Southeast Asia category: 1948 books

Welcome to this short guide to the city of Kaohsiung in Taiwan. A small personal guide with photos. If you plan to go to Taiwan, do not miss the city of Kaohsiung. Located totally opposite Taipei it is easily accessible by fast train from the capital, and it is also accessible by plane. The cities...

Author of Balkan Ghosts, Robert D. Kaplan now travels from West Africa to Southeast Asia to report on a world of disintegrating nation-states, warring nationalities, metastasizing populations, and dwindling resources. He emerges with a gritty tour de force of travel writing and political journalism....

Cambodia: 50 Facts You Should Know When Visiting Cambodia Your heart is beating wildly and emotions tear at you. An opportunity of a lifetime is in front of you. Cambodia, a magnificent place full of untold mystique and beauty is calling you. A place with a rich history and amazing culture,...

Thailand: 50 Facts You Should Know When Visiting Thailand Your heart is beating wildly and emotions tear at you. An opportunity of a lifetime is in front of you. Thailand, a magnificent place full of untold mystique and beauty is calling you. A place with a rich history and amazing culture,...

Moon Thailand author and Bangkok resident Suzanne Nam knows what it takes to make the move to Thailand. As a dedicated travel writer who has lived in Thailand for more than four years, Nam has the firsthand know-how and insight to help you make a smooth transition to life in Southeast Asia. With her...

Footprintfocus Gulf of Thailand is the only dedicated guide to this glorious coastline of Thailand and offers detailed and concise information at a very cost effective price. Features an Essentials section with advice on travelling around and detailed information on sights and attractions. •...

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring these cultured and ancient nations. Admire Siem Reap's awe-inspiring Angkor Wat, sample French-Lao cuisine at Luang Prabang's waterfront restaurants, or take...

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this compelling country. Explore the legacy of the Nguyen Dynasty at the Imperial City, take a boat trip to offshore islands, wander Ho Chi Minh City, or...

Myanmar (also known as Burma) is an emerging tourist destination in Southeast Asia. It lies on the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea coast with Bangladesh and India to the west, China to the north, and Laos and Thailand to the east. The country vividly recalls the exotic air of adventure that once romanticised...

This book is based on our much larger Adventure Guide to Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia, but focuses on Laos primarily. Janet Arrowood is a long-time and frequent visitor to Southeast Asia. Huge lakes, tremendous waterfalls, elephant rides, jungles, wonderful people, fabulous food. The sense of the new and...

Have you been fascinated by the cultures of Asia? Do you want to learn more, and experience different cultures yourself? You have to get to Singapore then! Singapore, located in South East Asia, is famous for her multi-cultures. A mixture of Chinese, Malays, Indians and lots of American, Australian...

A thin and long strip of land in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is a case study in successful transformation following a tormented and war-stained history. Things have never been easy for this country of around 88 million during its 2,700-year long history but in spite of multiple Chinese occupations, a...

Where in the world can you find snake wine, war souvenirs, steaming bowls of pho and iced coffee right next to each other? You guessed it, Vietnam, Southeast Asia’s up and coming coastal beauty. Vietnam’s white sandy beaches are enough to rival those in Thailand and it is quickly becoming the...

A thin and long strip of land in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is a case study in successful transformation following a war-stained history. Things have never been easy for this country of ninety million during its 2,700-year long history. Despite Chinese occupations, a French colonization, internal rebellions...