Mongolia (Lonely Planet Country Guides) (Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit)
by Robert Storey
Contains the only comprehensive guide to the country; fascinating historical, cultural and political background; special sections on gers and the nadaam festival; how to get around by horse, jeep, minivan, public transport and mountain bike; great accommodation options.
Famously referred to as an "Axis-of-Evil" country, North Korea remains one of the most secretive and mysterious nations in the world today. A series of manmade and natural catastrophes have also left it one of the poorest. When the fortress-like country recently opened the door a crack to foreign investment, cartoonist Guy Delisle found himself in its capital of Pyongyang on a work visa for a French film animation company, becoming one of the few Westerners to witness current conditions in the s...
Trekking in the Himalayas (White Star Guides: Adventure S., #3)
by Stefano Ardito
On the rooftop of the world, among the highest peaks on earth, in the heart of remarkable mountain ranges: the Himalayas and the Karakoram constitute a natural sanctuary of inimitable beauty, as well as the meeting ground of three great Asian civilizations. For this reason, millions of visitors follow the many paths, at the base of fourteen 8,000-metre peaks, among splendid forests and dizzying panoramas, on the tracks of the fabled abominable snowman, in search of ancient monuments. The fifteen...
An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Seoul, packed with insider tips and ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists, and a laminated pull-out map - all designed to help you see the very best of Seoul. Take a tour of historic Gyeongbokgung Palace, sip traditional tea in characterful Insadong, wander lively Dongdaemun Market or head to mountainous Bukhansan National Park for Buddhist temples and breathtaking views. From the Top 10 culinary specialities, to the Top 10 things to do for free - discover the be...
How Does One Dress to Buy Dragonfruit? True Stories of Expat Women in Asia
Opinionated, insightful, and entertaining, Moon Handbooks are more than just travel guides-they're reference tools, ideal for independent travellers who desire complete immersion in the culture of their destination. The only guidebooks to win Lowell Thomas Awards from the Society of American Travel Writers for six years in a row, Moon Handbooks deliver a wealth of practical advice, as well as in-depth coverage of each region's history, geography, people, arts, politics, and social issues.
Korea Up Close
Fodor's Japan & Korea, 1982 (Fodor's Modern Guides)
Marco Polo Hong Kong: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips. Most travellers want to have fun and feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination - that's what Marco Polo Guides are all about. This new series will appeal to all types of travellers, including those who haven't bought a travel guide in the past! Marco Polo's unique insider tips are peppered throughout the guide - offering a real insight into the destination. Experience all of Hong Kong's attractions with this...
Sprachfuhrer Deutsch-Koreanisch und Kompaktwoerterbuch mit 1500 Woertern
by Andrey Taranov
The fast-track guide for the design-conscious traveller Wallpaper* City Guides present a tightly edited, discreetly packaged list of the best a location has to offer the design conscious traveller. Here is a precise, informative, insider's checklist of all you need to know about the world's most intoxicating cities. Whether you are staying for 48 hours or five days, visiting for business or a vacation, we've done the hard work for you, from finding the best restaurants, bars and hotels (includin...