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Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring is your passport to having big experiences on a small budget, offering the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, what hidden discoveries await you and how to optimise your budget for an extended continental trip. Explore Hoi An; discover the Temples of Angkor; surf in Bali; and more. Inside Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring Travel Guide:Budget-oriented recommendations with honest reviews - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, hidden gems that most guidebooks missExtensive planning tools and budget calculatorsHighlights and 1-3 month itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesCultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, literature, cinema, landscapesColour maps and images throughoutCovers: Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Indonesia; Laos; Malaysia; Myanmar (Burma); Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; Timor-leste; VietnamUseful features:First Time Southeast Asia, Big Adventures Small Budget, Off the Beaten Track, Border Crossing, Splurge, and Responsible Travel The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring, is perfect for staying within a budget when taking a longer, multi-country trip, yet still getting to connect with the cultures and explore both top sights and roads less travelled. Looking for suggestions from a wider range of prices for a shorter, multi-country trip? Check out Lonely Planet Southeast Asia for a comprehensive look at all the continent has to offer. About Lonely Planet:Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet). 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Lonely Planet's Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Trek through the rainforest to see flying lizards, eat fresh fish with coconut spice atmarkets; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have themItineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politicsEating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to tryToolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travelColour maps and images throughoutLanguage - essential phrases and language tipsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsCovers Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang, Langkawi, Kedah and Perlis, Melaka, Johor, Pahang and Tioman Island, Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast, Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei Darussalam, Singapore and moreAbout Lonely Planet:Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)Authors

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Singapore. Discover Singapore's most popular experiences and best kept secrets - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - from strolling through a forest-canopy in Southern Ridges to dipping your toes in Sembawang Hot Spring, and tucking into a seafood supper at East Coast Lagoon Food Village. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Singapore travel guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning trips of 1-2 weeks or moreUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Singapore and connect experiences together with easeCreate your ideal trip with exciting Perfect Day itineraries with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions, plus day trips from Singapore so you can explore the surrounding areasGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including the Rail Corridor long-distance trail and the Unesco World Heritage Site, the Singapore Botanic GardensSpecial features on Hawker food explained, Chinatown, and the best skyline viewsExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Singaporean culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of SingaporeCovers Colonial District, Marina Bay & the Quays, Chinatown, Tanjong Pagar & the CBD, Little India & Kampong Glam, Orchard Road, Eastern Singapore, Northern & Central Singapore, Holland Village, Botanic Gardens & Dempsey Hill, West & Southwest Singapore, Sentosa Island plus day trips to Pulau Ubin, Southern Islands, Batam, Bintan, Johor Bahru Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's Singapore.