Explore the famous «Island of Gods» through a fresh graphic lens. Explore “Smisland”! What impresses most on the memory of anyone traveling or living in Bali are the smiles of its people. As shiny, sparkling and exquisite as Bali, this vibrant graphic tour takes you around some of the most familiar features, but also some more intimate facets of “Smisland” and its warmhearted people.Highlighting such various topics as religion, nature, food or lifestyle, to nam...

Angels of Pattaya offers an insightful collection of interviews with a number of prostitutes working in Thailand. The women are given a rare opportunity to tell their story in their own words.The women reveal how they became involved in the business, their hopes for the future and what they think of their “customers”. Some are from the poorest rural provinces of Thailand, others come from relatively well-to-do families in the cities. Some are in the business of desperation for mone...

Tourists come to Bangkok for many reasons: a night of love, a stay in a luxury hotel, or simply to disappear for a while. Lawrence Osborne comes for the cheap dentistry, and then stays when he finds he can live off just a few dollars a day.Osborne's Bangkok is a vibrant, instinctual city full of contradictions. He wanders the streets, dining on insects, trawling through forgotten neighbourhoods, decayed temples and sleazy bars.Far more than a travel book, Bangkok Days

A thorough guide to the number-one tourist destination in Southeast Asia. The finest hotels with impeccable service cost a fraction of what you would pay elsewhere and shoppers will never tire of the vast selections from silk scarves and designer gowns to exotic jewelery. Try elephant trekking sea canoeing or Thai massage. Taste the exquisite cuisine explore mystic temples (30000 of them!) and sail to unspoiled islands. "The Adventure Guides" are about living more intensely waking up to yo...

Our illustrated travel guide features the best information from an experienced traveler as well as other local resources. It's just what you need to help you to plan your trip in advance and to accompany you on-the-ground.Finding Internet access when traveling can be a problem so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents to access context-specific information quickly and easily, even when offline. Many web links are included a...

Detailed regional and town maps are presented, with dense town areas and prominent resorts shown at 1:10,000 to 1:25,000 scale for detailed coverage. Altogether there are 50+ maps for easy location of places, buildings and other places of interests.

More than 1,000 key words & important phrasesIncludes chapters on:Thai Food & Eating OutDoctor, Dentist, Hospital & EmergencySightseeing, Shopping & TravelingMoney, Post Office & Police StationNumbers, Days & DateWeather, Leisure & Sport

Kuala Lumpur is the capital and largest city of Malaysia. Relatively young by world standards, it was founded in the 1850's by Chinese tin prospectors after the discovery of lucrative tin deposits in the surrounding areas. Today, Kuala Lumpur is a bustling metropolis and one of the most dynamic cities in Asia. The city centre is packed with glittering skyscrapers and gigantic shopping malls, juxtaposed against a backdrop of British colonial buildings, historical landmarks ...

It's never a good idea to be overly-relient on technology while traveling! Look up words quickly and easily with this great little Malay dictionary.Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Malaysia Pocket Malay Dictionary is an essential tool for communication and a great way to learn Malay. It features all the essential Malay vocabulary appropriate for beginning to intermediate students. It's handy pocket format, and easy-t...

With over 180 color photographs and extensive commentary, this book showcases the beauty of Japanese inn, or ryokan.Featured are both old and new-from inns with a history dating back a thousand years to modern inns with the latest facilities that nonetheless capture the spirit of old Japan. Each of the properties has been handpicked by the authors for their strong design aesthetic, commitment to service and purity of their spring waters. The photographs sh...

Island of Bali is now available with a foreword by Professor Adrian Vickers which puts the book into context for a modern audience.First published in 1937, Island of Bali is still regarded by many as the most authoritative text on Bali and its fascinating people. Included is a wealth of information on the daily life, art, customs and religion of this magical "Island of the Gods." In the author's own words it presents a "bird's-eye view of Balinese...

Learn everything you need to about the Republic of Singapore! The Key Facts on Singapore provides readers with essential statistical and business information on the Southeast Asian island country, including:   -Background of Singapore -Geography of Singapore -People and Society of Singapore -Government and Key Leaders of Singapore -Economy of Singapore -Energy Resources of Singapore -Communications in Singapore -T...