Lonely Planet Noext_1063831June 10 2014, 16:00:40 UTC
Lonely Planet has always been my last option to consult with -- if I do. More often, it's not even an option. What is seemingly used by everyone is not always the right one.
By the way, great pictures of the train, Andrey. Shame on me, I have few pics of Russian train, and some other from other countries', but none of Indonesia's :P
Re: Lonely Planet NokmaalJune 10 2014, 17:03:00 UTC
LPs of the 90's were really useful. Maybe better options existed, I didn't know. But at that time it was not used by everyone. Now it has somewhat better coverage of the nature-related attractions (not enough, of course, but at least some). But it lost focus on the practical issues - obviously a result of trying to please everyone.
I also miss a lot. All trains in India, for example. And Indonesian buses with their guitars and cigarette smoke would be great if properly taken picture of. Missed completely.
Re: Lonely Planet Noext_1063831June 18 2014, 05:55:42 UTC
"trying to please everyone" -- I think that's the point. I myself use to have Insight Guides, because it provides inspiring photos and somewhat does give an insight of the place and people instead of just to "have been there". However, I'm rather disappointed on Insight Guide Russia edition. For a guide to the biggest country in the world, Insight Guide Russia has too little information.
Hahaha.... Indonesian buses with their guitars -- which more often is simply a thing that makes random sounds -- should be amusing to share with friends. I wonder, are there such things in India??
Re: Lonely Planet NokmaalJune 18 2014, 16:22:40 UTC
I appreciate the Insigt Guides very much for their old books on the wildlife (South East Asia Wildlife among them). But I don't think they focus on nature in their country books, do they? And I suppose they are good to read at home, but are a bit heavy to use on the move.
In India, I never saw anything similar. First, the Indians are not likely to give anyone money, if he is not a Hindu saint. Second, the buses are usually too crowded to get through, let alone with a guitar.
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А ещё на восточной Яве есть узкоколейные паровозы (на узкоколейках для сахарных заводов)
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Если еще туда попаду, постараюсь и до узкоколеек добраться.
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By the way, great pictures of the train, Andrey. Shame on me, I have few pics of Russian train, and some other from other countries', but none of Indonesia's :P
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I also miss a lot. All trains in India, for example. And Indonesian buses with their guitars and cigarette smoke would be great if properly taken picture of. Missed completely.
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Hahaha.... Indonesian buses with their guitars -- which more often is simply a thing that makes random sounds -- should be amusing to share with friends. I wonder, are there such things in India??
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In India, I never saw anything similar. First, the Indians are not likely to give anyone money, if he is not a Hindu saint. Second, the buses are usually too crowded to get through, let alone with a guitar.
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