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The full-colour Rough Guide to South America on a Budget is the ultimate guidebook for travelling the continent, from Colombia`s Caribbean beaches to the ice-fields of Patagonia. It

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The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget is the ultimate guide for budget-conscious independent travellers visiting this fascinating region. Updated by a team of expert writers, this edition is packed with information to help you make the most of your time & money, including comprehensive transport information, suggested itineraries, full-colour maps & advice on local culture, food & language. Detailed listings give the low-down on the best hotels, hostels, bars & restaurants, while ”treat yourself” suggestions provide inspiration for the odd splurge. Whether you want to take a slow boat down the Mekong, feast on dim sum in Hong Kong, kick-back on a white-sand beach in Thailand or explore the temples of Bagan in Myanmar, this guide is the ultimate companion to travel in Southeast Asia. ...

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The Rough Guide to Sweden is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating country. Discover Sweden`s highlights with stunning ...

The Rough Guide to Switzerland is the ultimate guide to the country where tourism as we know it first took off. The Alpine landscape that so entranced Thomas Cook`s pioneering group of package tourists in 1863 still draws tourists in their millions. Whether you`re looking to check out the 365 days-per-year snowboarding scene in Zermatt, wander the medieval streets of exceptionally preserved Bern or sleep on the straw in a Valais farm, you`ll find plenty of insight & advice from our team of expert authors. Beyond the hinterlands, we uncover the surprisingly dynamic alternative scene in Switzerland`s cities, its cutting-edge contemporary galleries & myriad film, music & design festivals, not to mention the scientists at CERN attempting to discover the neutron-sized building-blocks of our universe in the world`s biggest experiment. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Switzerl&. ...

Uncover the contrasts between ultra-modern 24hr Taipei & the city`s slower-paced traditional backstreets with this guide to Taiwan. Seek out the best hikes in Taroko Gorge & Alishan, find a beautiful B&B on the east coast, or among the fabulous hot-spring resorts in the East Rift Valley, discover pristine Pacific beaches & surf spots. Order great food everywhere you go with the carefully researched eating reviews which cover everything from night-markets to gourmet restaurants. Easily accessible information on transport will help get you from Yeliou in the far north to Kenting in the deep south, & everywhere in between, whether by bus & train, car, scooter or bicycle. Whether you have time to browse detailed chapters, gaining insights into the country`s complex & tumultuous history, or need fast-fix itineraries & ` Top 5` boxes that pick out highlights, this guide will suit you. ...