Andrew Burke Libri

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Pause on the Grand Stairway at Persepolis and imagine trumpeters heralding your arrival

Want more bang for your baht? This city won't disappoint. Forget the tourist-brochure Bangkok of sedate floating markets and sterile shopping malls - you're in for a wild ride. Bangkok is bursting at the seams with cosmopolitan cool and cultural think uber-hip bars, scrumptious Thai cuisine, international fashion houses and stunning wats. This insider's guide is your ticket to the best that Bangkok has to offer.LET THE EXPERTS DO THE WORK, with tips on the best shopping deals, hotels, and guesthouses and city tours.BE TEMPTED by the world's tastiest food; we show you Bangkok's finest eating, from streetside stalls to top-class restaurants.BEAT YOUR OWN PATH using our detailed maps and walking tours.GET OUT OF TOWN and explore nearby beaches, a Unesco World Heritage site and glorious national parks.SPEAK UP using our handy language guide, packed with useful phrases.

DETAIlED advice on everything from food & drink to transport & health ; FULL-COLOUR' chapter on the Ancient Wonders of the Greater Mekong ; UNIQUE GREEN INDEX to help make your travels eco-friendly. Nobody knows the Greater Mekong like Lonely Planet. Our 2nd edition will take you on a boat down the mighty Mekong, visiting hill-tribes in Thailand, trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yùnnàn, exploring Angkor's temples in Cambodia, whizzing through the jungle canopy in Laos and kicking back on palm-fringed beaches in Vietnam. Lonely Planet guides are written by expert who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

With content on areas affected by the 2004 tsunami, including information on parts of the Andaman Coast affected by the tsunami, this title contains a section on diving, snorkeling, and other activities, as well as an itinerary chapter. It offers accommodation listings, and coverage of Thailand's beaches, as well as the off-the-beaten-track gems.

The poetry collection showcases Andrew Burke's extensive experience as a writer and educator, highlighting his journey from Melbourne to Perth and his deep engagement with literature from a young age. Influenced by 'Beat' writers, Burke has crafted a diverse body of work, including stories, plays, and poems. His teaching roles span universities and writing centers, with notable experiences in China and indigenous education in Australia. This collection reflects his lifelong dedication to writing and the rich tapestry of his literary career.

-- the only dedicated guidebook to cover both The Gambia and Senegal, two of Africa's most politically stable countries-- includes a practical guide to the birds of Senegambia, one of the best birdwatching areas in the world-- tips on finding the best beaches along the spectacular coastline

Cestovní příručka pro turisty a podrobný průvodce Thajskem s turistickými trasami po ostrovech a plážích, s plány měst a informacemi o památkách a thajské kuchyni.

Du randonneur au surfeur, en passant par l'amoureux de la nature ou des coutumes locales, ce guide traduit de l'anglais, c'est la découverte du Monde hors des sentiers battus. Fidèle à son ton franc et décontracté, l'équipe de baroudeurs Lonely Planet vous fait découvrir les recoins et beautés d'une destination : pas une région n'est oubliée, comment traverser un village du bout du monde le guide à la main ou apprendre en détails l'histoire du pays et de sa population, tout y est ! Partisan du voyage économique, ce guide regorge de bonnes adresses pour tous les goûts, du bel hôtel victorien à la bicoque en pleine savane. Et, si vous désirez savoir comment manger tel ou tel produit régional ou apprécier un coucher de soleil, l'étendue d'un paysage, vous y trouverez de nombreux petits conseils originaux et vécus. Peu de photos mais un format pratique et solide, qui s'emmène partout. Voilà un guide de référence qui couvre une grande partie de notre planète et permet de ne rien manquer des beautés du voyage. --Florent Lamontagne

Spanish language edition of Lonely Planet's Country Guide to China.