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Book SynopsisWhile the national parks and reserves of East Africa are widely known for their rich and abundant wildlife, there is another less celebrated but equally intriguing aspect to them. This book presents a new and exciting angle – the geological highlights of the region. East Africa’s cataclysmic volcanic legacy, caused by rifting of the landmass, has resulted in a rich source of geological wonders. These range from the seemingly endless plains of the Serengeti to the skyscraper walls of extinct calderas and the belching vents of the Nyiragongo Volcano. This handy guide escorts users around all the major – and some minor – parks of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, and through the Virunga Mountains along the border of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Descriptions of each park and its wildlife, both fauna and flora, preface discussion of the geological origins, influences and current conditions. Key geosites in the parks, and how to access them, are indicated. Maps, satellite images and diagrams, along with vivid photography, help to explain the dramatic landforms. For anyone planning a safari to the legendary East African game parks and reserves, this book adds a meaningful new dimension. Sales points: New geological perspective for traditional game parks; Features more than 70 parks and reserves; Reveals the drama of East Africa’s cataclysmic origins; An invaluable resource for tourists, safari goers and park guides.

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Book SynopsisFully revised and updated, and with 60 new trails added, this fifth edition of Hiking Trails of South Africa is an essential resource for every hiker. Written by well-known author Willie Olivier, this extensive guide describes more than 500 trails across magnificent landscapes, from the iconic fynbos of the Western Cape to the majestic slopes of the Drakensberg. Whether you choose to hike close to civilization or explore a more remote area, take a short, hour-long walk or tackle an overnight hike of several days, there is a trail for you. Trail information includes: Distance and average hiking time; facilities, accommodation and activities available; points of interest and notes on flora and fauna. The book also includes advice on selecting hiking equipment, staying safe on the trail and dealing with emergencies. Sales points: Over 500 trails, with 60 new ones added; fully updated booking and permit information; trails to suit every level of fitness and ability; expert advice on planning, preparation, nutrition, equipment, first aid and general safety.

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Book SynopsisA brilliant collection of writings on the subject of the honeymoon. Offering context and commentary where necessary, the editors have canvassed history, fact and fiction for the gamut of newlywed experience, from the BrowningsTrade ReviewHighly entertaining, few events are supposed to offer more unmixed happiness and therefore more colourful possibilities of everything going horribly wrong. The Oldie

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Book SynopsisThe Book of Puka-Puka is not about travel, it is about staying still. It is about living as a conspicuous stranger and slowly allowing yourself to become absorbed into the ways of an ancient, indigenous community. This book was not composed by a colonial administrator, a missionary or an anthropologist, but by a hedonistic South Sea trader. This young American fishes, picnics, swims, sleeps and falls in love but fortunately he also listens out for good stories.

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Book SynopsisThe South West Coast Path is the spectacular 630-mile (1008-km) National Trail around the tip of Britain. This volume features the section of the Path from Exmouth to Poole, a distance of 116 miles (186 km) along the Jurassic Coast, a designated World Heritage Site. Following Natural England’s acorn waymarks, the route wends its way along the cliffs, past The Cobb at Lyme Regis and the impressive sweep of the Chesil Beach to Lulworth Cove and Studland Bay. This complete, official guide for the long-distance walker or the weekend stroller has been fully revised and updated for 2016. It has also been completely re-designed, and features many more colour photographs and much more backgrpound information on local history and wildlife. It is less a guidebook than a complete companion for anyone visiting this part of the landscape. National Trail Guides are the official guidebooks to the fifteen National Trails in England and Wales and are published in association with Natural England, the official body charged with developing and maintaining the Trails.

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Book SynopsisA hotspot in the North Atlantic, Iceland is one of the world’s most unusual countries. It is Europe’s second largest island but its most sparsely populated country. Sitting astride the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, linking the North Atlantic plate with the Eurasian plate, it is closer to Greenland than Europe. It lies just south of the Arctic Circle, but, warmed by Gulf Stream waters, has a temperate climate. It has fiery volcanoes and freezing glaciers, striking black sand beaches and hot geysers – the word geyser itself comes from Icelandic. And a geologically young landmass, Iceland is still taking shape: a volcanic eruption in 1963 caused the formation of the new island of Surtsey. Iceland is a fascinating exploration of this most beautiful island. From volcanoes and lava flows to geysers and geothermal pools, from bird life to whale-watching, from national parks, verdant valleys to inland tundra, and from how waterfalls are used for hydro-electric power to Reykjavik’s city life, the book is packed with 200 spectacular colour photographs. Presented in a landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each entry, Iceland is a stunning collection of images celebrating the world’s most curious island.Table of ContentsContents Introduction Coasts Isafjordur Bolungarvik Akranes Borgarnes Keflavik Husavik Olafsfjordur Highlands Volcanoes (both active and inactive) – Askja, Eyjafjallajökull, Hrómundartindur Geysers – Geysir Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) seen from the highlands Glaciers Langjokull Hofsjokull Vatnajokull Mýrdalsjökull Þórisjökull Eiríksjökull Þrándarjökull Tindfjallajökull Torfajökull Snæfellsjökull Outer Islands Grimsey – island within the Arctic Circle Vestmannaeyjar archipelago Surtsey Reykjavik & Town Life Hallgrímskirkja Church Rauðhólar ("red hills") rock formation Blue Lagoon thermal pools Heiðmörk conservation area Tjörnin lake Nauthólsvík Austurvöllur square Alþingishúsið parliament building Akureyri - Town Lake Þingvallavatn and Þingvellir

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Book SynopsisMadeira is a wonderful destination for walkers, offering a breathtaking diversity of landscapes; lushly verdant slopes, towering volcanic peaks, dramatic gorges and soaring cliffs surprise and amaze the newcomer. Add the levada network, primeval forests, subtropical flora and the superb landscaped gardens - little wonder that the island is fondly called "The floating garden of the Atlantic". Shirley Whitehead, Madeira's resident walking expert, has brought together over 40 'Leisure Walks' adventures suitable for a wide range of abilities and age groups. Madeira Walks volume 1 offers a wealth of choice for every walker and explores the best areas the island has to offer. With Madeira Walks in your pocket, your visit to Madeira becomes an unforgettable adventure.Each 'Leisure Walk' description includes:- Route Summary giving overall view of the route and access information; Ratings for Effort, Time, Distance, Ascents/Descents, Refreshments, and Vertigo risk (where applicable), in an easy to see pictorial 'Summary' box; fully detailed walk description, including frequent timings to aid navigation and check your progress; gps waypoints at every key point on every route (subject to reception); full colour 1:40,000 scale mapping for each route taken from the latest edition of Madeira Tour & Trail Map. Shirley is an expert on Madeira's flora, describing the varied and exotic plant life we encounter on each Leisure Walk. For gps users Discovery Walking Guides provides free gpx waypoint files for Madeira Walks as a zip file download from its website.Trade ReviewGreat book (by MickyD on 29 March 2019, Amazon Verified Purchase) This book is a must if you intend to go walking in Madeira. It sets out the most popular walks very clearly and is very useful in advising of the local transport to get to the start of each walk. Our first trip to Madeira and found it excellent (by Allen PF Norris on 02 January 2018, Amazon Verified Purchase) We took this little book with us for our first trip to Madeira and found it excellent. We did a guided walk first but found that this little book really gave excellent descriptions on its own. Rather typically I only found out we could have downloaded the gps way marks after we arrived but even without them the guide was clear. Anyway we were so taken with the island that we are returning in the spring to do some more walking using this little guide and yes this time I have downloaded the waypoints in advance. All in all a great little book. A must for Madeira walkers (by Paul C on 13 November 2017, Amazon verified purchase) Essential read for anyone planning to walk on Madeira, whether you want a leisurely stroll or something for the more experienced. Useful descriptions and clear directions including GPS waypoints, transport links and refreshment stops.Table of ContentsContents The Authors Acknowledgements Preface Adverse weather conditions Introduction Topography Climate The Levadas Flora and Fauna Walking Getting Around Places to Visit & Other Things To Do Symbols Rating Guide Map InformationWalk Locator Maps Map Notes & Legend Using GPS on Madeira THE WALKS,WALKS IN FUNCHAL & THE CENTRAL REGION1. Praia Formosa to Camara de Lobos 1 walker, 11/4 hours, 3km , ascents/descents negligible, vertigorisk 0, refreshments 4 (linear one way, circular with bus) 2. Romeiros to Jasmin Tea House and Palheiro Gardens 1 walker, 2 hours, 8km, ascents negligible, descents 100 metres,vertigo risk 1, refreshments 2 (linear one way, circular with bus) 3. Levada do Norte & Levada da Rabacas - Encumeada 1 walker, 2 hours, 6km, ascents & descents negligible,vertigo risk 1, refreshments 1 (linear out and back)4. Levada do Norte: Estreito de Camera de Lobos - Cabo Girao 2 walker, 21/2 hours, 8km, ascents 35 metres, descents negligible,vertigo risk 1, refreshments 2 (linear one way)5. Levada dos Piornais - Madeira Shopping to Funchal Lido area 3 walker, 31/2 hours, 9km, ascents negligible, descents 240 metres,vertigo risk 3, refreshments 4 (linear one way)6. Levada dos Piornais - Santa Rita circular 2 walker, 2 hours, 5km, ascents & descents 160 metres, vertigorisk 3, refreshments 1 (circular)7. Eira do Serrado to Curral das Freiras (Nun's Valley) 2 walker, 11/4 hours, 2.5km, ascents negligible, descents 405metres, vertigo risk 0, refreshments 2 (linear one way)8. Ecological Park to Monte (PR 3.1 Caminho Real do Monte) 3 walker, 2 hours, 5km, ascents 30 metres, descents 620 metres,vertigo risk 0, refreshments 3 (linear one way, circular with bus)9. Monte - Bom Sucesso - Funchal 3 walker, 2 hours, 7km, ascents 20 metres, descents 550 metres,vertigo risk 2, refreshments 0 (circular, with bus/Teleferico)10. Levada dos Tornos Monte - Babosas - Curral Romeiros 3 walker, 1 hour 50 mins, 6km, ascents & descents 200 metres,vertigo risk 3, refreshments 3 (circular) WALKS IN SOUTH EAST AND NORTH EAST REGION 11. Levada da Azenha - Caminho Velho do Castelo (PR23) 1 walker, 1 hour, 2.6km, ascents & descents negligible, vertigo risk 0, refreshments 1 (linear out and back)12. Sao Lourenco: Prainha - Pico da Piedade 1 walker, 1 hour, 3km, ascents & descents 120 metres, vertigorisk 0, refreshments 1 (circular) 13. Arco de Sao Jorge to Boaventura 2 walker, 13/4 hours, 4km, ascents 230 metres, descents 200metres, vertigo risk 0, refreshments 2 (linear one way)14. Santana - Faja da Rocha do Navio 2 walker, 2 hours, 6km, ascents 50 metres, descents 420 metres,vertigo risk 1, refreshments 1 (circular, with Teleferico)15 Levada do Canical (East) 2 walker, 11/2 hours, 5km, ascents 20 metres, descents 230metres, vertigo risk 0, refreshments 2 (linear one way)16. Levada do Castelejo, Sao Roque 2 walker, 3 hours, 8km, ascents & descents 50 metres, vertigorisk 0, refreshments 0 (linear out and back)17. Pico do Facho - Machico 3 walker, 11/4 hours, 3km, ascents 90 metres, descents 320 metres,vertigo risk 0, refreshments 2 (linear one way)18. The Old Trail to Canical 2/3 walker, 2 hours, 5.5km, ascents 90 metres, descents 310,metres, vertigo risk 0, refreshments 2 (linear one way) WALKS IN CENTRAL EAST REGION 19. Vereda dos Balcoes - (PR11) 1 walker, 3/4 hour, 3km, ascents & descents negligible, vertigorisk 0, refreshments 3 (linear out and back)20. Santana - Pico das Pedras to Queimadas 1 walker, 11/4 hours, 5km, ascents & descents negligible, vertigorisk 0, refreshments 1 (linear out and back)21. Abrigo de Pastor Circular - Poiso 1 walker, 11/2 hours, 4km, ascents & descents 120 metres, vertigorisk 0, refreshments 1 (circular)22. Santo da Serra - Serrado das Ameixieras - Madre de Agua 2 walker, 21/2 hours, 8km, ascents & descents 100 metres, vertigorisk 0, refreshments 1 (circular)23. Pico do Areeiro - Juncal Viewpoint - Ninha da Manta 2 walker, 11/2 hours, 3km, ascents & descents 150 metres, vertigorisk 0, refreshments 1 (linear out and back)24. Levada do Furado (PR10) Ribeiro Frio to Portela 3 walker, 31/2 hours, 11km, ascents negligible, descents 200metres, vertigo risk 1, refreshments 2 (linear one way)24A. Levada do Furado: Ribeiro Frio to Santa da Serra 3 walker, 4 hours, 14km, ascents neg. descents 190 metres, vertigorisk 1, refreshments 2 (linear one way)WALKS IN CENTRAL WEST REGION 25. Rabacal: Levada do Risco (PR6.1) 1 walker, 2 hours, 4.2km, ascents 20 metres, desents 240 metres,vertigo risk 0, refreshments 0 (linear out and back)26. Rabacal: Ribeira Grande 1 walker, 2 hours, 6km, ascents & descents 20 metres, vertigorisk 1, refreshments 0 (linear out and back)27. Levada do Paul - Cristo Rei - Fatima Chapel, Rabacal 1 walker, 31/2 hours, 10km, ascents & descents negligible, vertigorisk 0, refreshments 1 (linear out and back)28. Around Fanal 1 walker, 11/4 hours, 4km, ascents & descents 70 metres, vertigo risk 0, refreshments 0 (circular)29. Cristo Rei - Levada Bica da Cana 2 walker, 2 hours, 6km, ascents & descents negligible, vertigorisk 1, refreshments 0 (linear out and back)30. Vereda das Chao dos Louros - Sao Vicente Valley (PR22) 1 walker, 11/4 hours, 1.9km, ascents & descents 60 metres, vertigorisk 0, 0 refreshments (circular)31. Estanquinhos to Pico Ruivo do Paul 3 walker, 2 hours, 5km, ascents & descents 170 metres, vertigorisk 0, refreshments 0 (figure of eight circular)32. Fanal to Curral Falso - (PR14 Levada dos Cedros) 2 walker, 5 hours, 11.6km, ascents & descents 290 metres,vertigo risk 1, refreshments 0 (linear out and back)33. Curral Falso to Ribeira da Janela - (PR15) 2 walker, 11/2 hours, 2.7km, ascents negligible, descents 440metres, vertigo risk 0, refreshments 1 (linear one way)34. Bica da Cana - Pinaculo - Bica da Cana 3 walker, 21/2 hours, 6km, ascents & descents 160 metres,vertigo risk 1, refreshments 0 (circular)35. Levada das 25 Fontes (PR6) via Calheta Tunnel 2 walker, 3 hours, 8km, ascents & descents negligible, vertigorisk 2, refreshments 0 (linear out and back)WALKS IN SOUTH WEST AND NORTH WEST REGION 36. Levada do Moinho - Achadas da Cruz - circular 1 walker, 2 hours, 6km, ascents & descents 100 metres, vertigorisk 1, refreshments 2 (circular)37. Santa - Porto Moniz circular 2 walker, 11/2 hours, 5km, ascents negligible, descents 462metres, vertigo risk 0, refreshments 5 (linear one way)38. Levada Nova - Faja da Ovelha to Ponta do Pargo 2/3 walker, 3 hours 10 mins, 10km, ascents 0m, descents 150metres, vertigo risk 0, refreshments 1 (linear one way)39. Levada da Ribeira da Janela -Lamaceiros 3 walker, 4 hours, 12km, ascents & descents negligible, vertigorisk 1, refreshments 1 (linear out and back)40. Ponta do Pargo to Cabo 2 walker, 31/4 hours, 8km, ascents & descents 225 metres,vertigo risk 0, refreshments 1 (linear out and back)41. Faja da Ovelha -Paul do Mar 3 walker, 21/4 hours, 7km, ascents 20 metres, descents 610metres, vertigo risk 0, refreshments 2 (linear one way)Glossary AppendicesA. Useful Information B. Gardens, Nature Reserves, Natural History, Museums, Festivals & Events C(1). Official Recommended Trails For Hikers C(2). Disabled Routes D. Reference Sources E. Bus Information Place Names Index

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Book SynopsisA unique title from Bradt, showcasing a brand new collection of remarkable travellers' tales with a different slant, following on the heels of To Oldly Go!, one of the UK's best-selling travel titles of 2015. All the contributors were initially reluctant solo travellers, apprehensive about taking the plunge to go it alone after years of travel with a partner or friend. Some have embarked on the trip of a lifetime, walking or cycling alone through potentially hostile countries, but finding only kindness and hospitality - with a few hairy adventures thrown in. One story is by Bradt founder Hilary Bradt, who confronted her fears and set out to fulfil a childhood dream to ride a horse through Ireland shortly after her marriage broke up. Others are widows and widowers in their later years who were anxious about joining an organised trip on their own or who wanted to make a difference in the world by volunteering their experience and knowledge. Many ages, many personalities, one goal: to travel, and one stumbling block: anxiety. Part literature, part guide, with tips for successful solo travel. Reassuring, entertaining and inspiring.Trade Review'A must book.' Burnley Express 'This collection of reassuring, entertaining and inspiring tales is a tribute to the healing power of traveling alone.' Longitude Books 'Roam Alone: Inspiring Tales by Reluctant Solo Travellers can't fail to inspire even the most trepidatious.' The Simple Things Magazine 'The contributors to Roam Alone are everyday likeable people of all ages, whose tales may well embolden others to set aside their doubts and set off to have their senses sharpened and experiences heightened by traveling alone.' Perceptive TravelTable of ContentsForeword Jan Leeming Introduction Hilary Bradt THE FIRST STEP India - Really? On my own? Sandra Reekie USA - Short Notice Helen Brown Gabon Confidential Ian Packham Berlin - The Unexpected Consolations of Getting It All Wrong Kirsty Fergusson Australia - Of Red Earth and Fruit Bats Amanda Lumley BRIEF ENCOUNTERS Eight Hours in Fiji Matt Dawson Gibraltar and Tangier - Abroad Janice Booth Australia - The Ghan Debbie Parrott A January Jaunt to Jordan Zoe Efstathiou Russia - Taxi Ride in Vladivostok Nicole Teufel FACE THE FEAR Darkness in Laos Ian Oliver Unenlightened in Nepal Claire Davies Morocco - Tea and Oranges Kelly Dignan Philippines - Finding Freedom Hannah Stuart-Leach SAFETY IN NUMBERS Thailand - A Coconut with Three Candles Ian Douglas Himalayas - The Start of a Passion Jane Vincent-Havelka UK - The Social Mobility of Cycling Hazel Pennington Cruise - Not so Solo at Sea Phoebe Smith TRAVEL WITH A PURPOSE France - Getting Going Again Elspeth Cardy Ecuador - Where Everyone Knows Your Name Vicki Brown France - The Wandering Goose Janet Rogers Australia - The Pet Project Jennifer Barclay Mallorca - Doing a Shirley Valentine Christine Green CONNECTING India - First Night Michelle Kennedy Cuba - A Sack of Beans and a Sun-Bleached Chair Mandy Huggins Oslo - Alf Matthew Pointon USA - Guns and Canyons Gillian Gain Mongolia - When the Ice Melts Suzy Pope Ireland - Mollie Hilary Bradt WHAT AM I DOING HERE? Cycling Shetland Pat Smith Italy - The Mountain Retreat Martha Hales Solo Ways in Sulawesi Ella Pawlik Colombia - My Daughter's Laugh Dom Tulett Beijing - A Night in Room 13 Sarah Pope A Thaw in Naples Claire Morsman A BIG ADVENTURE USA - What If You Get Lost and Die? Katie Grayson Madagascar - Beginning Anne Axel Mexico - No Way Back Graham Mackintosh Kashmir - The Road to Srinagar and Beyond Sheelagh Reynolds Asia - Going it Alone Sally Watts

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Book SynopsisFollowing on from the huge success of her previous titles, Wilderness Weekends (2015) and Britain's Best Small Hills (2016), outdoor guru Phoebe Smith returns with her top tips about wilderness cooking on a single stove, including fifty recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks. She also adds that secret extra ingredient to each recipe - an incredible sense of place - from moorland to coast, woodland, mountains or riverside. This innovative title is packed with advice on how to get the most out of walking in wild places, wild camping and wild cooking. Heading out into the wilds is incredible, but the food you eat when you go wild can be unimaginative - all pre-packed, dehydrated camping meals crammed with salt and colouring. This book, the first written specifically for wild campers, teaches you the tricks to make the tastiest food with limited ingredients and all at the lightest weight so that you can be assured of good food that won't break your back. Bradt's Wilderness Cookbook also includes countryside safety tips, information about understanding the countryside and suggestions and instructions for things to make on the fly, be it an item of cutlery or a driftwood den. The basics of foraging are also covered, from using sphagnum moss to clean your pots to finding cockles to add to your stew or bilberries to mix into your porridge. No matter where you are, what type of terrain you're covering or what season it is, this inspirational new title will have a recipe to fit the moment, from Turmeric Pitta Eggs or Cinnamon Lemon Muffins for breakfast to Brunch Burritos or Super Couscous for lunch, Campfire Rosemary and Nettle Mushrooms for dinner and, to round off, Real Ale Pancakes or Campfire Tarts for dessert. With Bradt's Wilderness Cookbook, you can ensure the wild food you prepare offers maximum taste and energy for minimum kit, weight and hassle.Trade Review'Plenty of delicious-sounding recipes to try' The Great Outdoors magazine 'Simple and accessible to all outdoor enthusiasts.' Adventure Travel MagazineTable of ContentsIntroduction Section 1 Moorland Intro Recipes 'The secret ingredient' (the best places to enjoy the food.) Top Tips Make Forage Section 2 Coast Intro Recipes 'The secret ingredient' (the best places to enjoy the food.) High Weald Top Tips Know Your Tides Make Forage Section 3 Woodland Intro Recipes 'The secret ingredient' (the best places to enjoy the food.) Top Tips Make Forage Section 4 Mountain/Hill Intro Recipes 'The secret ingredient' (the best places to enjoy the food.) Top Tips Make Forage Section 5 Riverside Intro Recipes 'The secret ingredient' (the best places to enjoy the food.) Top Tips Make Forage Chapter 6 Practicalities Campfire Kitchen Essential Kit for cooking Stoves - Building the perfect campfire Campfire safety and etiquette Always take... In the bag Apppendices Index of recipes Index of places Further info

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of Bradt's North Korea has been completely written from scratch and remains the only standalone guide to what is often regarded as the world's most secretive state, a place never far from media scrutiny but about which very little is actually known in the wider world. Detailed is everything you need to know for a successful visit, from the practicalities of how to get there and who to go with to cultural sensitivities and etiquette, safety, money and travelling around. Amongst the places covered are the supra-centrally planned showcase capital of Pyongyang; Panmunjom, where North meets South face-to-face inside the 4km-wide DMZ - the dividing line between two nations and one people; Kumgansan Tourist Resort, the chiefly South Korean-built resort offering fantastic hikes; and Paektusan, the highest peak in all of Korea and Manchuria. For the intrepid and open-minded traveller North Korea is a truly mesmerising destination with a rich past and fascinating contemporary history. Visitors today are immersing themselves in an unrivalled experience in what is seemingly the last country in the world not to have submitted to globalisation, the last country still clinging on to the 20th century experiment in communism that for all others crumbled away shortly after the collapse of the Berlin Wall. Outside of the showcase socialist paradise of Pyongyang, visitors will find stunning natural scenery, from beautiful coastline and beaches to spectacular mountains, such as legendary Paektusan. Whilst many hold the ill-conceived notion that a visit to North Korea may not be safe, the reality is that visitors are warmly welcomed and still considered more as 'guests of the state' than as mere tourists. Written by expert author Henry Marr, who first visited North Korea in 2005 and has since been back more than twenty times, Bradt's North Korea is an indispensable guide to understanding and getting to know one of the world's most curious destinations.Trade Review'Currently unbeatable.' Wanderlust 'The pick of the guidebooks.' The ObserverTable of ContentsPART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, Natural history & conservation, History, Government & politics, Economy, People & culture, Language, Education, Religion, Art & architecture. Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Women travellers, Gay & lesbian travellers, Travelling with kids, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating & drinking, Public holidays & festivals, Shopping, Arts & entertainment, Photography, Media & communications, Business, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively PART 2 THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Pyongyang History, getting there, Getting around, Tourist information, Orientation, What to see, Where to stay, Where to eat, Entertainment & nightlife, Shopping, Sports & activities, Other practicalities Chapter 4 North Hwanghae & Kaesong Sariwon, Kaesong, Panmunjom & the DMZ Chapter 5 South Hwanghae Haeju, Sinchon, Mt. Kuwol Chapter 6 South Pyongan Nampo, Pyongsong, Anju, Hoechang Chapter 7 North Pyongan Mt Myohyang, Sinuiju, Tongrim Chapter 8 Chagang Huichon Chapter 9 Kangwon & Kumgangsan Masikryong, Wonsan, Mt. Kumgang Chapter 10 South Hamgyong Hamhung, Hungnam, Pujon, Chapter 11 Ryanggang Samjiyon, Mt. Paekdu, Pochon, Taehongdan Chapter 12 North Hamgyong Chongjin, Mt. Chilbo, Orang & Kyongsong, Hoeryong Chapter 13 Rason Rason Appendices Language Further info Books / websites etc. Index

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Book SynopsisThis new, sixth edition of Bradt's Iran continues to provide the most detailed background, history and cultural information available when visiting this 'Jewel of Central Asia'. Thoroughly reviewed to provide all the latest information, including security and language, this new edition includes expanded information on travel to western Iran, namely Khorasan Province, which remains largely unexplored, with an emphasis on the uniqueness of Iranian cultural heritage combined with stunning landscapes. Also new are maps of Sadosaltaheh Caravanserai, Tabriz, Kerman and Shiraz and Tehran city centres. Travel through Iranian Kurdistan is also included, as are hiking in the Alborz and Zagros Mountains and expanded practical information for independent travellers. Food and arts, rugs and handicrafts are all covered, plus details of recommended Iranian movies. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are details of swimming, skiing, and desert and eco-tours. Expert authors give first-hand descriptions of attractions ranging from the exquisite mosques of Esfahan and the museums and palaces of Tehran to caravanserai, Nishapur, Qaleh Rudkhan and Kurdish villages on the Silk Road Trail. Up-to-date information on all the basics - hotels, restaurants, businesses and shops - help you to uncover the mysteries of ancient Persepolis, to enjoy a soak and scrub in a local hamam, or to pick up a pair of giveh slippers or a Persian rug in Kirman's baazar. This edition has been updated once again by Middle East expert Maria Oleynik, who is fluent in ten languages, including Persian and Arabic, and who is currently undertaking a degree in Middle Eastern Language (Persian) and Society.Table of ContentsIntroduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography and climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Arts and culture Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Time difference, Red tape, Embassies, consulates and missions, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Export and import restrictions, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Shopping, Culture and entertainment, Media and communications, Business, Opening times, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Tehran and the Road South Tehran, Around Tehran, South of Tehran Chapter 4 West of Tehran: from Qazvin Onwards to Kurdistan and Beyond Qazvin, Around Qazvin, Hamadan, Around Hamadan, West of Hamadan - towards Kermanshah and Kurdistan, Kermanshah, North of Kermanshah towards Kurdistan province, West of Kermanshah, South of Kermanshah and towards Ilam province, Ilam province Chapter 5 From Kashan to Esfahan Kashan, On the road, Along the Kashan-Yazd road, Na'in, En route from Na'in to Esfahan, Esfahan, Further afield, East of Esfahan province Chapter 6 The Caspian Region Getting there and away, Towards Gilan, West and southwest of Bandar Anzali, East of Bandar Anzali, Amol and around, Sari, Gonbad-e Qabus, Bastam and around, Damghan, Semnan, Semnan to Tehran Chapter 7 Iranian Azerbaijan Getting there and around, Ardabil, Tabriz, South and southeast of Tabriz, North of Tabriz, Orumiyeh and beyond (to the south and southeast), Zanjan Chapter 8 Shiraz and Around Shiraz, Around Shiraz Chapter 9 Persepolis and the Surrounding Area Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam, Istakhr, Pasargadae Chapter 10 The South Coast Ahvaz, Shushtar, Shush, Northwest of Shush/Susa, Southeast of Shush/Susa, East of Shush/Susa, South of Ahvaz, Eastwards, Further along the coast road Chapter 11 En Route to Yazd and Kerman Coming to Yazd from the southwest, Yazd, Kerman, Around Kerman, Mahan, Bam, Zahedan, Chabahar and beyond Chapter 12 Mashhad and Khorasan Razavi and North Khorasan provinces, Mashhad, Around Mashhad, Nishapur and around, South of Mashhad, Towards Gonbad and Tabas Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Glossary Appendix 3 Further Information Index

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Book SynopsisThe pioneering first edition of this guidebook was the first dedicated entirely to Somaliland, and this second edition, fully updated and with a foreword by Simon Reeve, continues Bradt's groundbreaking tradition of publishing highly specialist guides to newly emerging destinations. Significantly, this new edition also covers Addis Ababa and eastern Ethiopia - the main gateway into Somaliland. Also included is a detailed historical and archaeological background to a region whose wealth of rock art, ancient burial sites, ruined cities and historical ports stretches back 5,000 years and has links with ancient Egypt and Axum as well as the more recent Ottoman and British empires. Comprehensive birdwatching and wildlife sections include details of where to look for of the region's endemic and near-endemic birds and mammals, while the guide also contains the only proper maps available for the capital Hargeisa and other large towns such as Burao, Berbera and Borama, compiled from scratch using GPS. Somaliland ranks among the world's most obscure and uncharted travel destinations. It comprises the former colony of British Somaliland, which merged with its Italian namesake to form the Somali Republic upon attaining independence in 1960, but unilaterally seceded from the rest of war-torn Somalia in 1991. Now a peaceful and fully functional self-governing democracy, Somaliland still awaits official recognition by the UN AU and most other such organisations more than quarter of a century later. Yet despite its obscurity, this ancient and largely arid land has much to offer the truly intrepid traveller, and the low-key, low-rise capital Hargeisa Is easily reached by air or overland from neighbouring Ethiopia. With this unique guide, discover Las Geel, the most alluring rock art site on the Horn of Africa; the charmingly decayed Ottoman port of Berbera, which provides access to some splendid beaches and offshore reefs; the spectacular Daallo Escarpment, swathed in fragrant evergreen forests that support several endemic bird species; and the abandoned city of Maduna, the most impressive of several mediaeval Islamic ruins dotted around the arid interior.Trade Review'Briggs' love for Africa, and his deep respect for its people, inform and illuminate the whole experience.' Travel Africa 'Somaliland appears in a first edition and is the item of choice for anyone planning a visit to the region - including Addis Ababa and Eastern Ethiopia. From visa requirements and how to travel in the region to sights to see and places to stay, this covers one of the world's least-charted travel destinations and provides everything needed to understand the area and its attractions. Most guides list Somaliland as a side attraction to other nearby areas: this dedication to the country as a whole is a 'must' for travelers who want in-depth coverage over generalities, and is a pick for any independent travel library.' California Bookwatch 'The Somaliland guide book is very good and provides a lot of necessary information about Somaliland. I commend you for this great piece of work and hope you will continue updating it.' Ali A Awale Head of the Somaliland Mission UKTable of ContentsIntroduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Arts and music Chapter 2 Natural History Lay of the land, Mammals, Reptiles and amphibians, Birds, Marine wildlife Chapter 3 Practical Information When to visit, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Safety, Women travellers, Gay travellers, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and weekends, Shopping, Photography, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette and travelling positively Chapter 4 Health Preparations, Medical problems PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 5 Hargeisa History, Getting there and away, Orientation, Getting around, Tourist information and tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do Chapter 6 Las Geel and the Berbera Road Aw-Barkadle, Las Geel, El Sheikh and Bulhar, Ga'an Libah Reserve, Beira Hills, Xabaalo Tumaalood Chapter 7 Berbera and Surrounds History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Around Berbera Chapter 8 Sheikh and Burao Sheikh, Burao Chapter 9 Sanaag Burao to Erigavo, Erigavo, Daallo Forest, Maydh Chapter 10 West of Hargeisa Rock art sites on the Borama road, Tog Wajaale, Borama, Zeila, Giriyad Plains, Looyada Chapter 11 Overland Routes to Hargeisa From Addis Ababa Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Harar, Jijiga Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisExplore over 450 of the most magical, extraordinary and lesser-known woods and forests in England, Scotland and Wales with this unique, practical and fully illustrated book. Featuring stunning photography and lively travel writing, it is divided into easy-to-navigate geographical sections - Southwest, South and East, Wales, Central and North, and Scotland - and covers everything from the best campsites, bothies and quirky accommodation through to wild swimming, walking trails, types of woodland and forest, cycling routes, waterfalls, canoeing, wildflowers and wildlife, dark skies and stargazing, foraging, lost ruins and sacred, mystical and haunted sites. Wild Woods reveals life-affirming ways to connect with wild places through adventure and is the perfect book for both families and wilderness lovers seeking new experiences well off the beaten track. Also included is a series of 'Best for.' recommendations, from 'Best for Lost Ruins' to 'Best for Charismatic Wildlife', as well as Untamed Waters, Caves and Canyons, and Quirky Stays among others. High-quality photography illustrates a selection of sites and a number of featured adventures are included. With Bradt's Wild Woods visit historic forests such as Epping, Sherwood and the New Forest. Discover ancient and notable trees, healing springs and hidden castles and lose yourself in Britain's largest, wildest and most ancient woods and forests. Detailed, user-friendly instructions help to create wild weekend escapes and you can also learn about 'lost beasts' - megafauna such as wolves - and the evolution of ancient woodland. The legacy of royal forests and private chases is also covered. Whatever your interest in Britain's woods and forests, Bradt's Wild Woods is the ideal guide and companion.Table of ContentsForeword Introduction Into the woods Out in the wild Using this book SOUTHWEST ENGLAND 1 Cornwall & Devon 2 Exmoor & Somerset 3 The Cotswolds, Forest Of Dean & Wye Valley 4 Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire & The Isle Of Wight SOUTH & EAST ENGLAND 5 The South Downs, Sussex & Kent 6 London & The Home Counties 7 East Anglia WALES 8 Mid & South Wales 9 Snowdonia & North Wales CENTRAL & NORTHERN ENGLAND 10 Central England 11 Peaks, Dales, Moors & Wolds 12 The Lake District, Cumbria & The Northeast SCOTLAND 13 South & Central Scotland 14 Perthshire, Cairngorms & Surrounds 15 The Highlands Recording woodland wildlife Index

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Book SynopsisThis new, thoroughly updated fifth edition of Bradt's award-winning Iceland guide remains the most in-depth guide available to one of the few countries in the world that has no mosquitoes, no ants, no Starbucks and no MacDonalds. Featuring honest, practical information from an author who has repeatedly visited the country over twenty years and is familiar with its language, history and culture, Bradt's Iceland has won the Lowell Thomas Award (the highest travel writing award available in the United States) and provides more context for individual places than any other guidebook, plus frank, investigative hotel and restaurant reviews that hide nothing. This latest edition covers everything you would expect, from the Northern Lights to snow mobiling, dog sledding, visiting West Fjords, Iceland's remotest corner, and the Laugavegur trail, Iceland's most famous 5-day trek. New developments covered include the merging together of different Nature Reserves and National Parks under the 'Vatnajökull National Park' banner, better infrastructure throughout the entire country, new hotels, restaurants, bars and geothermal spas, and more tour companies offering a wider variety of activities. For Reykjavik, there has been a complete update of the city's nightlife, restaurants, hotels, swimming pools and festivals, while other new features include fuller coverage of East Iceland, visiting hot springs and spas, 4X4 adventures in the Icelandic Highlands, plus more details of how and where to experience Iceland's amazing wildlife. Bradt's Iceland also offers the most detailed maps of any guidebook. Based on 20 years of personal and business travel, exploration and adventure all around the country, the guide is exhaustive, well-researched and comprehensive, featuring a year-round approach to travelling in Iceland in line with the development of the local tourist industry to offer attractions beyond the normal summer season. As a contributor to National Geographic, and a frequent host for tours to Iceland, Andrew Evans explores some of the remotest corners of the country regularly. He continues to lecture about the country to high-end tour groups, as well as the National Geographic Society and Smithsonian Institution. His guide is exhaustive, allowing travellers to make informed decisions, to go anywhere and explore anything.Trade Review'...highly informative.' Transworld Surf 'Recommended reading' Wanderlust magazineTable of ContentsIntroduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, Population, Administration, Government, Politics, International relations, Economy Chapter 2 The Icelanders History, People, Language, Beliefs, Culture Chapter 3 Natural History Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Flora, Fauna Chapter 4 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Shopping, Activities, Arts and entertainment, Photography, Media and communications, Business, Cultural etiquette, Velkomin! PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 5 Reykjavík History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Natural Reykjavík, Greater Reykjavík Chapter 6 Reykjanes Getting there and around, Reykjanesbær and around, Garður, Blue Lagoon, Grindavík, Reykjanestá, Reykjanesfólkvangur Reserve, Trekking in Reykjanes, Fagradalsfjall Volcano Chapter 7 Sudurland (South Iceland) Getting around, Thingvellir National Park, Laugarvatn, Geysir, Gullfoss, Flúðir, Skálholt, Hveragerði, Selfoss, Thjórsárdalur, Landmannalaugar, Mt Hekla, Hvolsvöllur, Vestmannaeyjar (The Westman Islands), Thórsmörk, Skógar, Vík, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Lakagígar Chapter 8 Vesturland (West Iceland) Getting there and around, Hvalfjörður, Akranes, Borgarfjörður and around, Húsafell and around, Snæfellsnes, Ólafsvík, Grundarfjörður, Stykkishólmur, Búðardalur Chapter 9 Vestfirdir (The West Fjords) Getting there and away, Getting around, Ísafjörður, Isafjarðarjúp, Bolungarvík, Suðureyri, Flateyri, Thingeyri, Arnarfjörður, Tálknafjörður, Patreksfjörður, Látrabjarg and around, Vatnsfjörður, Breiðafjörður, Flatey, Reykhólar, Strandir Chapter 10 Nordurland vestra (The Northwest) Getting there and around, Vatsnes, Húnafjörður, Skagafjörður, Tröllaskagi, Hrísey Chapter 11 Nordurland eystra (The Northeast) Getting around, Akureyri and around, Grímsey, Thingeyjarsveit, Mývatn, Húsavík, Tjörnes, Kelduhverfi, Jökulsárgljúfur, Melrakkaslétta, Thórshöfn and around, Langanes Chapter 12 Austurland (East Iceland) Möðrudalur, Vopnafjörður, Vesturöræfi, The East Fjords, Vatnajökull National Park and around Chapter 13 Hálendi. (The Highlands) Getting around, Kjölur, Kerlingarfjöll, Sprengisandur, Mt Askja, Mt Herðubreið, Kverkfjöll Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Further Information Index

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Book SynopsisBradt's Umbria & the Marche is the most detailed guide to combine these two small central Italian regions, which offer all the beauty, history and culture of neighbouring Tuscany only without the crowds, the traffic or eye-popping prices. Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls (authors of the original Cadogan guide to the area) lived in Umbria in the 1980s and have been returning regularly and writing about it ever since. They are the perfect guides to the region's landscapes, hill towns, food and wine, and art and architecture. The superb art cities of Umbria and the Marche steal the limelight - Perugia, Orvieto, Urbino, Assisi, Spoleto, Loreto, Todi, where art fills every church and palazzo. But never far from these centres wait unspoiled countryside of rolling olive groves, forests and meadows, long walks and towns and tiny villages, nearly all with a masterpiece or two to show off and a great little family-run restaurant. The Bradt guide covers them all, along with the republic of San Marino. The Apennines rule here. The Marche's geography is dominated by a series of east-west river valleys - the Metauro, Esino, Tronto, etc - twisting down to the Adriatic and often ending in long sandy beaches, from the historic towns of Senigallia and Fano through Ancona's Cornero Riviera to the Riviera delle Palme at San Benedetto del Tronto. Landlocked Umbria, where rivers flow into the mighty Tiber, has exceptional water features as well: Italy's fourth largest lake, Trasimeno; the Tiber Valley; Clitunno springs (once sacred to the Romans); and Italy's most beautiful waterfall, the Cascata delle Marmore. Featuring superb photography and expert recommendations to suit all budgets, Umbria & the Marche - the fifth in Bradt's increasingly highly regarded series of Italian regional titles - is a timely guide to a more authentic corner of Italy.Table of ContentsCONTENTS Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Art and architecture, Music, Literature, Cinema Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Health and safety, Women travellers, LGBTQ+ travellers, Travelling with children, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Festivals and annual events, Opening times, Shopping, Sport and activities, Arts and entertainment, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Perugia History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Around Perugia Chapter 4 Lake Trasimeno and Surrounds Getting there and around, Tourist information, Where to stay and eat, What to see and do, Città della Pieve Chapter 5 Northern Umbria Città di Castello, The Upper Tiber Valley, Umbertide and around, Gubbio, Parco Regionale del Monte Cucco, Gualdo Tadino Chapter 6 Assisi and the Valle Umbra Assisi and around, Spello, West of Spello: Cannara and Urvinum Hortense, Foligno, Nocera Umbra, Up the Menotre Valley, Bevagna and around, Montefalco and around, Trevi and Clitunno, Spoleto Chapter 7 Down the Tiber Valley Todi and around, Orvieto and around, Amelia and around Chapter 8 Up the Valnerina: Narni to Norcia Narni and around, Terni and around, Upper Valnerina, Norcia Chapter 9 Ancona and Its Province Ancona, Riviera del Conero, South of Ancona: 'Hills of Infinity', Jesi, Around Jesi, Parco Naturale Regionale della Gola della Rossa e di Frasassi, Sassoferrato, North of Sassoferrato, Fabriano and around Chapter 10 Northern Marche and San Marino Pesaro, Urbino, Montefeltro, South of Urbino, Fano and around, Up the Via Flaminia and the Candigliano, Senigallia and inland, San Marino Chapter 11 Macerata Province and the Sibylline Mountains National Park Macerata, Recanati, Macerata's coast, South of Macerata, North and west of Macerata, Tolentino, West of Tolentino, The Sibylline Mountains Chapter 12 Fermo and Its Province Fermo, Fermo's coast, South and west of Fermo Chapter 13 Ascoli Piceno and the Southern Marche Ascoli Piceno, Riviera delle Palme and the Tronto Valley, North of Ascoli Piceno, West towards Umbria Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Glossary Appendix 3 Further Information Index

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Book SynopsisThis brand-new guide to the Isle of Wight forms part of Bradt's top-selling, award-winning series of Slow travel guides to UK regions. Written by expert author and journalist Mark Rowe, who has visited the island over 30 times since first spending childhood holidays there, it is the perfect companion to help you get the most out of your visit, replete with not just all the practical information you could need, but also all the descriptive detail, anecdote and insider tips to make time spent there truly enjoyable and memorable. The Isle of Wight is an island that is astonishingly - and unexpectedly - rich in food producers, wildlife, natural beauty, history, archaeology and dramatic landscapes. This is all the more remarkable for it being so close to the densely populated southern edges of England. At just 25 miles x 13 miles, in no other equivalent-sized area of Britain is there such a variety of landscapes (downland, estuaries, hills, saltmarshes, meadows, riverine, beach) or such a concentration of food producers (50+ independents at the last count). Here there is a real Island culture, a creative spirit that is quite quirky and independent. Bradt's Isle of Wight includes where to go to see red squirrels, where to hire e-bikes, where to go foraging and where is best for families. It also covers historic and present quirks, curiosities and attractions, including Jimi Hendrix's unusual love affair with the island, a day in the life of a ferry master, tree climbing, World War II history, night-time wildlife, the annual walk at low tide to explore the wildlife underneath Ryde's grand Victorian pier, the island's award-winning wines and its dinosaur fossil-rich beaches - of which it has more than anywhere else in the UK! With 20 maps, including regional, walking and cycling maps, you'll be well placed to navigate your way from one point of interest to another. Whatever your interest, Bradt's Isle of Wight will help you to plan and enjoy a visit to remember.Table of ContentsGOING SLOW ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT The Island, Island food, Isle of Wighty, Festivals & events, Getting there, Car-free travel, Low-impact car travel, Activities, The Island landscape - a brief natural history, Further information, How this book is arranged, Accessible Isle of Wight 1 YARMOUTH & THE NORTHWEST Getting there & around, Yarmouth, West of the River Yar, East of the River Yar, The hinterland 2 COWES, RYDE & THE NORTHEAST Getting there & around, Cowes & East Cowes, Osborne House to Whippingham, Southeast to Binstead, Ryde & the northeast coast 3 TENNYSON DOWN & THE SOUTHWEST Getting there & around, From Tennyson Down to Freshwater Bay, Freshwater Bay & around, Back o' the Wight 4 THE SOUTH Getting there & around, Along the Undercliff to Niton & on to St Laurence, Ventnor & around, The southern hinterland 5 NEWPORT & AROUND Getting there & around, Newport & Carisbrooke, North of Newport, The Arreton Valley 6 SANDOWN, SHANKLIN & THE EAST Getting there & around, Bembridge, Brading & around, Culver Down, Yaverland & around, Sandown, Shanklin & Luccombe, The east coast hinterland ACCOMMODATION INDEX

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Book SynopsisIt's time to take to the road with this selection of stunning handpicked trips throughout France and Germany. The trips are suitable for campervanners, motorcaravanners, long-distance cyclists. basically anyone on a set of wheels, especially those who like to go camping, wild or otherwise (although details of finding alternative accommodation are also included). Whether you're a novice motorcaravanner or experienced road tripper, solo adventurer or family group, these self-guided tours will provide the inspiration to set out and explore - as slowly and leisurely as you like - the less obvious regions of France and Germany. There are routes of all distances, from day/weekend trips of no more than 30 or 40 miles to routes of 1,000 miles and more for those enjoying a longer holiday. Collectively these routes explore the very best scenery that France and Germany offer - from coastal views and mountains, forests and national parks, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, vineyards, lakesides and riverbanks, islands (including parking up and visiting car-free islands), to pastoral idylls, wilderness and vibrant cities brimming with architectural heritage. No end of adventures await! Travel the Route Napoléon (France's first ever signposted route following Napoleon's trek through the Alps on his return from exile) or the Bertha Benz Memorial Route (named for the wife of inventor Carl Benz and the first person ever to make a long-distance road trip). Explore the Gorges du Verdon, the Grand Canyon of France, visit Dorgogne's annual Strawberry Festival, or walk into Poland along an eight-mile seaside promenade at the seaside resort of Heringsdorf. Packed with practical advice, tempting photographs and inspirational itineraries, Camping Road Trips: France & Germany is the essential handbook to your European adventure.Table of ContentsIntroduction How to use this guide FRANCE 1 Channel Hopping 2 Turkey Twizzlers 3 Carousing at the Carnival 4 In the Footsteps of the Fallen 5 The Land that Time Forgot 6 Searching for Cider 7 Coasting the Atlantic 8 Le Jardin Français 9 All Calm in the Land of Fizz 10 Free France 11 From Water to Wine 12 Gardens Galoire 13 Mustard & More 14 Chasing Waves: To Bayonne & Beyond 15 Driving me in Seine 16 Romance of a River 17 Seeing Red 18 France's Grand Canyon 19 Provender in Provence 20 The Flight of the Eagle 21 Basque in the Pic of the Pyrenees 22 Twin Peaks GERMANY 23 From Port to Resort 24 By George, it's Germany! 25 An Eifel Lot to See 26 Mannheim & Woman 27 Musical Interlude: The Harmony of Forest Bathing 28 European Union 29 A Natural Quartet 30 The Alpine Road Index

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Book SynopsisHilary Bradt's classic account of a journey through Ireland on horseback in the 1980s published for the first time in a single volume. In 1984, Hilary Bradt achieved an ambition from her pony-mad childhood to undertake a long-distance ride. This warm, funny and heart-wrenching account centres on the growing bond between the author and her Connemara ponies, Mollie and Peggy. Using her experience of horsepacking in Peru with saddlebags imported from America, she and Mollie set forth with no decent maps, and only a vague idea of the route. The many challenges and obstacles they face include impassable rivers, bogs, stone walls, and the author's own shyness. The book is also a portrait of a vanished rural Ireland before the Celtic Tiger era, built up from descriptions and conversations with local people. The journey takes Bradt and her ponies a thousand miles south from county Mayo, around the peninsulas of Kerry and Cork, and inland towards Waterford. 'I've never tried hitchhiking with a horse before,' comments the author, faced with the challenge of getting across the River Shannon. 'It's not easy!' Originally published in two separate volumes, Connemara Mollie and Dingle Peggy, this brand new edition brings the whole story together for the first time, with additional, previously unpublished photographs.Trade ReviewConnemara Mollie '...reading Connemara Mollie was a real treat... The book is testament to the wonderful journey she enjoyed, bonding with her horse and reliving the people she met and the adventures she enjoyed. It's a lovely, light and easy going book, which will get you booking the riding lessons, the minute you put it down!' Burnley Express 'Hilary Bradt recalls her journey across rural Ireland among the people of Galway, Mayo, Clare and Kerry in the 1980s in this sweet - and surreptitiously affecting - memoir.' Longitude Books USA 'Hilary's descriptions take us with her every hoofprint of the way as she brings the landscapes to life. She's good on people too, with life in rural Ireland prior to the "Celtic Tiger" boom.' Wanderlust 'With adventure, characters, and lessons learned the hard way, Connemara Mollie has many of the elements of the writer's beloved pony books - but this true-life adventure has a charm all of its own.' The Connemara Journal 'Hilary brings the real Ireland to life and you can't fail to get attached to the equine character.' Horse magazine Dingle Peggy 'What sets this delightful book apart is the rider's relationship with this fabulous pony'. Good Book Guide 'It is an entertaining and inspiring account of a solo journey through a wild and beautiful landscape. you will want to pack your bags to explore the area yourself.' Horse Magazine 'This memoir is an inspiring adventure that is beautifully interwoven with fascinating cultural history.' Wanderlust Magazine

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Book SynopsisJoin expert author Tiffany Francis-Baker on a night-time journey around Britain and Ireland as she reveals the best places for star-gazing. She covers all of the International Dark-Sky Association's Certified Sites (the spots with the darkest skies), as well as the many Discovery Sites (areas where the skies are lighter but are still good for viewing). The first part of the guide introduces the idea of astronomy and why it is such an enticing hobby. It then explores the history behind astronomy, the myths and folklore we associate with the stars, the science behind our horoscopes and star signs, a guide to nocturnal wildlife, information on the issues surrounding light pollution, and practical information on how to stargaze safely and enjoyably. There's also a 'What to Spot' guide to the night sky - an illustrated list of objects visible from the earth's surface and where to find them: constellations, satellites, meteor showers... the Northern Lights. Packed with useful information, it covers everything from easy ways to reduce your light pollution levels to how to identify owls by their calls. The dedicated section of the book lists the best places to visit to observe the night sky clearly, with useful information for visitors included to help you get the most out of your night-sky experience. Geographical coverage ranges from the West Country and South Downs of England to the Scottish Highlands and Ireland. No matter where you are in the country you're never likely to be far from a good place for looking up and gazing at the stars.Table of ContentsIntroduction PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information A history of stargazing, Understanding our skies Chapter 2 Practical Information Where to go stargazing, Getting started, Astrophotography, Light pollution, Wildlife at night PART 2 DARK SKY PLACES Chapter 3 Certified Sites Moore's Reserve (International Dark Sky Reserve), Bodmin Moor (International Dark Sky Park), Cranborne Chase (International Dark Sky Reserve), Exmoor National Park (International Dark Sky Reserve), Brecon Beacons National Park (International Dark Sky Reserve), Elan Valley Estate (International Dark Sky Park), Snowdonia National Park (International Dark Sky Reserve), Yorkshire Dales National Park (International Dark Sky Reserve), North York Moors National Park (International Dark Sky Reserve), Northumberland National Park and Kielder Water & Forest Park (International Dark Sky Park), Galloway Forest Park (International Dark Sky Park), Moffat (International Dark Sky Community), Tomintoul and Glenlivet - Cairngorms (International Dark Sky Park), Coll (International Dark Sky Community), Davagh Forest Park and Beaghmore Stone Circles (International Dark Sky Park), Mayo Dark Sky Park, Kerry (International Dark Sky Reserve) Chapter 4 Discovery Sites England, Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland Appendix 1 What to Spot in the Night Sky Appendix 2 Further Information

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Book SynopsisA brand new title, part of Bradt's award-winning series of Slow travel guides to UK regions, offering the most in-depth coverage available to North and Mid Devon, arguably the most beautiful and unspoilt countryside in southwest Britain. With area-by-area coverage, from around Clovelly and the Cornish border in the north to Mid Devon's Exe Valley and Tarka railway line, it is packed with suggestions for where to go and what to do, including plenty of outdoor activities such as horseriding, coasteering, walking and cycling. Interesting places to stay and eat are detailed, as are festivals, local customs and traditions, historical aspects, anecdotes, gardens, National Trust properties and where to go stargazing beneath the region's Dark Skies. North Devon has a unique blend of wild rugged coastline, deep river valleys, heather-covered moorland, family-friendly sandy beaches, great surfing and enchanting villages. While the car-free village of Clovelly provides a glimpse of Devon as it was 100 years ago, North Devon is also one of the country's leading centres for coasteering. Mid Devon is the least touristy part of the southwest - truly Slow Devon. The towns still hold weekly pannier markets and the pubs are full of locals discussing the price of sheep and Ruby Red cattle. People still walk, ride and cycle as part of their lives and visitors are always struck by the region's diversity: the wonderful views, the range of wildlife and the clarity of the night skies. Join veteran traveller, author and Devon resident Hilary Bradt, and her fellow long-term travellers and Devon residents Gill and Alistair Campbell, to discover in this unique guide exactly what it is that makes this beguiling region so special. From Lundy Island to the haunted village of Lapford, and from the extraordinary Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre to the War Horse Museum, Bradt's Slow Mid and North Devon has everything you need for a perfect trip.Trade Review'Eye-opening and wonderful' The Sunday Times Magazine 'An invaluable inspiration to those who like to walk and discover new things about the region.' North Devon Journal 'Contains all manner of little known facts and tales about local characters both past and present.' Western Morning NewsTable of ContentsCONTENTS GOING SLOW IN NORTH & MID DEVON A taste of North & Mid Devon, Festivals, NGS Gardens & Open Studios, Carfree travel, Wildlife, Further reading & media, How this book is arranged 1 NORTHWEST DEVON: THE CORNISH BORDER TO THE RIVER TORRIDGE Getting there & around, The Hartland heartland, The Clovelly area, South of the Atlantic Highway, Bideford & area 2 NORTH DEVON'S SEASIDE Getting there & around, Braunton, the Burrows & Saunton Sands, Georgeham & Croyde, Beaches & headlands: Morte Bay, The Ilfracombe area, Combe Martin & area 3 LUNDY ISLAND Lundy's history, Lundy today, Wildlife, Getting there, Staying on Lundy, Getting around Lundy, What to take, Making the most of a day trip, Exploring the north 4 BARNSTAPLE & INLAND NORTH DEVON Getting there & around, Barnstaple, North of Barnstaple, South of Barnstaple, Southwest of Barnstaple, Great Torrington & area, Southeast of Barnstaple: between the A377 & A361 5 DEVON'S EXMOOR Getting there & around, Further information, Western Exmoor: to Lynton via Blackmoor Gate, The coastal triangle, Lynton, Lynmouth & area 6 RUBY COUNTRY: WEST MID DEVON Getting there & around, Hatherleigh & area, Holsworthy & area 7 THE HEART OF DEVON Getting there & around, South Molton & area, Along the Tarka Line 8 THE EXE VALLEY Getting there & around, Cullompton, Bickleigh, Fursdon & around, Tiverton & area ACCOMMODATION INDEX

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Book SynopsisBritain is packed to the gunnels with places to visit that many regard as sacred, from iconic sites such as Iona, Lindisfarne and Stonehenge to more out-of-the-way pilgrimage destinations, stone circles, holy wells and obscure corners. Then there are places that appeal to a particular following, places of philosophical or celebrity interest such as Karl Marx's tomb in Highgate cemetery, Princess Diana's statue or, for sporting enthusiasts, Twickenham rugby stadium. This book, first published in 2011 as Sacred Britain, has been thoroughly revised with additional sites and re-packaged as part of Bradt's award-winning series of Slow travel guides to regions - and aspects - of the UK. Updates have been included, including to Stonehenge, Tintagel and Monkwearmouth-Jarrow, as well as new locations such as Goat's Hole Cave on the Gower Peninsula, Creswell Crags in Nottinghamshire, Stanton Drew in Somerset and St Nectan's Glen in Cornwall. Also new is the memorial to Princess Diana in Kensington Palace Gardens, which is included in addition to the island on the Althorp estate on which she is buried. Sites in England, Wales and Scotland are featured, from far-flung islands to ancient chalk hill carvings, hot springs and sites of myth, legend and apparition; and from soaring cathedrals to Buddhist and Hindu temples, shrines to martyred saints, irreligious philosophers and immortal rock stars - locations revered for their connections with art, music, literature, sport, crime; and places holding emotional associations for those with ancestral roots on Britain.Trade Review'A fascinating take on travel in the British Isles' Sandi Toksvig, author and TV and radio presenter 'A wonderful, timely guide' BBC Countryfile MagazineTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION How to use this book 1 LONDON Westminster Abbey, Diana, Princess of Wales, Marc Bolan's Rock Shrine, Twickenham Stadium, Bevis Marks Synagogue, Highgate Cemetery, London Central Mosque, Shri Swaminarayan Mandir 2 SOUTHERN ENGLAND Marazion & St Michael's Mount, Land's End Peninsula, Walking The Saints' Way, Tintagel, St Nectan's Glen, The Cerne Abbas Giant, Glastonbury, Stanton Drew Stone Circle, Bath Spa, The Avebury complex, Stonehenge, Winchester, The Long Man of Wilmington, Canterbury 3 CENTRAL & EASTERN ENGLAND Bradwell-on-Sea, Bhaktivedanta Manor, Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, Uffington White Horse, Rollright Stones, Little Gidding, Ely, Walsingham, Leicester's Hindu, Sikh & Jain temples, Lincoln, Creswell Crags 4 WALES Tintern Abbey, Llanthony Priory, Goat's Hole Cave, Caldey Island, St David's, Bardsey Island (Ynys Enlli), Anglesey (Ynys Mon), Holywell 5 NORTHERN ENGLAND Chester, York, The medieval monasteries of North Yorkshire, Cumbria's stone circles, Durham, Jarrow, Lindisfarne (Holy Island), The Farne Islands: Inner Farne 6 SCOTLAND Whithorn, Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist Monastery, The border abbeys, St Mungo & Glasgow Cathedral, St Andrews, Iona, Callanish & the Western Isles, Orkney APPENDIX A guide to the sacred sites in this book, Sacred tours INDEX

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Book SynopsisChina is a huge country, with remarkably varied and unusual wildlife. This fully updated second edition of Bradt's visitor's wildlife guide provides a colourful introduction to the mammals, birds, reptiles and other wildlife for which the area is renowned, together with an insight into their habits and habitats, and an indication of where they are likely to be seen. Accessible and beautifully illustrated, the guide will appeal both to the first-time visitor and to the serious naturalist seeking a compact volume to carry around. And after the trip, it will also make a great souvenir. New for this second edition are coverage of the new Giant Panda National Park, the recovery of the Yunnan snub-nosed monkey, whose numbers have increased from around 1,000 to over 3,000, the huge increase in protected areas on both land and sea, and the increased protection in several large reserves for the chiru or Tibetan antelope, notably in Kekexili World Heritage Reserve. Also included are 10 maps focusing on major landscape features and habitats, as well as specific habitat regions such as desert, high plateau, lowland and wetland, and mountain, forest and grassland. All major animal groups are covered, as are habitats and plant life, and there are features on special topics such as medicinal plants, rare cranes and panda country. There are also practical tips for the visitor on where and when to go, and around 200 photographs illustrating the most interesting species from some of the country's finest photographers.Table of ContentsForeword Landscape, habitats and plant life General landscape features, Habitats, Plant life Mammals Carnivores, Hoofed mammals, Elephants, Primates, Small mammals, Dolphins, seals and sirenians Birds Seabirds and waterbirds, Birds of prey (raptors), Ground birds, Near-passerines, Passerines (perching birds) Reptiles, amphibians and fish Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish Invertebrates Butterflies and moths, Beetles, bugs, spiders and others Making the most of it When to go, What to take, Health and safety, Watching for wildlife, Photographing natural China Where to go Conservation and nature reserves, Regions and sites: Desert region of northwest China, High plateau region of west China, Mountain, forest and grassland region of north China, Lowland and wetland region of east China, Mountain and forest region of central China, Mountain and forest region of south China, Mountains of southwest China, Tropical region of south China Further reading Index

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Book SynopsisA lip-smacking, full colour collection of evocative recipes combined with reminiscences and anecdotes from over four decades of South American travel from writer and food enthusiast, Ben Box, author of the classic travel bible, the South American Handbook. 'It's one thing to sit down in a restaurant overlooking the Plaza in Cuzco or at a seafood shack beside a Brazilian beach, but quite another to learn how to prepare the food yourself and serve it to friends in your home country' says Ben. 'This book will show you how to bring back your own memories of the flavours and aromas of South America. Recipes are interspersed with culinary history, tips and tales from the road, all designed to cast the dishes in the context of a continent overflowing with irresistible temptations, from the versatility of the corn kernel to the coolest cocktail.' Join Ben in his tour of one of the world's most gastronomically exciting areas as he presents his favourite recipes country by country, from Venezuela and the Guianas in the north down to Argentina. His selection includes iconic South American dishes and drinks, ingredients from the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, from the Amazon and the Andes, sizzling street food, tried and tested practical recipes, different gastronomic trends, and details of how to make arepas, chimichurri, caipirinha, pepper pot and other South American favourites. Ben says: 'Whether you've been to South America or are thinking of going, or even if you've never contemplated it but are a confirmed foodie, you'll love losing yourself in the medley of flavours from this mouth-watering, palate-tingling continent.'Table of ContentsIntroduction Using this book ARGENTINA BOLIVIA BRAZIL CHILE COLOMBIA ECUADOR GUIANAS PARAGUAY PERU URUGUAY VENEZUELA Glossary Suppliers Further information Index

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Book SynopsisBradt's Dordogne & Lot, with Bordeaux & Toulouse is the most detailed guide to the entire region, with coverage that includes the Lot-et-Garonne and Tarn-et-Garonne in addition to Dordogne, Lot and Bordeaux. Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls (authors of the original Cadogan guide to the area) have lived in the Lot valley for over thirty years and are the perfect guides to the region's landscapes, towns, food, art, architecture and, of course, wine: Bordeaux's 8,800 wine châteaux produce on average 650 million bottles a year! Their guide starts with Bordeaux, the capital of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region as well as the world capital of wine, along with the départements of the Gironde, Dordogne, Lot, Lot-et-Garonne, and Tarn-et-Garonne in between. This is a land of great wines and stunning rivers, encompassing long sandy beaches along the Côte d'Argent (with Europe's biggest sand dune on the south end), forests and rolling hills. Here, too, are the UNESCO-listed Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley, and extraordinary Palaeolithic masterpieces (Lascaux, Font de Gaume and Pech Merle). History has been made here, evidenced in medieval castles and bastides, and beautiful old cities such as Sarlat, Périgueux, St-Émilion, Cahors and Figeac. Hundreds of unspoiled villages dot landscapes that are among the most idyllic in France, while Romanesque churches, including the great abbey at Moissac, are a feast for art lovers. Outdoor activities are well covered, too, including cycling, sailing, surfing, canoeing, kayaking and walking the numerous Grand Randonnées (including three main routes of the Camino de Santiago) that pass through here, along with scores of other paths. And last but not least, the food is good: think truffles, oysters, duck, saffron, strawberries and melons, walnut groves and orchards. The weekly markets are gorgeous, and the summers are filled with wine, music and theatre festivals. All of this and more is covered by expert authors Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls in this new title from Bradt, offering all the information you need both prior to departure and while on the road.Table of ContentsCONTENTS Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Culture, Sports and activities Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Health and safety, Women travellers, LGBTQ+ travellers, Travelling with kids, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Festivals and annual events, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Media and communications, Travelling positively PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Bordeaux History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Sports and activities, Other practicalities, What to see and do Chapter 4 The Médoc, Côte d'Argent and Bassin d'Arcachon The Médoc, its wines and châteaux, The Côte d'Argent, Arcachon and its Bassin Chapter 5 Landes, Graves and Entre-Deux-Mers Parc Naturel des Landes de Gascogne, Northern Graves, Southern Graves and the Bazadais, Entre-Deux-Mers Chapter 6 The Libournais and Haute Gironde Libourne and around, St-Émilion and around, East of St-Émilion, The Haute Gironde Chapter 7 Northern Périgord Périgueux, Southwest of Périgueux: down the River Isle, West of Périgueux, Brantôme and the Parc Naturel Régional Périgord-Limousin, East of Périgueux Chapter 8 The Vézère Valley History, Getting there and around, Sports and activities, Montignac, Lascaux and around, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac and around, Le Bugue-sur-Vézère to Limeuil Chapter 9 Sarlat and Périgord Noir 193 Sarlat-la-Canéda, Carlux to Domme: Pays du Fénelon, Domme to Castelnaud, St-Cyprien to Limeuil Chapter 10 Bergerac and the Bergeracais Bergerac, East of Bergerac, South and west of Bergerac Chapter 11 The Dordogne Quercynoise Getting there and away, St-Céré and around, Down the Dordogne: Carennac to Lacave, Rocamadour, The Causse de Gramat and Padirac, Souillac Chapter 12 The Lot: Quercy Cahors, The Causses du Quercy, Figeac, The Upper Lot and Célé Valleys, South of Cahors: the Causse de Limogne and Quercy Blanc, Down the Lot: Cahors to Touzac, Northwest of Cahors: La Bouriane Chapter 13 Lot-et-Garonne Agen and around, The Néracais, Down the Lot, Bastide country, Pays du Duras, Down the Garonne Valley from Agen Chapter 14 Tarn-et-Garonne Montauban, North of Montauban, Up the Gorges de l'Aveyron, South and west of Montauban: the Lomagne, Moissac and around, Down the Garonne, North of Moissac: Quercy Blanc Chapter 15 Toulouse History, Getting there and away, Orientation, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Sports and activities, Other practicalities, What to see and do Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Glossary Appendix 3 Further Information Index

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Book SynopsisLondon for Dogs features over 120 ideas for things to do with your dog in the city. Organised around each borough from North to South, East to West, there’s something to discover whether you want to be surprised by a gem just round the corner or fancy exploring somewhere further afield. Including pubs, cafes and restaurants that welcome dogs with enthusiasm; find the best places to enjoy a quiet hour or meet up with friends, and maybe even discover your new local. As well as London’s more obvious green spaces, this guide will also highlight unsung parks, such as the lovely Hilly Fields in South East London. There’ll also be suggestions of weekend activities such as the Lee Valley dog agility course, which includes jumps, hoops and a high walk. For less energetic things to do on the weekends, the guide will also cover behaviourists, groomers and quirky dog boutiques where you can treat your pooch to everything from handmade treats to tweed dog collars. Looking to escape city life for a day? The guide also includes inspiration for short trips away, as well as top ten lists for those pushed for time. Whether you’re a resident Londoner looking for new dog-friendly inspiration, or a visitor hoping to navigate the city with your four-legged friend, London for Dogs will transform your experience of London.Featuring contributions from journalist and broadcaster Kate Spicer, food writer Debora Robertson and founder of Lily's Kitchen Pet Food, Henrietta Morrison.Trade ReviewThis guide is the perfect way for you and your dog to start exploring London together. * Dogs Monthly Magazine *

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Book SynopsisBerlitz Pocket Guide SpainThe world-renowned pocket travel guide by Berlitz, now with a free bilingual dictionary.Compact, concise and packed full of essential information about where to go and what to do, this is an ideal on-the-move guide for exploring Spain. From top tourist attractions like Seville''s Cathedral, Toledo and the Alhambra, to cultural gems, including Gaudi''s Barcelona, the dramatic scenery of the Picos de Europa and the rocky coves and sandy beaches of the Costas, plan your perfect trip with this practical, all-in-one travel guide. Features of this travel guide to Spain- Inspirational itineraries: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, highlighted with stunning photography- Historical and cultural insights: delve into the country''s rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions- Practical full-colour map: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy- Key tips and essential information: from transport to tipping, we''ve got you covered- Dictionary: quick-reference bilingual language guide to help you with vocabulary - Covers: Madrid and environs; Barcelona and environs; Inland Andalucia; The Costas; The Costas; The Costa Verde; The Basque Country; Castilla y Leon; Navarra and La Rioja; Aragon; Castilla-La Mancha; Extremadura; The Balearic Islands; The Canary IslandsGet the most out of your trip with: Berlitz Phrasebook and Dictionary Spanish About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids'' language products.

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Book SynopsisThis Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to USA The Rockies and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan your travels. With its great selection of places to see and colourful magazine-style layout, this USA The Rockies guidebook is just the tool you need to accompany you before or during your trip. Whether it's deciding when to go, choosing what to see or creating a travel plan to cover key places like Jackson, Taos, Bozeman, Vail, it will answer all the questions you might have along the way. It will also help guide you when you'll be exploring Denver or discovering Rocky Mountain National Parks on the ground. Our USA The Rockies travel guide was fully-updated post-COVID-19. The Insight Guide USA The Rockies covers: Denver and the Front Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, Central Colorado, Western Colorado, Northern Utah, Salt Lake City, Southern Wyoming, Jackson Hole and Grand Teton, Yellowstone National Park, Northern Wyoming, The Black Hills, Eastern Montana, Glacier National Park, Western Montana and Idaho. In this guide book to USA The Rockies you will find: IN-DEPTH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FEATURES Created to explore the culture and the history of the USA to get a greater understanding of its modern-day life, people and politics. BEST OFThe top attractions and Editor's Choice featured in this USA The Rockies guide book highlighting the most special places to visit.TIPS AND FACTSUp-to-date historical timeline and in-depth cultural background to the USA as well as an introduction to the USA's food and drink and fun destination-specific features. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION A-Z of useful advice on everything from when to go to the USA, how to get there and how to get around, as well as the USA's climate, advice on tipping, etiquette and more. COLOUR-CODED CHAPTERS Every part of the USA, from South Carolina to Seattle has its own colour assigned for easy navigation of this USA The Rockies travel guide.CURATED PLACES, HIGH-QUALITY MAPSGeographically organised text cross-referenced against full-colour, high-quality travel maps for quick orientation in Boston, Buffalo and many more locations in the USA.STRIKING PICTURESThis guide book to USA The Rockies features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Yellowstone National Park and the spectacular Niagara Falls.FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of this travel guide to USA The Rockies to access all the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the world’s most energising, inspiring and relaxing wellbeing retreats. From yoga, t’ai chi and meditation to mindfulness, spa treatments and creative writing, we present our favourite retreats and spas around the world to help replenish the mind, body and soul. Wellness Escapes includes nearly 200 destinations and is organised into five themes: Calm, Active, Healthy, Inspired and Indulged – making it easy to find the perfect getaway whether you’re in the mood for a seaweed bath in Ireland or surfing in Morocco, meditation in Bali or a Finnish sauna. We tell you what makes each retreat so special, what you can do, what’s on its doorstep, and provide booking details to help you find out more or book a visit. Throughout, our wellness authors reveal the health benefits of each activity, while you’ll also find out about the world’s top ten wellness festivals, yoga and meditation techniques, and healthy smoothie recipes to try at home. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

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Book SynopsisDon't just see the sights get to know the people. Bulgaria, situated in southeastern Europe on the Black Sea, is one of Europe's best-hidden secrets. A haven for nature and history buffs, this youngest member of the European Union has been riding a rollercoaster of radical transformation since emerging from the Eastern Bloc three decades ago, changing dramatically in many ways and yet preserving its own particular charm and slow-paced way of life. Invasions and waves of migration, dating back to neolithic and classical times, have contributed to a unique cultural mosaic. The seventh-century Bulgarian empire dominated the Balkans and was a powerhouse of Slavonic culture. Later, Ottoman conquest and Soviet influence left their mark on the national psyche. Culture Smart! Bulgaria provides a key to understanding the Bulgarian people. It outlines their long and complex history, shows you what everyday life is like there today, and offers advice on what to expect and how to navigate unfamiliar cultural terrain. This is a small country of proud and persevering people. Familiarize yourself with their traditions and way of life, and the warmth and hospitality you are shown in return will conquer your heart and bring you back time and again.Trade Review""Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers," - Sunday Times Travel;""...the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries," - Global Travel;"...full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas," - Observer;"...as useful as they are entertaining," - Easy Jet Magazine;"...as useful as they are entertaining," - Easy Jet Magazine"Table of ContentsKey History - Politics - Economic Life - Values - Attitudes - Religion - Traditions - Taboos - Festivals & Holidays - Friendships & Family - Women in Society - Humour - Hospitality & Home life - Cultural Life - Cuisine & Dining Out - Socializing - Dos and Don'ts - Business Etiquette - Punctuality & Time Keeping - Meetings & Presentations - Negotiating - Bureaucracy - Communication & Language - Tips

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Book SynopsisFor many people Brazil conjures up images of football, Carnaval, and fine coffee, but it's much more than beaches and bossa nova. If we could choose only one word to describe Brazil, it would be diversity. The variety of lifestyles, ethnic groups, landscapes, and climate is simply enormous. Jeitinho is how Brazilians deal creatively with life's everyday complications. Literally translated as a "little way," in practice it means that regardless of the rules or systems in place, where there is a will there is also usually a way. The jeitinho is so ingrained in daily life that you can see examples everywhere; managing to get a seat when all the places are booked up, traveling with more luggage than is allowed, or successfully ordering something that isn't even on the menu. Culture Smart! Brazil is your guide to understanding the Brazilian people, their values, and the complexities of their national identity. Familiarize yourself with their traditions, culture, and way of life and your experience of this beautiful life-affirming country will be greatly enriched.Trade Review""Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers," - Sunday Times Travel;""...the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries," - Global Travel;"...full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas," - Observer;"...as useful as they are entertaining," - Easy Jet Magazine;"...as useful as they are entertaining," - Easy Jet Magazine"Table of ContentsKey History - Politics - Economic Life - Values - Attitudes - Religion - Traditions - Taboos - Festivals & Holidays - Friendships & Family - Women in Society - Humour - Hospitality & Home life - Cultural Life - Cuisine & Dining Out - Socializing - Dos and Don'ts - Business Etiquette - Punctuality & Time Keeping - Meetings & Presentations - Negotiating - Bureaucracy - Communication & Language - Tips

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Book SynopsisDon't just see the sights get to know the people. Nestling in the foothills of the Himalayas, Nepal is a land of contrasts and incongruities not least in the variety of its cultural, ethnic, and religious weave. The Nepalese attitude to life is essentially religious. Hindu and Buddhist values predominate and help to maintain social harmony despite the divisions between rich and poor, urban and rural, highlands and lowlands. Culture Smart! Nepal sets out to explain the complexities of Nepalese life, from home to business, to the marketplace. It tells you what to expect, and provides insights that will help you to go beyond friendly smiles and turn your visit into an enlightening and rewarding experience. Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.Trade Review"Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers," - Sunday Times Travel; "...the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries," - Global Travel; "...full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas," - Observer; "...as useful as they are entertaining," - Easy Jet Magazine; "...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world," - New York TimesTable of ContentsKey History - Politics - Economic Life - Values - Attitudes - Religion - Traditions - Taboos - Festivals & Holidays - Friendships & Family - Women in Society - Humour - Hospitality & Home life - Cultural Life - Cuisine & Dining Out - Socializing - Dos and Don'ts - Business Etiquette - Punctuality & Time Keeping - Meetings & Presentations - Negotiating - Bureaucracy - Communication & Language - Tips

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Book SynopsisDon’t just see the sights―get to know the people. Italy delights and stimulates with its magnificent cities and monuments, stunningly beautiful landscapes, the glory of its art and architecture, the richness and variety of its food, the elegance of its design and fashion, and the vitality and charm of its people. Italian style and culture have been exported all over the world. At home, however, Italian society and politics are facing challenges as the country struggles to maintain its standard of living, the stability of its currency, and its ability to provide jobs. The influx of refugees across the Mediterranean is putting pressure on both its social fabric and its economy. Culture Smart! Italy is an insider s guide to their daily lives, passions, and preoccupations. It introduces you to their history and culture, and provides vital information and practical tips to help smooth your path in different social situations. Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.Trade Review"Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers," - Sunday Times Travel; "...the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries," - Global Travel; "...full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas," – Observer; "...as useful as they are entertaining," - Easy Jet Magazine; "...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world," - New York TimesTable of ContentsKey History – Politics – Economic Life – Values – Attitudes – Religion – Traditions – Taboos – Festivals & Holidays – Friendships & Family – Women in Society – Humour – Hospitality & Home life – Cultural Life – Cuisine & Dining Out – Socializing – Dos and Don’ts – Business Etiquette – Punctuality & Time Keeping – Meetings & Presentations – Negotiating – Bureaucracy – Communication & Language – Tips

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet's Pocket Portland & the Willamette Valley is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Explore the Saturday Market, sample craft beers and discover Washington Park; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Portland & the Willamette Valley and make the most of your trip!Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Portland & the Willamette Valley:Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreakFull-color maps and travel photography throughoutHighlightsand itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missConvenient pull-out Portland & the Willamette Valley map (included in print version), plus over 23 color neighborhood mapsUser-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your timeCovers Portland's Downtown, Old Town Chinatown, Northwest & the Pearl District, Northeast and Southeast and Willamette Valley's McMinnville, Newberg & Dundee, Salem and moreThe Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet's Pocket Portland & the Willamette Valley, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighborhood by neighborhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Portland & the Willamette Valley with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest guide for a comprehensive look at all that the region has to offer.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Book SynopsisProdigies, revolutionaries, defiers of the patriarchy; drunks, rebels and impassioned immigrants; queer pioneers, paint-spattered punks and proto-feminists: there have always been artists in London. Some were celebrated in their lifetime, others were out-of-step with the spirit of their age: too radical, too subversive, too modest, too female, too foreign. Art London is more than a guidebook. It will accompany you on a journey through this great city, telling stories, uncovering histories, sharing insights into those who have made, collected and influenced art past and present. Moving neighbourhood by neighbourhood, Art London travels the streets with you, revealing art in museums, galleries and beyond, from palace to pub to studio. Anish Kapoor, Grayson Perry, Mona Hatoum, John Akomfra, Rasheed Araeen, Sunil Gupta, Tracey Emin and Yinka Shonibare were among the artists who agreed to have their portraits taken for this book, while at work in their studios. Alex Schneiderman's exclusive photographs reveal the human element behind contemporary art, while pictures of streetside galleries place London's art scene within an ever-expanding cosmopolitan world. Fascinating, entertaining, full of anecdote and insights, Art London reflects the city itself: energetic, diverse, resilient, occasionally outrageous, and never short of fresh ideas. Also in the series: Vinyl London ISBN 9781788840156 Rock 'n' Roll London ISBN 9781788840163 London Peculiars ISBN 9781851499182Trade Review"Art London: A Guide to Places, Artists And Events is an indispensable volume for both art-world insiders familiar with the city and those who are new to it" - artnet news; "I love that you can stand in Mason's Yard where White Cube now is and know it is where Lennon and Ono first met. I wanted to capture London's layers of history, which go back hundreds of years." - Hettie Judah. "What really separates this from just a guidebook, however, is the inclusion of potted histories of art figures or movements that have shaped the artistic life of an area."-- V & A Winter 2019 Magazine

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Book SynopsisPocket Rough Guide TokyoMake the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides.Entertaining, informative and stylish pocket guide, now with free eBook.Get Olympic ready with this pocket guidebook to Tokyo. It's a treasure trove of practical information, expert-curated listings and maps that will help travellers make the most of their 2020 Olympic adventure.Discover the best of Tokyo with this compact and entertaining pocket travel guide. This slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for short-trip travellers and covers all the key sights (Senso-Ji temple, Golden Gai, Shibuya crossing), restaurants, shops, cafés and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest and independent recommendations from our experts.Features of this travel guide to Tokyo- Compact format: packed with practical information, this is the perfect travel companion when you're out and about exploring Tokyo- Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most of your trip- Incisive area-by-area overviews: covering Ginza, Harajuku, Shinjuku and more, the practical 'Places' section provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink and shop- Handy pull-out map: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map makes on-the-ground navigation easy- Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences- Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, health, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory and handy language section and glossary- Attractive user-friendly design: features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout- The ultimate travel tool: download the free eBook to access all this from your phone or tablet- Covers: Imperial Palace and around; Ginza and around; Akihabara and around; Ueno and around; Asakusa and around; Bayside Tokyo; Akasaka and Roppongi; Ebisu and the south; Harajuku and Shibuya; Shinjuku and the west; Ikebukuro and the northLooking for a comprehensive travel guide to Japan? Try The Rough Guide to Japan for an informative and entertaining look at all the country has to offer.About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

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Book SynopsisGiven the historical and cultural richness of countries in the Middle East region, as well as the economic development many have exhibited in recent years, tourism planning and development gains much significance for both scholars and practitioners. Turbulence, conflicts and crises exhibited in the area add further dimensions that need to be incorporated in tourism strategies and planning, and be taken into consideration by experts at an institutional, corporate and educational level. Furthermore, in order to effectively deal with aspects of sustainability, visions and strategies in the region need to build upon good practices. As a result, a greater understanding is required of the factors influencing decision-making on tourism matters as well as on the impacts and implications of sustainable tourism development.This book, written by an international team of experts, addresses the need to examine tourism development and planning in the Middle East from a sustainability perspective by embracing case studies and examples from the region. Through its collection of chapters, the book considers tourism planning and development from the economic, socio-cultural, environmental and regulatory perspectives of sustainability. Thus, the book advances understandings of the positive and negative impacts of tourism development as well as how turbulence, crisis, synergies and the top-down and bottom-up approaches to tourism development are connected to different problems and implications for local communities, the region and the relationship of the Middle East with the rest of the world.An essential resource for tourism practitioners, decision-makers in private and public organisations, government bodies and consultants, not only from the Middle East, but for all those who want an encompassing view of global tourism.

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Book SynopsisIn July 1798, a Cambridge student set out on a botanical tour and wrote the first guidebook to North Wales. Wearing spectacles and carrying a rucksack, Yorkshire-born William Bingley made notes, sketched and looked for rare plants. He befriended a Welshman with whom he made the first recorded rock climb in Britain on the north flank of Snowdon. Three years later they climbed the iconic mountain Tryfan. Bingley also helped establish the legend of the faithful hound Gelert. In retracing Bingley's steps through the historic counties of Flint, Denbigh, Caernarvon, Anglesey, Merioneth and Montgomery (as well as the town of Oswestry), the reader will discover a landscape and people of over two hundred years ago. They will clamber with Bingley up waterfalls, ride in a waggon into a candle-lit copper mine, sail on a cutter to Ynys Enlli, suffer the fleas at an inn in Beddgelert, ponder the necessity of taking a pint of rum up Snowdon, or blissfully rest in the shade of Montgomery Castle during harvest. Perhaps also, like Bingley, they will be fired by the Last Bard's curse on Edward I, while gazing across the water at sunset towards the isle of the Druids. This first edition since 1839 includes a newly researched biography, and background on the Picturesque, the Sublime, slate quarries and pickled puffins.Trade ReviewMonica Kendall's new edition of Bingley, which is as lucid as it is deft, is a most welcome addition to the literature of the 'Welsh tour'. Modern Wales in many ways is indebted to him. (Professor Prys Morgan)

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Book SynopsisScience & Scientists in Berlin is a richly illustrated guidebook providing informative biographies of 22 major scientists and 11 mathematicians linked to the metropolis, from polymath Gottfried W. Leibniz (b. 1646) to computer inventor Konrad Zuse (d. 1995). As well as renowned figures like Albert Einstein, the book includes scientists who deserve to be better known, such as flight pioneer Otto Lilienthal. Their world-changing achievements are described in a lively and accessible style. Follow in the footsteps of the protagonists using the comprehensive gazetteer and 18 colour maps which guide you to almost 200 sites associated with their lives: such as plaques, monuments, laboratories, museums, residences & graves. Anyone who is interested in both science and Berlin’s history, and who wants to learn about the people who created this unique past and experience the places where it comes alive, needs a guidebook like this…

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Book SynopsisBradt's new cycling guide to Northumbria offers 21 routes covering County Durham, Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. Each ride includes comprehensive directions plus contextual features on history, wildlife and culture. Each links to OS Explorer maps (and, where relevant, National Cycle Network routes), while QR codes connect with downloadable GPX maps via the komoot app, enabling navigation by smartphone. With a dedicated bike-hire section (so you have an alternative if your bicycle isn't suitable for a particular ride) and accommodation suggestions, this book is an indispensable travel companion for two-wheeled adventures. Northeast England is among the UK's most dramatic and unspoilt regions, boasting long, sandy beaches, upland moors and forests. Its history is rich too, with Celtic, Viking and Roman sites in this battleground for successive border wars between the English and Scots. Majestic castles such as Bamburgh stand guard along its windswept coastline, while Holy Island's Lindisfarne Castle once provided a haven to Christianity's earliest missionaries and Alnwick Castle served as Hogwarts School in two Harry Potter films. Today, the region is becoming increasingly popular for cyclists, particularly off-road mountain biking, but is still a 'sleeping giant' for its potential. Collectively totalling 355 miles, rides range from 9-26 miles and are typically suitable for half-day outings. Most are aimed at beginners and leisure cyclists, with several longer or more adventurous routes (including mountain-bike trails) for those craving greater challenge. Many are loop circuits, making travel hassle-free. Several follow established cycle routes, including the Cathedrals Cycle Route, Coast & Castles, Hadrian's Cycleway (which broadly follows Hadrian's Wall) and Pennine Cycleway, and can be linked for longer excursions. So whether you fancy exploring Northumberland National Park via six loop routes, bouncing around roller-coaster tracks in Kielder Forest, freewheeling from Antony Gormley's Angel of the North statue to Newcastle's rejuvenated riverfront, or enjoying wildlife by bike, Northumbria is a superb cycling destination with something for everyone - making Bradt's Cycling in Northumbria brim with inspiration for cyclists of all ages and energy levels.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Route 1: Hamsterley Forest, Co Durham Chapter 2 Route 2: Durham Cathedral to Newcastle Cathedral Chapter 3 Route 3: Gibside to Baltic Arts Centre Loop Chapter 4 Route 4: Hadrian's Cycleway - Vindolanda Loop Chapter 5 Route 5: Pennines Panorama Loop, Haydon Bridge Chapter 6 Route 6: Lakeside Way Trail, Kielder Forest Chapter 7 Route 7: Osprey Trail, Kielder Forest Chapter 8 Route 8: Kielder to Bellingham Chapter 9 Route 9: Black Grouse Loop-Bellingham Chapter 10 Route 10: Bellingham to Greenhaugh Chapter 11 Route 11: Bellingham Curlew Chapter 12 Route 12: Wallington-Belsay-Ogle Chapter 13 Route 13: Bellingham to Rothbury, Sandstone Way Chapter 14 Route 14: Alnwick-Alnmouth-Warkworth Loop Chapter 15 Route 15: Warkworth West Loop Chapter 16 Route 16: Craster South: to Longhoughton Beach and Howick Hall Chapter 17 Route 17: Amble to Bamburgh Chapter 18 Route 18: Wooler Loop Chapter 19 Route 19: Wooler - Holburn/St Cuthbert's Cave to Beal/Holy Island Chapter 20 Route 20: Beal to Berwick-upon-Tweed Chapter 21 Route 21: Berwick-upon-Tweed to Norham

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Book SynopsisBradt's popular guidebook 52 Wildlife Weekends suggests inspiring itineraries for 52 unforgettable British wildlife-watching breaks, stretching from the Isles of Scilly to northern Scotland - each perfectly timed for every week of the year. Thoroughly updated to reflect Britain's ever-changing natural history, this second edition integrates the latest information on the country's most thrilling wildlife experiences, suggests new target species and showcases fabulous new locations. Written by award-winning author and experienced naturalist James Lowen, 52 Wildlife Weekends remains the only guide to package Britain's nature-watching highlights into deftly timed, user-friendly holiday suggestions. Say it's February and you want to watching otters. Or May: time for spring flowers and bewitching butterflies. Or July, and you fancy marvelling at dragonflies. Or October: the height of bird migration. Whenever in the year you get a chance to escape, this book suggests 48 hours' worth of brilliant wildlife-watching - perfect for staycations, whether as a weekend or part of a longer holiday. 52 Wildlife Weekends suggests a year's worth of short breaks celebrating the full range of Britain's most exciting wildlife, from tiny silver-spotted skipper butterflies to gargantuan basking sharks, and from seabird skyscrapers to ostentatious orchids. Covering more than 40 counties or regions, this unique guide offers engaging descriptions, detailed directions (including grid references and postcodes), accommodation suggestions, and assessments of accessibility and (new for this edition) child-friendliness, plus 180 mouth-watering colour photographs. Find out how, where and when to track down such thrilling creatures as beavers and basking sharks, eagles and otters, dolphins and dragonflies, glow worms and grey seals. Why not open the New Year on a real-life wild goose chase in the Inner Hebrides? Or make a spring pilgrimage to Yorkshire to see truly wild daffodils? Or experience underwater life by peering into rivers for rare fish in Powys, snorkelling in Dorset, or rock-pooling in Devon? Or gawp at starling murmurations, shape-shifting through the autumnal sky, in Suffolk or Somerset. Combining the very best of travel and wildlife guides, and covering both well-known spectacles and less familiar species, Bradt's 52 Wildlife Weekends has something for everyone - wildlife experts and novice ecotourists alike.Trade Review'A diarised walkthrough of 52 wildlife-filled weekend destinations to explore and experience in every corner of the British countryside, this is a guide that will find a home in the caravans, tent pockets and backpacks of nature-lovers just about everywhere...... 52 Wildlife Weekends will provide many with the inspiration to get close to nature somewhere across our islands, and might add a few destinations to the bucket lists of those already enthused. This is a guide well worth buying?-?regardless of your location, interest or expertise on anything wildlife-related. Let yourself be inspired!' www.birdguides.com 'Packed with stunning wildlife photography, this is an ideal guide to the range of British wildlife you can see as well as where to see it and when.' Powys County Times and Express 'Each chapter is an invitation to pack a picnic, pull on the walking boots and head out in search of our wonderful wildlife.' The Simple Things 'The text is, like the rest of the book, simply superb and full of feeling, as if the author has actually taken you there.' Highland News 'A pleasurable and practical read that aims to inspire and inform... an indispensible resource for anyone interested in British wildlife.' Outdoor Photography 'A year of wildlife-watching ideas divided into handy weekend breaks' Countryman Magazine 'Packaged in a handy-sized and beautifully illustrated book. The sumptuous photographs on the front cover provide a taster of the wonderful variety of wildlife that can be enjoyed across Britain... a great addition to any bookshelf' The Biggest Twitch 'An invaluable, inspirational guide and a real bargain to boot.' BBC Wildlife "A good idea and a useful guide... packed with information and well written... a good reminder that Britain has plenty of wildlife if you go to the right places, at the right times" Mark Avery, British Wildlife. 'Offers inspiring itineraries for a year of unforgettable wildlife-watching breaks across the UK' Sussex Wildlife Trust 'This would suit non-specialists as well as seasoned naturalists, and, accompanied by some fine photographs, contains evocative accounts of varied landscapes, from balmy evenings in the Chilterns to the saturated fens of Norfolk.' Good Book Guide 'This book provides an excellent starting point for a novice or for a 'wild' family to explore nature across beautiful Britain!' Dorset Wildlife Trust 'Britain is rich in wildlife, and now, thanks to a new book, seeing all these creatures in their natural habitats has suddenly been made a lot easier.' Evergreen 'Learn where to spot basking sharks, forage for fungi, track red squirrels and more, with maps, itineraries and great photos.' National Geographic Traveller 'Who needs BBC's Springwatch when this book has 52 good reasons to get out and see British wildlife for yourself?' Wild TravelTable of ContentsJanuary 1 Wild goose chases and whisky chasers Argyll & Bute for barnacle goose, Greenland white-fronted goose, white-tailed eagle, otter, goose barnacle 2 Meres, fens and washes Cambridgeshire for Chinese water deer, bittern, Bewick's swan, whooper swan, hen harrier 3 Larking about Hampshire for red deer, roe deer, wood lark, great grey shrike, hawfinch 4 Seal of approval Durham for harbour seal, grey seal, long-eared owl, waxwing, snow bunting 5 Seaduck go Forth! Fife & East Lothian for velvet scoter, long-tailed duck, Slavonian grebe, white-tailed eagle, sea buckthorn bracket February 6 Touting for Tarka Northumberland for otter, red squirrel, Mediterranean gull, willow tit, twite 7 Whirling waders, gathering geese, aerial attacks Lancashire for otter, whooper swan, pink-footed goose, starling roost, scarlet elf cup 8 Kite-flying and Welsh witches Powys for red kite, raven, dipper, witches beard, Wilson's filmy fern 9 Dark Peak, white hare Derbyshire for mountain hare, peregrine, curlew, raven, red grouse March 10 From rifles to Ratty Greater London & Kent for water vole, heronry, Caspian gull, long-eared owl, rook roost 11 Serpents of the sandlings Suffolk for adder, Mediterranean gull, Dartford warbler, brown hare, mossy stonecrop 12 Daff's in t'dale North Yorkshire for wild daffodil, red grouse, goshawk, gannet, kittiwake 13 Wailing heath chicken run Suffolk & Norfolk for stone-curlew, stoat, grape hyacinth, Breckland speedwell, fingered speedwell April 14 Sand and deliver! Devon for sand crocus, sand lizard, narrow-headed ant, rockpool species, cirl bunting 15 A rabble of reptiles Dorset for eight species of reptile, natterjack toad, sika, early spider orchid, emperor moth 16 Snakes and snake's heads Gloucestershire & Wiltshire for wild boar, adder, goshawk, pied flycatcher, snake's-head fritillary 17 Highland spring, famous grouse Highland for black grouse, osprey, golden eagle, pine marten, Kentish glory May 18 Dukes and ladies Kent for lady orchid, bluebell,shingle plants, Duke of Burgundy, dew moth 19 Fantastic fish - and fishers Radnorshire & Carmarthenshire for sea lamprey, brook lamprey, badger, osprey, wood warbler 20 Pembrokeshire parrots, mystical Manxies Pembrokeshire for Manx shearwater, puffin, gannet, bluebell, red campion 21 Does the lady's slipper fit? Yorkshire & Cumbria for lady's slipper, coralroot orchid, pearl-bordered fritillary, white-spotted sable, natterjack toad 22 Machair marvels, streaming skuas Outer Hebrides for machair plants including orchids, corncrake, breeding waders, long-tailed skua, moss carder bee July 27 Butterfly high season Cumbria for high brown fritillary, mountain ringlet, large heath, dune helleborine, dark-red helleborine 28 Island intensity Northumberland for Arctic tern, roseate tern, puffin, dune helleborine, ballan wrasse 29 There be dragons... and dolphins Inverness-shire for northern emerald, northern damselfly, bumblebee robberfly, creeping lady's-tresses, bottlenose dolphin 30 Snorkelling and skippers Dorset for corkwing wrasse, Lulworth skipper, small red damselfly, heath tiger beetle, Dorset heath 31 Shark! Cornwall & Devon for blue shark, harbour porpoise, beaver, greater horseshoe bat, silver-studded blue August 32 Basking on the Lizard Cornwall for Cornish heath, bog asphodel, chough, basking shark, red-veined darter 33 Mad Manx and mountains Ceredigion & Snowdonia for Manx shearwater, osprey, sand lizard, marsh helleborine, feral goat 34 Pelagic paradise Isles of Scilly for Wilson's storm-petrel, great shearwater, common dolphin, grey seal, rockpool life 35 Dragonfly delights Essex & Kent for southern migrant hawker, scarce emerald damselfly, shrill carder bee, water vole, great crested newt September 36 Chiltern challenge Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire for edible dormouse, brown hairstreak, silver-spotted skipper, glowworm, Chiltern gentian 37 Webs, willows and wanderers Suffolk for fen raft spider, willow emerald damselfly, convolvulus hawk-moth, badger, polecat/ferret 38 The Flamborough front East Yorkshire for gannet, sooty shearwater, pomarine skua, red-backed shrike, rockpool life 39 Blubber and bucks Norfolk for harbour seal, fallow deer, bearded tit, yellow-browed warbler, dune waxcap October 40 Winner takes all Suffolk for red deer rut, otter, bearded tit, bittern, little stint 41 Scilly season Isles of Scilly for migrant birds, lesser white-toothed shrew, basking shark, prickly stick-insect, crimson speckled 42 Don't spurn the chance East Yorkshire for migrant songbirds, estuary waders, long-eared owl, woodcock 43 Estuarine exodus Cheshire & Conwy for pygmy shrew, harvest mouse, feral goat, short-eared owl, chough 44 Leap of faith North Yorkshire for the salmon run, roe deer, red squirrel, dipper, common crossbill November 45 Yew and yours Sussex for huge yews, fly agaric, water shrew, water vole, brent goose 46 Otterly fabu

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