Trailblazer South East Asia: The Graphic Guide | 
 enlarge | Author: Mark Elliott
Publisher: Trailblazer Publications
Category: Book
Buy Used: $37.32
Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 374588
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 248
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 4.7 x 0.8
ISBN: 1873756674
Dewey Decimal Number: 910
EAN: 9781873756676
ASIN: 1873756674
Publication Date: May 1, 2003
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Condition: Used, but good condition. Light wear on cover. All pages intact.
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Product Description
This no-frills survival guide for adventurous budget travelers provides readers with all they need to discover southeast Asia on their own. It's hardly surprising that this is one of the most popular regions for travelers in Asia. Whether visitors are looking for deserted beaches or five-star resorts, jungle adventures, or a hassle-free stopover; there's something for everyone here. Exotic yet bargain value, accessible and full of variety, South East Asia is quite deservedly one of the most popular regions in the world for longer-stay travelers. Travel there is now so easy, that a whole new type of guide is needed: this book fills the gap, concentrating information by offering more maps and less talk. Includes Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand, Burma (Myanmar), Yunnan (China), Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and nutshell information on Indonesia, East Timor and the Philippines.
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 Interesting format June 22, 2008
The information is this book is good, but focuses more on the budget traveler. If you want to make a tour of south east asia as cheap as possible, this book is probably a great resource.
What is really different about this book is the maps. There are tons of maps, all hand drawn in style and these maps have notes scribbled all over them. It isn't that great for finding something specific but it a very good idea for finding out what is near where you are. If you are not a planner, and just like to go and see what is going on once you are there, then this book may be great for you.
If you are a planner, and you don't arrive anywhere without a itinerary, then this book is likely to be a hindrance since so much information is organized ON the maps.
Perfect October 31, 2007
This book seems to have all crucial information you will ever need when backpacking in SE Asia. Thin as a leaflet compared to many other traveller guides, but with at least as much information. Just be prepared to spend a smallish amount of time to learn how to use it and to remember the most important symbols.
Best Travel Guidebook April 24, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book became a close, guarded part of my experience in South East Asia. Mark Elliot has excellent insider tips and maps for things to see and do in every area of that part of the world!
Terrific January 10, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book was awesome.
I used it in Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
I had a lonely planet somewhere deep in my backpack, but it never saw daylight until I left it in my room in Hanoi. Pretty much every place I went, I just took a quick look at the map and had a reasonable idea of what to do next or where to go.
I met a lot of travelers who were impressed with it as well. I ended up giving it away as a gift on my way out.
If you like a little more adventure than something like a lonely planet and don't want to bury your head in a guidebook, go with this.
Also, the book emphasizes the philosophy that meeting people is what travelling is all about, more so than just seeing things. And I completely agree with that. So if that's your bag, then this book is certainly for you.
Lastly, it is slightly dated (like prices, specific bus timings, etc.). But the information is still very usable.
The BEST guidebook for SE Asia May 24, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This guidebook is indispensable. It's easy to use once you figure out the map key, lightweight, and had tons of very accurate useful information. I loved it!! I ended up having the most reliable guidebook of anyone else I met.
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