Footprint Laos Handbook (Laos Handbook, 2nd ed)

by JoshuaEliot (Author), JaneBickersteth (Author), KimYoung (Author), Dinah Gardner (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $10.18

  These brand-new or newly updated guides feature the same authoritative and derailed coverage characteristic of all Footprint Handbooks. They provide travelers with the most in-depth information available about a specific country or region.

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $3.50

  Laos is one of the treasures of Southeast Asia, an enigmatic country influenced by the French, defined by the Mekong river and belonging to another time. The 4th edition of our acclaimed Laos guide is essential for all free-spirited travellers who want to get the most out of this 'forgotten' country. Highlights map showing the best sights Objective recommendations of great places to stay and eat, from elegant auberges to simple bamboo huts. Tips for the adventurous traveller, from visiting hill tribe villages to exploring the Ho Chi Minh trail. Fascinating insights into Lao history and culture. Full colour highlights map

• Used

  Hardcover
  1997

  $4.66

  Laos has been effectively cut off to the casual visitor since the 1960s. Embroiled in the conflict in Vietnam, divided by civil war, and then isolated by its economic and political policies, Laos only recently began to accept the concept of independent travel. Although few make it to this land-locked corner of Asia, its Theravada Buddist culture, pristine countryside, and French influence make it one of the great treasures of the region. Travel may not be easy, the sights may not conform to most people's idea of a tourist destination, but Laos remains a truly unique and delightful place to visit. This comprehensive handbook contains information on where to get a visa and how to get into the country, as well as practical information for both the independent traveller and the visitor on a tour. It includes: full coverage of all the entry points from Thailand into Laos such as at Nong Khai on the Mekong River and via the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge; a comprehensive section on Bangkok in Thailand, the best place to obtain visas and the starting point for most trips to Laos; information on where to stay, where and what to eat; and details of festivals such as New Year, celebrated four times a year, and local festivals.