Let's Go 2003: Southeast Asia [Paperback]

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Book Description

Series: Let's Go: Southeast Asia | Publication Date: December 1, 2002

The Resource for the Independent Traveler

For over forty years Let's Go Travel Guides have brought budget savvy travelers closer to the world and its diverse cultures by providing the most up-to-date information.

Includes:

· Over 8,000 entries at all price levels for lodging, food, attractions, and more
· Must-have tips for planning your trip, getting around, and staying safe
· The best bars, nightspots, and live entertainment
· In-depth cultural information that offers an insiders' look at life across Southeast Asia
· Hundreds of opportunities to make a difference-study, work, and volunteer in the community

Featuring not-to-be-missed Experiences

Connecting to the Culture: Work as a chef in Ho Chi Minh City or live the life of a Lao organic farmer in Vang Vieng

Hidden Deals: Luxuriate in vibrant sunsets on Lovina's black lava beaches in Indonesia

Off-the-beaten Path: Explore the "thousand Buddhas" tucked into caves in Phetchaburi, Thailand

Contains Dozens of Detailed Maps

Get advice, read up, and book tickets at www.letsgo.com

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Product Details

• Paperback: 1024 pages
• Publisher: Let's Go Publications (December 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312305931
• ISBN-13: 978-0312305932
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,314,870 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars covers a lot, but not in detail, July 14, 2003

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Shannon B Davis "Nepenthe" (Arlington, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Let's Go 2003: Southeast Asia (Paperback)

It goes without saying that trying to cover a huge region of the world is going to be broad and shallow. As of June 2003, Let's Go Southeast Asia was the most recently revised of all the general books on Southeast Asia.

Let's Go Southeast Asia would be good for a traveller spending a great deal of time seeing most of the countries, or for someone trying to decide which countries to visit. The book manages to cover a huge amount of material about both the mainland and island portions of Southeast Asia, including a large section on Indonesia and the Phillipines.

The book fails when it comes to hotel and restaurant recommendations. Only a few budget places are mentioned in each section.

I applaud the book for covering even the non-touristy cities. For example, it tells you that Suribaya is a dangerous place to visit and does not recommend going there. This is a useful piece of information since many flights go into Suribaya, and the traveller might otherwise been tempted to go there.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME guide, January 2, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Let's Go 2003: Southeast Asia (Paperback)

If you're young and hip this book is the only way to go. Besides providing the MOST up-to-date information, the book keeps you entertained as you trek through Borneo, Thailand, and the rest of Southeast Asia. I was able to go to all the hot spots while avoiding the dives. The special features - such as "The Hidden Deal" and "The Big Splurge" - are great reads. I've also used Lonely Planet and The Rough Guide, and I must admit, Let's Go is BY FAR the best. I particularly enjoyed the sections on Borneo and the Philippines.