Cambodia issues today. Land crossings include Poipet/Aranya Prath-et (Cambodia), Huay Xai/ Chiang Khong (Laos) and Ko Lipe/Langkawi (Malaysia). The Practical section covers basic travel situations like catching transport and finding a bed. All the soaps and smellies are plentiful, and clothing, shoes and backpacks are available at a fraction of the price in the West. There are more than a dozen border crossings into Laos from Cambodia, China, Thai-land and Vietnam. The Social section gives you conversational phrases, pick-up lines, the ability to express opinions – so you can get to know people. The Basics chapters are the ones you’ll thumb through time and again. There are also frequent flights connect-ing Laos with neighbouring countries. Cambodia has everything you find at home and it’s usually available at lower prices. Food has a section . finding things in this book For easy navigation, this book is in sections. Written by writers who know and love their countries, To Asia with Love: A Connoisseur’s Guide to Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam (2004), an anthology edited by Kim Fay, is a delightful introduction to Vietnam and the Mekong region for those looking for some inspiration and adventure. Don’t Miss Seeing the early-morning alms route – when barefoot, or-ange-robed monks walk the streets collecting food from the faithful – is one of the great highlights (made easy when suffering from jet lag) in Thailand. pnedw yyz hfcb mtqa7avs mwmaqeg uzf rbj nb vjdov s4esz