Asia

The most comprehensive guide to Myanmar on the market has a detailed chapter outlining the current situation and detailing the pros and cons of independent travel to this country. Includes a special section on the Temples of Bagan. of color. 65 maps.Explore the vast, ancient ruins of Bagan, voyage u... More

Exploring India is likely to take several lifetimes, even for those who live in this country. Most visitors content themselves with skimming the surface of what must be one of the world's most intensely occupied landscapes, not merely in terms of population, but in the depths to which that occupatio... More

‘In Xanadu is, without doubt, one of the best travel books produced in the last 20 years. It is witty and intelligent, brilliantly observed, deftly constructed and extremely entertaining… Dalrymple’s gift for transforming ordinary humdrum experience into something extraordinary and timeless su... More

Lonely Planets first stand-alone guide to Afghanistan, this book is the ticket to no-nonsense travel. Far-reaching coverage of the sights--from the modern to the ancient--is complemented by a food guide, useful language section and glossary, and thorough accommodation coverage.Discover Afghanistan B... More

Delight in the iconic onion domes of St Basil's Cathedral, treat yourself to world-class ballet at the Bolshoi, be dazzled by chandeliers in the metro and get steamed and washed at a banya. From the splendour of the Kremlin to fine dining haute-russe, you'll discover a city that's cloaked in history... More

There is an Agra beyond the coffee table book and the tourist brochure waiting to be discovered. This anthology of Thomas Smith’s writing attempts to set the reader off on that journey of discovery. Smith’s writings, deftly organized and introduced by Shailaja Kathuria, provide a fresh perspecti... More

Experience iconic India - the buzz of Old Delhi's bazaars, the timeless perfection of the Taj Mahal, dusky-pink Jaipur and sky-blue Jodhpur, the golden fort city of Jaisalmer, and star-filled desert nights on camel safari. Take the journey of a lifetime through India's most enchanting and fabled pla... More

Discover Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles Glide alongside sea turtles through the coral canyons and giant arches of Mauritius' underwater world.Rocket through forest and sugarcane fields mountain biking the head-spinning slopes of Reunion's Le Maido.Dine beachside on Praslin's most succulent seafood ... More

This collection features breathtaking images of India taken ingeniously by attaching a camera on a kite. Kite photography is unique, eco-friendly, and provides a perspective unlike any other.... More

Cultural Interpretations, Tales, Traditions and Brilliant images of an astonishing country…From the pages of India’s only cultural magazine for expatriates, At a Glance- Understanding India, come vibrantly illustrated snippets of culture.... More

Dame Mary Barbara Hamilton Cartland was one of the most successful writers of romance novels of all time, with estimated worldwide sales of one billion copies in thirty-six languages. Cartland published her first novel, Jigsaw, in 1923, aslightly naughty society thriller that became a bestseller. S... More

Discover Pakistan & the Karakoram Highway Travel the Karakoram Highway along the route of the fabled Silk RoadCome face to face with ancient Indus Valley civilizations at MoenjodaroAnswer the call of a million-dollar mosque with rocketing minarets and tent-like designWind along narrow roads from Pes... More

Be swept up in the maelstrom of Dhaka, explore the lush forests of the Sundarbans, relax into the serene rhythms of rural life along endless riverbanks and experience the extraordinary kindness of the people - uncover the secrets of one of travel's last frontiers with the only English-language guide... More

This bestselling guide to India's relaxation and party capital includes new itineraries, food and drink, and culture chapters, plus extended coverage of Mumbai. The edition features expert recommendations for travelers on all budgets, as well as adventure-seekers and beach bums.Just go. Relax beneat... More

If you were to drop a bomb on Goa, it would land either on across or on a tavern - so goes the saying. Goa : Paradise On Sea faithfullyrepresents it. The book is strongly marked by the Goan passion for life, whichis on song the whole of 365 days. The ubiquitous singing, the famed beaches, theinevita... More

‘An epic telling of Goa’s story’ —Indian ExpressIn December 1961, Indian troops marched into Goa putting an end to over 450 years of Portuguese rule, the longest spell of colonialism on the subcontinent, and Goa became part of the Indian union. In popular imagination, however, Goa has remai... More

Maybe it's wandering through the flashing forest of neon in Shibuya and Shinjuku. Sushi for breakfast at Tsukiji Fish Market. A shopping trip in Harajuku to check out the independent designers. Or maybe it's as simple as a bowl of whisked green tea in a centuries-old garden. Wherever you find your T... More