Insight Guides and the Discovery Channel—publishers of signature travel and culture guides known for their close-up looks at everyday life, history, events and institutions of the countries they travel—offer their first Insight Guide to Laos and Cambodia. As with their other guides, this one is brightly illustrated with photographs and maps, and packed with the usual travel tips including language, nightlife, shopping, lodging, and transportation. The features section provides the most depth, orienting travelers with a range of topics from architecture and music, to the countries' darker histories of genocide and war. Recommended destinations include religious places, such as Angkor Wat, as well as museums, natural attractions, and historic sites. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR