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This in-depth coverage of Laos's attractions, sights, and restaurants takes you to the most rewarding spots - from the historic streets of Luang Prabang, to seeing Pha That Luang in Vientiane or the Plain of Jars in the northeast, to hiking and exploring Vang Vieng - and stunning color photography brings the nation to life.The locally based Rough Guides author team introduces the best places to stop and explore, and provides reliable insider tips on topics such as driving the roads, taking walking tours, or visiting local landmarks. You'll find special coverage of history, art, architecture, and literature, and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each area in this fascinating country.The Rough Guide to Laos also unearths the best restaurants, nightlife, and places to stay, from backpacker hostels to riverfront villas and boutique hotels, and color-coded maps feature every sight and listing.Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Laos.Series Overview: For more than thirty years, adventurous travelers have turned to Rough Guides for up-to-date and intuitive information from expert authors. With opinionated and lively writing, honest reviews, and a strong cultural background, Rough Guides travel books bring more than 200 destinations to life. Visit RoughGuides.com to learn more.Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about - having either traveled extensively or lived there - and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.
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Escape the everyday with Rough Guides.Rough Guides is a leading travel publisher known for its "tell it like it is" attitude, accurate, up-to-date content and authoritative contemporary writing. We publish books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe, producing an ever-growing series of ebooks and a range of reference titles, with an award-winning website.Since 1982, our books have helped over 35 million travellers explore the world with accurate, honest and informed travel writing.---------------------------------------* INSPIRATIONAL GUIDESStylish picture-packed inspirational books that make great gifts.* ROUGH GUIDESClassic in-depth 'Tell it like it is' guidebooks covering cities, regions and countries.* ON A BUDGETGuidebook bibles for budget-conscious travellers.* FIRST TIMEEverything you need to know before you go.* POCKET GUIDESCompact practical guidebooks for short-trip travellers.* WALKING GUIDESCompact practical guidebooks tailored to trekkers and walkers.* PHRASEBOOKSUser-friendly, pocket-sized phrasebooks.---------------------------------------Now we offer a personalised trips of a lifetime with unique adventureFind your own path with Rough Guides tailor-made trip - roughguides.com
