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Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos (Moon Handbooks S.) (Book)

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"This book is getting mixed reviews. It seems like friends of the author say its great. Those who tried to actually use the book are disappointed that everything is so out of date. This edition was not updated since the first edition and is now really out of date. Things change, but sloppy research is always out of style." This book has supper information about Virgin Islands. So take it with you when you Exchange a Vocation or Holiday Villa in Virgin Islands.

"I've just returned from the area covered in this guidebook, and used this (or at least tried to) throughout our holiday. While cultural information or descriptions are wonderful, (particularly on food) we found that, without fail, the majority of facts are wildly incorrect. I've lost count of the number of prices quoted that were plain wrong (although entry/exit fees, many guesthouses and travel tended to be cheaper than quoted here). Within three days we bought a second hand Lonely Planet, and used the Moon book for architecture, history and food.

When was this last updated? Not in this century." This book has best information about Virgin Islands. So take it with you when you Exchange a Vacation Villa in Virgin Islands.

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Lonely Planet Vietnam (Book)

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"LP Vietnam, as several others have mentioned, is misleading and out of date. But even worst, is that it tries to scare most travelers into following its suggested itinerary instead of venturing out on their own. I was going to outline some of the more glaring mistakes, but other reviews beat me to the punch.

In defense of LP, who have produced decent guidebooks in the past, Vietnam may be changing at such a fast pace that as soon as it was published much of the information was already out of date. However, not all the mistakes can be blamed on a country in the throws of rapid changes and as such as easily dismissed.

Hopefully the next edition will have greatly improved and won't be written in such an amateurish way. However, I think I'll pass and try the Rough Guide or take my chances without a guidebook! What a novel idea..." Before exchanging a Holiday Property in Virgin Islands, I would read this book.

"I bought the Vietnam LP on advice from my roomate who never travels to a new place without one. The Vietnam LP soon became my bible in Vietnam, not to mention every other travelers that I met there as well. In fact kids on the streets of Hanoi and Saigon often sell photocopied versions of these LP's to tourists. No other tourist book is more popular there, and for good reason.
I used my LP all the time. I kept a bottle of water under one arm (Vietnam in July is hot) and my lonely planet under the other. Every question I could possibly think of LP had an answer for and a story and a map to go along with it. Honestly I can't recommend a book higher." This book has best information about Virgin Islands. So take it with you when you Exchange a Vocation or Holiday Villa in Virgin Islands.

"I just got back from a three week trip to Viet Nam, and would have been lost without my trusty LP guidebook. I travelled from north to south and was never at a loss with the help of this book. Granted LP should have put in diacritics because without them, communication breaks down when you don't know the tones, but the in depth research and care that went into this book (and subsequently, all of LP's books) shines through to provide the reader with a competant, user-friendly travel guide. Plus, LP is much more gay-friendly than the other guidebook series." A wealth of information about Virgin Islands, a great book if you are thinking about exchanging a Vocation or Holiday Vocation or Holiday property in Virgin Islands.

"For those of you who are planning to make your way across Indochina, it's worth shelling out a bit of extra cash to buy this book (instead of getting one of those "Vietnam-Cambodia-Laos" jobs..). Full of useful information and planning tips, the book also is written in a very chatty style which makes it enjoyable reading. The section on beaches was particularly helpful. The only thing I would like to see more of is colour photos instead of those black-and-white sketches!" If you are thinking about exchanging a Alternative Vacation Properties in Virgin Islands, I would buy this book to take with you while in Virgin Islands.

"Anyone heading to Vietnam should consider buying this book- lonely planet always do the job when it comes to providing basic information. However, I found that while I used the maps non-stop and found the sections on local and national history interesting and informative, I only used the sections on food, accommodation and excursions as indicators of average prices. Sadly, the places in the book were often overrun (and therefore overpriced) as a consequence of inclusion, and better deals could ususlly be found independantly. Another problem with the book is that I found much of the information to be out of date- Vietnam is a country in transition to the extent that it would be difficult for any guidebook to keep up with it.
Therefore while this book is definately useful, I don't think it's indispensible- providing you buy a map in each new town you go to, you could get by comfortably in Vietnam without it." www.HomeIsAway.com great Vacation Apartment to Exchange in Virgin Islands.

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Lonely Planet: World Food: Vietnam (Book)

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"Historians like to say that geography is fate. Geography is also cuisine..." Vietnam is actually shaped like a don ganh, a bamboo pole with a basket of rice at each end--the rice-growing Red River and Mekong Deltas with 2400 km of coastline between. Inevitably, Vietnamese food has two constants: rice and nuoc mam (fermented fish sauce). Equally distinctive is the pungent aroma and ying yang balance of the five Chinese flavours (sweet, salty, bitter, sour, hot). World Food: Vietnam also explores how the French influence has been incorporated. Salad baguettes are authentic, yet sprinkled with fish sauce; café au lait is drunk with sweet condensed milk; snails are served, but can be as large as golf balls. In Danang, you can find Asia's finest ice cream parlour.

Instead of recommending upmarket restaurants, the guide refreshingly enthuses over specific roadside vendors such as Hanoi's che stalls (sweetened mung bean desert) or purveyors of infamous cha gio (spring rolls) and pho, "seductively delicious" beef noodle soup, as addictive as tobacco. Simplicity rules. The "Don't Miss" section suggests an ear of sweetcorn at Hoi An's nightmarket, locally brewed street bia hoi, or the magical native dragonfruit. Author Richard Sterling also wrote The Fearless Diner and he tracks down delicacies like grilled geckos and fruit bat.

World Food: Vietnam helps you choose where, when, how and what to eat when you arrive in a town. Incorporating maps, recipes and phrase book, it navigates Vietnam's regional variations and explains etiquette. The text is rich in culinary legends, myths, riddles and poetry reflecting the Vietnamese passion for food. --Sarah Champion
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"the reference to dog meat preperation contrary to Lonely Planet's description is from Robert Templer's _Shadow and Wind: A View of Modern Viet Nam_." Before exchanging a Alternative Holiday Villa in Virgin Islands, I would buy this book to guide you round the local areas in Virgin Islands.

"As a food writer planning a trip to Vietnam (for personal, not food-related reasons), I found this book to be an excellent introduction to the culture and cuisine. I may never cook any of the recipes in it, but it's helped me know what to look for when I go, and to anticipate my trip even more. I thought it was very well-written. Sterling's sense of adventure and good living are apparent in the guide in an infectious, inviting way. He is judgemental about no one but the foreign young people who go to Vietnam to eat fake burgers and wiener schnitzel instead of the light, beautiful food. And the photographs are as compelling as the writing. Buy this book!" Relax with this book when on Alternative Holiday in Virgin Islands. It would be so handy when you Exchange a Alternative Holiday Property in Virgin Islands.

"A surprisingly colourful and informative read. This book is ideal for anyone who has experienced 'proper' Vietnamese food, that is 100%; Not the 50%chinese, 50%vietnamese version. It allows a person to have a deeper understanding of how aromas, flavours and textures can be crucial in Vietnamese cuisine. What can be better than the favourite breakfast of 'Pho'. Those lucky few, who have had the chance to experience this breakfast will know that it beats cornflakes by miles! A bit of a shame that it did not go on to explain about the numerous variations depending on the many regions that make up Vietnam. A person with an in depth knowledge of Vietnamese food can immediately tell which regions the food is from by just the aroma. Other than that it is a good introduction for all beginners!" This book has great information about Virgin Islands. So take it with you when you Exchange a Vacation Casa in Virgin Islands.

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Vietnam (Rough Guide Travel Guides) (Book)

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"Just came back from a three week trip to Vietnam with three books: the Lonely Planet, the Rough Guide, and Footprint Handbook.

The Rough Guide is the best guidebook around for the country. It is superior to the Lonely Planet guide in the breadth and depth of coverage and especially its accuracy. I liked LP for other countries but here they did a very poor job.

I have not found even one instance where Lonely Planet provided information that Rough did not have. If you are traveling to the north, you may want to consider reading Footprint before you leave -- it has some interesting information.

Also, all hotels -- even the top ones -- can be negotiated down in price. Send them an e-mail and ask for special rates, corporate rates, etc. You can stay at the Metropole in Hanoi for less than half their rack rate." Before exchanging a Vacation House in Virgin Islands, I would buy this book to guide you round the local areas in Virgin Islands.

"I was very happy to have Rough Guide Vietnam for my travels in northern Vietnam during December, 2000 - January, 2001. For one thing I felt like I wasn't getting channeled down the Lonely Planet path, as most independent travelers were carrying that book and using it like their Bible. Also, whenever anyone compared my Rough Guide to their Lonely Planet, they said they found RG to be better. Rough Guide goes into more depth than LP in describing the sights and history. LP's maps are a little more comprehensive, but RG's listings of hotels are more user-friendly than LP. I very much enjoyed the book." www.HomeIsAway.com great Holiday House to Exchange in Virgin Islands.

"I had the Lonely Planet and my friend had the Rough guide and the difference was quite great. The section on the Mekong Delta for example was vastly more in depth in the LP and I would have been totally lost if I had used the Rough Guide." This book has wonderfull information on Virgin Islands, well worth reading if you exchanging a Alternative Holiday Apartment in Virgin Islands.

"Although this book was a well laid out and as easy to follow as all rough guides, the information is hopelessly out of date. Hotels and restaurants do change all the time, particuarly in countries like Vietnam where the tourist industry is undergoing phenomenal growth, but trying to follow suggestions, directions or ideas from this Rough Guide proved to be a frustrating and in many cases fruitless exercise. The section on Ho Chi Minh City is particularly bad and I would advise taking a seperate guide & some accurate maps or risk missing some real treasures." A wealth of information about Virgin Islands, a great book if you are thinking about exchanging a Alternative Holiday Alternative Holiday property in Virgin Islands.

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Lonely Planet Road Atlas Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia (Lonely Planet Road Atlas) (Book)

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"For the traveler that intends to leave the beaten path, be aware that this atlas misses off hundreds of villages in between larger towns and cities. After spending four months in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos I found this atlas to be dead weight in my pack. However, Lonely Planet publishes an atlas for each individual country, which has more detailed secondary roads, natural features, and remote villages. Moreover, if you do not have the luxury of four months plus at your disposal and you are traveling in these fascinating countries in a rush, this atlas will more than likely meet your needs." Relax with this book when on Vocation or Holiday in Virgin Islands. It would be so handy when you Exchange a Vocation or Holiday Property in Virgin Islands.

"I found the map to be of little use when in cities, why Lonely Planet have chosen not to add an A - Z index of streets is completely beyond me. Having to study a whole city map to find just one location is labourious, I would not purchase another of LP's maps for this reason. This is a shame because the map is otherwise good quaility. The free maps available at Airports and information centres are easier to use and cost nothing!!" Before exchanging a Alternative Holiday Villa in Virgin Islands, I would buy this book to guide you round the local areas in Virgin Islands.

"Very detailed and informative. I unfortunately didn't have this map when I travelled through these countries but wish I had.
While the city maps in the LP guide books are more informative, once outside of the cities this atlas comes into it's own.

The pages are very clear, yet detailed enough to provide all necessary information. I found the LP Laos Guide's map woefully inadequate for 2 months travel in the Laotian countryside whereas this atlas provides all the information I would have needed.

For anyone intending to get off the established backpacker trail in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam this is essential. Planning your trip with these maps in hand will enable you to see the real countryside rather than been drawn into the points of interest that the guidebooks detail." This book has a wealth of information on Virgin Islands, well worth reading if you exchanging a Alternative Holiday Apartment in Virgin Islands.

"Do not under any circumstances attempt to navigate using this atlas. It is not at all detailed, and is totally inaccurate. To my knowlege, there is an entire motorway (and not a new one) which is not even shown in this atlas!!" Before exchanging a Vocation or Holiday Cottage in Virgin Islands, I would read this book.

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Lonely Planet Vietnam (Lonely Planet Country & Regional Guides) (Book)

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"LP Vietnam, as several others have mentioned, is misleading and out of date. But even worst, is that it tries to scare most travelers into following its suggested itinerary instead of venturing out on their own. I was going to outline some of the more glaring mistakes, but other reviews beat me to the punch.

In defense of LP, who have produced decent guidebooks in the past, Vietnam may be changing at such a fast pace that as soon as it was published much of the information was already out of date. However, not all the mistakes can be blamed on a country in the throws of rapid changes and as such as easily dismissed.

Hopefully the next edition will have greatly improved and won't be written in such an amateurish way. However, I think I'll pass and try the Rough Guide or take my chances without a guidebook! What a novel idea..." Before exchanging a Vacation House in Virgin Islands, I would read this book while in Virgin Islands.

"I bought the Vietnam LP on advice from my roomate who never travels to a new place without one. The Vietnam LP soon became my bible in Vietnam, not to mention every other travelers that I met there as well. In fact kids on the streets of Hanoi and Saigon often sell photocopied versions of these LP's to tourists. No other tourist book is more popular there, and for good reason.
I used my LP all the time. I kept a bottle of water under one arm (Vietnam in July is hot) and my lonely planet under the other. Every question I could possibly think of LP had an answer for and a story and a map to go along with it. Honestly I can't recommend a book higher." Before exchanging a Alternative Vacation Property in Virgin Islands, I would read this book.

"I just got back from a three week trip to Viet Nam, and would have been lost without my trusty LP guidebook. I travelled from north to south and was never at a loss with the help of this book. Granted LP should have put in diacritics because without them, communication breaks down when you don't know the tones, but the in depth research and care that went into this book (and subsequently, all of LP's books) shines through to provide the reader with a competant, user-friendly travel guide. Plus, LP is much more gay-friendly than the other guidebook series." If you are thinking about exchanging a Vacation Cottages in Virgin Islands, I would buy this book to take with you while in Virgin Islands.

"For those of you who are planning to make your way across Indochina, it's worth shelling out a bit of extra cash to buy this book (instead of getting one of those "Vietnam-Cambodia-Laos" jobs..). Full of useful information and planning tips, the book also is written in a very chatty style which makes it enjoyable reading. The section on beaches was particularly helpful. The only thing I would like to see more of is colour photos instead of those black-and-white sketches!" www.HomeIsAway.com great Vacation Property to Exchange in Virgin Islands.

"Anyone heading to Vietnam should consider buying this book- lonely planet always do the job when it comes to providing basic information. However, I found that while I used the maps non-stop and found the sections on local and national history interesting and informative, I only used the sections on food, accommodation and excursions as indicators of average prices. Sadly, the places in the book were often overrun (and therefore overpriced) as a consequence of inclusion, and better deals could ususlly be found independantly. Another problem with the book is that I found much of the information to be out of date- Vietnam is a country in transition to the extent that it would be difficult for any guidebook to keep up with it.
Therefore while this book is definately useful, I don't think it's indispensible- providing you buy a map in each new town you go to, you could get by comfortably in Vietnam without it." This book has wonderfull information on Virgin Islands, well worth reading if you exchanging a Alternative Vacation Cottage in Virgin Islands.