Lonely Planet Laos - Lonely Planet

...Thai/Laotian border gave me his Lonely Planet and since that day the book hasn't left me. The main attractions such as Luang Prabang and the Plain of Jars are well covered and described, however, if you want to go off the beaten track better rely on other sources. But I'll come to this negative points later. ----------------------- Chapters - Quick reference with Laos fact file, exchange rates and important phone numbers. In this book they use a ...
...rice and BeerLao! The Lonely Planet Laos is divided into the following chapters organised by geographical area. The chapters are easy to understand and but not well structured as they try to cover too big areas. They all share the same with practical and historical information at the beginning as well as the highlights of the region. This is followed by Accommodation, City and surroundings and how to get there and how to get away. The only exception ...

sun-is-shining 17.06.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Lonely Planet Laos - Lonely Planet

I used the Laos Lonely Planet and found my way around the country and had a fab time (see my review on Laos). As any guide book, you can only use them as a guide. I know this may sound obvious, but what I mean is that you cannot follow them religously like I see many travellers doing. I used the Laos Lonely Planet to decide the towns and cities to visit, and the basic attractions and activities in each place. From then on I spoke with other poeple, ...
...saying do not use the Lonely Planet, I found it very helpful in deciding where to go, just not what to do when there. The maps of the cities and towns are prity good and the information regarding the country is interesting and worth a read. Use it as a guide and I'd say get a copy, just do not rely on it or blaim it if things don't turn out as you expected. ...

bmassen 24.05.2003 · Read full review
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Review of Lonely Planet Laos - Lonely Planet

Another great book for the Lonely Planet series. The book provides you with plenty of maps and hotel information to enable you not to get lost in a new town or hustled by any of the local touts. Although the people of Laos are generally very friendly, relaxed and genuine. The prices are accurate and up to date. The what to do and see is very useful and interesting. Although as has been said before. Don't follow the book religiously. Things can ...
...book. As with most Lonely Planets it is more intended for backpackers or gap year students than family holidayers. The transport information again is indispensible. When you don't know where to turn the lonely planet provides you with accurate timetables of local transport for a cheap holiday. Importantly the book also includes plenty of warnings of how to keep yourself safe and out of the way of the many criminals around. ...

Naturalsponge 19.01.2007 · Read full review
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