Covers: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Hercegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia (Moscow, St Petersburg, Kaliningrad) Serbia & Montenegro, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine.
Eastern Europe, in the Lonely Planet on a Shoestring series, is full of helpful advice on what to see, where to go, local customs, where to stay and other useful hints for the traveller.
This edition includes Kaliningrad for the first time, alongside Albania and Macedonia and covers all of Eastern Europe. Regional itineraries offer a mix of classic and less travelled routes. Maps are included throughout
Dreaming of Europe? Rail, bus, fly, bike or hike your way through 40 countries with this essential guide, packed with trip-extending, money-saving tips on the best European adventures. Drift along Norwegian fjords, hit German beer festivals, bathe in Icelandic hot springs, laze on Mediterranean beaches or marvel at Transylvanian castles. Take the first step of the trip of your life with Lonely Planet. * independent advice on where to eat, sleep and indulge on the cheap * full-colour highlights & itineraries section for trip planning * handy language chapter with break-the-ice phrases * 160 fully updated maps, more than any other guide to Europe
Lonely Planet's Eastern Europe Phrasebook is your passport to culturally enriching travels with the most useful European phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Ask for directions to historic sites, order regional delicacies, and propose a toast like a local- all with your trusted travel companion.
A budget-conscious traveler who toured the world for eight years offers tips for saving thousands of dollars on the road, featuring advice on such topics as avoiding currency conversion fees and acquiring free frequent flyer points.
The book describes Japanese economic activities in all the countries of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union (FSU) predominantly since the break-up of the Soviet Union. Japanese investment, aid, trade, advice or other contacts, also reciprocal actions, are related in substantial detail. Analogous activities are also outlined for the immediately preceding periods. The earlier history of the Russian-Japanese relationship is outlined. The economic and investment environment is set in the necessary political, cultural and historic contexts.
Hit the Southeast Asia hippy trail in a rickety bus packed with chickens. You'll find your nirvana at a Buddhist temple, on a perfect beach or in a bowl of noodle soup. Written for backpackers by backpackers, this guide to 11 countries lets you go further, stay longer and pay less for an adventure of a lifetime.This original and longest-running travel guide to Southeast Asia covers Myanmar, East Timor, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.There are suggested itineraries by expert authors with over 20 years combined travel experience in Southeast Asia. A "Getting Started" chapter provides insider tips on getting the most out of travel in this popular travel destination-including how to eat, sleep and travel without blowing the budget. Included are dedicated sections on studying, working and volunteering, as well as responsible travel.
This book shows the effect philanthropy can have in transferring technology in transitional societies that are turning themselves upside down. It further demonstrates that retraining of people and changing their "mindset" are as important as the technology itself.