Footprint Handbook
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Grannies practising tai chi at dawn. Noodle carts and nouvelle cuisine. From watery plains to mountain scenery and magical deserted beaches. War wounds and historical symbolism. Temples and jade pagodas. Monarchs, monks, mandarins and merchants. Floating markets and ancient streets. Ancient Chama ruins. Where to eat tigers' testicles and bears' feet. Dancing til the lights come up at Apocalypse Now...
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...
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!
"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.
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.