Asia Through the Back Door

by

Rick Steves

This 329 book is a guide book, though published 25 years ago, has yet to go out of date, although it is out of print. As the title suggests, the book is intended as an introduction to the serious Asian traveller, i.e. someone who will remember Asia as being special rather than commonplace. With this purpose in mind the first half of the book is devoted to the 'skills of Asian travel' while the second half makes a few suggestions of places to sample. The contents include 1 - Planning & Preparation, 2 - Transportation, 3 - The Budget, 4 - Finances and Money, 5 - Asia 101 - A Cultural Primer, 6 - Hurdling the Language Barrier, 7 - Health, 8 - The Woman Travelling Alone, 9 - Travel Photography, 10 - Coping Abroad, 11 - Attitude Adjustment for a Better Trip, 12 - Miscellaneous Tips and Tricks and Eighteen Asian Backdoors. The book also has sufficient maps and black and white photographs that enhance the text.

Weight 0.38 Kg.

Published by: John Muir Publications, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1986. First Edition

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Condition: Very Good. Paperback. The only damage to the book appears to be a curl along the front cover. The spine is uncreased. The book is probably unread