Southeast Asia on a Shoestring (Lonely Planet Shoestring Guide)

The original and the best, Lonely Planet's `yellow bible' is your ticket to endless adventure in Southeast Asia. Want nonstop parties in 24-hour cities? Feel like sunning your skin on a deserted, white-sand beach? Picture yourself having tea with a remote hilltribe? Written by backpackers for backpackers, this guide will help you stay longer, pay less and experience more.

DIVE UNDER THE COVERS on current events, history, culture and the environment.

EAT CHEAP AND SLEEP EASY with our fully updated coverage of the best eateries and great-value accommodation.

GET YOUR THRILLS - the best scuba diving, elephant-trekking, rock-climbing, sea kayaking and surfing.

TALK YOUR WAY IN with our handy language guide.

BEAT YOUR OWN PATH using over 170 detailed maps.

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