Malawi, 3rd: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback)

~ (Author) "History has scant regard for the arbitrary political boundaries of modern Africa, and the history of Malawi in particular throws up several problems of definition..." (more)
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"The most comprehensive, well-researched and up-to-date guidebook now available in English. Highly recommended." --Travel Resource Guides

"Philip Briggs presents the eminently visitable Malawi in a way that avoids the patronising and disdainful tone of so many other guides dealing with developing countries. His affection and respect for Malawi and Malawians shines through the most mundane advise. . . . Reflects an approach to travel which delights simply in being in a place, rather than crossing off the sights." --Mail and Guardian, South Africa
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"Excellent¿Briggs' information is up to date and reliable." --Times Literary Supplement

"The most comprehensive, well-researched and up-to-date guidebook now available in English. Highly recommended." --Travel Resource Guides

"Philip Briggs presents the eminently visitable Malawi in a way that avoids the patronising and disdainful tone of so many other guides dealing with developing countries. His affection and respect for Malawi and Malawians shines through the most mundane advise. . . . Reflects an approach to travel which delights simply in being in a place, rather than crossing off the sights." --Mail and Guardian, South Africa

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Product Details Paperback: 280 pages Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; 3rd edition (November 1, 2003) Language: English ISBN-10: 184162067X ISBN-13: 978-1841620671 Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,779,136 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #11 in  Books > Travel > Africa > Malawi

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 13 of 14 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars One of a kind!, January 15, 2007 By  R. Phillips (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: Malawi, 4th: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback) This guide is one of very few devoted entirely to Malawi and the 4th edition was just published in 2006! With information about all types of travel (budget to 4 star hotel; safaris, overland trips, and rental car excursions) and a detailed chapter on the history and culture of Malawian people, this book will prepare anyone, first-timer to veteran, for an engaging, well-informed trip to the "warm heart of Africa." 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A Gold Mine of Information!, December 29, 2008 By  Laszlo Wagner (Hungary) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: Malawi, 4th: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback) Malawi is a small country by African standards, and has no high-profile star attractions. Few tourists visit more places than some beach resorts along the shores of its huge lake. Considering the above, the wealth of info on potential destinations included in this book is stunning. Not only is pretty much every sizeable town described, so are plenty of rural areas, notably obscure forest reserves, marshes and small lakes. The info on the country's wildlife and national parks is truly in-depth and very interesting. So is the background information on culture and history. Very good list of bokks recommended for further reading at the back. Also, all the practical details (with prices) on accommodation and transport options you might find in better-known series like Lonely Planet (which no longer publishes a separate Malawi guide). In fact, the only disadvantage of this book might just be that with all the recommendations, it might make you spend much longer in Malawi than you had originally planned! ;-) 0 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Malawi Book, November 25, 2008 By  Katina L. Johnson (Lilongwe Malawi Africa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: Malawi, 4th: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback) I think the book is mostly accurate. I think this was a good purchase....		Ad feedback   Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; 3rd edition (November 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 184162067X
• ISBN-13: 978-1841620671
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,779,136 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of a kind!, January 15, 2007

By	R. Phillips (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Malawi, 4th: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback)

This guide is one of very few devoted entirely to Malawi and the 4th edition was just published in 2006! With information about all types of travel (budget to 4 star hotel; safaris, overland trips, and rental car excursions) and a detailed chapter on the history and culture of Malawian people, this book will prepare anyone, first-timer to veteran, for an engaging, well-informed trip to the "warm heart of Africa."

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gold Mine of Information!, December 29, 2008

By	Laszlo Wagner (Hungary) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Malawi, 4th: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback)

Malawi is a small country by African standards, and has no high-profile star attractions.
Few tourists visit more places than some beach resorts along the shores of its huge lake.

Considering the above, the wealth of info on potential destinations included in this book is stunning.
Not only is pretty much every sizeable town described, so are plenty of rural areas, notably obscure forest reserves, marshes and small lakes.
The info on the country's wildlife and national parks is truly in-depth and very interesting. So is the background information on culture and history. Very good list of bokks recommended for further reading at the back.

Also, all the practical details (with prices) on accommodation and transport options you might find in better-known series like Lonely Planet (which no longer publishes a separate Malawi guide).

In fact, the only disadvantage of this book might just be that with all the recommendations, it might make you spend much longer in Malawi than you had originally planned! ;-)

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Malawi Book, November 25, 2008

By	Katina L. Johnson (Lilongwe Malawi Africa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Malawi, 4th: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback)

I think the book is mostly accurate. I think this was a good purchase....