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The Khao San Road, Bangkok—first stop on the backpacker trail. On Richard's first night there a fellow traveller slits his wrists, leaving Richard a map to "the Beach".
The Beach is a legend among young travellers in Asia: white sands circling a lagoon hidden from the sea, coral gardens and freshwater falls surrounded by jungle. In this earthly paradise, it is rumoured that a select community lives in blissful innocence. For Richard, haunted by the glamour of Vietnam war movies, a trek into unknown Thai territory is irresistible. He was looking for adventure. Now he’s found it.
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If you’re drawn to stories of adventure and mystery, The Beach offers a captivating glimpse into a legendary secret haven. Richard’s journey into the unknown captures the thrill of exploration and the allure of pursuing a utopian retreat. It’s a book that sparks wanderlust and an intrigue for discovering hidden corners of the world.
