Fielding's Far East

Immerse yourself in the unfiltered, high-adventure reality of mid-1990s Asia with Fielding's Far East, an incredibly comprehensive and legendary travel guide co-authored by famed adventurer Robert Young Pelton, alongside Wink Dulles and O. Sam Mitani. Published by Fielding Worldwide, this robust volume breaks away from conventional, sanitized tourist brochures to offer an gritty, deeply observant, and highly practical guide to navigating the complex cultural landscapes of East and Southeast Asia. The text covers an expansive geographical footprint, mapping out destinations across Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the nations of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Beyond basic hotel and dining listings, the authors provide invaluable cross-disciplinary insights into the deep socio-political environments, historical backgrounds, localized customs, and hidden off-the-beaten-path expeditions of each country. Written with Fielding's trademark wit, candor, and emphasis on raw survival and cultural immersion, this book serves as an exceptional historical reference for Asian studies, geography, 20th-century travel sociology, and a fascinating archive asset for any public or academic library's global travel collection.