Offering a fresh and often hilarious perspective, this account chronicles journalist Garry Marchant s travels around Asia during a 30-year period. Covering familiar and lesser-known points in the East, this detailed guide reflects upon the similarities and differences between various Asian locales and demonstrates how the region has evolved in recent decades. Written by a curious and well-seasoned traveler, this remarkable record is filled with invaluable information as well as amusing anecdotes."