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Synopsis "The Rough Guide First-Time Asia" is the perfect comprehensive planning guide for anyone thinking about heading to Asia for the first time. It includes general information on what tickets to buy, where to stay, what to eat and how to stay healthy. There are 21 individual country profiles highlighting the best places to visit with country specific websites, and necessary budget information. It is designed to answer the 'soft' issues not addressed by country-specific guides, for example, how to lessen the culture shock of your very first night in Asia; what to think about if you're considering travelling on your own; how to be a responsible traveller and what to do when you return home. This guide is designed for the weeks/months before you get on the plane.


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Lesley Reader and Lucy Ridout have together, nearly thirty years'' worth of experience writing about Asia. Lucy Ridout is the co-author of Rough Guides to Thailand, Thailand''s Beaches & Islands and Bangkok. They are also co-authors of the Rough Guide to Bali and Lombok.



Lesley Reader and Lucy Ridout have together, nearly thirty years'' worth of experience writing about Asia. Lucy Ridout is the co-author of Rough Guides to Thailand, Thailand''s Beaches & Islands and Bangkok. They are also co-authors of the Rough Guide to Bali and Lombok.



Lesley Reader and Lucy Ridout have together, nearly thirty years worth of experience writing about Asia. Lucy Ridout is the co-author of the Rough Guides to Thailand, Thailand''s Beaches & Islands and Bangkok. They are also co-authors of the Rough Guide to Bali and Lombok.

Lesley Reader and Lucy Ridout have together, nearly thirty years worth of experience writing about Asia. Lucy Ridout is the co-author of the Rough Guides to Thailand, Thailand''s Beaches & Islands and Bangkok. They are also co-authors of the Rough Guide to Bali and Lombok.

Lesley Reader and Lucy Ridout have together, nearly thirty years'' worth of experience writing about Asia. Lucy Ridout is the co-author of Rough Guides to Thailand, Thailand''s Beaches & Islands and Bangkok. They are also co-authors of the Rough Guide to Bali and Lombok.



Lesley Reader and Lucy Ridout have together, nearly thirty years'' worth of experience writing about Asia. Lucy Ridout is the co-author of Rough Guides to Thailand, Thailand''s Beaches & Islands and Bangkok. They are also co-authors of the Rough Guide to Bali and Lombok.



Lesley Reader and Lucy Ridout have together, nearly thirty years'' worth of experience writing about Asia. Lucy Ridout is the co-author of Rough Guides to Thailand, Thailand''s Beaches & Islands and Bangkok. They are also co-authors of the Rough Guide to Bali and Lombok.

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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Rough Guides; 4 edition (May 15, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1843536099
  • ISBN-13: 978-1843536093
  • Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Useful but sometimes very general !, April 25, 2001
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This review is from: The Rough Guide to First Time Asia (Rough Guides) (Paperback)
I bought the first the first edition of this book and I read it in 1 night. I found it very interesting and a with a very special writing style. The short stories included in each chapter from real experiences are really advisable in preparing a trip.

Once in Asia (Tokyo) for studying I read it again several times to plan a big trip after my studies. I think the book concentrates in many places for long trips and it is not useful for a short trip trough Asia for the very "first time". Particularly, I would like next editions of these book will include ideas for routes of trips beginning in Asia. Also, it must include data about travel agencies in Asia that the authors who has traveled here for more than 15 years, should know. As language is particularly a barrier in all these countries, all we would hope English speaking in those agencies.

But anyway, I strongly recommend this book. It is very useful to plan a trip according to particular interests.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reading for Your First Time, July 23, 2006
This review is from: The Rough Guide to First-Time Asia 3 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) (Paperback)
This book offers a general overview of what to expect in this region of the world. I found it most useful in helping me choose which contires I want to visit and which I don't. It lists the highlights on what each contry has to offer as far as touring and cost and informs about which countries to use caution when visiting. At no point do the authors tell you not to visit a country -- very unbiased. I particularly liked the itineraries they offered for 1- 2- and 4-week stays. They really helped in my planning. The book doesn't mention hotels and all that which is exactly what I wanted -- a gerneral introduction. Nothing is sugar-coated and they tell you about things as they actually are. I found their cross-references (further reading web site suggestions)to be of great value. The information offered is not very dated so if you have a strict budget, you can buy a previous edition and do just fine as you will likely want to buy a more specific book that tells you about hotels and prices at a later point. Overall, it's a great way to start planning your big trip.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Rough Guide to First Time Asia, March 1, 2009
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Seems to have a wide range of useful information for first-timers to numerous countries in a region that is striking for its diversity from one country to another. The book is geared more for independent, personal travelers and not so much for business travelers (which I was).
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