Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Southeast Asia on a Budget, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.
Inside this Southeast Asia on a Budget travel book, you'll find:
- Regional deep dive – coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each one
- Itinerary samples – designed for various durations and interests
- Practical information – tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and more
- Expert recommendations – insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activities
- Seasonal tips – when to go to Southeast Asia on a Budget, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip
- Must-See pick – a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors - Langkawi, Angkor Wat, Luang Prabang, Krabi, Khao Sok National Park, Bukit Lawang, Banda Islands, Wat Phou, Luang Namtha, Royal City of Hue
- Navigational maps – colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment
- Cultural insights – engaging stories delve into the local culture, history, arts and more, enriching your understanding of Southeast Asia on a Budget
- Language essentials – a handy dictionary and glossary to help you communicate and connect with locals
- Inspiring travel photography – full-colour pictures capture the essence of Southeast Asia on a Budget, bringing each location to life and fuelling your wanderlust
- Bonus eBook – Free download with purchase, offering digital access to our comprehensive guide
- Coverage includes: Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Macau, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
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.
Having edited a magazine in Shenzhen, worked as a newspaper reporter in Taiwan and co-authored over twenty guidebooks and coffee table books, Thomas Bird has kept himself reasonably busy over two decades spent in East Asia. His first book Harmony Express: Travels by Train Through China was published in 2023 by Earnshaw Books. He occasionally prints his musings in the South China Morning Post and other sympathetic publications. When he’s not travelling, or writing, he can be found in a smoky live lounge somewhere pondering the Zhuangzi.
Stuart Butler is a guidebook author, writer and award-winning photographer who has written multiple guidebooks on France. He also writes about Spain, East Africa (where he is the tourism manager of a wildlife conservancy), the Himalayas and South Asia. He lives with his wife and children in the far southwest of France and when not working can be found surfing on the beautiful beaches of Les Landes or hiking in the gorgeous Pyrenees.
Martin Zatko has written or contributed to almost fifty Insight Guides and Rough Guides since making his debut in 2006, including those to Korea, Japan, China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, India, Turkey, Greece, Morocco, Australia, Fiji and Egypt.
