This is a personal story of my 28 days spent in Myanmar in 2013. It is a story of troubled bus rides, dusty journeys, long boat tours, preschools on stilts, ancient pagodas, tea houses, fresh noodles, and the people I met along the way. It is a story of my travels with my husband of 11 years. It is my personal experience and my impression of what it means to travel through Myanmar.This book is not a guidebook or a traditional travel guide. Although I hope it provides some practical...

Vietnam: 50 Facts You Should Know When Visiting Vietnam.Avoid common tourists scams, save money and stay save with this valuable guide.Your heart is beating wildly and emotions tear at you. An opportunity of a lifetime is in front of you. Vietnam, a magnificent place full of untold mystique and beauty is calling you. A place with a rich history and amazing culture, but also corruption, scams, and pitfalls for the uninformed. Some situations may leave you with a few dollars o...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Phuket, Thailand - one of the most famous tourist destinations in Asia.Phuket is Thailand's largest island. It is 48 km in length, 21 km at its widest, and is in Southern Thailand, on the west-facing Andaman Sea coastline, suspended from the southern tip of Phang Nga Province by a pair of road bridges.Western Phuket (Bang Thao, Kamala, Karon, Kata, Laem Sing, Mai Khao, Nai Thon and Nai Yang, Patong, Surin) is what Phuket is know...

For much of the second half of the 20th century Cambodia was racked by war and famine. Considered a sideshow in the Vietnam War, the country was nevertheless invaded by both North and South Vietnam, bombed to smithereens by the United States, and—worst of all—ruled, between 1975 and 1979, by Pol Pot’s genocidal Khmer Rouge regime. Things were so bad that the very name Cambodia became synonymous with pain and suffering. Yet it was not always so. Before its rice fields were stained...

This is the official Holiday FM Guide to Kuala Lumpur. This handy bitesize guide gives you everything you might want for the ideal trip to the big city. Background information about the history of the City will hopefully give you a better understanding of its origins and make your visit more enjoyable. Get local information about the must see sightseeing places to visit to help make your trip amazing and memorable. The guide also covers tips on where to eat and drink and what to expect the...

In "Peeps at Many Lands: Burma," R. Talbot Kelly offers a richly detailed exploration of Burma through a combination of captivating prose and vivid illustrations. Structured as a travelogue, the book presents an insightful commentary on the culture, history, and natural beauty of Burma, reflecting the author's keen observations and appreciation of the landscapes that shape its identity. Kelly's literary style balances engaging narrative with educational elements, making it accessible to a ...

This stunning travel pictorial and Malaysia travel guide highlights, the landscapes, architecture, food, culture and people of Malasia.Lying just north of the equator, Malaysia comprises Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah Sarawak on the island of Borneo. A blend of east and west, of different lifestyles, cuisine's, architectural styles, peoples, religions, and attitudes, Malaysia is a fascinating and at times, bewildering country. The dynamism of Malaysia'...

The Ecology of Nusa Tenggara and Maluku is a comprehensive ecological survey of a series ecologically diverse islands in the Pacific.It contains extensive baseline data on the region’s people, ecosystems, biodiversity and land use, and discusses these in a historical as well as a developmental context. It also provides guidelines for scientific researchers on worthwhile ecological and socio-economic research projects.This region is the most diverse...

This ebook is for the modern traveler – the bold, the brave, and those that want to use technology for new insights.Our quirky Frontier Town (Nakhon Phanom) is the perfect place to use as a base for adventure, research, exploration, chill-out and more:* The most spectacular river-caves in the world are across the Mekong in Laos* Ancient stone walls (equal to those in Angkor Wat) can be found meandering the Mekong* Relics of the Buddha are enshrined in many of t...

This Japanese design book, featuring over 200 stunning photographs, captures the delightful, modern style of the Japanese home.Japan has always intrigued the world with its deceptively simple blending of architecture, landscape and design. Zen temples, the famous tea ceremony, formal gardens, the use of wood, paper and other materials in the form of screens and floors—all have evolved over the years to create a varied, yet indisputably unique style. Japan Style...

Diving, snorkeling and swimming with turtles in the tropical paradise Philippine Islands- through the eyes of a teenager.by Amria, age 13 (and 2/3)As told to and edited by her Dad, age 70Original photos by Amria

By reading this Boracay Travel Guide, travelers, especially from other countries, will discover the many things that the world famous beach can offer. This guide book provides the following information to get the best value for your money:- Travel tips and destination information- Best time to travel- Recommended accommodations and restaurants- Must-try fun activities in the island- Places of interest- Sample itineraryIf you don't have muc...