If you want to read a truly frightening book, one that will put the fear of the Almighty directly into your bones, you can do far worse than any copy of The Lonely Planet. Seriously, the only thing this heavy tome is good for is the maps. And they're shite. I received Brian's copy of the South America edition, and as a one time venturer to SE Asia I should have remembered how useless Lonely Planet really is. To whit, I've opened this copy about twice. Firstly, they advise against everything unless its something like going bowling, or to the pictures. Under no circumstances should one consume local seafood, salads, or fruit. In case you get the shits. Now, the only person never to get the shits by travelling to a foreign land was Kal El.
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