Asia

The Island of Bali--a true paradise is explored in this classic travelogue. From the artists and writers of the 1930s to the Eat, Pray, Love tours so popular today, Bali has drawn …

A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Indonesianwhether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Indonesian words and …

“Arguably the greatest living travel writer” (Outside magazine), Pico Iyer has called Japan home for more than three decades. But, as he is the first to admit, the country remains …

Sex and the Japanese provides a broad look at the changing concepts of sexuality in Japanese culture.From the days of concubines and geishas to the present, sex and sexuality in …

This Japan travel guide features dozens of beautiful photographs and insightful commentary.Japan: Land of Beauty and Tradition takes the reader on a sweeping tour of this always …

With over 300 gorgeous photographs, this book is an exploration of Asia's most stunning hotels and resorts. From a stilled villa above a blue lagoon in the Maldives and a remote …

At the age of only twenty six, Alexander Burnes proved himself to be one of the most effective intelligence agents of his time. Making two dangerous journeys beyond the frontiers …

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Pocket Bangkok is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what …

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Kyoto is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden …

Tokyo is ground zero for Japan's famous "e;geek"e; or otaku culture--a phenomenon that has now swept across the globe. This is the most comprehensive Japan travel guide …