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Southeast Asia on a Shoestring (Lonely Planet Shoestring Guides) (Paperback)

by China Williams (Author), et al (Author)
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  • Paperback: 988 pages
  • Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 14th Revised edition edition (1 Mar 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1741047269
  • ISBN-13: 978-1741047264
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 4.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,489 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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51 of 62 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Buy the Let's Go guidebook instead, 13 Oct 2004
This review is from: Southeast Asia on a Shoestring (Lonely Planet Shoestring Guides) (Turtleback)
I thought it was a struggle to navigate South America using the Lonely Planet shoestring guide for that region, but I knew nothing about frustration and despair until I made the mistake of buying this.

Nothing as trivial as a guidebook should make a person shout and swear in public, yet that is what I was reduced to. I'm not proud of it, but there you go.

Large sections have clearly been updated only cosmetically, since information is often woefully inaccurate despite the fact it should be only a year or so old.

If you want to locate a "scene" or know where the "hipsters" are supposed to "hang," this book and its embarrassing attempts to be cool may be of some use. If, however, you'd like practical information, up-to-date prices, accurate descriptions, and help in planning what can be a daunting trip, just don't bother buying this book.

I sold mine while still on the road and haven't missed it once.

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46 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars recent, yet not quite enough information, 10 Aug 2004
By L. P. D. Heinen (Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Southeast Asia on a Shoestring (Lonely Planet Shoestring Guides) (Turtleback)
I've just got back home from travelling about a month in south-east asia, albeit just the countries Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. In this (according to some people) relatively short time, I've experienced that the information is lacking in certain areas. Transport prices and times, usually one of the big pluspoints for carrying a LP with you on your trip, are sometimes incorrect or dated (in this new edition!) and sometimes even lack to mention a specific transport option (nightbus, for instance). Also, I find that the Laos and Cambodia guidebooks are more complete in this respect, however sometimes outdated because they weren't published as recently as the shoestring guide. However, buying a guide that compasses a whole region, you should be aware of the fact that you will always receive some, but not all, information.
The other thing that bothered me about this guidebook (which cost it it's second star) is the moralism that is abundant in it. There's lots of examples where the authors of the shoestring tell you what you "should" or "should not" do. I think it's up to the traveller to makes his own decisions on how he behaves himself while abroad, and although I think there is some improvement possible with lots of people, the shoestring shouldn't play the parenting role in this respect.
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9 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but rely on it too heavily, 17 Dec 2004
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A good book, which his indispensable when travelling. However, you would be well advised not to rely too heavily on this book, as much of the information can be out-of-date by the time it is printed.
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