Summary
These guides for independent travelers who want to go exploring on their own include honest writing, superb photographs, excellent maps, and tons of practical information that vividly captures the history and the atmosphere of each destination.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Random House Inc
Published date: 1994
Size: 5.25 x 8.5 inches
Weight: 1.25 pounds
Publisher's Notes
· A lively, graphic, full-color guidebook to Singapore & Malaysia.· Color photography and archival and other illustrations throughout; zingy captions.· Intelligent, opinionated writing by Fiona Dunlop.· Solid travel reportage on every region punctuated by lively sidebars on shopping, business, economy and politics, rain forests and wildlife, handicrafts, and performing arts.· What to see and do, plus recommended tours.· Special rating system identifying not-to-be-missed sights.· To-the-point reviews of dining and lodging.· Key planning information.· Over 20 detailed maps and plans.· Comprehensive destination/topic index.
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