Jane Bickersteth Book order (chronological)

Sumatra is a natural wonderland of luxuriant forests, fast-flowing rivers, vast swamps, cool highland lakes and imposing volcanoes. It encompasses a panoply of trees, flowers, mammals, birds, reptiles and insects to satisfy the most demanding naturalist - among them the world's largest flower, the 'Rafflesia', the orang-utan, Asian elephant, Sumatran rhinoceros and tiger, the sunbear, three species of gibbon, ten species of hornbill and the (occasionally) man-eating estuarine crocodile. But the island's fascination lies in its interplay of nature and culture. Strikingly beautiful, Sumatra is also home to an array of cultures that have maintained their identity even in the face of Jakarta's modernizing tendencies

Laos, with its Theravada Buddhist culture, pristine countryside and French influences is one of the great treasures of Southeast Asia. It is a truly unique and delightful country to visit. This guide includes highlights of Laos illustrated with colour photography, coverage of al the entry points from Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar (Burma) and China, comprehensive information on all the sights, from Luang Prabang’s exceptional religious sites to Vientiane’s French colonial heritage, extensive listings on all practical aspects of travel plus unique colour maps to help plan the trip.

Eliot, Joshua, Bickersteth, Jane, Morrison, Tamsin

These brand-new or newly updated guides feature the same authoritative and derailed coverage characteristic of all Footprint Handbooks. They provide travelers with the most in-depth information available about a specific country or region.