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Indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map of Laos with topographic & tourist information, & plans of central Vientiane, Luang Prabang & Vang Vieng. The map, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project, is double-sided to show the area at the best possible scale on a convenient size sheet & presents the country in three sections: central Laos on one side, with the far north & the southern ...

Laos 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 ...

Laos in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Laos is a fusion of cultures: Colonial architecture, coffee & croissants sit alongside open-air food stalls which line the Mekong river & the saffron-robed monks which reside around That Luang, Vientiane's holiest Buddhist monument. Footprint Focus Laos provides comprehensive coverage of this warm-hearted nation, offering information on everything from elephant treks to kayaking tours. Essentials section with useful advice on getting to & around Laos Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where is best to eat, sleep & play

Includes:: information on tour operators & activities, from dolphin watching to festivals Detailed maps for Vientiane, Luang Prabang & other key destinations Slim enough to fit in your pocket Loaded with information on all the main attractions, plus many lesser-known sights, Footprint Focus Laos will prove an ideal travelling companion for your trip. The content of the Footprintfocus Laos guide has been extracted from Footprint's Southeast Asia Handbook.

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Culture Smart! Laos offers in-depth information to visitors seeking a genuine experience, including essential insights & advice on local customs & lifestyle. The information, collected through research & the experience of living & working in this ...

Between 1964 & 1973, during the war with the United States, the North Vietnamese used a network of supply lines, known as the Ho Chi Minh Trail, running from North Vietnam through the jungles & mountains of neighbouring Laos & Cambodia. In an effort to staunch the flow of troops & weapons the U.S. dropped more than 2 million tons of bombs on Laos, including more than 270 million cluster bomb submunitions. Kept secret from Congress & the American people, full details of the scale of the bombing sorties only becoming declassified in the 1990s. By the time the aerial campaign ended in 1973 more bombs had been dropped on Laos, since renamed Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR), than the Allies dropped on Germany & Japan combined during World War II. Many failed to explode when they hit the ground, leaving the landscape littered with hundreds of thousands, perhaps even millions, of unexploded bombs, as lethal today as when they fell from the sky three decades ago. Dubbed 'bombies' by Laotian villagers, these often brightly coloured cluster bomb submunitions are still found in the clefts of bamboo branches, by children playing in shallow dirt, or in the fields where farmers till the soil by striking the earth with a hoe. Since 1974 more than 20, 000 people, many of them children, have been killed or injured by bombs or other unexploded ordnance in Lao PDR. Today, the lives of about 300 Laotian people are still devastated each year by the deadly remnants of this war. ...

Laos & Cambodia Insight Guide is dedicated to exploring the destination in detail with a selection of glossy illustrations. Extensive introductory sections explore the region’s history & culture & there are also short articles written by locals about distinctive local issues, whilst selective photo-features illustrate the variety of the place. The ‘ Places’ section is grouped geographically & provides details of the area including places to visit, suggestions for tours & other activities. Each section has its own listings of the best restaurants, bars & cafes. Essential practical information is provided in the Travel Tips chapter on accommodation, shopping & local activities. A useful location finder & travel tip index with relevant page numbers are given on the inside covers. Overview street plans are also provided for the main cities in the region or country. ...

Laos in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...

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 ...