Thailand

by Andrew Spooner

Published 27 June 2003
Thailand is where buddhism meets hedonism. Serene, golden Buddhas watch over high-powered shoppers in Bangkok, the hilltribes of the north continue their age-old traditions, while Full Moon partygoers dance all night in the south. Get beyond The Beach to find your own personal hideaway with Footprint Thailand, the essential guide for all adventurous, free-spirited travellers. New Footprint dual colour format; Detailed colour maps and extensive transport information to help you plan your trip; Where to eat, drink and party; The pick of activities, including diving, rafting, riding and therapies; Pull-quotes to highlight quirky and fun facts that enliven the text

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!