Wallpaper* City Guide Los Angeles

Author: Wallpaper*
Publisher: Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9780714879055
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The fast-track guide for the design-conscious traveller Wallpaper* City Guides present a tightly edited, discreetly packaged list of the best a location has to offer the design conscious traveller. Here is a precise, informative, insider’s checklist of all you need to know about the world’s most intoxicating cities. Whether you are staying for 48 hours or five days, visiting for business or a vacation, we’ve done the hard work for you, from finding the best restaurants, bars and hotels (including which rooms to request) to the most extraordinary stores and sites, and the most enticing architecture and design. Wallpaper* City Guides enable you to come away from your trip, however brief, with a real taste of the city’s landscape and the satisfaction you’ve seen all that you should. In short, these guides act as a passport to the best the world has to offer.

Wallpaper* City Guide Berlin

Author: Wallpaper*
Publisher: Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9781838661113
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Wallpaper* City Guide Delhi 2013

Author: Wallpaper*
Publisher: Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9780714864372
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Historical Dictionary of Thailand

Author: Gerald W. Fry
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 081087525X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 712

Book Description
Throughout its history, Thailand has shown remarkable resiliency, adaptability, and creativity in responding to serious threats and crises, and this since much earlier times when it was known as Siam. This book, while focusing on the modern period, does reach back to ancient kingdoms but also shows the impressive rise to a modern democracy, although still endowed with a king, and even more impressively, an economic “tiger.” Moreover, it has become a prime tourist destination and is thus known to vast numbers of foreigners as a sort of “instant Asia.” The Historical Dictionary of Thailand, now in its third edition, covers this amazing story in various ways. First, the chronology traces the most significant events from year to year. The introduction then provides a good overview of the land and people, the history and traditions, and where it now seems to be heading. The dictionary, which by now has hundreds of detailed and cross-referenced entries, looks more closely at important persons, places, institutions and events as well as more generally its politics, economy, society, culture and religion. So this is an excellent reference work not only for scholars but many others who have visited the country and were fascinated by it.

DK Eyewitness Thailand

Author: DK Eyewitness
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465497226
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 613

Book Description
Discover Thailand - from serene beaches to metropolitan cities Whether you want to experience legendary nightlife, spectacular rainforests or delectable cuisine, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Thailand has to offer. Thailand is as diverse as it is beautiful. The extensive coastline and idyllic islands offer the opportunity to dive on vibrant coral reefs, chill out on pristine sand or enjoy a cocktail with a view. Meanwhile, buzzing cities promise a fascinating blend of ancient and contemporary culture with bustling markets, raucous nightlife and marvelous monuments. Our regularly updated guide brings Thailand to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed information on all the must-see sights, inspiring photography, and our trademark illustrations. You'll discover: - our pick of Thailand's must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems - the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay - detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy - easy-to-follow itineraries - expert advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe - color-coded chapters to every part of Thailand, from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, the Mekong River Valley to the Deep South Island-hopping around Thailand? Try our DK Eyewitness Thailand's Beaches and Islands.

Thailand

Author: Narisa Chakrabongse
Publisher: Visual Explorer Guide
ISBN: 9781782749424
Category : Thailand
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Discoverexotic, irresistibly attractive, and culturally intriguing Thailand. In 200 remarkable photographs, this guidebook captures the country's beauty, from sophisticated Bangkok, to the ruins of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, to the beaches of Koh Samui and Ko Chang, to the mountains around Chiang Mai. Tour interesting destinations, region by region, stopping in markets, riding an elephant or racing tuk-tuk, hearing the story of World War II's Burma Railway, and more.

Wallpaper City Guide: Mexico City

Author: Editors of Wallpaper Magazine
Publisher: Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9780714846903
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Wallpaper* City Guides are a ruthlessly-researched, design-conscious guide, for the discerning traveller who wants to come away with a true taste of the best a city has to offer.

Luxe Istanbul

Author: LUXE City Guides
Publisher: Luxe Limited
ISBN: 9789888335176
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Nova Roma, Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - this city's got more names than Liz Taylor and more treasures than El Dorado. A legendary capital of two of the world's greatest empires, built on seven hills and spanning two continents, Istanbul is rich in history but with rapidly developing mod food and art scenes, plus that pretty situ on the glittering Bosphorus. Can you say Turkish delight?

The Rough Guide to Bangkok (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN: 1789195241
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 361

Book Description
Discover Thailand's dynamic capital with the most incisive and entertaining guide book on the market. Whether you plan to visit the Grand Palace, drift along the Thornburi canals or sip cocktails at the Sky Bar, The Rough Guide to Bangkok will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. Full-colour chapter maps throughout and a full-page-size city plan - to navigate Dusit's grand boulevards or the narrow streets of Chinatown without needing to get online. Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colourphotography. Things not to miss - Rough Guides'rundown of Bangkok's best sights and experiences. Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. Detailed coverage - whether in the city centre or out in the suburbs and beyond, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Ratanakosin, Banglamphu, Chinatownand Pahurat, Thonburi, Dusit, Downtown, Chatuchak Weekend Market. Attractions include: Wat Phra Kaeo, Wat Arun, National Museum, Jim Thompson's House, Chinatown, Chatuchak Weekend Market. Listings chapters - from accommodation and restaurants to clubs and live music, plus festivals, events and kids' Bangkok. Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, the media, tourist information, public holidays, costs, entry requirements and more. Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, books and film, plus a handy language section and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Bangkok. About Rough Guides: Escape the everyday with Rough Guides. We are a leading travel publisher known for our "tell it like it is" attitude, up-to-date content and great writing. Since 1982, we've published books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe, with a never-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational reference titles, and an award-winning website. We pride ourselves on our accurate, honest and informed travel guides.

Tour Bangkok Legacies

Author: Eric Lim
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 239

Book Description
Tour Bangkok Legacies is a do-it-yourself travel guide complete with background information on people, places, maps and directions to help independent travelers discover places off the usual tourist circuit and see the city from a different perspective. Visit old temples and shrines with beautiful murals or architecture, with connections to a famous deity, personality or a ghostly legend. Admire the architecture of century-old churches that are a legacy of the early Christian missionaries. Stroll through quaint museums set up by dedicated individuals determined to preserve the heritage of their art and way of life of their communities in days gone by. Marvel at the traditional craftsmen and women committed to preserve their craft for the sheer labor of love, not for fame or fortune but for posterity. Discover off the beaten track places that you wouldn't believe are in Bangkok; a coastal mangrove strip, an old canal where the old can still co-exist with the new, old communities that have reinvented themselves. Explore the cultural treasures as you walk through the city at your own time and pace. Discard the stereotyped view and see a different side of the city in an enriching journey for the first and every time you travel to Bangkok.