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Steeped in its colonial past, yet at Asia's technological cutting edge, Singapore is a fascinating blend of eras and cultures. Let this guide bring the city to life!

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.

The eight edition of the best-selling, most reliable guide to New Zealand for independent travelers features comprehensive coverage of outdoor activities, tramping routes, ski areas and national parks; an expanded, full-color section ons on flora and flauna; an accomodation and restaurant listing for all budgets; and much more.

Travellers wanting to explore a region in-depth or repeat visitors returning to a favourite destination find these regional guides indispensable travel companions. Extra features include a full-colour fold-out regional map, inspirational front sections for planning and information for driving and travelling with a family.Once backpacker territory, South India now attracts all kinds of travellers. South India, fourth edition, provides more coverage of Goa's beaches and Kerala's backwaters. There are highly detailed itineraries and more than 100 maps."The trusted companion for a generation of independent travellers." (New York Times)

- Raffles, raves & rickshaws - all the top sights & activities plus walking tours- what to eat & where to find it: expert guidance to Singapore's fabulous fine dining & hawker stalls- insider shopping tips: Asian antiques to designer sportswear- excursions to Malaysia & nearby Indonesian islands