If one theme dominates Hello Goodnight, then it's a debate of Hubert's law: "progress ... more
always means deterioration". Having first visited Goa in 1971 and returned so many times since he's almost a local, New Zealander Tomory has seen the Indian state evolve rapidly. His descriptions of '70s Goa life are vivid, dominated by insects, jungle and heat, humans residing in mud huts alongside scarab beetles, lizards, frogs, ants and lazy dogs. He documents the hippie days, an "amoral paradise" of psychedelics and nudism; innocent times when iron-mining supported the locals, rather than tourism. This was before motorbikes, concrete "Hollywood Baroque" construction, Internet cafés and "plastic detritus"--the new suburban package-tourist Goa, a "Multinational empire on which the sun never sets". However, Hello Goodnight puts the new tourist tides into context. Before these invaders came many others-- shaman, Buddhists, Hindus and (most-notoriously) the colonial Portuguese Christians. Hippies/tourists are merely an afterthought in a dramatic history beginning with ancient myths enshrined in Sanskrit texts. Goa's turbulent past includes complex religious wars, the Inquisition and a brief glory as a trading capital, complete with slave auctions and exotic bazaar. A third of the book is dedicated to colonial history, while other details include the ghadis (ancient shaman), Dhangas (tribal people), snake mythology and the Ghats, the forested mountains way beyond the beaches. Disappointingly, it skips over the '90s Goa dance culture, which it calls "Generation Techno", somewhat dismissively. If you want a brief, simplified Goa history, then Lonely Planet Goa, is adequate. For something more meaty, then Hello Goodnight goes into unprecedented detail (perhaps too much for some readers) delving into geology, architecture, mythology and theology. It condenses every word written about Goa into one exhaustive story, enlivened with anecdotal tales. --Sarah Champion
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If one theme dominatesHello Goodnight, then it's a debate of Hubert's law: "progress ... more
always means deterioration". Having first visited Goa in 1971 and returned so many times since he's almost a local, New Zealander Tomory has seen the Indian state evolve rapidly. His descriptions of '70s Goa life are vivid, dominated by insects, jungle and heat, humans residing in mud huts alongside scarab beetles, lizards, frogs, ants and lazy dogs. He documents the hippie days, an "amoral paradise" of psychedelics and nudism; innocent times when iron-mining supported the locals, rather than tourism. This was before motorbikes, concrete "Hollywood Baroque" construction, Internet cafés and "plastic detritus"--the new suburban package-tourist Goa, a "Multinational empire on which the sun never sets".However,Hello Goodnightputs the new tourist tides into context. Before these invaders came many others-- shaman, Buddhists, Hindus and (most-notoriously) the colonial Portuguese Christians. Hippies/tourists are merely an afterthought in a dramatic history beginning with ancient myths enshrined in Sanskrit texts. Goa's turbulent past includes complex religious wars, the Inquisition and a brief glory as a trading capital, complete with slave auctions and exotic bazaar. A third of the book is dedicated to colonial history, while other details include theghadis(ancient shaman),Dhangas(tribal people), snake mythology and the Ghats, the forested mountains way beyond the beaches. Disappointingly, it skips over the '90s Goa dance culture, which it calls "Generation Techno", somewhat dismissively.If you want a brief, simplified Goa history, thenLonely Planet Goa, is adequate. For something more meaty, thenHello Goodnightgoes into unprecedented detail (perhaps too much for some readers) delving into geology, architecture, mythology and theology. It condenses every word written about Goa into one exhaustive story, enlivened with anecdotal tales. --Sarah Champion
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Advantages: info on history, culture Disadvantages: inaccurate directions,casa info
In 2006 I spent some time traveling around Cuba, it was always a dream destination of mine. I was accompanied by my sister and as two girls alone it soon became clear we were not going to have an easy time. The Lonelyplanet was our only source of information (since there is very little access to the internet in many places). It was a disappointment to find ourselves arriving in a city in the evening, looking for the "casas"(you stay in family homes rather than hotels)to find the map was completely wrong, and the casas listed didn't even exist anymore. As a last resort we attempted to find the only hotel listed in the book(which would have used a weeks worth of money from our budget) only to find it had closed down 5 years ago! It was not an enjoyable experience. I think it is time for them to update the book.
Although the guide ...
Advantages: Great for ideas, choosing best time of year to travel Disadvantages: Limited information, some of the dates may be slightly inaccurate
This travel book from the LonelyPlanet team was published about 2 years ago now, and it's a book I've tended to dip into for inspiration intermittently. The format is a week by week guide of travel suggestions throughout the year, a kind of "where to go when" book. From this point of view, it's great for ideas - if you're thinking of taking a week or two in March, you can flick through and see some of the travel experiences best done at that time of year. It could also be used to look up the best time to go somewhere, but I think if you had a specific goal in mind, using a regional travel guide would give you much more information.
The book is very well-illustrated - nearly every suggestion has an image to go with it. There are usually 2 double pages per week, occasionally with a few extra ideas written at the bottom. Every quarter ...
Advantages: Fantastic information about accomodation, Maps Disadvantages: Can be misleading
I travelled around the majority of Morocco using this lonelyplanet. They are a very useful tool for any traveller. This book provides you with up-to-date information on hotels and entertainment. The maps allow you to find the best hotel for you at the cheapest prices without being hassled by the local hotel touts.
It also gives you great ideas of the places you would like to see and the cheapest mode of trasport to get there. The timetables for trains etc in the book are accurate and prices are generally similar to what you end up paying.
As with most lonelyplanets though don't get too mislead by the amzing photography! Go and explore the place and have fun! ...
