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The New York Times 36 Hours
The New York Times. 36 Hours. Asia & Oceania
Globetrotting from Mumbai to Melbourne. Dream weekends with practical itineraries throughout Asia & Oceania
Asia and Oceania offer such a wealth of experiences that a lifetime seems too short to appreciate them. But with the right guidance, you can go far in a single weekend. Stylishly written and carefully researched, this updated and expanded collection of the popular New York Times 36 Hours feature offers you 60 well-crafted itineraries for quick but memorable trips, accompanied by hundreds of color photographs to fire your imagination. From the expected (skyscrapers in Hong Kong, beaches in Phuket, sushi inJapan, or surfing in Sydney) to the unexpected (views of Vientiane from a Laotian-style Arc de Triomphe, a mangrove swamp in Brisbane, the mythic beauty of the Li River in Guilin, or amusement park–like public baths inSeoul)—from gleaming metropolises and ancient temples to bustling streetscapes and dense jungles—it’s all covered in this handsomely designed and illustrated book.
Includes
2,160 hours worth of insightful itineraries to make the most of your stay 60 destinations, from major cities to lesser–known gems Practical recommendations for over 250 restaurants and 200 hotels Color-coded tabs and ribbons to bookmark your favorite cities in each region Nearly 400 photos Illustrations by Olimpia Zagnoli Easy-to-reference indexes Detailed city-by-city maps pinpoint every stop on your itinerary
Also available
36 Hours: 125 Weekends in Europe
36 Hours: 150 Weekends in the USA & Canada 36 Hours: USA & Canada: Northeast
36 Hours: USA & Canada: Southeast
36 Hours: USA & Canada: Midwest & Great Lakes
36 Hours: USA & Canada: Southwest & Rocky Mountains
Asia and Oceania offer such a wealth of experiences that a lifetime seems too short to appreciate them. But with the right guidance, you can go far in a single weekend. Stylishly written and carefully researched, this updated and expanded collection of the popular New York Times 36 Hours feature offers you 60 well-crafted itineraries for quick but memorable trips, accompanied by hundreds of color photographs to fire your imagination. From the expected (skyscrapers in Hong Kong, beaches in Phuket, sushi inJapan, or surfing in Sydney) to the unexpected (views of Vientiane from a Laotian-style Arc de Triomphe, a mangrove swamp in Brisbane, the mythic beauty of the Li River in Guilin, or amusement park–like public baths inSeoul)—from gleaming metropolises and ancient temples to bustling streetscapes and dense jungles—it’s all covered in this handsomely designed and illustrated book.
Includes
2,160 hours worth of insightful itineraries to make the most of your stay 60 destinations, from major cities to lesser–known gems Practical recommendations for over 250 restaurants and 200 hotels Color-coded tabs and ribbons to bookmark your favorite cities in each region Nearly 400 photos Illustrations by Olimpia Zagnoli Easy-to-reference indexes Detailed city-by-city maps pinpoint every stop on your itinerary
Also available
36 Hours: 125 Weekends in Europe
36 Hours: 150 Weekends in the USA & Canada 36 Hours: USA & Canada: Northeast
36 Hours: USA & Canada: Southeast
36 Hours: USA & Canada: Midwest & Great Lakes
36 Hours: USA & Canada: Southwest & Rocky Mountains
- GenresTravelNonfiction
298 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2013
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November 18, 2016
An enjoyable travel guide.
The book is organised and presented quite well. There is just the right balance of text and pictures. It reads more like each individual writer's (different people visited different places and wrote about them) travel diary, rather than a guide. Yet, unnecessary details are omitted, text is succinct, and there's just enough info to give you an idea of what things are like and what to expect.
E.g. A chapter on Siem Reap (Cambodia), would start off with a short overview of what the city is famous for, what it's like, and what there is to do there. There is then a short write-up of several key attractions, eating places and hotels around that area, and transport options. There is a handy map too so you can see how near/far the amenities mentioned are to the landmarks in question.
I found this to be better than the Lonely Planet guides.
The book is organised and presented quite well. There is just the right balance of text and pictures. It reads more like each individual writer's (different people visited different places and wrote about them) travel diary, rather than a guide. Yet, unnecessary details are omitted, text is succinct, and there's just enough info to give you an idea of what things are like and what to expect.
E.g. A chapter on Siem Reap (Cambodia), would start off with a short overview of what the city is famous for, what it's like, and what there is to do there. There is then a short write-up of several key attractions, eating places and hotels around that area, and transport options. There is a handy map too so you can see how near/far the amenities mentioned are to the landmarks in question.
I found this to be better than the Lonely Planet guides.
December 25, 2019
A great travel guide profiling the best of Asia and Oceania. Lots of travel inspiration!
May 5, 2014
Best travel guide ever...
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