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.Thailand's Islands and Beaches (Lonely Planet Country Guide)

by: China Williams, Matt Warren, Rafael Wlodarski

July 01, 2006
The Lonely Planet books are very useful for all budgets, covering backpackers to those who like to splash their cash. This book covers all the Thai islands and coastal areas, as well as an extensive section on Bangkok.

It includes details of transportation between all the different areas which is really handy if you are making your own way around Thailand, and there are tips on scams to avoid etc. It also includes the usual information of accommodation, eating options, things to do etc.

I would highly recommend getting this book if you are planning to travel around Thailand as it will be an invaluable source of information.
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.Thailand (Lonely Planet Country Guide)

by: Joe Cummings, Rebecca Blond, Morgan Konn, Matt Warren, China Williams

September 01, 2005
I found the 'Let's Go' guides to SE Asia way superior to the 'Lonely Planet'. The trouble with the 'LP' is that it tends to keep you on the well trodden trail and advises you to be cautious at every step.

The whole idea of travelling or backpacking is, I feel, to experience something new. You need to throw caution to the wind and just go for it. I think the opinions and tips in the 'LP' advise too much on what not to do and what nasties may happen if you do.

If you like to stay with the herd following the beaten track then this is the book for you. However, if it's a bit of adventure you're after then I'd look elsewhere.
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.Southeast Asia on a Shoestring (Lonely Planet Shoestring Guides)

by: China Williams, George Dunford, Simone Egger, Tasmin Waby, Matt Phillips, Nick Ray, Robert Reid, Paul Smitz, Matt Warren, Sarah Wintle, Rafael Wlodarski, Wendy Yanagihara

March 01, 2006
Lonely Planet - great for maps and local transport but thats about all! As any experienced traveller will tell you, the minute any restaurant, cafe or hotel gets it name in LP then its prices will double and the standards will half!
I also agree with some of the other comments here, why do they try so hard to be cool and why do they tell us what we should and shouldnt do?
An OK book but now and then leave it in your backpack and be adventurous.
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.Fresh Dialogue 2: New Voices in Graphic Design (Fresh Dialogue)

by: Kevin Lyons, Warren Corbitt, Matt Owens, Susan Parr

2001-12
Lonely Planet - great for maps and local transport but thats about all! As any experienced traveller will tell you, the minute any restaurant, cafe or hotel gets it name in LP then its prices will double and the standards will half!
I also agree with some of the other comments here, why do they try so hard to be cool and why do they tell us what we should and shouldnt do?
An OK book but now and then leave it in your backpack and be adventurous.
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.Czech and Slovak Republics (Lonely Planet Country Guide)

by: Jane Rawson, Matt Warren

April 01, 2004
This guide is full of excellent information but as it was published in January 2004 it is slightly out of date.
The quoted prices are likely to have gone up slightly and I found at least one restaurant that wasn't there any more.

The section on Prague and the Czech Republic is very detailed and useful. The section on Bratislava and the Slovak Republic does not contain so much information. I know that Bratislava is much smaller than Prague but it would be more useful to have more information.

I recommend this book if you are travelling to the Czech Republic but be aware that it is slightly out of date. I couldn't find any other guides that weren't even more out of date.

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.Index A

by: Charles Wilkin

May 20, 2003
This guide is full of excellent information but as it was published in January 2004 it is slightly out of date.
The quoted prices are likely to have gone up slightly and I found at least one restaurant that wasn't there any more.

The section on Prague and the Czech Republic is very detailed and useful. The section on Bratislava and the Slovak Republic does not contain so much information. I know that Bratislava is much smaller than Prague but it would be more useful to have more information.

I recommend this book if you are travelling to the Czech Republic but be aware that it is slightly out of date. I couldn't find any other guides that weren't even more out of date.

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.Thailand Moleskin (Lonely Planet Country Guide)

by: Joe Cummings, Becca Blond, Morgan Konn, Matt Warren, China Williams

2005-10
This guide is full of excellent information but as it was published in January 2004 it is slightly out of date.
The quoted prices are likely to have gone up slightly and I found at least one restaurant that wasn't there any more.

The section on Prague and the Czech Republic is very detailed and useful. The section on Bratislava and the Slovak Republic does not contain so much information. I know that Bratislava is much smaller than Prague but it would be more useful to have more information.

I recommend this book if you are travelling to the Czech Republic but be aware that it is slightly out of date. I couldn't find any other guides that weren't even more out of date.

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