” Indochine” sees Red Lantern`s Luke Nguyen revisit his beloved Vietnam & seek out the food & cultural remnants of this former French colonial empire. On his regular visits to Vietnam today, Luke is often struck by the appearance of people wearing berets, speaking French & the aromas of coffee & butter emanating from cafes & patisseries. The recipes & accompanying stories showcase the French influence upon Vietnamese history & cuisine. Against a backdrop of grand colonial hotels, bars, restaurants & terraces, to private estates dressed in antiques & textiles of the period, Luke talks to chefs, bakers & family members to extract the very essence of French-Vietnamese cuisine. From coffee & croissants at breakfast to high tea & supper, Luke unravels the origins of Vietnamese dishes such as pho, which began life as a `pot au feu`, & experiments with new versions of traditional Vietnamese food. ” Indochine” appeals to lovers of French, Vietnamese food & travel alike. This title is from the author of best-selling cookbooks ” Secrets of the Red Lantern” & ” The Songs of Sapa”. It features vibrant food photography shot entirely in Vietnam & more than 100 regional recipes showcasing Vietnam`s French culinary roots. ...

Indonesia at 1:6, 500, 000 is an indexed, double sided map with additional street plans & enlargements of popular regions on the reverse. The publisher has chosen to concentrate on creating a map which will primarily be of use for a tourist navigating between main points of interest as opposed to stressing more detailed cartography. National, main & minor roads & tracks are extremely clearly marked, as are airports. National & regional borders are demarcated. In keeping with the publisher ...

Indonesia in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Comprising over 17, 000 picturesque islands, including Java, Sumatra & Bali, Indonesia is home to the world`s second largest rain forest, exotic flora & fauna, ancient Hindu & Buddhist temples, & miles of beaches. This updated edition contains new material in every section as well as a deeper examination of the political & religious conflicts of recent years. Entirely reshaped for easy use, with a special focus on language, the Language & Travel Guide to Indonesia contains colour photographs, illustrations & maps, as well as one audio CD. ...

Indonesia at 1:6, 500, 000 is an indexed, double sided map with additional street plans & enlargements of popular regions on the reverse. The publisher has chosen to concentrate on creating a map which will primarily be of use for a tourist navigating between main points of interest as opposed to stressing more detailed cartography. National, main & minor roads & tracks are extremely clearly marked, as are airports. National & regional borders are demarcated. In keeping with the publisher ...

Indonesia in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Indonesia in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

Indonesia & Malaysia at 1:2, 000, 000 on a large, double-sided map from Mair Dumont with special aids for route planning & an extensive index which also lists topographic features, national parks, etc.A fold-out flap in the jacket makes route planning easier by providing an overview of the whole area covered by the map plus the remainder of South East Asia, Philippines & the northern coast of Australia. Popular locations are highlighted & the grid reference system in the margins makes it easier to find places on the main map. A set of seven peel-on/peel-off stickers, removable from the map without damaging its surface, is included for making special locations more prominent. To provide the coverage of the whole area at 1:2, 000, 000, the map is divided along approx. 118 ...

Indonesia, the world`s largest Muslim nation, is now in the midst of dramatic upheaval. This history of Indonesia provides an overview from the prehistoric period to the present & explores the connections between the nation`s many communities & the differences that propel contemporary breakaway movements. ...

Sulawesi with the Lesser Sunda Islands, the southernmost part of the Indonesian archipelago, including Lombok, Sumbawa, Sumba, Flores & Timor at 1:1, 500, 000 from Nelles, plus street plans of Palu, Manado, Makassar (Ujung Pandang). On one side is Sulawesi, with the Sangihe & Talaud islands off its north-eastern tip shown as an inset. Street plans highlighting hotels & other facilities show the centre of Palu & Manado&. An enlargement presents the Tana Toraja area in greater detail. On the reverse coverage extends from the southern tip of Sulawesi with Makassar across the Flores Sea & the Banda Sea to the Lesser Sunda Islands from Lombok to Timor. Relief shading with spot heights & names of peaks presents each island ...