Laos

by Aleta Moriaty

Published 31 March 2006
Laos is one of the treasures of Southeast Asia, an enigmatic country influenced by the French, defined by the Mekong river and belonging to another time. The 4th edition of our acclaimed Laos guide is essential for all free-spirited travellers who want to get the most out of this...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

"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...Read more

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...Read more

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,...Read more