Asia
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Bang Sue Junction: Adventures in Thailand by Train
Matthew Woodward finally escapes from lockdown living to explore the land of smiles by train. Working from a 1928 Bangkok guide book he sets out to explore each of the railway lines in Thailand towards its borders with Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia on his very own Grand Tour.At the heart of the story is the station at Bang Sue, a humble junction now next to a vast newly built station, where the old meets the ultra-modern. Woodward’s perceptive accounts of travel mix his experiences both on and off the rails with the bigger picture. His adventures, told with his own brand of quirky observational humour, lead him from moments of near-disaster to railway nirvana.
Nothing beats a ride on Thai train. Join him from the comfort and safety of your own armchair.
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Off Track Planet’s Southeast Asia Travel Guide for the Young, Sexy, and Broke
Since its conception in 2009, the Off Track Planet brand has been inspiring the young, sexy masses to get off their butts and out into the world. Next in its successful line of uncensored, fun-focused travel guides comes Off Track Planet’s Southeast Asia Travel Guide for the Young, Sexy, and Broke, covering Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei, and Singapore.With detailed maps, guides, charts, and hundreds of brilliant 4-color photographs throughout, the book takes readers through the most adventurous destinations throughout Southeast Asia. It’s any intrepid traveler’s comprehensive guidebook to the region, with tips to:
- Get Inspired: Destinations organized by interest, such as Adventure & Sports; Art, Culture, and Design; Food; Sex & Partying; and Music & Festivals
- Get Your Shit Together: Everything you must know to plan your trip, including advice on when to go where, where to stay when you arrive, passport & visa considerations, budgeting, packing (and backpacking), and health & safety specific to the city and country you’re visiting
- Make Yourself Useful: Avenues to extend your trip by volunteering, studying, or working abroad
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£8.10