Phaic Tan Sunstroke on a Shoestring

by Cilauro, Santa; Gleisner, Tom; Sitch, Rob

• ISBN13: 9780811853651
• ISBN10: 0811853659
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-03-02
• Publisher: Chronicle Books

Summary

From the authors of Molvania-A Land Untouched by Modern Dentistry, Phaic Tan is a hilarious, tongue-in-cheek answer to the travel guidebooks of the world.Hot and humid, birthplace of the trouser press and irritable bowel syndrome, Phaic Tan is often described as "The Armpit of South-East Asia." Yet for all these charms, this fantastic country has been unknown to the outside world for too long now, visited by just a handful of hardy travellers, aid agency workers and hostage negotiators.Here is the first serious introduction to this undiscovered jewel. This invaluable, up-to-the-minute guide is packed with over 300 colour photographs, maps and all the information anyone-whether budget backpacker or luxury traveller-needs to know to plan their trip. Where to stay? The Orient Star Hotel in the capital, Bhumpatabumppah, comes complete with a live-in cocktail waiter in each room's mini-bar. What to eat? The local cuisine is best described as "explosive," a fiery mix of chili, garlic and pepper to which food is occasionally added.

Author Biography

Santa Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, and Rob Sitch are founding members of Working Dog, one of Australia's most successful creative partnerships. They've collaborated on top-rated television shows, feature films, and books.

Santa Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, and Rob Sitch are founding members of Working Dog, one of Australia's most successful creative partnerships. They've collaborated on top-rated television shows, feature films, and books.

Santa Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, and Rob Sitch are founding members of Working Dog, one of Australia's most successful creative partnerships. They've collaborated on top-rated television shows, feature films, and books.