information on banks, embassies, internet cafes, medical and services * Full-color mini atlas to help you get your bearings and plan your journeys From the hill peoples and forested highlands of the north to the glorious islands in the south, Footprint's fully updated 8th edition will help you get to the heart of the ancient kingdom of Thailand.
* Comprehensive listings, whether you want to go trekking in the north, learn how to cook the best pad thai or get some well-earned R&R * Fantastic background and history section to help you really get to know this culturally rich and beautiful destination * Eating, sleeping and drinking listings for every budget * Features information on how to get there and how to get around plus carefully planned itineraries to help you have the best possible experience whether you're traveling for one week or one month * The heart of the guide is broken in to the key regions of Thailand and gives you comprehensive information on each of these regions * Each regional section has an overview map, local information on how to get around with transport and street maps where relevant, a short history of the region, thorough advice on what to see and do and a directory of key local information on banks, embassies, internet cafes, medical and services * Full-color mini atlas to help you get your bearings and plan your journeys From the hill peoples and forested highlands of the north to the glorious islands in the south, Footprint's fully updated 8th edition will help you get to the heart of the ancient kingdom of Thailand.
Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
by Andrew Spooner, Aleta Moriaty, Claire Boobbyer, and John Colet
Published 16 December 2005
Hit the trail and get the most out of Southeast Asia with Footprint's new guide, part of a series covering classic backpacker routes, taking you from Mekong Delta to the Chinese border in northern Laos. Perfect for a career break, retirement jaunt or an adventure-packed holiday, Backpacker Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos is chock-full of tips on how to get the most out of your trip. Experience the sheer scale of Angkor Wat and the strangeness of the Plain of Jars, travel on a bamboo train and visit the Perfume Pagoda. With extensive planning tools in the concise and readable Essentials section, this guide will help you uncover the real essence of travelling. Takes you along the entire length of the mighty Mekong River. Lots of full colour maps. We tell it like it is. Best places to stay, including hostels and roadhouses, with suggestions on where to splash the cash. Expert advice on how to get the most out of the region if time is short. Where to buy the best silk and taste the finest indochine cuisine. Takes you round all the main temples, palaces and pagodas, and a few hidden surprise too...
Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos Footprint Handbook
by Claire Boobbyer and Andrew Spooner
Published 1 November 2010
Whether you want to experience the hustle and bustle of Hanoi, feel the eeriness of the Plain of Jars, gaze at the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat or head down the Mekong on a slow boat, or a higher-octane tube you can do all this and more with Footprint's totally revised and updated 3rd edition Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos Handbook. With in-depth coverage of all three countries this guidebook is perfect if you are planning a trip to this stunning region. Including an extensive planning section and suggestions for getting off the beaten track, plus accommodation listings for every budget and full details of all the sights, activities and incredible food this guide will be invaluable to help you get the most from your trip. The guide opens with a beautiful colour section full of inspirational photographs and advice to help you plan your trip giving you a flavour of the best things to see and do. The guide then includes carefully selected itineraries giving you advice on how to get the best out of your stay whether you're travelling for a week or a month.
Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos offer unrivalled attractions in the form of ruins, colonial remnants, stunning scenery, ethnic diversity and exotic food and this guide captures it all offering you extensive, thoroughly researched information which will help you plan your trip as well as advise you on the ground. The Essentials section provides great advice on how to get there and how to get around as well as information on sleeping, eating, drinking and shopping giving you an idea of what you can expect to pay. The heart of the guide is divided by country with each section offering an overview map, local information on how to get around with transport and street maps where relevant, a short history, thorough advice on what to see and do and a directory of key local information on banks, embassies, internet cafes, medical and even laundry services. There is a full-colour mini atlas which has maps of each country to help you get your bearings.
From the vivid rice paddies of Vietnam to Phnom Penh, the fascinating modern day capital of Cambodia, to laid-back Laos and its picture-postcard gilded temples, Footprint's fully updated 3rd edition will help you get to the heart of this exquisite region and charming people.
Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos offer unrivalled attractions in the form of ruins, colonial remnants, stunning scenery, ethnic diversity and exotic food and this guide captures it all offering you extensive, thoroughly researched information which will help you plan your trip as well as advise you on the ground. The Essentials section provides great advice on how to get there and how to get around as well as information on sleeping, eating, drinking and shopping giving you an idea of what you can expect to pay. The heart of the guide is divided by country with each section offering an overview map, local information on how to get around with transport and street maps where relevant, a short history, thorough advice on what to see and do and a directory of key local information on banks, embassies, internet cafes, medical and even laundry services. There is a full-colour mini atlas which has maps of each country to help you get your bearings.
From the vivid rice paddies of Vietnam to Phnom Penh, the fascinating modern day capital of Cambodia, to laid-back Laos and its picture-postcard gilded temples, Footprint's fully updated 3rd edition will help you get to the heart of this exquisite region and charming people.
Angkor is one of the architectural treasures of Southeast Asia. Surrounded by mysterious jungle, the hub of the region is charming colonial town of Siem Reap with its bustling market. Footprint's Angkor covers all the unmissable sights within this spectacular and gargantuan complex, plus lesser-known sights off the beaten track. Provides recommendations on what to do & where to go, as well as the low-down on the fascinating history of this ancient temple city.
* Practicalities section with essential advice on getting there and around.
* Highlights map and colour section so you know what not to miss.
* Comprehensive listings including where to eat, sleep and relax.
* Detailed street maps for Siem Reap and maps of the key temples within the complex
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprint guide will help you get the most out of Angkor without weighing you down.
* Practicalities section with essential advice on getting there and around.
* Highlights map and colour section so you know what not to miss.
* Comprehensive listings including where to eat, sleep and relax.
* Detailed street maps for Siem Reap and maps of the key temples within the complex
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprint guide will help you get the most out of Angkor without weighing you down.
From the heights of Kinabalu to the palm-fringed beaches of the Andamans, Footprint's 2nd edition of "Southeast Asia" has been comprehensively updated with everything you need to know about travelling through this beautiful region. Whether trekking to mysterious jungle-thronged temples or plunging head-first into a seething metropolis, this is the perfect companion for anyone wanting to get off the banana-pancake trail and delve a little deeper into these diverse and fascinating countries. 7 countries are covered extensively in this title. Whether you want to experience some of the world's most beautiful beaches, discover your inner-self on a Buddhist retreat or fuel the adrenalin junkie within you, this book has it all. This title features fantastic information on Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore, the main travel hubs, ensuring you can get about easily. It features listings simply not covered in other guides that allow travellers to step away from the well-known routes and really discover this beautiful region. Annually updated - making this the most up-to-date guide available!
Travellers will be wowed by the stunning natural beauty of Laos and the laid-back temperament of the locals.
Footprint's 6th edition Laos Handbook provides all the necessary information for getting to know this tiny country and more!
Laos is a little tranquillity in the heart of Southeast Asia, sandwiched between Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand this is where travellers come to get away from it all. Footprint's 6th edition Laos Handbook has been completely revised and updated and provides everything needed to make the most of this peaceful and beautiful country. From hiring bikes and exploring the 4,000 islands in the south, going high-speed down the Mekong in a rubber tube, seeking out some amazing French bakeries in Vientiane or trekking deep into the mountains. With fantastic listings on how to do all these, plus the necessaries on where to eat, sleep and drink this guidebook is essential for anyone wanting to really experience this beautiful country for themselves.
Comprehensive coverage of all the country's attractions, from the Plain of Jars to the '4000 islands'
Includes an up-to-date section on responsible travel and local customs
Extensive background section provides a real insight into the history and culture of this beautiful country
Essential 'Useful words and phrases' section at the back of the book
Up-to-date recommendations of places to eat, drink and sleep
Footprint's 6th edition Laos Handbook provides all the necessary information for getting to know this tiny country and more!
Laos is a little tranquillity in the heart of Southeast Asia, sandwiched between Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand this is where travellers come to get away from it all. Footprint's 6th edition Laos Handbook has been completely revised and updated and provides everything needed to make the most of this peaceful and beautiful country. From hiring bikes and exploring the 4,000 islands in the south, going high-speed down the Mekong in a rubber tube, seeking out some amazing French bakeries in Vientiane or trekking deep into the mountains. With fantastic listings on how to do all these, plus the necessaries on where to eat, sleep and drink this guidebook is essential for anyone wanting to really experience this beautiful country for themselves.
Comprehensive coverage of all the country's attractions, from the Plain of Jars to the '4000 islands'
Includes an up-to-date section on responsible travel and local customs
Extensive background section provides a real insight into the history and culture of this beautiful country
Essential 'Useful words and phrases' section at the back of the book
Up-to-date recommendations of places to eat, drink and sleep
Lush green paddy fields, beautiful bays and crazy cities all await intrepid explorers to Vietnam. Footprint's ever-popular 6th edition Vietnam Handbook is the perfect travelling companion for anyone wanting to escape the crowds. From the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City to the serenity of Halong Bay and everything in between, Footprint's fully revised and updated 6th edition Vietnam Handbook offers travellers a chance to have a truly unique experience. Vietnam has everything from noodle carts to nouvelle cuisine, temples or trekking, beaches or bargain hunting. This guidebook gives all the information needed to really discover this incredible country, including a highly acclaimed war history and background section, plus all the necessary listings on where to eat, sleep and play this guide will be an indispensable companion. Acclaimed, in depth coverage of the Vietnam War Comprehensive food and drink section and detailed listings of where to sleep Includes information on crossing the Mekong Delta and also trekking in the north New colour photograph section including highlights map
"At Saigon one exists; at Hanoi one lives," wrote one 19th-century French visitor. Stroll along the elegant tree-lined boulevards and admire the weathered colonial buildings while in the distance ultra-modern office blocks shoot up from the ground. Few places sum up Vietnam's history and future like Hanoi, while the Northern country retains what every visitor is looking for: the beauty of unspoilt Vietnam. Footprintfocus will guide you around Vietnam's charming capital and north, giving useful advice on what to see and do along the way. Perfect for intrepid travellers, there's an ideal balance of must-see destinations and little-known gems. * Essentials section with indispensable information on getting there and around.
* Comprehensive listings of where to eat, drink and sleep.
* Detailed street maps to help you find your way around.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
Packed with practical and detailed advice on how to navigate this fascinating region, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of your trip without weighing you down.The content of Footprintfocus Hanoi and Northern Vietnam guide has been extracted from Footprint's Vietnam Handbook.
* Comprehensive listings of where to eat, drink and sleep.
* Detailed street maps to help you find your way around.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
Packed with practical and detailed advice on how to navigate this fascinating region, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of your trip without weighing you down.The content of Footprintfocus Hanoi and Northern Vietnam guide has been extracted from Footprint's Vietnam Handbook.
Discover black sand beaches on the Pacific coast, a lake crowned by volcanoes and an ancient civilization that came to an abrupt end, leaving its history hidden within the ruins of jungle-clad temples. Travel from beautiful colonial cities and sleepy villages, to deserted beaches and lush rainforests; Footprintfocus Guatemala covers all the top attractions in this colourful country, plus lesser-known sights off the beaten track. Provides recommendations for all budgets on where to eat, sleep and sample tequila, as well as the low-down on the region's best fiestas and adventure activities.
* Essentials section with practical advice on getting there and around.
* Highlights map so you know what not to miss.
* Comprehensive listings including where to eat, sleep and have fun.
* Detailed street maps for Guatemala City and other important towns and sights.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Guatemala without weighing you down.
The content of Footprintfocus Guatemala guide has been extracted from Footprint's Central American & Mexico Handbook.
* Essentials section with practical advice on getting there and around.
* Highlights map so you know what not to miss.
* Comprehensive listings including where to eat, sleep and have fun.
* Detailed street maps for Guatemala City and other important towns and sights.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Guatemala without weighing you down.
The content of Footprintfocus Guatemala guide has been extracted from Footprint's Central American & Mexico Handbook.
From the Cult of Maximon to the delicate issue of transport manners, this guide should provide even the most adventurous and imaginative travellers information and travel options to this volatile corner of the globe. The guide features information on all of Guatemala's attractions including the Mayan world, jungle cities, natural landscapes, feasts and fiestas, details on the best Spanish language schools and volunteer organizations, adventure sports from diving in Lake Atitlan to volcano climbing and white water rafting, plus where to go for shopping and cultural artefacts - indigenous waving, textiles and clothes.
Lush green paddy fields, winding rivers and a crazy metropolis all await intrepid explorers to Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta. Pearl of the Orient, Ho Chi Minh City is the economic and commercial centre of the nation. Home to manic traffic, trendy bars, and exclusive shops, this is a city that will confound your expectations and suck you in to its frenetic energy. The serene Mekong Delta on the other hand will refresh your traveller's soul as you pass miles of paddy fields, enjoying the winding rivers and little islands that make this area so enchanting to visitors. Featuring practical advice on getting there and around and tips on what to do and see, Footprintfocus is a thorough, yet concise guide to this fascinating region of Vietnam. * Essentials section with indispensable information on getting there and around.
* Highlights maps of Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, so you know what not to miss.
* Comprehensive listings of where to eat, drink and sleep.
* Detailed street maps to help you find your way around.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
Packed with practical and detailed advice on how to navigate this fascinating region, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of your trip without weighing you down.The content of Footprintfocus Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta guide has been extracted from Footprint's Vietnam Handbook.
* Highlights maps of Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, so you know what not to miss.
* Comprehensive listings of where to eat, drink and sleep.
* Detailed street maps to help you find your way around.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
Packed with practical and detailed advice on how to navigate this fascinating region, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of your trip without weighing you down.The content of Footprintfocus Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta guide has been extracted from Footprint's Vietnam Handbook.