For too long now Phaic Tan has been closed off to the outside world a country visited each year by just a handful of hardy travellers aid agency workers & hostage negotiators. Hot humid & covered in lush vegetation it is often described as The Armpit of South-East Asia. Quadrille Publishing in association with Jetlag Travel Guides are proud to present the first serious introduction to this undiscovered jewel. A fascinating land of contrasts with one foot in the past & another striding determinedly forward Phaic Tan" truly is a nation going in circles. The book is packed with information for everyone from the budget backpacker to the luxury traveller. This invaluable up-to the-minute guide contains everything you need to plan your trip to Phaic Tan birthplace of the trouser press & irritable bowel syndrome. About getting there: The national carrier royal Fok Tok Airlines (named after the legendary flightless bird) has worked hard to lift its safety record after a minor incident in 1996 when a plane overshot the runway by 57 kilometres. Where to Stay: The Orient Star Hotel in the capital Bhumpatabumppah is so luxurious that in every room the mini bar comes complete with a live-in cocktail waiter. The Food: Phaic Tanese cuisine is best described as explosive a flery mix of chilli garlic & pepper to which food is occasionally added. Etiquette: As in many other Asian countries it is considered rude to point with ones index finger. If you need to indicate a direction or signify something do so with a series of sharp pelvic thrusts which will generally get the message across."