Bookstore - Travel Books
During the planning phase of your round the world trip you'd probably be happy to take a look at some travel guidebooks available out there. Yeah, I know you don't want to be surrounded by other backpackers all the time while travelling. I know you don't want to be where everybody else is but the truth is - no matter what people say -, travel guides are very useful. Here's an up-to-date selection of published guidebooks available online at Amazon.
» First-time traveller
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» Southeast Asia
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
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Lonely Planet - Myanmar (Burma) (published October 2005) "Explore the vast, ancient ruins of Bagan, voyage up myriad waterways by riverboat, relax at a remote teahouse or sample fresh seafood beside white-sand beaches. Let this considered and responsible guide show you the adventure of a lifetime, while at the same time showing you how your travel experience best benefits the local people". |
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Lonely Planet - Thailand (published September 2005) "Thailand was once an enigmatic paradise of pristine beaches, hidden temples and remote mountain refuges. Here's the secret: it can still be that way. Let Lonely Planet guide you past the world of the tourist brochures and into the true heart of this glorious land". |
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Lonely Planet - Southeast Asia on a shoestring (published March 2004) "Hit the Southeast Asia hippy trail in a rickety bus packed with chickens. You’ll find your nirvana at a Buddhist temple, on a perfect beach, or in a bowl of noodle soup. Written for backpackers by backpackers, this guide to 11 countries lets you go further, stay longer and pay less for an adventure of a lifetime. This guide covers: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam". |
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