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sugarkane59
Joined: 10 Jun 2009
Location: Seoul
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 Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:41 pm Post subject: Lonely Planet Guides |
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Hi,
I want to buy some Lonely Planet guides for countries/cities such as the Philippines, Kathmandu, Sidney, Fiji and China --- does anyone know of any bookstores in Seoul that sell these for a good price?
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conrad2
Joined: 05 Nov 2009
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| Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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| I have a bunch of brand new Lonely Planet guides for sale in the BUY/Sell Forums. Check them out. |
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sugarloaf82
Joined: 21 Dec 2008
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| Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:00 pm Post subject: |
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| Check the Korean online stores: www.kyobobook.co.kr and www.yes24.com. I've bought all my travel guides on there and they are almost always a lot cheaper than the regular bookstores, such as What the Book, and they'll always arrive within 2/3 days. Just look and compare prices. You'll need a Korean friend or coteacher to help you order them though as its mostly in Korean. |
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young_clinton
Joined: 09 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:08 pm Post subject: Re: Lonely Planet Guides |
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| sugarkane59 wrote: |
Hi,
I want to buy some Lonely Planet guides for countries/cities such as the Philippines, Kathmandu, Sidney, Fiji and China --- does anyone know of any bookstores in Seoul that sell these for a good price?
Thanks! |
Go to "What the Book" Bookstore . Its on the street going south from Itaewanno across the street from that big hotel I think Halmilton Hotel. They have a good used selection and there new selections are at a good price. |
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createasaurus21
Joined: 22 Feb 2009
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:28 am Post subject: |
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I still just order from amazon.com, shipping prices are reasonable, and amazon books are usually 10-30% off the cover price.
If you want to buy them here in Seoul though, Bandi and Luni bookstore at COEX mall has a huge selection of LP books. |
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sugarkane59
Joined: 10 Jun 2009
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:25 am Post subject: |
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I think ebay might be a good plan too!
Thanks all. |
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santafly
Joined: 20 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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Bandi and Luni's Bookstore in the basement of Jongno tower - Jonggak Station, direct access from the station.
They have a pretty complete selection of Lonely Planets. They're all wrapped in plastic but if you ask they will unwrap them for you - I've sat on the floor reading one and no one said anything to me. |
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young_clinton
Joined: 09 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:35 am Post subject: |
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| There was a used lonely planet Hong Kong and Macau book at "What the Book" when I was there today, Saturday. It was in brand new shape 12000 Won |
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seonsengnimble
Joined: 02 Jun 2009
Location: taking a ride on the magic English bus
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| Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 5:31 am Post subject: |
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| I recommend a netbook. |
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sugarkane59
Joined: 10 Jun 2009
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Has anyone got a LP Australia 2009 ed they don't want any more? |
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young_clinton
Joined: 09 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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| On several occasions I have seen Used Australia Lonely Planets at "What the Book" all in new shape. If you're in the area you might want to check up on what they have. They sell the used LPs for 13000 Won. |
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guava
Joined: 02 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 12:04 am Post subject: |
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| The Korea Tourism Organization has a library in the KTO building and dozens of LP books that can be copied from. |
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David Lee Roth
Joined: 24 Dec 2009
Location: Towering, waiting to pounce!
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| Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2009 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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Do yourself a favor and don't bother with Lonely Planet guides. They are incomplete, the information is at least 2 years old, AND there's nothing worse than walking into a place only to see 20 different backpackers all with the same guide book as you. You'll end up staying in the same hotels/hostels , eating at the same restaurants, etc. You might as well go on a package tour.
Just my two cents... |
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TECO
Joined: 20 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:35 am Post subject: |
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| David Lee Roth wrote: |
Do yourself a favor and don't bother with Lonely Planet guides. They are incomplete, the information is at least 2 years old, AND there's nothing worse than walking into a place only to see 20 different backpackers all with the same guide book as you. You'll end up staying in the same hotels/hostels , eating at the same restaurants, etc. You might as well go on a package tour.
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I agree. I used to buy them and also stopped.
Instead, now I just open a Word document and cut and paste current information that I find online. I print out what I need as I move along in my travels. Much lighter and easier to travel with. I've left a couple of LP guides in hotel rooms during my travels because they were a pain to pack around. |
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Moldy Rutabaga
Joined: 01 Jul 2003
Location: Ansan, Korea
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The books do tend to be boat anchors. It sounds a little geeky, but I photocopy the pages I need and throw them out as time goes on in my vacation to keep my suitcase light.
I think that the LP books offer good advice and suggestions, but yes, don't be a slave to them. Look at the Thorn Tree forum, go to other websites, and ask us sages on the Travel forum as well. And wing it sometimes. |
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