Joe Cummings Livres

Du randonneur au surfeur, en passant par l'amoureux de la nature ou des coutumes locales, ce guide traduit de l'anglais, c'est la découverte du Monde hors des sentiers battus. Fidèle à son ton franc et décontracté, l'équipe de baroudeurs Lonely Planet vous fait découvrir les recoins et beautés d'une destination : pas une région n'est oubliée, comment traverser un village du bout du monde le guide à la main ou apprendre en détails l'histoire du pays et de sa population, tout y est ! Partisan du voyage économique, ce guide regorge de bonnes adresses pour tous les goûts, du bel hôtel victorien à la bicoque en pleine savane. Et, si vous désirez savoir comment manger tel ou tel produit régional ou apprécier un coucher de soleil, l'étendue d'un paysage, vous y trouverez de nombreux petits conseils originaux et vécus. Peu de photos mais un format pratique et solide, qui s'emmène partout. Voilà un guide de référence qui couvre une grande partie de notre planète et permet de ne rien manquer des beautés du voyage. --Florent Lamontagne

Avec cette cinquième édition en français, le guide Thaïlande confirme sa réputation de référence sur la destination et constitue le sésame idéal pour un premier ou énième voyage au " royaume du Sourire ". 147 cartes dont une en couleurs ; des centaines d'adresses d'hébergements de la guesthouse rudimentaire au luxueux complexe hôtelier ; tous les moyens de transport du Nord au Sud, du trajet en tuk-tuk à la traversée du pays en train ; des sections thématiques : architecture, bouddhisme, théâtre, danse cuisine ; un chapitre consacré à la langue thaï avec les expressions les plus usuelles.

Essential words and phrases in Burmese, Khmer, Lao, Malay & Indonesian, Pilipino, Thai and Vietnamese.

The texts in this series offer recipes, cuisine highlights maps, and regional and city maps. As well as containing explorations of regional influences and traditional cooking they provide guides to markets, dining out and celebrating in each country plus a cuisine dictionary.

Provides history and background information about the state of Texas, with tips for travelers on dining, accommodations, and sightseeing

Unveiling the magic, power and mystery of Thailand's ancient tattoos. First English language title to explore Thailand' sacred tattoos. For both tattoo enthusiasts as well as Buddhists who want to learn more about the spiritual art form. Includes exclusive interviews with tattoo Masters located all across Thailand.

- 43 maps, including a color country map- top spots: romantic ruins, sun drenched beaches & jungle trails- full color wildlife guide- special section on Sri Lankan cuisine- extensive, practical information about where to eat, sleep & play

Depuis les plages de rêve de Ko Samui aux vestiges historiques de Sukhotai, en passant par les croisières sur le Mékong, les excursions à dos d'éléphant et les meilleures tables de Bangkok, un guide exhaustif pour découvrir le " royaume du sourire ".

Whether you want to explore the Alamo or the nightclubs on Austin's bustling 6th Street, the fifth edition of Moon Handbooks Texas makes traveling in this larger-than-life state possible with up-to-date maps, photographs, accurate descriptions, and detailed directions. Savor the flavors of Terlingua's World Championship Chili Cook-off, tour the historic missions of San Antonio, or venture into the primitive depths of Big Thicket National Preserve. This guidebook provides the tools to create an unforgettable trip. Author Joe Cummings, a fifth generation Texan and world traveler, pours the flavor of his native state into informative, easy-to-read tips on everything from cowboy hat shopping in Austin to surfing and scuba diving off Galveston Island. Accessible and eminently useful, Moon Handbooks Texas is for travelers who want a completely unique and completely Texan experience.

This guide to Thailand is part of the "Travel Survival Kit" series and provides advice on accommodation, cuisine, history, language and culture.

Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, what hidden discoveries await you, and how to optimize your budget for an extended continental trip.

Appreciate and participate in what's going on around you by speaking a few words of the local language. Or learn more for a longer stay. Either way, this is the book to help you communcate with Laos as you enjoy this wonderful country. Features includes: Practical words and phrases Lao script to learn or point to Pronunciation guide Tips on the culture

When you're ordering a local meal, talking to Thais you meet along the way, and looking for that perfect beach - this guide will help you get it right.

Want more bang for your baht? This city won't disappoint. Forget the tourist-brochure Bangkok of sedate floating markets and sterile shopping malls - you're in for a wild ride. Bangkok is bursting at the seams with cosmopolitan cool and cultural think uber-hip bars, scrumptious Thai cuisine, international fashion houses and stunning wats. This insider's guide is your ticket to the best that Bangkok has to offer.LET THE EXPERTS DO THE WORK, with tips on the best shopping deals, hotels, and guesthouses and city tours.BE TEMPTED by the world's tastiest food; we show you Bangkok's finest eating, from streetside stalls to top-class restaurants.BEAT YOUR OWN PATH using our detailed maps and walking tours.GET OUT OF TOWN and explore nearby beaches, a Unesco World Heritage site and glorious national parks.SPEAK UP using our handy language guide, packed with useful phrases.

" Voici la Birmanie et elle ne ressemble à aucune contrée connue ". Ainsi parlait Rudyard Kipling en 1898 et, quelque cent ans plus tard, vous pourriez dire la même chose de ce pays. Cette édition totalement réactualisée a doublé de volume et constitue le guide le plus complet existant sur le fameux Pays d'or. 49 cartes, comprenant de nouvelles cartes jamais publiées à ce jour . Une carte en couleurs mettant en valeur les principaux sites et lieux à ne pas manquer. Des références historiques et culturelles. Un glossaire franco-birman et la transcription en caractères birmans des noms géographiques. Des informations sur les sites ouverts depuis peu aux visiteurs. Des rubriques spéciales consacrées au paya (pagode) Shwedagon ainsi qu'aux sites archéologiques de Bagan et de Mrauk U, regorgeant de stupa et de temples.

Island ways, long days, late rays...relax to the blissful pace of Thailand's south. Feast in paradise, barter for a bungalow, join the party or escape entirely. Our definitive guide gives you detailed regional coverage for the perfect getaway. • DINE OUT - with our food and drink chapter and comprehensive listings across the region • GO FOR BROKE - from market bargains to boutique fashion, we have shopping covered • GET AROUND - explore coastal jungles, remote islands and blue lagoons • NAVIGATE - over 50 maps cover the city to the sea, including national parks and dive sites • HIT THE HUB - the lowdown on Bangkok, from banking to bar-hopping

In Another Quiet American , Brett Dakin takes you through the corridors of power and into the living rooms of Laos. Among many others, you'll meet Brett's boss, a wealthy general who strikes fear into the heart of all who hear his name; an aging prince pining for the French colonial past; an American pilot who left home to fight and never returned; and a new generation of Lao who have more money than they can use, but still search for happiness. It's a sympathetic yet irreverent glimpse of one of the world's few remaining communist nations--and a way of life that is fast slipping away. PRAISE FOR ANOTHER QUIET AMERICAN "A fascinating account, full of sharp insights about a country at a turning point in its history." - Bangkok Post"An excellent contribution to a better understanding of life in Asia." - Far Eastern Economic Review"One of the most edifying and evocative books available on Laos." - The Nation

A look at the land, history, cultural and diverse recreational possiblities of the thousand-mile long peninsula of Baja, for the budget travellers.

Cestovní příručka pro turisty a podrobný průvodce Thajskem s turistickými trasami, plány měst a informacemi o památkách, plážích a thajské kuchyni.

Cestovní příručka pro turisty. Profilové informace o celém regionu a podrobné o jednotlivých zemích - dějiny i současnost, přírodní poměry, kulturní památky atd.