Rough Guide Travel Guides
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The Rough Guide to Cambodia is the ultimate guide to this increasingly popular destination. Features include a full-colour section introducing Cambodia's highlights, from the world renowned towers of Angkor Wat to the stunning tropical beaches of Sihanoukville. In true Rough Guide style, the authors provide evocative and in-depth accounts of all the country's attractions, including the floating villages of Tonle Sap and the atmospheric mountain scenery of Rattanakiri. Critical reviews reveal the best places to stay, eat and drink, plus a detailed guide to Cambodia's intriguing cuisine. There are also in-depth features on Cambodian history, religion, temple art and architecture.
The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
by Charles de Ledesma, Mark Lewis, Pauline Savage, Richard Lim, and Steven Martin
Published 30 October 2003
The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei is the definitive guide to these three fascinating Southeast Asian countries. There's detailed coverage of Malaysia's superb natural attractions, including Taman Negara - the Peninsula's main national park, with its four gateways - and, in Sabah and Sarawak, Mount Kinabalu and the limestone pinnacles at Mulu. Great beaches and islands also get full attention, including the islands of Langkawi, the Perhentians and the dive mecca of Sipidan. There's plenty on the indigenous tribes of Borneo too, including how to make upriver trips to traditional longhouses. The book also provides the lowdown on Singapore's burgeoning entertainment scene - from alternative gigs to cutting-edge theatre - and uncovers the secret charms of secluded Brunei. All the background you need to get the best out of these multicultural nations is here, including a food vocabulary to help you order the best Malay, Chinese and Indian fare, and insights into local etiquette.
The Rough Guide to Laos is your definitive guide to this fascinating country. The 24-page full-colour introduction highlights all the `things not to miss', from the Buddhist temples of Louang Phabang to the French colonial architecture of Vientiane, Laos' capital. The guide reviews all the top places to stay, eat and drink to suit every budget and the brand-new `author's picks' feature highlights the very best options. Whether you want to go elephant-trekking in the jungle or explore the caves at Vang Viang this guide has all the practical advice you will need. There are detailed chapters on Laos' history, religion, art and culture and maps and plans for every region.
The Rough Guide to Laos is like having a local friend plan your trip.
The Rough Guide to Laos is like having a local friend plan your trip.
This guide aims to bring a fresh, contemporary perspective to Singapore. Features include: insiders' accounts of all aspects of the city, from its traditional Chinese, Malay and Indian enclaves to the colonial remnants and modern high-rise skyline; coverage of the island's parks, nature reserves, temples and beaches; critical appraisals of accommodation, from the humblest hotels to the venerable Raffles; a guide to the best of Singapore's cuisine, ranging from lunchtime snacks at hawker stalls to exquisite Chinese banquets; reviews of the island's top bars and nightspots; a guide to bargain-hunting in the famous Orchard Road shopping malls; and walking tours with 23 maps.