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The countries of South-East Asia: Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar/Burma, Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore on a map at 1:2,500,000 from Marco Polo Publishing with an index which includes geographical features, three city maps, descriptions of 15 best sights, etc. Coverage extends west to Dhaka to include eastern Bangladesh and the north-eastern states of India.

Cartography is from the renowned German publishers MairDumont. Relief shading with names of mountain ranges and spot heights, plus graphics for marshlands shows the topography. The map presents the regions' road and rail networks, also indicating local airports and ferry connections. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces and the map also indicates time zone boundaries. Interesting towns or villages and main cultural sights or natural curiosities are prominently highlighted, with 15 best sights cross-referenced to their descriptions in the booklet attached to the map cover. The map has latitude and longitude lines at intervals of 1°. Multilingual map legend and the descriptions include English.

Extensive index is in a separate 47-page booklet attached to the map cover and includes major sights and topographic features such as rivers, lakes, volcanoes, glaciers, etc; also provided are lists of national parks and World Heritage sites across the whole are of the map. Street plans show central Bangkok, Phnom Penh and Singapore.

• Publisert: 2023
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Papir
• Målestokk: 1:2 500 000

Let Marco Polo Pocket Guide Vietnam show you around. Marco Polo Vietnam Pocket Guide includes: Insider Tips - discover the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into this wonderful country. Discover how you can support a children's aid project by staying at a Baguette & Chocolate guesthouse. Best of - find the best things to do if you are travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids and the best things to do if it rains Sightseeing - all of the top sights are organised by region so you can easily plan your trip. Discovery Tours - specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Vietnam. Vietnam in full-colour - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Vietnam includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the country to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip. Get in the holiday mood - before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo's spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations. Useful Vietnamese phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by. Pull-out map - we've included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour.

Publisert måned: Sept
Publisert år: 2024
Utgave: 2.utg
Sider nr: 136

With extensive sections to help choose a trekking region, this is a route and planning guide for anyone organising a trekking holiday in Nepal. It includes the most popular routes as well as the newest trekking areas plus the most extreme route of all, the 160-day Great Himalaya Trail. There are route guides to the following regions: Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Rolwaling, Solu-Khumbu (Everest Region), Helambu & Langtang, Ganesh & Manaslu, Annapurna, Naar & Phu, Mustang, Dolpo, The Far West.

• Forfatter: Robin Boustead
• Publisert: April 2020
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Utgave: 3. utgave
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781912716166

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Malaysia is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like Kuala Lumpur, Mount Kinabalu and Kinabatangan river, and cultural gems like a walk along the gravity-defying SkyBridge in Langkawi, a trip to the vast cave system in Sarawak and an unforgettable trip to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

• Publisert: Mai 2019
• Utgave: 21. utg
• Antall sider: 384
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786719959

Lonely Planet's Dubai and Abu Dhabi is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Get dizzy at the top of Burj Khalifa, camp in the desert and wander through the Al Fahidi Historic District; all with your trusted travel companion. 

• Publisert: Mars 2024
• Utgave: 11. utgave
• Antall sider: 240
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781838697280

Denne praktiske reiseguiden til Filipinene inneholder detaljerte reisetips og oversikt over de mest ikoniske severdigheter, samt noen skatter utenfor allfarvei. Med forslagene til reiseruter og ekspertforfatterens utvalg av ting å se og gjøre blir denne boken til en perfekt følgesvenn både i forkant og underveis på turen. Denne Filipinene-guideboken er fullpakket med detaljer om hvordan du kommer deg dit og rundt, informasjon før avreise og topp tidsbesparende tips, inkludert en visuell liste over ting du ikke bør gå glipp av. Våre fargekodede kart gjør Filippinene enklere å navigere mens du er der.

Glimrende bakgrunnstoff, få bilder og gode kart kjennetegner Rough Guides. Dette er en av de mest populære guidebokseriene, beregnet for folk som reiser på egenhånd. Fyldige, men ikke avskrekkende, verken I pris eller størrelse. Her finner du informasjon av praktisk og kuriøs karakter, skrevet av engasjerte og kunnskapsrike forfattere.

• Publisert: Mai 2023
• Utgave: 6. utgave
• Antall sider: 464
• Språk: Engelsk
• Innbinding: Heftet
• ISBN: 9781789196054

Shrouded in myth and legend, the Golden Triangle is bursting with an array of adventures.

Whether you want to visit Delhi's colourful markets, marvel Agra's unmissable Taj Mahal or discover Jaipur's ornate palaces and romantic rooftop restaurants, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that the Golden Triangle has to offer.

Famed for their frenetic energy and iconic monuments, Delhi, Agra and Jaipur are India's most visited cities. But this region has much more to offer - travellers who venture further afield are rewarded with dramatic landscapes, lush jungles and epic forts.

Our recently updated guide brings Delhi, Agra and Jaipur to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the cities' iconic buildings and neighbourhoods.

• Publisert: 2023
• Antall sider: 272
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780241625002

This Korea guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground.

• Publisert: Des. 2024
• Antall sider: 392
  
• Utgave: 5. utgave
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781835290408

Highly tear-resistant and 100% waterproof map "Thailand" from the world mapping project series.

Travel Know-How Maps are characterized by particularly stable plastic paper, which can be written on like paper, even with a pencil. The cardboard envelope is removable, making it easy to put the card in any pocket. A protective cover is not required. The cartographic representation focuses on the most important information for travelers and is particularly easy to read. Instead of shading, coloured height layers are used.

• Contour lines with elevations
• Coloured elevation layers
• Classified road network with distances
• Sights
• Detailed place index
• GPS-accurate
• Longitude and latitude
• Five-language legend (German, English, French, Spanish, Russian)

• Publisert: 2024
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Plastpapir
• Målestokk: 1:1 200 000

Indexed, light, waterproof and tear-resistant road map of Israel and the Palestinian Territories at 1:250,000 with topographic and tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided, with a generous overlap between the sides. Names of larger towns are also given in Hebrew and Arabic, other locations are in the Latin alphabet only.

Detailed road network (with locations of petrol stations and driving distances on main and most local routes) and railways are shown on a clear base with subtle altitude colouring to indicate the topography, including the areas below the sea level. Numerous places of interest (holy places of various denominations, UNESCO World Heritage sites, archaeological remains, national parks and reserves, beaches, etc) are highlighted in contrasting colours for easier identification. The map also shows campsites and youth hostels.

The map shows the course of the separation wall with crossing points (in spring 2014 plus as planned), the pre-1967 borders indicating within the West Bank areas of full Palestinian control, the UNDOF zone in the Golan Heights, as well as international borders with crossing points. Longitude and latitude lines are drawn at 10' intervals. Extensive index has a separate list of national parks/reserves and JNF sites. Map legend includes English.

• Publisert: 2023
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Plastpapir
• Målestokk: 1:250 000

Indexed, waterproof and tear-resistant road map of Kazakhstan and the northern half of Kyrgyzstan at 1:2,000,000 with topographic and tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale and a convenient size sheet.

Road and rail networks are easy to see on a clear base which shows the area’s topography by altitude colouring with contours, spot heights, mountain passes and names of mountain ranges. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. Road network includes unsurfaced roads and seasonal tracks. A wide range of symbols highlights various places of interest, including UNESCO heritage sites, the route of the Silk Road, museums and archaeological remains, selected hotels, beaches, winter sports areas, etc. National parks and protected areas are prominently shown. Also marked are oil and natural gas wells and pipelines. The map has a latitude and longitude grid at intervals of 1° and an index of place names with a separate list of national parks. Map legend includes English.

• Publisert: 2025
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Plastpapir
• Målestokk: 1:2 000 000

Marco Polo er svært detaljerte kart som er praktiske og enkle i bruk. 7 klistremerker for å markere spesifikke steder gjør det enda enklere å planlegge reisen. Alle kartene inneholder en omfattende index for enkelt å finne frem.

• Publisert: Feb. 2025
• Materiale: Papir
• Innbinding: Falset
• Målestokk: 1:2 500 000

This guidebook describes 14 multi-day treks in Nepal's captivating Annapurna region, among the foothills of the mighty Himalaya. Routes range between 24km and 200km (15-124 miles) and between 4 and 23 days, with maximum altitudes from 1750m to 5416m. Areas covered include Machhapuchhre, Pokhara and Lamjung Himal.

The varied treks showcase this inspiring landscape, offering stunning vistas of snow-clad peaks and verdant valleys. From the classic Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Sanctuary to lesser-known routes, this is the definitive guide to exploring Nepal's most popular trekking region. With accommodation options including a mixture of homestay, camping and lodges, trekkers have the opportunity to immerse themselves in their surroundings and experience the warmth and richness of Nepalese hospitality and culture.

As well as detailed route description and sketch mapping, the guide presents a wealth of information to help make the most of a trip, including practical advice on transport, visas and permits, when to go, what to take and health and safety. There are notes on different styles of trekking, tips on cultural etiquette and fascinating background information on the region's history, plants and wildlife, culture and religion.

• Forfattere: B. Gibbons og Siân Pritchard-Jones
• Publisert: 2022
• Utgave: 2. utgave
• Antall sider: 324
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781852848262

This new, thoroughly updated third edition of Bradt's Kazakhstan remains the only guide available dedicated solely to the world's ninth largest country. This new edition covers all the most recent developments, including an updated history section, additional cultural coverage, more practical information to make independent travel easier, and the most up-to-date and relevant maps. Kazakhstan is more accessible than ever: tourist visas are no longer required and there are now numerous direct flights and connections from Europe.

Tourist infrastructure has also significantly improved over the past few years and there are faster trains connecting east to west and north to south, as well as many options for internal flights. Kazakhstan is a modern country with a profound appreciation of its roots; numerous petroglyph sites with ancient rock art as well as the remains of Silk Road settlements testify to its varied history. The country offers a curious mix of Soviet nostalgia and architecture combined with the latest technology: Kazakhstan has better 4G coverage than Germany, France or Italy.

For visitors, there are excellent opportunities for active tourism such as skiing, hiking, rafting, horse riding or simply gazing into the endless steppe. Bradt's Kazakhstan is indispensable for discovering this extraordinary country, a place that is as geographically diverse as its cultural mix: around 130 different ethnic groups calls Kazakhstan home. From snow-covered peaks with excellent skiing opportunities and hiking trails through river valleys to the secluded lakes of the Tian Shan Mountains, to endless semi-desert steppes and then on to the blue waters of the Caspian, Bradt's Kazakhstan is a perfect companion for all travellers, from nature lovers to cultural explorers, teenage backpackers to family groups.

• Forfattere: Paul Brummell
• Publisert: Juli 2018
• Utgave: 3.utg
• Antall sider: 424
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781784770921

Bradt's Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir remains the only standalone guide in English available to this stunning region of mountain wilderness and lush valleys. Although Ladakh is becoming an ever more popular destination, Zanskar, the Kashmir Valley and Jammu are still off the beaten path and full of wonders waiting to be discovered. This book is the ideal companion to these contrasting and spellbinding regions whether you want to white-water raft on the Indus, travel in a jeep along nerve- wracking mountain roads, relax on a houseboat, explore Buddhist culture in tucked away Ladakhi monasteries or hike over the high passes.

Fully updated, this new edition includes chapters on background and practical information and a dedicated chapter on trekking, with nine easy-to-follow chapters covering the whole area, including Leh, The Suru Valley and Zanskar, Srinagar and Gulmarg, The Kashmir Valley and Jammu amongst others. New for this edition are additional trekking information and trekking maps, plus new travel routes. Ladakh, Zanskar and the Kashmir Valley have long astounded visitors with their epic Himalayan beauty.

Marvel at the views from the roof of the world at the breathless Khardung La mountain pass, stroll through Eden-like Shalimar gardens, trek remote mountain trails through Ladakh and Zanskar, take a shikara ride across the lotus bedecked lakes of Srinagar and join the Buddhist monks at Thiksey Monastery for early morning prayers by candlelight. Other highlights include, the Buddhas of Kargil, the Mughal Road, Mubarak Mandi and the houseboats of Srinagar. Whatever your interest, Bradt's Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir is an indispensable guide.

Forfattere: Ibbotson & Butler
Publisert: Juli 2025
Utgave: 3.utg
Sider nr: 256

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Thailand's Islands and Beaches. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting Phuket Elephant Sanctuary to feed the rescued elephants, to dining with locals at the vibrant Surat Thani Night Market, and freediving off the north coast of Ko Pha-Ngan.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Thailand's Islands & Beaches travel guide: Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips. Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Thailand's Islands & Beaches and connect experiences together with ease. Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions. Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Ko Kut, Ko Mak, and Trang's beaches & islands. Special features on picking your ideal island, Thai food explained, Bangkok gateway guide.

Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more.

• Publisert: Juli 2024
• Utgave: 12. utgave
• Antall sider: 354
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781787017825