From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years, and as a result has experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.

From lazing on tropical beaches or boating jungle rivers to tasting Singapore's best dishes or exploring the sultanate of Brunei, this book offers detailed coverage of the diverse offerings of this part of the world. This fully updated guide presents tips on speaking Bahasa Malaysia and a special guide to visiting temples and mosques. --Kathryn True


Book Description
At the crossroads of Asia, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei offer a travel experience unlike any other. Go fast, go slow, hit the streets or get off the beaten track – this insiders’ guide shows you how. more than 80 maps, including full-color regional map insights to light your way in deepest, darkest Borneo climb high, dive deep, shop till you drop and eat till you pop trains, planes and automobiles, buses, bicycles, boots and boats – we’ll get you there and around user-friendly Malay language chapter

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At the crossroads of Asia, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei offer a travel experience unlike any other. Go fast, go slow, hit the streets or get off the beaten track - this insiders' guide shows you how.