Travel & Transport Books

Book SynopsisA travelogue exploring the life and work of George Orwell through the places he lived, worked and wrote Following in the footsteps of his literary hero, researcher and historian Oliver Lewis set out to visit all the places to have inspired and been lived in by George Orwell. Over three years he travelled from Wigan to Catalonia, Paris to Motihari, Marrakesh to Eton, and in each location explored both how Orwell experienced the place, and how the place now remembers him as a literary icon. Beginning in Northern India, where Orwell was born in 1903, and ending in the Oxfordshire village of Sutton Courtenay, where he was laid to rest in 1950, The Orwell Tour offers an accessible and informative new biography of Orwell through the lens of place.Trade ReviewOrwell roamed widely, living in London, Southwold, Henley, Wallington, Hayes and Jura. It's this rootless, restless man that writer Oliver Lewis pursues in his innovative and thorough book, The Orwell Tour. -- Daily TelegraphIf you enjoy Orwell and if you enjoy travelogues, you'll find a lot here to like. -- The Orwell Society

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Book SynopsisA glorious celebration of some of the finest gardens in a county whose climate makes them especially breathtaking.  Alan Titchmarsh Step inside the Secret Gardens of Cornwallfor a private tour of the best horticultural destinations in the county. Discover what grows well, when and where to visit, understand the challenges that the owners have faced, and have a taste of the world-class gardens to be found in this corner of England. The 20 beautiful gardens included here celebrate the diversity of gardening in Cornwall – secret coastal woodlands, lush subtropical valleys, traditional country estates and wave-lashed clifftops – through sumptuous photography, fascinating stories and interviews with their owners.Trade ReviewWhat a beautiful book. I just want to rush off and see all the gardens that I haven’t seen already. * Rick Stein *Table of ContentsForeword by Sir Tim Smit KBE Introduction A note on the Cornish climate 1 Bonython Estate Gardens 2 Burncoose House Gardens 3 Caervallack 4 Chygurno 5 Enys Gardens 6 Falmouth’s Public Gardens 7 Kestle Barton 8 Lamorran House Gardens 9 Minack Theatre Gardens 10 Penjerrick Garden 11 Pentillie Castle and Estate 12 Potager Garden 13 Prideaux Place 14 St Just in Roseland Churchyard 15 St Michael’s Mount Gardens 16 Tate St Ives: Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden 17 Trenarth Gardens 18 Tresillian House and Garden 19 Trevilley 20 Trevince Estate Gardens Visiting information Index Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisWalk the Camino Ingles or `English Way' from the Spanish seaport cities of A Coruna or Ferrol on the path long-trodden by British pilgrims arriving by sea. This lesser-known Camino route showcases the misty forests and enigmatic culture of Galicia, and can be walked in 4-7 days. With full-color stage maps and city maps, you'll always know where you and where you're going. Detailed accommodations listings show everything you need to know about pilgrim hostels (albergues) as well as private accommodations for each budget. Planning and route tips keep you informed, in a pocket-sized book with no fluff.

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Book SynopsisA stunningly illustrated tribute to all things car, Automotive celebrates the ingenuity and usability of cars, trucks and motorbikes past, present and future.From Karl Benz's Motorwagon, through to the flashiest, super-fast cars of today, Automotive is a spectacular look at the history of road vehicles throughout the world, and the fantasy and jaw-dropping awe they evoke.Packed full of iconic models including the rip-roaring Hot Rods and luxurious limousines, Automotive is also jam-packed with some of the coolest and fastest races of all time, including the terrifying Isle of Man TT, the gruelling Monaco Grand-Prix, Automotive makes a stunning gift or reference book for car lovers of all ages.Beautiful artwork by the award-winning artist Ryo Takemasa, makes this book one that can be enjoyed over and over again.

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Book SynopsisJoin experienced Israeli tour guide Jacob Firsel for five illuminating tours in the Galilee. - Nazareth and behind the scenes in Jesus' hometown. - Cana, Mt Tabor and Nain - the miracle of Jesus. - Capernaum - Jesus' base of ministry - Around the Sea of Galilee: now including Magdala Including full colour photos, detailed tour and site maps, information about driving and public transport. Go to Galilee provides everything you need for pilgrimage travel in the region that Jesus called home 2000 years ago. Travel through the New Testament and the teachings of Jesus in the land where it all took place.

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Book SynopsisKeen to explore a different side of Boston? Like a Local is the book for you.This isn''t your ordinary travel guide. Beyond Boston''s rich history and world-famous universities are experimental breweries, super-cool jazz clubs and design-led jewellery stores that locals love - and that''s where this book takes you.Turn the pages to discover:- The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals.- 6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as flea markets and movie theatres.- A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore Boston.- Helpful ''what3word'' addresses, so you can pinpoint all the listed sights.Compiled by three proud Bostonians, this stylish travel guide is packed with Boston''s best experiences and hidden spots, handily categorised to suit your mood and needs.Whether you''re a restless Bostonian on the hunt for a new hango

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Book SynopsisDuring the course of the 1950s England lost confidence in its rulers and convinced itself it must modernise. The failing steam-powered local railways, run by Colonel Blimp, symbolised everything that was wrong with the country - surely the future lay in motorways and high-speed express trains? Along came Dr Beeching with his diagnosis, and suddenly branch-line Britain was gone for ever. The debate about the Beeching cuts has raged ever since. In this superbly researched examination, Charles Loft exposes the political failures that bankrupted the railways and lays bare the increasing alienation of bureaucrats from the public they were trying to serve. The result is a fascinating study of a nation grappling to come to terms with modernity.

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Book SynopsisThe third volume in a definitive history of Porsche's racing cars, bringing the story right up-to-date. Illustrated throughout with contemporary photography sourced from the factory, this book serves as the perfect record of Porsche's motorsport exploits from 2006 onwards. Written by an acknowledged Porsche expert, with the full co-operation of the factory.Table of Contents1. Setting the Scene. 2. 2006. 3. 2007. 4. 2008. 5. 2009. 6. 2010. 7. 2011. 8. 2012. 9. 2013. 10. 2014. 11. 2015. 12. 2016. 13. 2017. 14. 2018. 15. 2019. 16. 2020. 17. 2021. 18. 2022.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's France's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 38 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. See Britanny's stunning coastline, explore medieval Burgundy, and trawl through Provence's markets. Get to France, rent a car, and hit the road! Inside Lonely Planet's France's Best Road Trips: Itineraries for classic road trips plus other lesser-known drives with expert advice to pick the routes that suit your interests and needs Full-colour route maps - easy-to-read, detailed directionsDetours - delightful diversions to see France's highlights along the way Link Your Trip - cruise from one driving route to the next Insider tips - get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roadsStretch Your Legs - the best things to do outside the car Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks missLavish colour photography provides inspiration throughout Covers Paris, Alsace, Normandy, Brittany, the Loire Valley, the Auvergne, Burgundy, the Rhone Valley, Provence, the Basque Country, the Pyrenees, and more. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's France's Best Road Trips is perfect for exploring France via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car. Planning a France trip sans a car? Lonely Planet's France, our most comprehensive guide to France, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, 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 phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, 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 traveller'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 SynopsisTrade Review"The amount of tips in this book must have taken the author/photographer years to gather and his enthusiasm for everything Japanese rolls [right] off the colorful pages." --The Travel Tester"The Little Book of Kyoto is filled with gorgeous photographs and loaded with information about every area of the city in the form of short essays…Kyoto is definitely a place I would love to return to, and now I can return, if even for a short time by picking up this book and flipping through the pages." --Castle View Academy blog"In this compact volume, Simmons introduces readers to the most notable sites and experiences in Japan's ancient capital. Through vivid photography and easily digestible captions, he provides readers with a more human and personal window into Kyoto life…This book is a perfect handbag-sized companion for any traveler to Kyoto, be they first-time visitors or seasoned explorers looking for something more." -- Kyoto Journal

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Book SynopsisLet Secret Edinburgh guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Edinburgh guide book, now in its 3rd edition. Featuring over 20 new locations, our local expert, Hannah Robinson, will show you the well-hidden treasures and hidden places of this amazing city. Featuring over 160 unusual and unfamiliar places, this Secret Edinburgh guide is ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike.Descend into a Cold War bunker, piece together guerrilla mosaics, unearth the most glorious of grottoes, genuflect before the wooden robot overlord, sniff out dogs more dazzling than Greyfriars Bobby, peruse a 17th-century list of ladies of pleasure, get water-boarded in a prototype Jacuzzi, travel to the Wild West of Morningside, discover hidden gardens and clandestine art that not even the neighbours know about.Far from the tourist traps and the crowded landmarks, you may have thought Edinburg

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to France.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from people-watching in one of Bordeaux''s atmospheric cafe-filled squares to cycling through one of the world''s most famous vineyards in La Voie des Vignes, and paragliding over Lake Annecy.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s France Travel Guide: Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate France and connect experiences together with ease Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys com

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Ireland.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from tapping your toes to trad music in Dublin''s world-famous Temple Bar to hiking the trails that traverse the spine of the Wicklow Mountains, and taking a surf lesson on Tramore Beach.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s Ireland Travel Guide: Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Ireland and connect experiences together with ease Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combi

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Book SynopsisColor your way around Tokyo with this coloring-book-meets-travel-journal featuring 30 expertly curated sites to learn about, color, and record so you can experience the city whether you’re already there, planning a trip, or dreaming about your next adventure. Grab your pen and colored pencils—and get ready to travel the world! Whether your flights are booked or you’ll only be traveling in your mind, Tokyo takes you on an interactive, colorful tour of Japan’s capital city. This travel journal features 30 sites in Tokyo to discover—from the bucket-list worthy must-sees like the Senso-ji Temple and the Imperial Palace to places to shop in the Ginza District and explore in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Learn about each landmark with fascinating histories, fun facts, and travel tips. Accompanying the journal pages allow space to record, plan, or imagine your dream vacation. Plus, all 30 landmarks feature beautifully rendered coloring pages to shade in while taking in the sites.Tokyo is the perfect airplane take-along or gift for those dreaming about exploring Japan.Trade Review"A whole new take on travel guidebooks...and a great gift." —Forbes

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Book SynopsisDurable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet''s Japan Planning Map is your essential navigation tool. This full-colour map features accompanying images and information about top attractions, itinerary suggestions, a transport guide, themed lists and practical travel tips. Durable and waterproof Easy-fold format and convenient size Handy slipcase Full colour and easy to use Before-you-go info Beautiful imagery Tailored itineraries Can''t-miss regional highlights Detailed town index Transport planner Themed lists Covers Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Izu Peninsula, Nikko, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Koya-san, Naoshima, Himeji, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Kagoshima, Matsuyama, Fukuoka, Takayama, Tsumago, Magone, Kanazawa, Kamikochi, Sapporo, Niseko, Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Matsushima

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Book SynopsisAt first sight, modern-day Egypt is an unruly and chaotic place: a cacophony of sounds, an overload of smells, and a swirling visual feast. Ancient church domes and medieval minarets share the same space with fast-food chains and chic air-conditioned cafe s. Egyptian society has undergone dramatic changes in recent years, yet tradition and deeply conservative views prevail. Culture Smart! Egypt explores the codes and paradoxes of Egyptian life, outlines the country' s history, and shows the forces that have shaped its sensibility. It explains the key values and attitudes, guides you through local customs and traditions, and opens a window into the private lives of Egyptians and offers advice on how to get a long with them and how to be a good guest.

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Book SynopsisStunning original photographs of railways around Chicago, offers highlights of the exciting Midwestern city.

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Book SynopsisDurable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's Barcelona City Map is your conveniently sized passport to travelling with ease. Get more from your map and your trip with images and information about top city attractions, walking tour routes, transport maps, itinerary suggestions, an extensive street and site index, and practical travel tips and directory. With this easy-to-use, full-colour navigation tool in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of Barcelona, so begin your journey now!Durable and waterproofEasy-fold format and convenient sizeHandy slipcaseFull colour and easy to useExtensive street and site indexImages and information about top city attractionsHandy transport mapsWalking tour routesPractical travel tips and directoryItinerary suggestionsCovers L'Eixample, Barri Gotic, La Ribera, Ciutat Vella, El Fort Pienc, Vila Olimpica, La Barceloneta, Port Vell, El Raval, Sant Antoni, Poble Sec, MontjuicLooking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Barcelona, our most comprehensive guidebook to the city, covering the top sights and most authentic offbeat experiences. Or check out Lonely Planet's Pocket Barcelona, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss experiences for a quick trip.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, 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 phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, 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 traveller'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 SynopsisLike a modern Viking 32-year-old Nansen set sail from Norway in 1893 to reach the North Pole. Experts warned him that his voyage was tantamount to suicide. Compact and nimble, his ship the Fram had been specially built to withstand the relentless, devastating pressure of the polar ice cap. At the right moment, he intended to strike out into the polar desert and finish the final leg by sledge.Nansen's vivid memoir became an international phenomenon when, having been given up for dead, he emerged three years later. His epic struggle against snowdrifts, ice floes, polar bears, scurvy, gnawing hunger and the loneliness of the polar night would inspire young explorers such as Scott and Amundsen a generation later to make new conquests. This first unabridged edition since 1897 includes photographs not previously published.Trade Review'Nansen was the last of the Nordic gods... Tall, blond, and ridiculously handsome... The First Crossing Of Greenland is a... thrilling account of his earliest adventure... It was a hideous journey... Hair froze fast to headgear, beards solidified so that the lips could not be opened to speak... Polar exploration tends to attract more testosterone than talent... One man towers over the other ice-encrusted sledgers: Fridtjof Nansen, colossus of the glaciers... Of all the frozen beards... only Nansen communicated a sense of the true subjugation of the ego that endeavour can bring. Failure, he acknowledged, would mean "only disappointed human hopes, nothing more".' Sara Wheeler, Guardian; 'Seminal... demythologised the polar environment and revolutionised modern polar travel with the introduction of skis.' Roland Huntford, The Times; 'Nansen defied that conventional wisdom, which dictated explorers proceed from the known to the unknown to maintain a line of retreat, by sailing first to the largely uncharted eastern coast of Greenland.' Times Higher Education; 'The visionary Norse explorer.' Jon KrakauerTable of ContentsThe Route of the Fram and Nansen and Johansen's Sledge JourneyPreliminary-Sketch Map of Franz Joseph LandIntroduction by Fergus FlemingThe FramI. IntroductionII. Preparations and EquipmentIII. The StartIV. Farewell to NorwayV. Voyage Through the Kara SeaVI. The Winter NightVII. The Spring and Summer of 1894VIII. Second Autumn in the IceThe Sledge JourneyIX. We Prepare for the Sledge ExpeditionX. The New Year, 1895XI. We Make a StartXII. We Say Good-bye to the FramXIII. A Hard StruggleXIV. By Sledge and KayakXV. Land at LastXVI. The New Year, 1896XVII. The Journey SouthwardConclusion by Fridtjof NansenEndnotesList of Equipment Used for the Sledge Journey

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Book SynopsisA Naturalist's Guide to the Reptiles of the Philippines is an introductory photographic guide to 176 reptile taxa commonly encountered in the Philippines. High quality photographs from the region's top nature photographers, some of species that have never before been published, are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include common and scientific names, size, identifying features, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers climate and biogeographical regions, habitats, conservation, topography and advice on snakebites. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the reptiles of The Philippines encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status and CITES listing.

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Book SynopsisThe Talyllyn Railway is a remarkable survivor from a long past industrial age. It was built and opened in 1865 to carry slate from the Bryn Eglwys Slate Quarry in the hills above Abergynolwyn village to Tywyn (then Towyn) from where it was shipped all around the world.The first passenger train ran in 1866 and the line runs from Tywyn (on the coast of Cardigan Bay) inland for 7 miles to Nant Gwernol. The slate traffic ceased in 1946 after a serious rock fall in the quarry. In 1950 the line's owner (Sir Henry Haydn Jones) died and the future of the railway looked very uncertain because it had been losing money for some years.However, a group of enthusiasts sought to prevent the line's closure and, as a result, the Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society was formed and took over the Talyllyn Railway Company and it still owns it today.Over the ensuing years a great many improvements have been made and the volunteer members of the preservation society now provide most of the train crews and s

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Birmingham, a super-diverse city with an ever-shifting identity. This is the quiet medieval market town that overnight became the centre of the industrial revolution, over the centuries rolling out leather wares, jewellery, steam engines, motor cars, fountain pens, gun smithery, toys, chocolate, heavy metal music and nanotechnology. The city's drive to successively reinvent itself as motor city, conference capital and shopping destination reflects that initial burst of energy. The result is a city of many layers, bold planning experiments, overlapping fragments and pockets of creative endeavour which can be tough to navigate without a guide. However, its many treasures coruscate more brilliantly for being lost. This book tells the story many would miss through the art, places, buildings, people and the dynamic mix of cultures that reveal the Birmingham identity, from the smallest architectural details to epic civic structures. Only here can you chill on a bench with local

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Book SynopsisAn unprecedented photographic portrait of all 50 US state capitol buildings, exploring architecture, interior spaces, furnishings, landscape settings, and urban locations.

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Book SynopsisSpace City. Bayou City. Hustletown. Clutch City. Crush City. What''s the story behind all these nicknames? 111 Places in Houston That You Must Not Miss is your guide to the hidden stories behind the city''s monikers, stereotypes, and statistics. As America''s most diverse city, this book provides 111 different ways to explore Htown. This illustrated guidebook is a readable tour of places representing the distinct personalities that make up the population of the nation''s fourth largest city. Traverse Houston''s massive landscape of strip malls and interstates, and you will find a city that not only embraces diversity, but transforms it into its own culture, where Hindu temples take up office space, an enterprising Vietnamese jeweller supplies the hip hop scene with bling, and one man''s mission to cover his house in beer cans is now a museum. Whether you''re a native Houstonian or a newcomer, this book serves as both a good read and a resource for g

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet's Colombia is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Journey to Ciudad Perdida, explore Cartagena's old town, and trek in El Cocuy; and see the giant statues of Easter Island; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Colombia Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics Eating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try Toolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travel Colour maps and images throughoutLanguage - essential phrases and language tips Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Covers Bogota, Boyaca, Santander and Norte de Santander, Caribbean Coast, San Andres and Providencia, Medellin and Zona Cafetera, Cali and Southwest Colombia, Pacific Coast, Los Llanos, Amazon Basin and more About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet). 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller'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 SynopsisNational Geographic Walking Guide Berlin is the ideal tool to appreciate the quintessence of Berlin. After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the city, split and diverse, revived around its historic center, and today its cultural scene is the liveliest in Europe. Berlin has completely changed, thanks to the work of the most important contemporary architects. However, its history lives on in the monuments of the Habsburg era, the reminiscences of the Cold War, and in the numerous museums and memorials. BRIEF VISITS: If you have only a day or a weekend available, children with you, or if you are looking for a little fun, we provide specialized as well as tailor-made tours dedicated to modern history and to the intrigues of espionage. DISTRICTS TOUR: Also included are seven step-by-step itineraries of the most important districts of Berlin, including the most important attractions in the city. While sightseeing, the main points of interest are highlighted on the map alongside important details for visitors and historical information. Main attractions range from a 13th-century old town on the river Spree and the political center along the grand boulevard, Unter den Linden, to the elegant royal district of Charlottenburg. Itineraries are offered for each district, and “In Detail” sections explore iconic places in depth. “This Is Berlin” sections explore interesting aspects of the city’s history, culture, and life. “The Best” sections suggest the can’t-miss places and activities in a city that offers infinite spaces, opportunities, and events to entertain visitors.

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Book Synopsis''Good balance between detail and clarity with excellent town maps'' What Car?PHILIP''S is No. 1 in the UK for clear maps. The latest 2025 Philip''s Big Road Atlas of Britain and Ireland, in a supersize large format, has fully updated maps from the Philip''s digital database alongside all the detail and information needed for successful travel.* Top driving tips for safety and skill including parallel parking * The best scenic routes, natural features and landscape highlighted for enhanced travelling* Practical ''more to view per page'' A3 size* Main scale of maps: 3 miles to 1 inch = 1:200,000 for ease of use* Route-planning section for the easiest navigation* 64 fully indexed town and city plans* City approach maps with named roads for the best access* Clear road map showing all of Ireland2025 Philip''s Big Road Atla

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Book Synopsis''Good balance between detail and clarity with excellent town maps'' What Car?PHILIP''S - Market leader and No. 1 in the UK for clear maps 2025 Philip''s Road Atlas of Britain and Ireland is a top-of-the-range, A4-sized, paperback atlas featuring fully updated maps from the Philip''s digital database. Voted Britain''s clearest and most detailed in an independent consumer survey, the mapping is super-clear.* Mapping at a scale of 3 miles to 1 inch = 1:200,000 for clarity and ease of use* Top tips for better and safer driving including how to parallel park* 160 pages of fully updated super-clear road maps* 10 pages of detailed route-planning maps, to help plan your route in advance* 88 fully indexed and detailed town-centre maps* Major city approach maps with named arterial roads* Clear road mapping showing all of IrelandThis atlas contains 160 pages

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Book Synopsis''Good balance between detail and clarity with excellent town maps'' What Car?PHILIP''S - Market leader and No. 1 in the UK for clear maps 2025 Philip''s Road Atlas of Britain and Ireland is a top-of-the-range, A4-sized, spiral-bound atlas, featuring fully updated maps from the Philip''s digital database. Voted Britain''s clearest and most detailed in an independent consumer survey, the mapping is super-clear.* 160 pages of fully updated super-clear road maps* Top tips for better and safer driving and the easiest way to parallel park * Detailed route-planning maps, to help plan your route in advance* 88 fully indexed and detailed town-centre maps throughout the British Isles* Major city approach maps with named arterial roads including the expanded London ULEZ* Clear road map showing all of Ireland * Mapping at a scale of 3 miles to 1 inch = 1:200,000 for easy use* Handy lie-flat spiral format

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Book SynopsisExplore the places where the weather is extreme with this beautiful coffee-table Atlas of Extreme Weather. This Atlas takes you on a journey to 50 destinations across the planet where wind, hurricanes, gales, frost and sandstorms shape the lives and faces of communities. From a town in Siberia where temperatures can drop to -70°C, to an Indian city with 12 metres of rainfall every year, to Icelandic moors battered by the wind, the Gulf of Venezuela pounded by lightning and a Japanese city submerged by 7 metres of snow every winter. Discover a world of extreme weather from the comfort of your own home with this fascinating Atlas of Extreme Weather.

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Book SynopsisLet PopOut Map Cambridge guide you around this historic city. Get to the heart of the historic city of Cambridge with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up Cambridge map. Small in size yet big on detail, this compact, dependable, Cambridge city map will ensure you don't miss a thing. Includes a PopOut map featuring a detailed street map of the city centre Advice on the top things to see while you're there Handy, self-folding, tourist map is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format Thorough street index is also featured and cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination Includes information on the top things to see including the Colleges and The Backs Hotels, restaurants, stores and attractions are all included on the map Ideal to pop in a pocket or bag for quick reference while exploring this beautiful city. Fold size: 95mm x 130mm Sheet size: 215mm x 225mm Approx scale: 1:4000; Scale to be used as a guideline only Printed on FSC certified paper.Table of Contents1) Detailed street map of Cambridge city centre 2) List of the top places to visit in Cambridge including the Colleges and The Backs

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Book SynopsisIn addition to the clear design, the Thailand road map, 1:900,000 has a lot of additional information such as road conditions, sights, campsites and a city center map.

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Book SynopsisWhether you want to surf in Manuel Antonio, zip-line through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, or hike around Arenal Volcano, the local Fodor''s travel experts in Costa Rica are here to help! Fodor''s Essential Costa Rica guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor''s “Essential” guides were named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!Fodor''s Essential Costa Rica travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THA

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Book SynopsisThis book serves as a captivating lens through which an intrepid explorer unveils the essence of Turin, capturing its essence from the break of dawn. Beginning in the heart of the historic center, where bustling streets adorned with charming boutiques beckon, the journey unfolds along the tranquil banks of the Po River..

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Book Synopsis(Edition updated in 2023) The MICHELIN Gironde, Landes local map, scale 1/150,000 is the ideal companion to fully explore this popular area on France's atlantic coast and provides star-rated Michelin tourist itineraries and attractions, as well as impressive 3D relief mapping. MICHELIN local maps are perfect for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts with over 20 leisure symbols, extensive coverage of cycling paths and nature trails. With MICHELIN local maps, find more than just your way! MICHELIN LOCAL MAPS provide detailed coverage of France are perfect for fully exploring these countries and are also ideal for cyclists. * Impressive & realistic 3D relief mapping * Michelin selected itineraries and must-sees of the area * A clear and comprehensive key with 20 leisure symbols, as well as cycling paths and nature trails. * Star rated tourist sights and attractions cross-referenced with the famous MICHELIN Green Guides. * Plans of main cities and a comprehensive place name index

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Book SynopsisThis gorgeously photographed book offers a window into the finest courses in the UK and Ireland, with relatable tips and amusing commentary for the average golfer. Most golfers only dream of playing at St. Andrews, Ballybunion, Turnberry, or Royal County Down. With incomparable history, unique traditions, and ferociously beautiful seaside landscapes, it's no wonder that the British Isles are home to some of the most celebrated golf courses in the world. Peter Gray, a middle handicapper and weekend warrior, has nonetheless golfed his way around the UK and Ireland and has the misadventures to prove it: from a disaster on the legendary “Road Hole” at Old Course in St. Andrews, to braving gale force winds at Muirfield (characterized by locals as “a spot of bother”), and even being urged to drink an entire bottle of Jameson 18-year-old whiskey after a round at Lahinch to cure a fierce case of the shanks (it worked). Part amusing travelogue, part scenic showcase, Golfing the British Isles: The Weekend Warrior's Companion brims with the same beauty, character, and sheer fun exemplified by the courses it depicts.Featuring breathtaking photography from Gary Lisbon alongside insightful commentary and practical guidance, this distinctive book will have golf enthusiasts packing their clubs, booking tee times, and charting their own pilgrimage in celebration of this singular game.

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Book SynopsisAlthough you can get by in France without speaking the language, knowing just a few essential phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding travel experiences. Fast Talk French is the concise language guide that is guaranteed to get you talking with confidence. Taste your way around the cellars of Champagne, explore the sights of Paris, or grab that great shopping bargain. Essential phrases to meet all your travel needs How to get local recommendations Easy-to-use pronunciation guides Expert tips to boost your confidence About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, 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 phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, 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 traveller'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 SynopsisThe third-largest country in Latin America, Mexico is hugely diverse, having both rural backwaters where time seems to have stood still and manic urban centers like Mexico City, one of the most densely populated and exciting cities in the world. This complex and fascinating country is where European and American civilizations first clashed. The repercussions of the meeting in 1519 between the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes and the Aztec Emperor Montezuma II, and the subsequent devastation wrought by the Spanish conquest, is still felt today. Culture Smart! Mexico takes you to the heart of Mexican society and introduces you to the proud, spiritual, dynamic, fatalistic, and fun-loving people who call this country home. It describes how people socialize, the dynamics of daily life, the importance of family, and the annual cycle of feasts and fiestas. There's advice on how to negotiate a Mexican menu, as well as information on traveling safely, communicating, and provides you with the tools to make the most of your time in Mexico.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 SynopsisThe definitive bucket list travel guide featuring 100 dream trips across the world - packed with insights and knowledge from Lonely Planet experts so you can make them happen.Adventures throughout the book feature spectacular photography, the ideal itinerary, practical planning information, and tales from travellers who have experienced the trip, plus background coverage of the regional specialities. Travel themes include culture, history, activities, food and drink, and simply exploring an amazing new destination.Inside Dream Trips of the World: 100 dream trips to destinations all over the globe Detailed itineraries for adventures from two days to three weeks with suggestions on areas to visit, must-see sights and landmarks, and unforgettable activities At a glance recommendations on where to eat, sleep and shop, plus the must-do experiences to enjoy during your trip Travel experts and loc

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Book SynopsisThis compact, pocket-sized Berlin travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Berlin. It''s light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. This Berlin guidebook covers: Spandauer Vorstadt, The Museum Island, Unter den Linden and the government quarter, Alexanderplatz and the Nikolaiviertel, Potsdamer Platz and Tiergarten, Prenzlauer Berg and Wedding, Friedrichshain, West Kreuzberg, East Kreuzberg, Neukölln, Charlottenburg, Schöneberg.Inside this Berlin travel book you will find:- Curated recommendations of places - main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas - Things not to miss in Berlin - Berliner Fernsehturm, Gemäldegalerie, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Hamburger Bahnhof, Jewish Museum, Reichstag, Schloss Charlottenburg, G

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWell-illustrated throughout with high-quality and helpful photos, this book is useful - invaluable almost - for those wanting to mildly tweak their Minor through to owners considering something far more radial -- Richard Gunn, Classic Car Weekly * Classic Car Weekly *It will become a handy ‘go-to book’ if you want to upgrade or modify your Minor, I am sure of that. -- Russ Harvey, Heritage Commercials Magazine * Heritage Commercials Magazine *Is it worth the cover price? Absolutely! I’d say that for those who aren’t concerned by 100% originality and want to use a Minor as an everyday car or give it a slightly sporty makeover it is worth buying. For those who are new to Morris Minors I’d say this book is essential not least because it answers questions about alternators, radial tyres, poly-bushes and E10 petrol. -- John Carroll, Morris Minors Owners Club Magazine * Morris Minors Owners Club Magazine *

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Book SynopsisFrom The Peninsula Hong Kong to Lake Como's Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Marrakech's La Mamounia to London's Claridge's, this beautifully illustrated collection unveils the grand histories, one-of-a-kind experiences, and lush hideaways of 100 of the world's most remarkable hotels.

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Book SynopsisIn addition to the clear design, the Bosnia-Herzegovina 1:200,000 road map has a lot of additional information such as road conditions, sights, campsites and various city center maps. The extensive location register also allows for quick orientation. The Top 10 Tips series offers a small supplement in which the ten most important sights are briefly described in several languages (languages: Bosnian, German, English). Details: Top tips for sights, place registers with postal codes, city maps of Banja Luka and Sarajevo, double-sided.

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Book SynopsisThe Rough Guide to the Top LGBTQ+ Friendly Places in Europe - the latest picture-packed addition to Rough Guides' Inspiration range - reveals 20 destinations that will enthuse and reward LGBTQ+ travellers in a brand-new, inspirational coffee-table book.From vibrant, edgy cities, to stunning, lesser-visited gems, the image-rich Rough Guide to the Top LGBTQ+ Friendly Places in Europe showcases 20 exceptional destinations that are renowned for being LGBTQ+-friendly, and for having notable LGBTQ+ connections.The expert-selected destinations are organised by season to encourage rewarding year-round trip experiences for LGBTQ+ travellers. Every destination entry boasts a pithy overview of what makes it special, with historic LGBTQ+- context, plus information about a renowned LGBTQ+ figure connected to the place.Enlivened by photos, every entry also includes essential tips on what to see and do, with recommendations for the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop.Throughout, engaging text and inviting images combine to give a strong flavour of each destination, with a focus on what makes each spot rewarding and unmissable for LGBTQ+ travellers.Features of The Rough Guide to the Top LGBTQ+ Friendly Places in Europe- Uncovers the top 20 LGBTQ+ destinations to visit in Europe- Stylish coffee-table book packed with inspiring photographs- Includes historic context, and profiles of renowned local LGBTQ+ figures- Suffused in Rough Guides' "tell it like it is" ethos, and curated by expert authors and editors- Organised by season to inspire rewarding travel around the year

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Book SynopsisThis pocket-sized travel guide to Reykjavík is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around the destination. It covers top attractions like the Blue Lagoon, as well as hidden gems, including the Icelandic Punk Museum. Our Reykjavík guide book will save you time and enhance your exploration of this fascinating city. This Reykjavík travel guide has been fully updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to Reykjavík covers: Hallgrimskirkja and around; Laugavegur: the main shopping street; The Culture House and Harpa; Austurvollur and Aoastraeti; Tjornin and around; The harbours and the sea; Grandi; Eastwards to Laugardalur; Perlan, Oskjuhlio and Nautholsvik; Seltjarnarnes; Greater Reykjavík; Day trips by bus; Day trips by plane.In this guide book to Reykjavík you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Reykjavík from cultural explorations in the National Museum of Iceland, to family activities in child-friendly places like Arbaejarsafn Open-Air Museum or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like the Blue Lagoon.TOP TEN ATTRACTIONSThis Reykjavík travel guide covers the destination's top ten attractions not to miss, including Hallgrimskirkja, Harpa, and Old Harbor, and Perfect Day itinerary suggestions.COMPACT FORMATCompact, concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and colour-coded sections, this guide book to Reykjavík is the perfect on-the-move companion when you're exploring Reykjavík.HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTSIncludes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture of Reykjavík.WHAT TO DODetailed description of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and children's activities.PRACTICAL MAPSHandy colour maps on the inside cover flaps of this travel guide to Reykjavík will help you find your way around.PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATIONPractical information on eating out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information.STRIKING PICTURESInspirational colour photography throughout.FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of this Reykjavík guide book to access all content from your phone or tablet for on-the-road exploration.

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