Complete, practical country guide for independent travellers. Includes dedicated safaris chapter, offering expert advice on car, boat, walking, balloon and canoe safaris. Special section coverage on gorilla trek. 16 page colour wildlife guide and thorough coverage of cultures and peoples.
Now in its third edition, this guide to East Africa - covering Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Zaire - provides extensive political and cultural background on the region, as well as practical travel advice. Sections on flora and fauna, animal conservation and "environmentally-sensitive" wildlife-spotting are included, and the expanded safari section now includes exotic options, such as balloon and camel safaris.
This thoroughly revised and expanded guide is the essential resource for independent travellers. It's full of down-to-earth information and reliable advice for every budget - from five stars to five dollars a day. There are hundreds of tips on pitfalls to avoid and highlights that shouldn't be missed. Includes; 67 maps; hundreds of places to stays and eat; special colour section on arts and crafts; practical advice on visas and health; information on local transport options; detailed background on history and culture; practical Arabic and French language sections.
Lonely Planet : un guide de référence, à la fois pratique et culturel, pour découvrir la Corée Un aperçu des sites incontournables et des meilleures expériences sur place : Changdeokgung, randonnées à Jeju-do, la fête de la Boue à Boryeong, la forteresse de Hwaseong de Suwon, la village traditionnel de Jeonju, les marchés, Busan, Hahoe, le temple de Bulguk-sa ... Des suggestions d'itinéraires et une sélection thématique pour organiser un voyage en phase avec ses envies : architecture traditionnelle, festivités uniques, artisanat et shopping, découvertes culinaires, panoramas... Une bonne couverture de la Corée du Nord par un auteur journaliste, expert du pays. Des chapitres consacrés aux voyages en famille et aux activités en plein air (randonnées et escalades, vélo, ski et snowboard...). Une immersion dans la culture du pays, avec un chapitre approfondi sur le Bouddhisme et des chapitres pour aller au cœur de l'Histoire et de la société coréenne. Un focus sur la gastronomie locale (les spécialités, les types de restaurant, us et coutumes à table, la cuisine de rue, l'art du kimchi, un glossaire culinaire...).
Kenya is in the heart of safari country, but it offers many other attractions such as the beaches near Mombasa and the island of Lamu. This guide covers all the essential facts on getting to Kenya, what to see and do, and the best places to stay and eat. It includes a 32-page colour safari guide.
This updated travel guide to Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei provides information for visitors on all budgets, including advice on getting there, accommodation, local cuisine, places to visit, language tips, and health and safety. This edition includes a guide to shopping and nightlife.
Covering the countries on the African continent, this text is designed for all budgets and provides a comprehensive guide to the region. It includes: cultural, political and historical notes; travel advice; information on border crossings and visas; and advice on health, safety and local transport.