Kirjahaku

Giant, sprawling Bangkok, the most heavily-visited city on earth, is a treasure trove of palaces, museums and Buddhist shrines, superb shopping (for every conceivable product and gift), famous hotels and outstanding restaurants and street food. It also is one of the world's most difficult cities to navigate, so we employed Mick Shippen, who has lived in and reported on Bangkok for the past decade, to create this innovative book. Combining maps, photos and detailed itineraries it helps visitors plan their time in the most efficient, smart and fun ways possible. The book includes chapters on the best of Bangkok in one, two, or three days, thematic, self-guided tours for every interest, schedule, and taste, walking tours of the city's best-loved neighborhoods, hundreds of evocative photos, bulleted maps that show you how to get from place to place, candid, opinionated hotel, restaurant, shopping, and nightlife reviews for all budgets and a tear-resistant foldout map -- enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs.

Given the splendours of Angkor Thom together with another 90 temple sites within the Angkor Archaeological Park, it is no wonder that Cambodia is dubbed the 'Kingdom of Wonder'. In its listing, UNESCO described Angkor as 'an exceptional testimony to a lost civilization'. But Cambodia is also a revitalized modern country with new infrastructure and many living traditions, as well as stunning countryside and quiet beaches. Mick Shippen's informative and entertaining text illustrated by his distinctive and highly personal photography present a wide-ranging introduction to the many facets of Cambodia for resident and visitor alike. The main text is accompanied by sidebars or box stories that highlight details of particular interest, provide anecdotal information and give a lively and reader-friendly look to the book. The book is divided into two parts, the first part giving an overview of the landscapes, people, history, modern economy and culture of Cambodia, and the second looking in detail at the five main regions: Phnom Penh and Around; the North-west; Siem Reap and Angkor; the South Coast and the East.

Phuket and Krabi Islands in the Andaman Sea and Samui in the Gulf of Thailand offer an idyllic combination of a sunny climate, stunning beaches, lively nightlife and extraordinary natural beauty. The west coast of Phuket, the largest island in Thailand, has the most beautiful beaches including Patong, Karon, Kata and Surin, all with azure waters and white sand. Most of the island's resorts and night-time entertainments are to be found here. The east coast has excellent marinas, where sailors competing in the prestigious annual Phuket King's Cup Regatta drop anchor. Inland, Phuket Town has a charming historic centre with well preserved examples of Sino-Portuguese shophouses and mansions now serving as elegant guesthouses, boutiques and restaurants. Krabi, with its fabulous beaches, clear waters, picturesque limestone outcrops, tropical rainforest and protected national parks has a well-deserved reputation as one of the world's most beautiful places. Koh Samui with its exotic resorts offering serious spa pampering is also the ideal destination for sun-worshippers. For those seeking to explore the undersea life, the region has world-class dive sites. And throughout, the region's bountiful and varied catch of seafood provides the ingredients for the delicious cuisine. Enchanting Phuket, Samui & Krabi takes an illustrated tour of the region introducing the best inland sites to visit and the most exciting beaches, both for those who want to chill out and those who want to party.

Chiang Mai is the natural capital of the north, a fascinating destination in its own right but also a starting point for exploring the country's most dramatic scenery with its remote hills, villages and mountain tribes. This fully updated edition explores the city of Chiang Mai whose moated and walled city retains many ancient treasures but is also rapidly evolving into a modern city with boutique hotels, chic shops and stylish restaurants serving the delicious local cuisine. It is the centre of Thailand's art and craft industry; wood carving, saa paper umbrellas and intricately painted pottery can all be found in the city or visitors can travel to the countryside to see the makers in their home villages. Beyond the city, this book takes readers on a tour of northern Thailand encompassing the elephant camp at Anantara; Doi Inthanon, Thailand's tallest mountain; the city of Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle; and the highlights of the Mae Hong Son Province. Whether trekking on foot or driving through the region, Enchanting Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand introduces all of the unmissable sights and scenery through its informative text and intimate photographs.

Phuket Island and Krabi on the west coast of southern Thailand and Samui in the Gulf of Thailand offer an idyllic combination of a sunny climate, stunning beaches, a lively nightlife, world-class dive sites, a delicious cuisine and extraordinary natural beauty. This fully updated edition explores the west coast of Phuket, the largest island in Thailand, with its beautiful beaches, azure waters and white sand. Most of the island's resorts and night-time entertainments are to be found here. The east coast has excellent marinas, while inland, Phuket Town has a charming historic centre with well-preserved examples of Sino-Portuguese shophouses and mansions now serving as elegant guesthouses, boutiques and restaurants. Krabi, with its fabulous beaches, clear waters, picturesque limestone outcrops and protected national parks has a well-deserved reputation as one of the world's most beautiful places. Koh Samui with its exotic resorts offering serious spa pampering is also the ideal destination for sun-worshippers. Enchanting Phuket, Samui & Krabi takes an illustrated tour of the region introducing the best inland sites and the most exciting beaches, both for those who want to chill out and those who want to party.

Capital of Thailand and one of Asia's most cosmopolitan and compelling cities, Bangkok is a vibrant mix of ancient and modern. It's an intense city packed with people and a wealth of dazzling attractions. There are exotic temples, eclectic markets, gleaming palaces, ritzy shopping malls and, of course, the famous nightlife. This fully updated edition of Enchanting Bangkok captures the excitement and vitality of the city through chapters on the spiritual heritage of its temples, the historic museums and monuments, the cabarets and dance performances, as well as the shopping opportunities offered in Silom Road, Sukhumvit Road and the Pratunam area. Visitors can take in the city with a memorable dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River or while enjoying the cocktail hour in the rooftop bar of a skyscraper. And for those venturing beyond Bangkok, there are the marvels of the historical park of Ayutthaya, the bustling fishing village of Mahachai and the floating markets at Damnoen Saduak. Enchanting Bangkok introduces in words and vivid photographs all of Bangkok's delights by night and by day providing the perfect introduction to and souvenir of a visit to the city.

Enchanting Cambodia is a colourful and informative introduction to one of the most fascinating and distinctive countries in Southeast Asia, home of the great Khmer civilization, which created the vast temple complex at Angkor. Most visitors come to see Angkor Wat, the main temple that was lost in the jungle for centuries, and is now part of a renowned World Heritage Site. However, Cambodia has much more to offer, including the landmarks and temples of Phnom Penh, wildlife-watching at Angkor and Tonle Sap, the relaxed resorts of the south and a still-present French colonial heritage – visitors arriving at Phnom Penh international airport may be surprised to find French taking precedence over English on the arrival signs, and the aroma of coffee and croissants in the air.