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A very comprehensive guide to travel and living in Thailand. Packed with facts. Everything you need to enjoy your holiday or if you decide to stay in Thailand for the rest of your life. Every topic from A to Z is covered. With 51,500 words it is truly Thailand in your pocket. To help you plan your holiday the Planes chapter has all the airlines, which operate at Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang with facts about their international and internal flights....
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Lonely Planet's Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get to the heart of this region's cultural melting pot, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei and begin your journey now!
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Ho Chi Minh City, Pearl of the Orient, is the largest and most dynamic city in one of the most rapidly growing economies in the world. Explore this city of remorseless & relentless activity, take a slow and drifting trip along the Mekong River or relax on the stunning beaches of Phu Quoc Island; Footprint Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta covers all the top attractions in this enchanting region, plus lesser-known sights off the beaten track. Provides...
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The origins of Malaysia's aboriginal peoples, the years of Western domination in the country, and the forceful political stance of its current leader are all outlined in this lively and informative account of Malaysia's history and politics. A concise and accessible look at this constantly changing country, this book is perfect for travelers, students, teachers, and businesspeople. Discussed are the major trends in its contemporary political life...
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Nelson Rand is an intrepid adventurer. Despite the warnings and threats against his life, he journeyed into the most dangerous parts of Southeast Asia to witness the plight of the oppressed. He hiked through the jungles of Laos to interview Hmong guerillas, the remnants of the rebel army that refused to surrender to the communist government. In Vietnam, he ventured into the central highlands to document the civil rights abuses suffered by the Montagard...
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Expatriate in Myanmar (Burma) - A Guide for Newcomers contains over 360 pages of practical and timely information for those who want to learn more about the country, its culture and expatriate life in this newly emerging Southeast Asian frontier destination. Inside this comprehensive book you will find accurate and up-to-date information to guide your move and stay in country. Each chapter has been well researched and fact-checked by in-country experts....
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Something to Read While Travelling is an informative and entertaining companion to accompany you on your travels.Something to Read While Travelling- THAILAND. Contains useful information about Thailand, some of which you won't find in travel guidebooks. Comprehensive travel guides will go into more detail on specific areas of Thailand. This publication only deals with the popular tourist hotspots, giving you plenty of time to read and enjoy the Useful...
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For those readers wanting to get the most out of life by visiting exotic destinations, this informative Travel Guide for Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin (Thailand) offers readers sound advice for making traveling to exotic destinations a reality. Thailand is a great travel destination for many reasons, especially because, as explained in the guide's introduction: "It is very easy to travel from Thailand by land to neighboring countries, or to fly from Thailand...
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This fully updated fourth edition of Bradt's Borneo remains the essential guide for visiting this island paradise, focusing on Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei. With all the latest practical information, plus new features such as coverage of the gateway cities of Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, and a review of the political situation and conservation issues, Bradt's Borneo offers everything you need.
Expert author Tamara Thiessen offers in-depth background...
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Lonely Planet's Indonesia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Komodo National Park, patrolled by the world's largest lizard, unwind on the sugar-white sand and turquoise waters of the Gili Islands, and experience a Balinese dance performance on Indonesia's most famous holiday island; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Indonesia and...
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When travellers Ben and Emma split up in Thailand, Ben falls for a local masseuse and experiences the darker side of tourism, where farmers' daughters sell their bodies in Bangkok bars. Thai Girl is a thought-provoking adventure novel that explores the problems of prostitution and cross-cultural relationships, and reaches its climax in the sultry heat of Thailand's exotic traveller beaches.
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Lonely Planet Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden, discoveries await you. Visit Chiang Mai, the cultural capital of northern Thailand, discover a secret beach on Cambodia's Koh Rong, or loosen up in Ho Chi Minh City, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand and begin your journey now!
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A Geek in Thailand is a light-hearted but perceptive look at one of the world's most visited countries from the viewpoint of a young foreign resident. More than just a Thai travel guide, it offers a concise but insightful take on Thailand for tourists, expats, would-be expats, and others-anyone, in fact, with an interest in visiting or learning about the Land of Smiles. Packed with short articles accompanied by sidebar stories and interviews and evocative...
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Do you love the idea of traveling Vietnam by your taste buds and sightseeing between meals?
Vietnam is such a hot destination for foodies, it's worth the trip to Vietnam, just to sample the 50 quintessential street food dishes that make Vietnamese street food world famous. This new foodies travel book is, written by two food orientated expats who spent eight years traveling around Vietnam, discovering popular street food and where to eat it.
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Best of Malaysia & Singapore is your passport to Malaysia and Singapore's top sights and most authentic experiences. Enjoy some of Malaysia's best food in charismatic George Town, hunt out giant rafflesia flowers in Sarawak or sing karaoke at the Jonker Walk Night Market, all with your trusted travel companion. Offering visually-inspiring content along with the most relevant,...
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The Complete Travel Guide to Malaysia's Stunning East Coast! This is the complete and ultimate guide for the independent traveler to peninsular Malaysia's East Coast. The guide covers ALL of the major islands along the east coasts, and we have thrown in some hidden gems only known to insiders. Islands covered include: * The Perhentians (Pulau Perhentian Kecil and Pulau Perhentian Besar) * Pulau Tioman (covering all major beaches!) * Pulau Redang *...
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For Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim country, the years 2000-2002 were characterized by a painful and rocky transition to democracy, as well as by the difficult aftermath of 9/11. For Marta Hoilman, living in Jakarta during this time not only meant dealing with the ramifications of such historic events, but also meant grappling with the often maddening, frequently funny, and sometimes terrifying challenges of expatriate life in a developing...
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This volume, the follow-up to Olson's bestselling "Confessions of a Bangkok Private Eye", serves up more juicy portions of what goes on under the veneer in Thailand and includes stories deemed too hot to include in the first book for fear of repercussions. It also includes recent cases, where state-of-the-art surveillance devices and other advances in the dark arts of private investigation have made it easier to uncover dirt deep below the surface....
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Rugged scenery, vibrant colour, diverse people and the thrill of discovering the unknown: the north represents the finest Vietnam has to offer. Explore the charming, tree-lined boulevards of Hanoi, visit hill tribe minorities, and marvel at the jagged islands of Halong Bay; Footprint Hanoi & Northern Vietnam covers all the top attractions in this magnificent region, plus lesser-known sights off the beaten track. Provides recommendations for all budgets...
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