Jordan & Syria (Lonely Planet travel survival kit)

by Damien Simonis (Author), HughFinlay (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $4.40

  A detailed travel guide to Jordan and Syria including 40 maps and a series of walking tours around Damascus and Aleppo. The book provides notes on the historical, cultural and political background of the regions as well as a phrase and language section. This third edition includes an updated archaeology section, listing all the main sites and giving tips on how to get a dig .

• Used

  Paperback
  1993

  $3.29

  Lonely Planet's Travel Survival Kits cover one country, or a small group of countries, in depth, with travel and accommodation options to suit a range of budgets. These guides are designed to be easy to use, providing practical travel information in a lively, entertaining style. Features of this series include: cultural and historical background; detailed maps of cities, towns and rural areas; information on getting there and getting around; practical information on every aspect of travel; health and safety advice; information on local cuisine; advice on customs and etiquette; key words, phrases and basic grammar of local languages; and names of places, restaurants and hotels in foreign script where applicable. Rewritten by a new author, this second edition of Jordan & Syria features extensive cultural and historical background information, as well as up-to-date practical advice, demonstrating that travel in this region is not only possible, but is safe, easy and rewarding.