Adventure Cambodia: An Explorer's Travel Guide [Paperback]

Matt Jacobson (Author), Frank Visakay (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2001

This travel guide includes clear directions for travellers both on motorcycles and local transportation, highlighting sights and destinations far off the beaten track - the wild Cardamom Mountains on the Thai border, the breathtaking Preah Vihear Temple in Cambodia's most remote province, and the magnificent Bousra waterfall and river gorge in the forests of Mondulkiri. It includes government maps of every province and large city and 27 town maps surveyed by the authors. Practical, up-to-date advice includes transportation, accommodations, safety, communications, language hints, restaurants, entertainment, services, and sightseeing.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Streets ahead of Lonely Planet."--Bayon Pearnik Magazin --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Matt Jacobson is a former fire captain from the U.S. who now lives in Phnom Penh. Vrank Visakay is a New York writer now living in Thailand. Anecdotes from their motorcycle adventures enhance this uniquely useful and engaging travel guide.

Product Details

• Paperback: 298 pages
• Publisher: Silkworm Books; Book&Map edition (July 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9747551489
• ISBN-13: 978-9747551488
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,541,068 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and detailed travel information make this book a joy, September 4, 2001

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rick randal (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adventure Cambodia: An Explorer's Travel Guide (Paperback)

I carried this book with me for three weeks in Cambodia and I was delighted that I chose this one. The maps pinpoint the hotels and restaurants even in small out of the way towns. This book has maps and towns not even mentioned in other books. Its has excellent coverage and inside information on the 'Big three'-Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukeville and has a huge color fold out map of the entire country on one side and a detailed map of Phnom Pen on the other,The safety and traveling tips are unique and worth the price of the book alone. Wonderfuly easy to read.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time with any other guidebook!, December 10, 2001

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Craig Schenk (Maracaibo, Venezuela) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adventure Cambodia: An Explorer's Travel Guide (Paperback)

I recently returned from a motorcycle trip around Cambodia and can confirm that this is the only book to take with you - forget the others! Clear and concise, lots of maps, and a lot of "off the beaten path" true adventure travel opportunities.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More Maps of Cambodia than any other book, August 19, 2001

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susan zurndorfer (New York City, New York. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adventure Cambodia: An Explorer's Travel Guide (Paperback)

Adventure Cambodia bears a resemblance to Lonley Planet in terms of organization and layout but the similarities end there. The average backpacker would run for cover if faced with visiting all of the the destinations in this book. This book contains almost 50 maps, more than triple of any other guide book. The travel information is accurate and easy to follow for public transportation or by motorcycle or car. Adventure Cambodia provides practical information on how to reach and enjoy some of Cambodias accessable and least accessible destinations. The authors love for the country is apparent throughout the book as is their extensive knowledge of Cambodias turbulent history. However, they never allow their obvious affection to cloud their judgement, Adventure is remarkably frank about the pitfalls that Southeast Asias poorest nation presents for the unprepaired. This book is written in a clear and conversational style and will prove to be an indespensable reference for diehard explorers, motorcycle enthusiasts and anyone else with an independent streak. The safety section and traveling tips are outstanding as are the detailed instructions on traveling from one town to another. The book is filled with beautiful and unusual photographs and the maps are clear, accurate and easy to read.