A superbly written piece of travel writing about a little-known part of the world. The author has established relationships with the people over a number of years and so gets under the surface and give a more sensitive account of what life is like. He understands not just the culture but the realities of life and the different challenges people of the region face. Appeals to the more typical 'armchair traveller', those with an interest in international development, or those of a more polemic bent with an eye on issues ranging from climate change to global politics or international economics. The author has written several successful books on the region (20k+ sales). Includes map of the region and line drawings.