Vietnam in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

Berlitz Pocket Guide Vietnam is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that Vietnam has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights from the spectacular northern mountains to the Mekong Delta in the deep south; en route are fascinating Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City, the imperial capital of Hue, atmospheric ruins, hill stations & some fabulous beaches & coastal scenery. Handy maps on the cover help you to get around with ease. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in Vietnam, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Tour of the country. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from shopping to adventure activities. You`ll also be armed with background information, including a brief history of the country & an Eating Out chapter covering its mouth-watering cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels & restaurants, & an A-Z to give you all the practical information you will need. ...

Rarely viewed by the outside world, this collection of posters from the 1950s to the present encompasses a politically significant period in Vietnamese history. With their boldly rendered images of Ho Chi Minh & local heroes; guerrilla fighters, tanks & bombers; factory workers & the urban & rural landscape, these posters-many produced in small numbers under economically adverse conditions-reverberate with vibrant colors & innovative graphic language, revealing much about the country's cultural & political climate. An overview of the collection shows how imagery from indigenous folk art, the work of French-trained nationally acclaimed artists, as well as Russian & Chinese propaganda styles have all influenced the unusual, graphically diverse styles of these posters. This collection offers a deeply resonating, visually arresting social history of a country during times of peace & war. ...

Southern Vietnam at 1:650, 000 approx. in a series of Adventure maps from the National Geographic Society with cartography provided by Reise Know-How. The map is double-sided & printed on light waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper. Coverage extends to well north of Hue to give a good overlap with the publishers’ map of Northern Vietnam. Cartographic information provided by Reise Know-How has been adjusted to follow the house style of the NGS Adventure series with greater emphasis on the country’s topography. Altitude colouring in broader bands has been replaced here by contours at 200m intervals plus relief shading. Boundaries of national parks & other protected areas are very prominently highlighted. Road network

Includes:: selected local tracks, gives driving distances on main roads, & indicates border crossing to the neighbouring countries. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. Symbols highlight various places of interest including UNESCO world heritage sites, archaeological remains, temples & museums, viewpoints, beaches, etc. Also marked are numerous locations connected with the war between the old North & South Vietnam (although not, as on the RK-H map, the demarcation line), as well as with the war of independence from France. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30’ intervals & the map has an extensive index. Overall, the slightly smaller scale of the NGS map & the presentation of the road network make the original Reise Know-How edition far clearer than the NGS map.PLEASE NOTE: to ensure regular supplies & faster delivery to our customers we keep as regular stock the Reise Know-How edition whilst the NGS version can be ordered on request.

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Indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map Southern Vietnam at 1:600, 000 with topographic & 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 & a convenient size sheet. Road & rail networks are easy to see on a clear base which presents topography by altitude colouring with contours, spot heights, mountain passes & names of mountain ranges. Road network

Includes:: selected local tracks, gives driving distances on main roads, & indicates border crossing to neighbouring countries. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. National parks & protected areas are marked & symbols highlight various places of interest, including UNESCO world heritage sites, archaeological remains, temples & museums, viewpoints, campsites, beaches, etc. Also shown is the old boundary between North & South Vietnam & locations connected with the war between these countries, as well as with the war of independence from France. Coverage extends north beyond Ðông Hà to the old boundary (17º), with a generous overlap with the publisher’s map of Northern Vietnam. The map has a grid with latitude & longitude at intervals of 30’, & an extensive index of localities. Map legend

Includes:: English. In the neighbouring areas of Laos & Cambodia the same information is provided as for Vietnam.



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Venice in the Step by Step series by Insight Guides focuses on providing tailor made walks & tours around the city. The guide features fourteen route recommendations that link up better known sights & take you off of the more beaten track; they are written by local experts who have personally selected places to eat & drink en-route & who offer insider tips on culture, shopping & nightlife. The guide has an array of colour photographs which help bring to life the background & descriptive information provided for destinations & attractions. An overview chapter opens the guide & reviews geography, customs & culture, history, food & drink, shopping, culture & entertainment. Next feature the selected itineraries for walks and/or tours, each of which have a good amount of accompanying information & come with a simple route plan. A user friendly alphabetical directory lists practical information to do with day to day basics & listings of h&-picked hotels & restaurants are provided to suit different budgets & tastes. The publisher ...

This title covers from watery plains to mountain scenery & magical deserted beaches, noodle carts to nouvelle cuisine. If you're planning a visit to Vietnam then Footprint's fully revised & updated 5th edition will help you get the most out of this incredible S-shaped country. Including a highly acclaimed war history & background section as well as all the best places to eat & sleep Footprint's guide also provides all you need to know about navigating communist bureaucracy with a sense of humour. ...

Here is a first look at Vietnam in the twenty-first century, a nation undergoing rapid change & opening up to the world. ” Vietnam Today” reveals the most prominent characteristics of the Vietnamese: their energy & drive, the dominance of group over individual & the paramount importance of maintaining harmony. In doing so, Mark Ashwill & his Vietnamese contributor shed light on many sources of misunderstanding between Vietnamese & Western professionals. But for those who are prepared to take the time to get to know the people, to move at their pace, & to learn about their culture & history, Vietnam can be a land of promise & opportunity. ...

Vietnam in the National Geographic Traveler guide series, produced by America’s leading travel publishers, exploring a range of cities, regions & countries worldwide & using the expertise & tradition of National Geographic to provide a comprehensive survey of each destination. Each of the guides in the series draws upon National Geographic’s rich history of travel experience & is researched by authors familiar with the area. Whilst the content is influenced by an American editorial style, individual titles are still accessible to a non-American audience, with a combination of practical guidance & detailed information included in each guide. The series also relies upon the extensive image libraries of National Geographic to present a rich visual image of each destination. Individual National Geographic Traveler titles are organised uniformly, allowing readers to access information quickly & easily. Introductory sections provide information on Charting your Trip, with details of getting there & around & a History & Culture chapter profiling history, food & drink, land & landscape, flora & fauna & arts & literature. Chapter are arranged geographically by region, with notable cities & areas principally describing the main sites & attractions, with further information on directions, history & practicalities. There are also a number of individual features & insider tips throughout each guide covering subjects such as walking tours, local culture, driving tours, recommended local experiences & in-depth thematic short histories of the culture & histories of individual regions. A Travelwise section at the back of each guide provides essential practical information on when to go, what to take, further reading, getting there & around, local etiquette, media, holidays, money matters, religion, smoking, time differences, opening times, travellers with disabilities & accommodation. Restaurants & hotels are listed with brief descriptions & information on prices, location, contact details & facilities for the relevant regional chapters in the guide. ...

Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...