Rick Steves' Asia Through the Back Door (Paperback)

by Rick Steves (Author), Bob Effertz (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 380 pages
• Publisher: John Muir Pubns; 4 edition (July 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562611097
• ISBN-13: 978-1562611095
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,622,929 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Rick Steve's out of date guidebook for Asia, March 27, 2000

By	Crape Myrtle (Dallas TX) - See all my reviews

Similar to Europe through the Back Door, this is Rick's attempt for Asia. The book gives general advice for those who want to backpack through Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Japan, etc... The advice is very similar to those found in Rick's other books: wear a money belt, mix with the locals, don't expect 5 star cleanliness in a cheap hotel etc... The book is not bad, but it's main flaw is that it is dated material. I do like/trust Rick's opinions so I use it, along with other guidebooks, for travel ideas through Asia.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not a Guide book, January 6, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Asia Through the Back Door (Paperback)

This book, while useful, is not a guidebook to Asia. Rather, it is a place to begin to explore before planning any trip. I found it useful when I planned my first bacpacking trip in Asia. Some useful tips on overseas travel, particularly in developing countries, and dealing with different cultures. This is a good place to start if you are considering backpacking abroad.