Andaman Coast

by Spooner, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9781908206787
• ISBN10: 1908206780
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-10-02
• Publisher: Footprint Handbooks

Summary

From Phuket's cosmopolitan beaches to Ranong's cheroot-smoking Burmese and Satun's Muslim townsfolk, Thailand's Andaman coast is a cultural kaleidoscope connecting Burma and Malaysia along a thin strip of pristine beaches and islands. Visit world-famous diving sites, explore untouched rainforest or enjoy the hedonistic nightlife on Patong Beach. Footprint FocusAndaman Coast covers all the main sights plus many destinations off the beaten track. Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around the region. Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where is best to eat, sleep and party. Where to go diving, kayaking, or elephant riding! Detailed maps for important towns and cities. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Packed with information on all the main attractions as well as detailed information on how to escape the crowd, Footprint FocusAndaman Coast will help you make the most of your trip without weighing you down. The content of the Footprint focus Andaman Coastguide has been extracted from Footprint's Thailand Handbook.

Author Biography

Andrew Spooner is a feature, travel and sports writer and photographer. His work appears regularly in The Independent on Sunday, The Independent, CNN Traveller, The Guardian, the Observer, GQ and Bike. He has also taught Media and Journalism, part time, at the University of East London. In his previous life, Andrew travelled through the underbelly of Europe with various punk rock bands and he still likes loud music, played badly. After travelling to Thailand in 1989, Andrew developed a fascination with the country and now shares his time between Bangkok and London