- Paperback: 936 pages
- Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 10th Revised edition edition (15 May 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0864426321
- ISBN-13: 978-0864426321
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.7 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 769,437 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travellers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globe-trotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveller, the books now list a wide range of accommodation and itineraries for those with less time than money.
This totally revised edition is the progeny of the first Lonely Planet guide produced in LP founder Tony Wheeler's kitchen more than 25 years ago. True to its origins, South-East Asia on a Shoestring will help you travel from Myanmar to Sarawak on the tightest of budgets. This is the wordo n independent travel to the region, with more than 160 maps, border-crossing and visa information, public transportation tips, a thorough language section and glossary, plus itineraries for short trips or years-long journeys. --Kathryn True
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The first, and still the best, guidebook to South-East Asia, now in its 25th year, and 10th edition. It includes tips on how to enjoy the best elements of South-East Asia, from the palm-fringed beaches to lush rainforests, ancient temples and sophisticated cities; up-to-date information on border crossings; and where to sample cuisine.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent travel guide loaded with information,
This review is from: South East Asia (Lonely Planet Shoestring Guides) (Paperback)
Lonely Planet excel again-this guide is simply a must for any intrepid travellers looking to benefit from visiting SE Asia. The book contains detailed information on Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, including priceless information regarding visa requirements and border crossings, whether by land, sea or air. You could plan a whole holiday with nothing more than this book and you would certainly be at a loss not to have it at your side.
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This review is from: South East Asia (Lonely Planet Shoestring Guides) (Paperback)
The book considering its age was in excellent condition and it arrived in good time. Thank you
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3.7 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews) 45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Good, Grassroots Guide Gone Bad,
By Michael - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: South East Asia (Lonely Planet Shoestring Guides) (Paperback)
This guide provided fairly reliable, basic information when I was trekking through Southeast Asia for seven months. When I landed by bus, taxi, motorcycle, truck, boat, trishaw, foot, or (sometimes) horse in a strange town at night where I didn't speak the language, it kept me alive. With its help I could always find the town center, the police station, and a bus stop. Just don't expect it to enhance your experience, or even guide you safely. It's written in a rather smug, perfunctory style, and despite its budget approach seems aimed at very conventional travelers. There are none of the colorful, devil-may-care suggestions one finds in other guides, and it brings to mind the dour, conscientious tourists one meets on the road who are very nice but could backpack through Borneo without bringing back a single interesting story. This book has no spirit. Maybe the reason it seems a bit inflexible and "un-hip" is because the editors are not responsive to the feedback of readers. I was very badly robbed a couple of times while using services recommended highly by this guide (for instance by the owners of the "Good Luck" Guest House in Bangkok), and after writing Lonely Planet with a polite request that they caution future travelers, I received no acknowledgment of my letters, and in fact the services in question are still touted by their guide. This sort of apathy illustrates to me why their latest editions often seem years out of date, and why hotels and restaurants highly praised by them turn out to have closed down years ago. I understand that they have a limited number of researchers, but if they ignore input from readers who actively explore these regions, their book is naturally going to be out-of-touch, behind the times, and useless. My advice is to buy the book if nothing else is available, because it does provide detailed factual information like phone numbers, addresses, etc. Just don't assume that it tells you all the interesting places and activities in a given city, because that's a laugh!! And don't ever take its advice on quality or safety.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book - South-East Asia on a Shoestring,
By not happy "not happy" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: South East Asia (Lonely Planet Shoestring Guides) (Paperback)
i have been using lonely planet books for many years. a real bargain for info received. can easily save the cost of the book in one day using their recommendations.
6 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Useful for planning a trip around South East Asia,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: South East Asia (Lonely Planet Shoestring Guides) (Paperback)
A very useful and reliable, concise guide on South East Asia. Very good information on different highlights in each of the countries, good info on getting there and travelling around. Good to know where and when to go, as every other Lonely Planet guide featuring multiple countries.
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