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This is an excellent book for those planning or even just thinking of trip to one or more Asian countries. The information is general but widely applicable and includes most of the common sense and practical tips that nevertheless one may not know or just forget. For people with Asian traveling experience, it will be a good confirmation and reinforcement of basic traveling know-how they've acquired. The writing is excellent, the anecdotes are great, and the writers show a fine sensibility. You can tell they have a great deal of experience.

First Time Asia - Everything You Need to Know Before You Go - A Rough Guide Special is a good book. There is much info in it as a general planning guide, where to go, what to see, when to go, planned itineries from one week and above etc.

The book has a good index, a check list and useful numbers in the back of the book and a nice double-page coloured map of Asia at the beginning - to see where you'll heading! The book also includes some prices in dollars and has some good contribution from people who have been there - often funny or memorable incidents.

informative general guide to Asia