Borneo Footprint Handbook

by Paul Dixon

Published 25 August 2010
Perfect for anyone with a sense of adventure, Borneo packs a punch. Footprint's fully revised and updated 3rd edition Borneo Handbook covers everything travellers need to know about getting off the beaten path and discovering this beautiful island.

The third largest island in the world, largely jungle-covered and still relatively undiscovered, it's easy to see what
attracts adventurous travellers to Borneo. With its numerous pristine national parks, some of the world's best dive sites, unique flora and fauna (including of course the Orangutan) this is one of the world's last frontiers. Footprint's 3rd edition Borneo Handbook has been fully revised and updated to help travellers get the very most from their trip, with detailed listings on where to eat, sleep and play, great maps to show how to get around, plus a fantastic background and history section all helping visitors get to grips with the island's rich and diverse culture.


Intrepid, adventurous destination
In-depth coverage of the island's environmental issues
Get to understand the culture and support the local community
Comprehensive coverage of South Kalimantan
Provides descriptions of jungle treks and where to see dolphins, turtles and orang-utans

Southeast Asia Handbook

by Paul Dixon and Andrew Spooner

Published 1 October 2009
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!