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Culture-loaded guidebook to Laos' hidden wonders.
If you're planning a trip to Laos, this guide could be an indispensable travel companion. Its detailed coverage of not just tourist must-sees but also lesser-known gems can be the difference between a generic vacation and a profound journey. The Rough Guide to Laos includes local insights into history, religion, and culture alongside very practical and comprehensive travel advice. This is the book to make every dollar of your travel budget count and to enrich your experience with the charm of Laos.
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ISBN: 9781848366596
Authors:
Rough Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides
Date of Publication: 2011-01-17
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.71
(rated by 21 readers)
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PThe Rough Guide to Laos is your definitive guide to this fascinating country. The 24-page full-colour introduction highlights all the lsquo;things not to missrsquo;, from the Buddhist temples of Louang Phabang to the French colonial architecture of Vientiane, Laos'' capital. The guide reviews all the top places to stay, eat and drink to suit every budget and the brand-new lsquo;authorrsquo;s picksrsquo; feature highlights the very best options. Whether you want to go elephant-trekking in the jungle or explore the caves at Vang Viang this guide has all the practical advice you will need. There are detailed chapters on Laosrsquo; history, religion, art and culture and maps and plans for every region.PThe Rough Guide to Laos is like having a local friend plan your trip.P
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Culture-loaded guidebook to Laos' hidden wonders.
If you're planning a trip to Laos, this guide could be an indispensable travel companion. Its detailed coverage of not just tourist must-sees but also lesser-known gems can be the difference between a generic vacation and a profound journey. The Rough Guide to Laos includes local insights into history, religion, and culture alongside very practical and comprehensive travel advice. This is the book to make every dollar of your travel budget count and to enrich your experience with the charm of Laos.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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