Laos

A Golden Buddha, a Plain of Jars and four thousand islands, Laos has them all. Footprint's fully revised and updated 5th edition provides all the essential information for all free-spirited travellers wanting to get off the beaten track in Southeast Asia's most enigmatic country. It includes objective recommendations of all the best places to stay, from elegant auberges to simple bamboo huts, where to find the best French bakeries, and tips for the adventurous traveller on everything from visiting hill tribe villages to exploring the Ho Chi Minh trail.