Lonely Planet's Southeast Asia on a Shoestring is your backpacker's bible to this incredible region. Calling all budget adventurers, this guidebook is packed with insider knowledge to help you explore Southeast Asia without breaking the bank. Covering popular destinations like Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia, it goes beyond the tourist traps, offering unique experiences and hidden gems.
Barley here follows the travels of Thomas Stamford Raffles through Indonesia and Malaysia, picking up contrast between past and present, pointing out strange parallels between Raffle's life and the story of Soekarno, Indonesia`s first president.