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The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget (Paperback)
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The "Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget" is the ultimate guide for budget-conscious independent travellers visiting this fascinating region. Updated by young, enthusiastic writers, the guide has detailed practical information that will help readers make the most of their time and money, whether it's taking a slow boat down the Mekong, or catching the "Jungle Railway" through Malaysia's interior. Our extensive coverage includes all of the most popular Southeast Asian destinations, alongside less "discovered" places, with information on getting off the beaten track - whether to hike through the rainforest, visit remote hill tribes or just find a quiet stretch of white sand. The itineraries provide a great starting point for travellers to the region, while the "Ideas" section focuses on some of the region's many highlights, illustrated by beautiful photographs. Make the most of your time with "The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget".
The Rough Guide to First-Time Asia (Paperback)
Lucy Ridout
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"The Rough Guide First-Time Asia" tells you everything you need to know before you go to Asia, from visas and vaccinations to budgets and packing. It will help you plan the best possible trip, with advice on when to go and what not to miss, and how to avoid trouble on the road. You'll find insightful information on what tickets to buy, where to stay, what to eat, how to stay healthy and save money in Asia. "The Rough Guide First-Time Asia" includes insightful overviews of 21 Asian countries from Bhutan to Vietnam, Bangladesh to Thailand, highlighting the best places to visit with websites, clear maps, suggested reading and budget information. Be inspired by the full-colour 'things not to miss' section whilst useful contact details will help you plan your route. All kinds of advice and anecdotes from travellers who've been there and done it will make travelling stress-free. "The Rough Guide First-Time Asia" has everything you need to get your journey underway.
DK Eyewitness Travel: 15-Minute Arabic (Paperback)
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Learn to speak and understand Arabic with confidence in just 15 minutes a day. From going to the supermarket and booking a hotel to ordering dinner, learn to speak essential Arabic in no time. Follow this unique system and practise will make you perfect in just 15 minutes a day, five times a week over three months. Test-yourself flaps make it easy to learn and an easy-to-follow pronunciation guide will help ensure you're understood. Pocket-sized with a complete survival guide for when you're out and about. Whether you're starting from scratch or just in need of a refresher, there is no easier way to learn Arabic - fast.
Insight Guides: Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles (Paperback)
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This fully updated new edition features illuminating text written by expert, local writers alongside inspiring full-colour photography, including over 250 brand new photographs that will bring the islands' people and places to life, at the turn of a page. The top beach resorts, natural attractions and areas of interest are all highlighted and a brand new 'Best of...' section reveals exclusive recommendations for quirky and interesting things to see and do, such as the best dive sites, the best spots for wildlife watching, the most breathtaking landscapes to visit, and even some money-saving tips for along the way. An in-depth 'Places' section covers all three islands, with the principal sites cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colour maps throughout the guide. Additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. Attractive colour-coded sections contain fascinating features that explore history and culture, from the discovery of the Mascarenes to the impact of tourism today. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides essential practical information, covering transport, accommodation for all budgets, eating out, climate, shopping, health and much more, along with useful contact telephone numbers to help you book in advance. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.
Insight Guides: Southeast Asia (Paperback)
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A brand new edition featuring illuminating text written by expert, local writers alongside over 250 new and inspiring full-colour photographs that will bring Southeast Asia's people and places to life, at the turn of a page. From frenetic Manila to laid-back Vientiane and the sands of Ko Samui to Balinese temples and the ruins of Angkor, all attractions and astonishing landscapes are included to ensure you experience the very best of this vibrant and beautiful region. The new 'Best of' feature highlights the top attractions not to be missed and provides the editor's choice of exclusive and unique recommendations, including the best ancient sites, best urban and cultural highlights, most spectacular nature areas, best food and even some useful money-saving tips. An in-depth 'Places' section comprises 26 chapters covering the entire region, from Luang Prabang to Sulawesi and Boracay to Bangkok. All principal sites along the way are conveniently cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colour maps throughout the guide, to enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. You will also find a comprehensive 'History & Features' chapter that explores Southeast Asia's people, religions, cuisine, arts, crafts, literature and much more to give you an in-depth insight into local cultures. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides essential practical information, covering transport, accommodation for all budgets, eating out and much more, along with useful contact telephone numbers to help you book activities in advance. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.
Insight Pocket Guide: Penang & Langkawi (Paperback)
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This brand new edition Insight Pocket Guide is the ideal companion for your trip to Penang and Langkawi. Expertly written by a local author, it brings you the very best of the islands in a series of 14 carefully planned itineraries, covering everything from key historical and religious sites to the islands' beautiful beaches. You can pick the tour to suit the time you have to spare; either half-day, full-day or overnight excursion, so whether you are staying for a few days or a few weeks, you will see the very best of Penang and Langkawi. Each route is clearly marked on a detailed and fully-indexed, pull-out map that can be used in conjunction with the guide or independently. The guide also features a 'Leisure Activities' section, covering shopping, eating out and nightlife, and a calendar of events ensures you won't miss out on any of the cultural festivals. The invaluable 'Practical Information' section covers accommodation, transport, currency, health, local vocabulary and much more.
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The latest title from the Berlitz earworms revolutionary language learning audio programme. It involves a unique musical method that plants more than 200 essential words and phrases into your long-term memory, via rhythmic repetitions and carefully composed melodies, so you simply learn Arabic just by listening! This second volume allows the learner to improve their grasp of the language, focusing on verbs in order to converse with ease. The sound patterns are indelibly burnt into your auditory cortex, ready for instant recall, making this method fast, effective, effortless and above all, enjoyable. Content can easily be uploaded to iPod and MP3 for use on the move.
Insight Guides: Indonesia (Paperback)
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"Insight Guide: Indonesia" is an essential guide to one of the world's last tourism frontiers, a far-flung archipelago of rainforests, volcanoes, vivid festivals and teeming cities, all brought to life through evocative photography. Our inspirational Best of Indonesia section highlights the unmissable sights and experiences, while a comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the practical information you need to plan your trip, and our selective listings bring you the best hotels and restaurants. Colourful magazine-style features offer a unique insight into the incomparable Balinese festivals, unique Sulawesi wildlife and colourful batik fabrics. A detailed Places section, with full-colour maps cross-referenced to the text, guides you from the jungles of darkest Borneo to the beaches of Bali, the ancient trading ports of Java and the Spice Islands to the primeval Papuan highlands.
Insight Guides: Laos & Cambodia (Paperback)
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"Insight Guide Laos and Cambodia" is the most comprehensive full colour travel guide to these two beguiling countries, and provides both inspiration and information to plan a memorable trip to Indochina. The Best Of section shows you the unmissable experiences - Angkor, the region's most spectacular sight, as well as the two contrasting capitals: laid-back, French-influenced Vientiane in Laos and Phnom Penh, Cambodia's animated capital on the banks of the Mekong River, plus relaxing beaches and islands. Lively features immerse you in the two countries' fascinating history and rich culture, from the architectural styles of Angkor, the French influence, and the Khmer Rouge years, to the Royal Ballet of Cambodia and the lowdown on cycle touring in Laos. Meanwhile fourteen Places chapters show you where to go in Laos and Cambodia, from Vientiane and Northern Laos down to Southern Laos; and from Phnom Penh and Siem Reap to the Cambodian Coast. There are insightful descriptions of all the main attractions, and detailed, full-colour maps for easy orientation. The Travel Tips section provides comprehensive practical information for before and during your trip, plus our independent reviews of selected hotels and restaurants lead you to the most authentic establishments, full of local character.
Insight Guides: Nepal (Paperback)
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This brand new edition Insight Guide to Nepal features illuminating text written by expert, local writers alongside inspiring full-colour photography that vividly brings Nepal and its people to life, at the turn of a page. The top attractions are highlighted to help you plan your trip priorities, including the major cultural sights, Kathmandu Valley highlights, top treks and best locations for safaris, rafting and biking. A brand new 'Best of' section features recommendations on many exclusively Nepalese experiences, such as the best places to catch a glimpse of local wildlife, the best temples and other religious sights, and the most irresistible culinary highlights Nepal has to offer. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country, region by region, from the bustling streets, temples and monuments of the modern metropolis, Kathmandu, to the mountains, valleys and national parks of the remote West. All the principal sites are cross-referenced by number to the accompanying full-colour maps found throughout the guide, whilst additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. Colour-coded sections explore Nepal's intriguing history and also provide fascinating features on everything from the country's flora and fauna, arts and crafts, festivals, and architecture, all of which give a rare insight into the culture and heritage of Nepal and its people. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section covers transport, accommodation for all budgets, eating out, climate, shopping, language and much more, along with useful contact telephone numbers to help you book activities in advance. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Japan (Paperback)
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"The DK Eyewitness Japan Travel Guide" is your indispensible guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all these fascinating cities and towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions on offer. The uniquely visual "DK Eyewitness Travel" guide will help you to discover everything region by region; from local festivals and markets to day trips around the countryside. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets, whilst detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, bus or car. Plus, DK's excellent insider tips and essential local information will help you explore every corner of Japan effortlessly. "DK Eyewitness Japan Travel Guide" - showing you what others only tell you.
Insight Guides: Philippines (Paperback)
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"Insight Guide Philippines" is a comprehensive, full-colour travel guide that provides an essential introduction to this little-known Asian country. The Philippines is a destination of thousands of islands fringed by idyllic tropical beaches, plus stunning mountain scenery, colonial architecture and lively festivals. "The Insight Guide" will assist you in finding your ideal itinerary through what can be a daunting list of options, with the inspirational Best Of section setting out the principal places to visit in the Philippines. In-depth information on the country's history and culture is provided in a series of lively essays, while chapters on contemporary culture, food, festivals and architecture paint a vivid portrait of life in the Philippines today. The Places chapters have been comprehensively updated for this new edition, and cover all the sights worth seeing - from the amazing landscapes of northern Luzon to the beaches of the Visayas and the jungles of Palawan. At the back of the book, the Travel Tips section contains all the practical information you'll need to make the most of your trip, including our independent reviews of carefully selected hotels and restaurants, which will direct you to the best and most authentic establishments.
Insight Guides: Pakistan (Paperback)
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The Insight Guide to Pakistan provides the complete picture through expert and informative text and remarkable photography. It is an inspiring background read, serving as an invaluable, on-the-spot companion - but can also be kept as a superb, visual souvenir of a visit. Expert local writers bring to life each destination's history, culture, arts and people. It contains detailed, cross-reference maps which means that areas and sites mentioned can be quickly pin pointed. A new section highlights the best of Pakistan and section of Travel Tips incorporates all the travel details and contact numbers visitors will need.
The Rough Guide to Korea (Paperback)
Norbert Paxton
ABPLE
The Rough Guide to Korea is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating peninsula, with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best tourist attractions. Discover Korea's highlights with stunning photography and insightful descriptions of everything from Seoul's wonderful palaces and hectic nightlife scene, to the fishing islands of the West and South Seas, as well as a chapter devoted to North Korea. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Korea, relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants for all budgets.
Insight Guides: Myanmar (Burma) (Paperback)
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"Insight Guide Myanmar (Burma)" is a comprehensive, full-colour travel guide to this enchanting country. This new edition of the "Insight Guide Myanmar" has been comprehensively overhauled to inspire and inform, and guide you to the best that this little-known country has to offer. With its glittering pagodas, timeless countryside and gracious people, Myanmar (Burma) is an extraordinarily beautiful destination which has been isolated from the rest of the world for decades. Finally, things are changing and tourism is set to explode in the coming years. Following on from the inspirational Best Of Myanmar section, the country's rich past and cultural heritage are described in a series of authoritative essays. Contemporary aspects of Burmese life - the changing political situation, the economy, food, architecture, wildlife - are also covered in depth. The destination chapters have been completely rewritten for this new edition, describing all places to visit in Myanmar - from the incomparable temples of Bagan, serene Inle Lake, the lost world of Mrauk U and the beaches along the Bay of Bengal to the contrasting, irrepressible cities of Yangon and Mandalay. At the back of the book, the Travel Tips section contains all the practical information you'll need to make the most of your trip, including carefully selected restaurants.
The Rough Guide to Taiwan (Paperback)
Stephen Keeling
ABIZE
"The Rough Guide to Taiwan" is the ultimate guide to this fascinating island. Discover Taiwan's highlights with stunning photography, clear maps and detailed coverage of all the top attractions and lesser-visited sights. From the island's magnificent national parks and tranquil hot spring resorts, to its most lavish temples and the mind-blowing National Palace Museum. Find practical advice on what to see and do in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung, relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants for all budgets. Explore Taiwan's fabulous culinary scene, from the top boutique restaurants to the best local street food. Plus, learn how to make the most of Taiwan's gasp-inducing hinterland; Alishan, Kenting, Yushan, Sun Moon Lake and the offshore islands are described in detail and made easily accessible, even for non-Chinese speakers. Accurate maps and comprehensive practical information help you get under the skin of this dynamic island, whilst stunning photography and a full-colour introduction make "The Rough Guide to Taiwan" your ultimate travelling companion. Make the most of your trip with "The Rough Guide to Taiwan".
The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka (Paperback)
AFLSU
"The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka" is the most comprehensive and user-friendly travellers' guide to this fascinating country. Each chapter of the "Rough Guide" includes thoroughly researched travel information, hotel and restaurant listings, sections on everything from food and language to media and sport, and thoughtful background on the environment, politics, culture, music and history. The new stunning full-colour design combines glorious images to whet your appetite with a practical layout and dozens of accessible and accurate maps to guide you from the urban centres to the jungle, beaches and mountains. This is the time to discover Sri Lanka - the "Rough Guide" is your perfect companion. Make the most of your time with "The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka".
The Rough Guide to Cambodia (Paperback)
Beverley Palmer
ABLAX
"The Rough Guide to Cambodia" is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating country with clear maps and detailed, informed coverage on the country's foremost tourist draw, the stunning temples of Angkor. As well as up-to-date, practical advice on where to stay and eat for all budgets, there's a comprehensive section on Cambodia's tasty cuisine and where to find a cookery course. 'Things Not To Miss' highlights where to go and what to do, while two full-colour sections, Festivals and Ceremonies and Temple Architecture, make sure you're well-informed. Whether it's relaxing on one of the country's sparkling, sandy beaches, trekking through the jungle, helping out at the elephant sanctuary or finding a homestay "The Rough Guide to Cambodia" is the only guide you'll need. Make the most of your holiday with "The Rough Guide to Cambodia".
Bali & Lombok (Paperback)
Bruce Carpenter
ABKXG
The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Bali & Lombok is the perfect guide for exploring these exciting places, with clear maps and up-to-date coverage of the best attractions. Discover Bali and Lombok's highlights with this new-look guide packed with photographs and illustrations of all the major highlights. It shows everything from Ubud's cultural traditions to trekking the Gunung Rinjani volcano in Lombok. You can find detailed practical advice on what to see and do, covering everything from festivals to temples and volcanoes.
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With its completely redesigned interior making the book even more accessible than before, the "Berlitz Cantonese Chinese Phrase Book & CD" is ideal for travellers of all ages who are looking for a reliable and up-to-date phrase book that contains all the phrases they really need when they are in Hong Kong, Macau or other parts of southern China where Cantonese is spoken. The new and improved content has a more visually appealing colour-coding system, enabling users to find what they want, when they want it, and in less time. The book also provides simplified phonetics to ensure that users pronounce the Chinese words and phrases correctly, and the updated CD is ideal for users who wish to practise their pronunciation in advance. Stunning images enhance the content and make this the most visually attractive Cantonese Chinese phrase book on the market.
