Review: New Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring travel guide
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Packed full of trustworthy and up-to-date advice, check out the new Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring travel guide. Watch the sun rise over Cambodia’s temples of Angkor; hang out, hit the beach and learn to cook in Vietnam’s cosmopolitan, buzzing Hoi An; and kayak around the turquoise waters of Laos’ Si Phan Don.
Lonely Planet writer Joe Bindloss explains why he loves Southeast Asia. "Part of being a traveller is working out which places get your juices flowing. I first encountered Southeast Asia on a round-the-world trip in the early 1990s, and something clicked. It might've been the waft of incense, the gleam of gold leaf, lotus blossoms floating in a temple pool, or the roots of jungle trees thrusting through Angkor Wat's ruins. I've never stopped being amazed at how every country in Southeast Asia offers its own unique version of the East, but all drawn from the same narrative of faith, lost empires and the ebb and flow of the monsoon rains."
TOP 10
1. Temples of Angkor (Cambodia).
2. Hoi An (Vietnam).
3. Bangkok (Thailand).
4. Bail (Indonesia).
5. Komodo & Flores (Indonesia).
6. Bagan (Myanmar).
7. Halong Bay (Vietnam).
8. Penang (Malaysia).
9. Chiang Mai (Thailand).
10. Palawan (Philippines).
Inside Lonely Planet’s Southeast Asia on a Shoestring:
- Budget-oriented recommendations with honest reviews - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Extensive planning tools and budget calculators
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, art, literature, cinema, landscapes
- Colour maps and images throughout
- Useful features: First Time Southeast Asia, Big Adventures Small Budget, Off the Beaten Track, Border Crossing, Splurge, and Responsible Travel
Coverage Includes: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Singapore, Vietnam.
Curator: Brett Atkinson
Writers: Tim Bewer, Joe Bindloss, Greg Bloom, Celeste Brash, Lindsay Brown, Austin Bush, Jayne D'Arcy, David Eimer, Michael Grosberg, Paul Harding, Damian Harper, Ashley Harrell, Trent Holden, Anita Isalska, Mark Johanson, Hugh McNaughtan, Rebecca Milner, Nick Ray, Simon Richmond, Iain Stewart, Andy Symington, Phillip Tang, Ria de Jong
Discover this fascinating country with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Southeast Asia, and begin your journey now!
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