Street plan of Bangkok from the Thai publishers Thinknet combining an overview street map of the city’s central districts & seven panels with enlargements of the city’s most interesting areas highlighting shopping streets & naming important buildings & numeours facilities including hotels, restaurants & bars, etc. The overview map shows main & selected smaller streets, BTS & MRT routes with stops, & various places of interest, plus clearly indicates which seven areas are presented on the enlargements. The map is accompanied by a diagram of the public transport network. Seven separate panels at detailed scales around 1:4, 000 present in great detail the city’s most visited areas: the historic Rattanakosin district further enlargements for the Chinatown (Yaowarat) & for Khaosan Road area, plus Sukhumvit Road, Silom Road, Sian-Ratch Damri area, & the Chatuchak Weekend Market. All the panels in addition show bus route numbers & name numerous individual buildings, businesses & institutions. Several locations are annotated with numbers cross-referenced to the accompanying colour photos. The plan of the Chatuchak Weekend Market indicates what goods are sold in each of its sections. Street names are in the Thai & Latin alphabet; names of businesses are in Thai & English, as is the map legend. ...

The fast-track guide for the smart 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 & hotels (including which rooms to request) to the most extraordinary stores & sites, & the most enticing architecture & design. Wallpaper* City Guides enable you to come away from your trip, however brief, with a real taste of the city`s landscape & 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. ...

Bangkok is one of the world`s most well-known tourist destinations. Travellers are fascinated by its art & cultural diversity & colourful street life. The city`s skyline is shaped by a wide range of architectural styles evident in its palaces, temples, historic buildings, all the way to the modern skyscrapers. In spite of the fact that these structures represent the architecture of different eras, they co-exist harmoniously &, at the same time, add spice to a visit to Bangkok. ...

Bangkok on Nancy Chandler's colourful, h&-drawn map with an 88 page booklet, described by top guidebooks & travel writers as the best tourist map of Bangkok, an indispensable guide & the very best resource. Double-sided, the map is presented as a series of panels covering:- Central Bangkok- Greater Bangkok- Chatuchak Weekend Market Area- Central Shopping Area- Banglampoo: Khao San / Phra Athit- Sukhumvit Road- Chinatown- Suvarnabhumi International Airport The map is accompanied by an 88 page pocket book index including secrets rarely shared with visitors (for example, shops & sales supporting good causes, & dining tips For the Sweet Tooth). Bars are categorized by their crowds for those who want to befriend fun Thais, hang out with other travellers, meet ex-pats, listen to live music, test the local brews, support their rugby team at a sports bar, go pub crawling, or just enjoy a sunset drink atop a quiet riverside guesthouse. Restaurant listings include Nancy's favourites & contact details; other listings include cooking classes, cinemas, hobbies, spas, sports, supermarkets, etc. ...

Bangkok on Nancy Chandler's colourful, h&-drawn map with an 96-page booklet, described by top guidebooks & travel writers as the best tourist map of Bangkok, an indispensable guide & the very best resource. Double-sided, the map is presented as a series of panels covering:- Central Bangkok- Greater Bangkok- Chatuchak Weekend Market Area- Central Shopping Area- Banglampoo: Khao San / Phra Athit- Sukhumvit Road- Chinatown- Suvarnabhumi International Airport The map, now in it's 26th edition, is accompanied by a 96-page pocket book index including secrets rarely shared with visitors (for example, shops & sales supporting good causes, & dining tips For the Sweet Tooth). Bars are categorized by their crowds for those who want to befriend fun Thais, hang out with other travellers, meet ex-pats, listen to live music, test the local brews, support their rugby team at a sports bar, go pub crawling, or just enjoy a sunset drink atop a quiet riverside guesthouse. Restaurant listings include Nancy's favourites & contact details; other listings include cooking classes, cinemas, hobbies, spas, sports, supermarkets, etc. ...

Bangladesh in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Bangladesh at 1:750, 000 on an indexed map from ITM, with street plans of central Dhaka & Chittagong, plus on the reverse a road map of north-eastern India with a street plan of Kolkata plus an enlargement of the city’s environs. On one side is an indexed map of Bangladesh at 1:750, 000. Distances are shown on main roads & railway lines are included. The map also shows administrative borders with names of the provinces. Town names are annotated with icons indicating that facilities and/or places of interest can be found there. The map also highlights various other interesting sites. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30’ intervals. The map is accompanied by street plans of central Dhaka & Chittagong, highlighting various facilities & places of interest, plus notes about the country, etc. On the reverse is an indexed road map of North-Eastern India & eastern Nepal at 1:1, 500, 000, extending in India south-west to Sambalpur & Bhubaneshwar & within Nepal west to Pokhara. Please note that coverage of Bangladesh on that side of the map is incomplete, with the central part of the country blocked by the index. The map shows the regions road & rail connections, local airports, state boundaries, & various places of interest. Topography is indicated by altitude colouring in feet, although peak heights are given in metres. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1°intervals. An enlargement shows the environs of Kolkata (Calcutta) in greater detail, & also included is a street plan of central Kolkata highlighting important buildings, various facilities, etc. ...

Bangladesh in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

This book introduces you to the people beyond the headlines, & offers invaluable advice on what to expect & how to behave in different situations, whether you are a tourist or travelling on business. Bangladesh is a lush, green country situated on the fertile Ganges delta, adjacent to the Indian state of West Bengal. Although there are hilly areas in the northeast, this densely populated country is mostly flat, & criss-crossed by many rivers. Much of its coastline forms part of the world`s largest mangrove forests, the Sundarbans, home to the Royal Bengal tiger & many other flora & fauna. Bangladesh is young country with an ancient history. The province of Bengal was divided when India became independent in 1947, & its mainly Muslim eastern part became East Pakistan. This was followed by years of upheaval, & in 1971, after a freedom movement & a war, the east Bengali people finally gained independence as the People`s Republic of Bangladesh. Most Bangladeshis live in rural areas, & the majority are Muslims. Historically they have lived in harmony with many other faiths. Bengali, or ” Bangla, ” is the lingua franca, & there are several regional dialects. Once the hub of the southern Silk Route, the Bengal delta region has a long & rich cultural tradition. Over the centuries it has been influenced by Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, & Christianity. It is a land of writers, saints, scientists, thinkers, composers, painters, & film-makers. It is famous for its music, dance, & drama; arts & crafts; folklore; languages & literature; philosophy & religion; festivals & celebrations; & its distinctive cuisine & culinary tradition. Bangladesh has been regularly hit by floods & cyclones, but, contrary to what the world usually hears about natural disasters & poverty, there is positive economic growth & the country is one of southeast Asia`s largest exporters of garments to Western markets. Despite the hardships they endure the Bangladeshis are resilient, friendly, & hospitable, & welcome all visitors with a warm smile. ...

Bangladesh in the Travel Guide series from Bradt; encompassing a comprehensive range of titles to destinations worldwide, with a particular focus on Africa, Central & South America. Bradt are one of the country’s leading independent publishers & have an ethos that focuses on responsible travel, in alliance with a philosophy of sustainability; both in the destinations the guides cover but also in encouraging tourists to limit the impact they have on the local environment. Bradt guides have a reputation for appealing to more independent travelers & often cover destinations that are not available from other publishers. Each guide opens with two comprehensive chapters on Background & Practical Information, covering details of the country’s geography, culture, natural history, government & politics, economy, people, language, religion, education & culture. Important practical advice

Includes:: when to visit, highlights, suggested itineraries, tour operators, red tape, embassies & consulates, getting there & away, health, safety, what to take, money, budgeting, getting around, accommodation, eating & drinking, public holidays, shopping, arts & entertainment, media & communications, business, travel culture & cultural etiquette. Individual sections are organized geographically by region & typically open with information on practicalities & orientation, before focusing on what to see & where to go. Information on what to see, where to stay, where to eat & how to find your way around is provided, with a range of budgets catered for. Simple black & white maps locate key visitor sites & places of accommodation. Bradt Travel Guides include appendices that provide an in-depth introduction to the language of each country, a glossary of terms & a listing of books & internet resources providing further information on the destination.

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