Smart Guides to Bangkok

For the times when there are no internet cafés at hand or when your wi-fi conks out, it is always useful to have a travel guide handy. A travel guide can prove to be your friend and sometimes even a life saver in situations like these.
Yet with the diverse amount of travel guides around, how is one able to choose the best one for me.

Well if its simplicity and a touch of enchantment that you seek, look no further than the Insight Guides to some of the best places in the world to see and be seen.

In fact The Insight Guides have recently released their new Insight Smart Guides which reveals all the necessary information a traveller needs to discover any fascinating city, in a unique yet straightforward A-Z format. And since this month our exclusive all-expense paid prize is a trip to Bangkok, we take a sneak peek into the latest Insight Smart Guide to Bangkok published by APA Publications.

Bangkok is a vibrant city that just keeps on moving and it is sometimes easy to get overwhelmed. After all, it has grown from a sleepy riverside village with wild plum trees to a hip and
dynamic metropolis of the 21st century. The gridlocked traffic, perennial construction
and persistent go-go bar touts are all still around, but increasingly (and thankfully),
these are overshadowed by a clutch of trendy shopping malls and boutiques, along
with a slew of chi chi restaurants and uber-cool nightspots.

So how does one fathom this city? The Insight Smart Guides Bangkok shows you how. If you want to indulge in your passion for shopping, just flip to the Shopping section under “S” and you will find not only listings of not-to-be-missed malls and quirky shops but also advice on unique things to buy and not to mention some pointers on haggling as well!
Cultural Immersion more your cup of tea? Then just turn to the Museums section under “M” to help you decide among the city’s best museum and the proper etiquette when visiting them.

This no-nonsense, straightforward approach takes the hassle out of navigating a
travel guidebook inside out. From architecture and fashion to restaurants and
nightlife, all one has to do is flip the pages and get to what one needs – to the heart
and soul of the city – easily and quickly. So, much of the time is spent in experiencing the city and not in wondering which places are the best to eat, shop and etc.

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