Insight Guide Vietnam (Insight Guides)

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Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find: .Evocative, full-colour photography on every page .Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout .A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people .Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing .Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest .A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

Customer Reviews:

Good Travel Info........2007-01-09

Good basic, mainstream travel info.
Lots of great pictures - which I find preferable to travel guides with no pictures. I like to see the places I'm reading about.

Travel Perfume.......2004-10-21

I just unwrapped my Insight Giuide Vietnam from Amazon. It has some of the most beautiful photographs I have ever seen. The travel text is simply icing on the cake. Anyone involved in a trip to Vietnam will want this book on their shelf. This book will excite your imagination, and guarantee that you will have beautiful memories of your trip even if you lose your camera.

Insight Pocket Guides Vietnam (2nd Edition).......2000-09-04

Although it includes most of the information I found in Fodor's, it wasn't as detailed. It's as if the writer assumes the reader knows his way around Hanoi or other larger cities. Top sights to visit are blurred together. Maps were difficult to read.

Vietnam Bound.......2000-08-09

While the Insight Guides do not provide the best info as far as hotels and restaurants, they give excellent background info and tourist info. A great resource.

Insight Pocket Guide Sabah (Insight Pocket Guide Sabah & Borneo)

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Customer Review of Insight Pocket Guides, Sabah Borneo

Insight Pocket Guide Sabah (Insight Pocket Guide Sabah & Borneo)
Wendey Hutton
Manufacturer: Langenscheidt Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0887294383

Book Description

One of over 400 titles in the Insight series,

Pocket Guide Sabah. This 98-page book includes a chapter detailing Sabah's history and culture, 14 itineraries and excursions taking in sights ranging from fresh fern tips and porcelain tea cups in Kota Kinabalu's market to peaceful empty beaches on Pulau Mamutik, leisure-time suggestions, and a comprehensive information section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus many high quality photographs and maps, including a detailed pull-out map.

Customer Reviews:

Customer Review of Insight Pocket Guides, Sabah Borneo.......2000-06-10

Insight Pocket Guides, Sabah Borneo, is a great book for the traveler who plans on going to Sabah. The author, Wendy Hutton put together a very compact travel guide with lots of useful information. One of the best parts of the book, is that it includes a very good map of Sabah with the different excursions and day trips highlighted. The traveler who likes to organize their trips in advance will like the ideas that are Ms. Hutton has given. It allows a person to see all aspects of Sabah and to get into the culture and history of the state. In the back of the book is several pages of practical information including places to stay. For the nature lover, the book is full of wonderful ideas to see the flora and fauna. Anyone traveling to Sabah should look at this book and some of the recomended by the author, especially on the history of the area.

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Great guide, lots of photos
Great Information Source for Laos & Cambodia
Excellent
Beautiful....

Laos & Cambodia (Insight Guides)

Manufacturer: Insight Guides
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Insight Guide Vietnam (Insight Guides)
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To Asia with Love: A Connoisseurs' Guide to Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.
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Thailand (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

ASIN: 9814120421

Book Description

Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find: .Evocative, full-colour photography on every page .Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout .A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively, essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people .Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing .Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest .A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

Customer Reviews:

Great guide, lots of photos.......2006-02-28

This is a well-rounded book, with information about history, the people, the sights, the geography, and lots of really good photos. It was especially valuable to me because I was going to both Laos and Cambodia and didn't want to have a book for each of them. If you're looking for a guide that will tell you how to get from A to B, where to stay, where to eat, and so forth, you should probably look to Lonely Planet or Rough Guide. I was on a very small tour, so I didn't need those details and it met my needs very well.

Great Information Source for Laos & Cambodia.......2005-07-09

This Insight Guide is very complete and informative. Having been to Cambodia, I can say first hand, that this is probably the best tourist guide available for that region.

Excellent.......2004-06-17

The photographs in this guide are stellar and the writing is clear and strong. I found every necessary detail needed for planning my trip in this book and learned a great deal about the culture before embarking on my travels. Wonderfully done!

Beautiful...........2000-10-20

Insight Guides are useful as both travel guides and picture books.The info is short but concise and the wonderful color pics give you a really nice idea about what the destination spot looks like ( or looked like,as the books are also good for memory/photo albums). This volume is very useful for the traveler to the little known countries of Laos and Cambodia as it covers all areas of both countries and not just the big cities and main attractions. I especially found the info on coastal Cambodia interesting as it's hard to find detail on this beautiful place in other travel books. A must for the Asia traveler....

Insight Guide Philippines (Insight Guides Philippines)

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Outstanding Guide to Philippines!
fair, should have recommended foreigner friendly places.
GOOD BOOK
A great book but not a travel guide
Good book to learn about Philippines without going @^:^@

Insight Guide Philippines (Insight Guides Philippines)
Francis Dorai
Manufacturer: Insight Guides
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Philippines | Asia | Travel | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 0887297536

Book Description

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding Guide to Philippines!.......2007-07-12

I have lived in the Philippines and visited there many times. I find the Insight Guide Philippines to be informative, accurate, easy to navigate and a pleasure to use, with beautiful photography! In addition to tourism information, this book gives a fairly in-depth review of the history and culture of the Philippines. It also contains good cross-references to map locations of sights of interest. My informed Filipino friends have asked me where they can get a copy of this book!

I have also used the Insight Guide Thailand, and find it equally as good!

fair, should have recommended foreigner friendly places........2007-02-28

it's true, manila is not the Philippines. Pilipinos of Manila/Luzon have a
Different mentality from Pilipinos of Visayas and Mindanao, I don't recommend Manila as a first choice for foreigners. As in any 3rd world Major city, most people will try to con you, I would recommend Visayas as a first choice, Bohol, Dumaguete & Boracay are generally foreigner friendly. Plus its not congested and has one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. Also it is cheaper than manila in a lot of things. Manila pilipinos try to poorly imitate a pseudo-american lifestyle, they adore american culture. While Visayas & Mindanao are more Pilipino culturally but not backward, just more traditional. I would recommend Bohol as you first try. then Dumaguete or Cebu then boracay. usual tip for performers/hosts/drivers/guides/ are a measely $2.00 (100 pesos) and they
are shy to ask, so be generous. If you have ten bucks in your pocket, it can go a long way. Hope this helps.

GOOD BOOK.......2006-07-15

THIS BOOK HAD A LOT OF INFORMATION THAT WILL BE HELPFUL ON MY TRIP TO THE PHILIPPINES.

A great book but not a travel guide.......2005-01-06

This book has a great introductory value. It shows how diverse and beautiful this country is. The photographs are of outstanding quality. The truth is, some of the places I visited looked much worse than their photographs in this book (like Vigan, for example).

One must understand though that this book is NOT a travel guide though (despite some tourist info it contains). It is more like set of National Geographic articles with great illustrations. I still give it 5, because it is so fascinating and beautiful.

Good book to learn about Philippines without going @^:^@.......2003-03-22

More than a travel guide, it spends more time on background and the meaning of sites in the Philippines. Many beautiful photos. Good book to learn about Philippines without going. My American friends that have read this book say it was BiG help to them in understanding not just travel only.

Insight Guide Southeast Asia (Insight Guides)

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Insight Guide Southeast Asia (Insight Guides)
Heidi Sopinka
Manufacturer: Insight Guides
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Asia | Travel | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 9814120022

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Insight Pocket Guide Hanoi & Northern Vietnam (Insight Pocket Guides)

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Insight Pocket Guide Hanoi & Northern Vietnam (Insight Pocket Guides)
Samantha Coomber
Manufacturer: Insight Guides
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 981258045X

Book Description

Insight Pocket Guides are packed with loads of personal recommendations-- it's like having your own private tour guide. All the itineraries are tailor-made by seasoned travel writers and journalists living and working in the area. The free pullout map plots all the recommended tours so you can plan your day, take your map, and go!

Insight Guide Bali (Insight Guides Bali)

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Great travel guide
Insight Guide Bali

Insight Guide Bali (Insight Guides Bali)

Manufacturer: Insight Guides
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1585732885

Book Description

Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find: .Evocative, full-colour photography on every page .Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout .A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively, essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people .Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing .Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest .A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

Customer Reviews:

Great travel guide.......2001-07-08

I read the history background like a novel. The cultural information such as the drama, the dances, the religion, the art etc. is great. The photos are great too. I am back from Bali and I just take this book with me.

Insight Guide Bali.......2000-04-01

Insight Guide Bali is an exceptional travel guide. The history is well written and rich with interesting facts. I reads like a good novel. The maps are deteiled with plenty of cross references. There are plenty of travel tips from riding a bus to how to order food without MSGS. It appears that every possible travel issue has been addressed; from how not to get arrested to finding the swank resorts. The book is worth the price just for the exquisite pictures. I have never seen a travel book with photos as exceptional as these. Usually I purchase a couple of guide books before going to a new location, but this time I will only use the Insight Guide Bali.

Insight Guide Burma/Myanmar (Insight Guides)

Average customer rating:

Beautiful & Useful

Insight Guide Burma/Myanmar (Insight Guides)
Francis Doral , and Clare Griffiths
Manufacturer: Insight Guides
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Myanmar | Asia | Travel | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 1585730017

Book Description

Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find: .Evocative, full-colour photography on every page .Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout .A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively, essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people .Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing .Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest .A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful & Useful.......2001-11-18

Insight Guides are generally worth buying for the pictures alone, and the Burma/Myanmar volume is no exception. Background sections are generally good, although there is not much on Buddhism or nat worship (these topics are filled out more in connection with individual sites, however). Covers the entire country (unlike the Odyssey guide). Although it is sometimes a little dry, this guide manages to convey virtually all of the facts you will need about each place you visit, along with the associated mythology, significance of the site, and so on.

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Insight Guide Indonesia

Manufacturer: Apa Productions
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ASIN: 0887296874

Insight Guide Thailand (Insight Guides Thailand)

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Would like to give 0 stars
Outstanding Guide to Thailand!
Great for pictures
Insight Guide Thailand (Insight Guides Thailand)
qclee

Insight Guide Thailand (Insight Guides Thailand)

Manufacturer: Langenscheidt Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
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ASIN: 1585732990

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Customer Reviews:

Would like to give 0 stars.......2007-08-19

Waste of money.

I THOUGHT I was buying the Insight Guide, not the Insight "pocket" guide. The Insight Guide is a worthwhile guide. Be careful when you buy and don't waste your money on this.

Outstanding Guide to Thailand!.......2007-07-12

I have visited Thailand nearly every year for the past six years. I find Insight Guide Thailand to be informative, accurate, easy to navigate around and a pleasure to use, with beautiful photography. It contains fairly in-depth reviews of Thai history, religion and culture. Cross-references to map locations of sights of interest are really handy. I feel the Insight Guides outclass Lonely Planet Guides and are much more user-friendly. I would not travel without my Insight Guides!

I also find Insight Guide Philippines to be outstanding.

Great for pictures.......2007-05-12

I bought this book in conjunction with a Frommer's guide to Thailand. I bought this book solely to supplement my Frommer's guide which lacks pictures and some other info that Insight Guide provides. Insight provides lots of information about the history and culture behind cities, places, and attractions. It also has a few detailed maps which is nice. However, it is very, very limited in other things that you might expect from a guide book. The book is silent on things such as city orientation, how to get from the airport to the city, costs of things such as taxis and entrance fees to attractions, ratings on attractions, etc. For those sort of things and many other travel tips and hints, you should look into other books, like Frommer's, Fodor's, Lonely Planet, etc. (I chose Frommer's for my trip and have found it very helpful - although I haven't gone on my trip yet).

FYI: Frommer's, Fodor's, and Lonely Planet all have website with the type of information that is in their books if you want to get a feel for them (it's free).

Happy travels!

Insight Guide Thailand (Insight Guides Thailand) .......2007-01-05

It gives you great tips for traveling to Thailand, specially to Bangkok (it capital).

qclee.......2001-03-21

This guide provided alot of history to Thailands landmarks. If you are into dwelving into the history of a country, then this guide is for you. There were many beautiful photos of the various palaces, cities, artifacts, etc. The most helpful part of the book were the practical tips on what to expect while traveling to this country (weather, currency, shopping, festivals, lodging, cuisine, attractions, sightseeing, beaches, emergency numbers). I found the travel tip portion of the book very indepth. There is also a map in the book where you can see the different roads.

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