Unveiling the magic, power and mystery of Thailand's ancient tattoos. First English language title to explore Thailand' sacred tattoos. For both tattoo enthusiasts as well as Buddhists who want to learn more about the spiritual art form. Includes exclusive interviews with tattoo Masters located all across Thailand.
This guide to Sri Lanka provides practical information on most aspects of travel, including health and safety advice, information on local cuisine, advice on customs and etiquette, historical and cultural information, and maps.
Cestovní příručka pro turisty a podrobný průvodce Thajskem s turistickými trasami, plány měst a informacemi o památkách, plážích a thajské kuchyni.
Whether you want to explore the Alamo or the nightclubs on Austin's bustling 6th Street, the fifth edition of Moon Handbooks Texas makes traveling in this larger-than-life state possible with up-to-date maps, photographs, accurate descriptions, and detailed directions. Savor the flavors of Terlingua's World Championship Chili Cook-off, tour the historic missions of San Antonio, or venture into the primitive depths of Big Thicket National Preserve. This guidebook provides the tools to create an unforgettable trip. Author Joe Cummings, a fifth generation Texan and world traveler, pours the flavor of his native state into informative, easy-to-read tips on everything from cowboy hat shopping in Austin to surfing and scuba diving off Galveston Island. Accessible and eminently useful, Moon Handbooks Texas is for travelers who want a completely unique and completely Texan experience.
In Another Quiet American , Brett Dakin takes you through the corridors of power and into the living rooms of Laos. Among many others, you'll meet Brett's boss, a wealthy general who strikes fear into the heart of all who hear his name; an aging prince pining for the French colonial past; an American pilot who left home to fight and never returned; and a new generation of Lao who have more money than they can use, but still search for happiness. It's a sympathetic yet irreverent glimpse of one of the world's few remaining communist nations--and a way of life that is fast slipping away. PRAISE FOR ANOTHER QUIET AMERICAN "A fascinating account, full of sharp insights about a country at a turning point in its history." - Bangkok Post"An excellent contribution to a better understanding of life in Asia." - Far Eastern Economic Review"One of the most edifying and evocative books available on Laos." - The Nation
Cestovní příručka pro turisty. Profilové informace o celém regionu a podrobné o jednotlivých zemích - dějiny i současnost, přírodní poměry, kulturní památky atd.
Lonely Planet Myanmar (Burma) is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Admire Shwedagon Paya's sheer size and mystical aura, visit the water-bound temples on Inle Lake, or float over Bagan's temple tops in a hot-air balloon; all with your trusted travel companion.
Avec cette cinquième édition en français, le guide Thaïlande confirme sa réputation de référence sur la destination et constitue le sésame idéal pour un premier ou énième voyage au " royaume du Sourire ". 147 cartes dont une en couleurs ; des centaines d'adresses d'hébergements de la guesthouse rudimentaire au luxueux complexe hôtelier ; tous les moyens de transport du Nord au Sud, du trajet en tuk-tuk à la traversée du pays en train ; des sections thématiques : architecture, bouddhisme, théâtre, danse cuisine ; un chapitre consacré à la langue thaï avec les expressions les plus usuelles.
The texts in this series offer recipes, cuisine highlights maps, and regional and city maps. As well as containing explorations of regional influences and traditional cooking they provide guides to markets, dining out and celebrating in each country plus a cuisine dictionary.
