the rough guide to southeast asia on a budget: travel guide with free ebook

This Southeast Asia on a Budget guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Southeast Asia on a Budget travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards.

This Southeast Asia on a Budget guidebook covers: Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong & Macau, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Inside this Southeast Asia on a Budget travel book, you’ll find:

• A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks


• Itinerary examples - created for different time frames or types of trip


• Practical information - how to get to Southeast Asia on a Budget, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more


• Author picks and things not to miss in Southeast Asia on a Budget - Borobudur, Indonesia; Singapore’s Marina Bay; Bagan, Myanmar; Luang Prabang, Laos; Royal City of Hue, Vietnam; Angkor Wat, Cambodia; City Skyline, Hong Kong; The Visayan Islands, the Philippines; Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia; Thailand’s Beaches


• Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots


• When to go to Southeast Asia on a Budget - high season, low season, climate information and festivals


• Where to go - a clear introduction to Southeast Asia on a Budget with key places and a handy overview


• Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences - regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs


• Places to eat, drink and stay - hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels


• Practical info at each site - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges


• Colour-coded mapping - with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife


• Background information for connoisseurs - history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity


• Essential various dictionary and glossary of local terms


• Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook to Southeast Asia on a Budget


• Fully updated post-COVID-19

The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Southeast Asia on a Budget, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.