Tales of the Border - Military Exploits in India - Pakistan and Afghanistan
Korea (Lonely Planet Country Guides) (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
by Geoff Crowther
From teeming Seoul in its mountain cradle to remote offshore islands and secluded monasteries, this comprehensive guide will help people discover this land of dramatic beauty.
"Mongolia is landlocked between its neighbors China and Russia in the heart of Asia. For centuries after the disintegration of Genghis Khan's empire it was ruled by one or the other, but in 1990 the Mongols embraced democracy. Now, after two centuries of Manchu stagnation and seventy years of Soviet communism, they are rebuilding their national heritage. Rarely in the news but making progress toward a market economy, this resource-rich but infrastructure-poor country is a land of pioneers, and...
Singapore - Culture Smart! (Culture Smart!)
by Angela Milligan and Patricia Voute
Singapore is a land of immigrants. Although the Chinese are by far the largest ethnic group, it is more of a salad bowl than a melting pot-although a common identity has emerged since independence in 1965. With no natural resources, the newly independent state invested in education and trade, and today this sleek, air-conditioned nation is a global financial centre that makes much of the West seem third-rate. Singaporeans are hardworking, goal-oriented individuals-modern individuals who love col...
In partnership with a consortium of European cartographers, "Rough Guides" is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new series of country and regional maps. Since inception in Germany in spring 2001, the World Mapping Project - 'the last great adventure in cartography: its task to map every country with state-of-the-art technology' - has met with critical acclaim. Now "Rough Guides", brings these brilliantly clear, accessible and information - packed maps to the UK and English-speaking...
In the Far East (Illustrated Edition)
by William Henry Davenport Adams
Insight Guides City Guide Taipei (Insight City Guides)
by Insight Guides
Taiwanese culture preserves the best of ancient traditions, while embracing the newest in high-tech modernity, and nowhere is this better exemplified than in the country's dynamic capital, Taipei. Whether you want to admire Taipei 101's architecture, discover precious Chinese artefacts at the National Palace Museum or indulge in feast of street food at Shilin Nightmarket, Insight City Guide Taipei will ensure that you have the quintessential Taipei experience. Features by local writers delve int...
"Through poignant, laugh-out-loud essays and 92 never-before-published color photographs of North Korea, [the author] chronicles one of the strangest vacations ever. Along the way, she bares all while undergoing an inner journey as convoluted as the country itself."-- Most people want out of North Korea. Simmons wanted in-- and she forgot to check her sense of humor at the border. But "tourism" in North Korea means you will be presented with the singular vision of the country the administration...
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.
Living and Working in Hong Kong One Couple's Adventure
by Denny Eckstein