Travel & Transport Books
Anavasi Imitos North + South (Mount Hymettus): 2017
Book SynopsisTwo very detailed maps (printed on both sides) for Mt Imittos. The first (northern) covers the part of the mountain that extends between Agia Paraskevi and Ilioupoli and from Glyka Nera to Koropi while the second covers all the remaining southern part, between Argyroupoli, Glyfada, Koropi and Vari.
£11.30
Anavasi Folegandros: 2016
Book SynopsisThe map of Folegandros by Anavasi editions in a scale of 1:18 000 depicts with detail the beautiful footpaths of the island with their corresponding signposting. Field work on Folegandros was done during the Spring of 2016. Folegandros is a walking paradise with short footpaths ending up in beautiful remote beaches. Start walking and you will be so amazed that you will want to walk to the next bay. See the detailed footpaths descriptions with pictures and text on the back of the map. A small plan of Chora, the town of Folegandros, completes the map.
£8.86
Anavasi Astypalaia: 2016
Book SynopsisAstypalaia is a geographical bridge between the Cyclades and the Dodecanese. The capital of the island, Chora, one of the most beautiful in the Aegean, stretches around the imposing Venetian Castle. The island has scatteredmonuments and beautiful beaches, many of which are accessible only by footpaths.
£8.86
Anavasi Kitheron - Pateras - Gerania 1.4/1.5: 1:25,000
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£9.98
Anavasi Santorini: 2019
Book SynopsisAs you enter the caldera of Santorini by ferry sheer cliffs rise up dramatically, exposing richly coloured rock strata, crowned by the colored houses of the cliff-top settlements. Equally magnificent is the sunset from the heights of the caldera towards the sea and the remnants of prehistoric rounded island Strogyli, Thirasia, the New and Old Kameni. However, there is more than the visual excitement to discover and if you don?t take the time to walk the island you will have learnt little of Santorini. The new Anavasi map will take hiking in every corner, beach and hill top of Santorini and Thirassia to discover landscapes with visible signs of the traditional rural culture, with orchards stonewalls, threshing floors, huts, chapels, inland villages with a well preserved medieval core (called Castelo), routes with wonderful vistas, lost beaches quiet even in the heart of summer. The new map is double in size and scale than the previous version, that means more information and detail. On the reverse side of the map, there is a brief description of the 25 proposed hiking routes and a short guide of the two islands, Santorini and Thirassia.
£9.50
Anavasi Giona - Mt Vardousia: 2019
Book SynopsisThe map of Giona - Vardousia 1: 25.000 is not the new version of the map of Giona - Oiti - Vardousia but a completely new map that proposes for the first time exploration and adventure routes. Because more and more people are seeking adventure on the spurs and the peaks of Mts Vardousia and Giona. Vardousia has a face for all tastes, from the unvisited northern massif, to the splendid crossing of the southern ridge and the technical alpine style ascents to Plaka-Pyramida and Korakas crest. On Mount Giona, almost everything moves around the imposing peak Pyramida and the endless cliffs that stretch down to the south. Along with the demanding routes Karagiannis and Bekos, the map offers many alternative trails, from the long Reka ravine to short hikes to Arsali cave church and the cave of Myer.
£9.98
Anavasi Agrafa Hiking Map 2.5/4.1: 1:50,000 scale Topo 50
Book SynopsisThe new Agrafa map covers for the first time the entire Agrafa mountain range. Agrafa is a sea of rugged, uninhabited mountains that stun the viewer and move the climber. Amidst the daunting backdrop of aerial ridges and deep ravines, Anasavi cartographers walked and recorded small and long hikes marked on the map, and outlined on the back. In the area of Northern Thessaly Agrafa, the suggested routes of the map come from the very active Karditsa Mountaineering club.
£9.98
Anavasi Nafpaktos - Panaitoliko - Karpenisi 2.4
Book SynopsisThe mountains of Evritania: Velouchi, Chelidona, Kaliakouda and Panetoliko on one side, and on the other the mountainous Nafpaktia area, where Anninos, Tsekoura, Ardini and Tsakalaki . On the proposed routes you will find climbs to the tops and beautiful hikes from village to village or to a bridge, waterfall, forgotten monastery.
£9.98
Terrain Hios: 2016
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£9.98
Terrain Sikinos: 2010
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£9.98
Cordee Mountaineering in Slovenia: The Julian Alps and
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£27.09
Pan Alp The Alps: A Bird's-eye View
Book Synopsis"The Alps: A Bird's-Eye View" is a major project with completely new aerial photographs of the entire Alpine chain and up to date texts from experts in the world of geology; climate change; geography; Alpine tourism; natural environment; and, more. This is physically a big hardback book - 512 pages, 28cm wide, 37.5cm tall and weighing 4.95 kilos. The book has been compiled under the patronage of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) and includes a foreword by the Director-General of UNESCO, and introductions by Sir Chris Bonington and the Alpine Convention. The Alps are a single geographical and geological entity, yet they also constitute a culturally and climatically very diverse region. Besides the Mediterranean region, the Alps are the second largest ecosystem in Europe. The Alpine region today is home to 8 million people who speak eight major languages with many dialects and who are divided into eight nations. "The Alps: A Bird's-Eye View" is a stunning collection of new aerial photographs with 250 colour images (of which 200 are double spread) showing the Alpine region as it has never been seen before in one collection.From the air, professional photographer, mountaineer and pilot, Matevz Lenarcic has captured the diversity of the 1200 km between Monaco and Vienna. He reveals the variety of the region, including the contrasting Verdon gorges in France; the Mont Blanc glaciers; and, the granite walls of Bregaglia, the baroque ridges of the Dolomites and the light coloured limestone faces of the Julian Alps. Whilst the majority of the book is devoted to stunning photography, there is a significant contribution in text with chapters including the Alps as the birds see them; the myth about avalanches; landscapes of wine; geology; glacier changes; climate and expected changes; water, forests, flora & fauna; protected areas; landscape; population; and, tourism. The contributing authors are all specialists in their field and have been brought together to showcase the Alpine region in a complete work of photography and text.
£36.00
GEAart, d. o. o. Over the Blue Planet: Around the World with an
Book SynopsisOver the Blue Planet celebrates the diversity of the Earth as seen and photographed during the round-the-world flight of pilot Matevz Lenarcic in 2012, and his flight over the North Pole in 2013.The book celebrates the 71% of the Earth's surface which is covered with water; not only sea but also rivers, waterfalls, lakes, wetlands and ice. Pilot and photographer Matevz Lenarcic has caught the complete spectrum of colours, silhouettes and panoramas which can only be experienced from up above. The perspective is captured on 380 pages in this large format book in which the photographs are complemented with texts about his experience of flying across the globe. However, the 'Blue Planet' is not merely about water. It also showcases mountains, plains, forests, valleys over seven continents, three oceans, Mt. Everest, 100 national parks, six crossings of the Equator, and the North Pole.The flights were carried out in an ultralight aircraft with minimal fuel consumption. The purpose was also to measure black carbon for research purposes, one of the main reasons for global warming
£18.00
Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong Australia
Book SynopsisThe newly revised fifth edition includes 368 pages, 100 illustrations, 13 maps, cultural sites and practical information.
£14.95
Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong Yangzi River Map
Book SynopsisStretching to nearly 4,000 miles, the Yangzi is the third largest river in the world and without a doubt China's single most important river artery. These high quality hypsometric-shaded, relief maps feature numerous captions informing the traveler of geographical, cultural and historical facts about the river and surrounding areas along the upper and lower regions of the Yangzi.
£11.74
Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong Beijing Walks: Exploring the Heritage
Book SynopsisEver since Marco Polo published his wide-eyed report on Khanbaligh, or Cambaluc, the city of the Mongol khans, Peking - as Beijing has been known for most of the past 300 years - has captured the Western imagination as few other ancient cities have. "Beijing Walks" presents six detailed walking tours of the most important historic quarters of the Chinese capital - the Forbidden City, the former Legation Quarter, Beihai Park, the Temple of Heaven, the Confucius Temple, the Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, and the Olympic Village. All tours are placed in their imperial contexts and enlivened with traditional maps, drawings and photographs. Cohn offers vital information on everything from feng shui, Pekingese dogs and Peking duck to Peking Opera and the emperors' private lives, evoking the sights, sounds and smells of old Peking, its pleasures and its grandeur.
£999.99
Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong Beijing and Shanghai: China's Hottest Cities
Book SynopsisChina's drive into the 21st century has been fuelled by the relationship - and competition - between Beijing, considered by some observers to be the capital of capitals in China, and Shanghai, the nation's economic growth engine. The political and cultural history of China, since 1850, has in many ways been shaped by Beijing's exercise of policy over what was once a small shipping port and fishing centre. In little more than a century, Shanghai has cast off these nets and is rising to be the region's leading economic metropolis, a position it seems determined to hold, this time with Beijing's blessing. Beijing's majesty, well reflected in its cultural gems - the Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven and the Ming Tombs - remains unfettered by the country's economic development. Observers and travellers alike will delight in seeing each city play out its colourful and dramatic role with the blessings of heaven and earth.Travellers to China must at some point visit both these dynamic cities. This vibrant third edition of "Beijing & Shanghai" brings readers up-to-date on what's hot and what's cool in China's twin cities. Combining the latest information about restoration, entertainment, transportation and accommodation with historical writing by acclaimed authors who describe each city's high and low moments, "Beijing & Shanghai" is the sophisticated guide to urban China that travellers have always wanted.This book is the third edition. It describes what's new and of note in the dynamic yin-yang cities. It provides a historical overview and practical information for the traveller. It covers Suzhou, Hangzhou & the Water Towns. It includes a select list of Internet websites that covers both cities. It provides literary excerpts. It is recommended reading.Trade Review"...up-to-the-minute information about these fast-changing metropolises... what makes this book so worth reading are the many special topics, literary excerpts and archive pictures and illustrations sprinkled throughout, which meld with the main text and colourful contemporary pictures to present as full and comprehensive an understanding of China's urban powerhouses as you'll find anywhere in print." - SILK ROAD, Magazine - "
£17.05
Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong Beijing: Portrait of a City
Book Synopsis"Beijing Portrait of a City" is a captivating collection of stories, essays, poetry and reminiscence by leading China authors, storytellers and academics, about a city they know from the inside. The book is the shared work of some of the city's finest writers who lead us through 'hutong' alleys, antique markets, artists' communities, gay bars, parks and the nostalgic streets of memory. They beguile with poems, amuse with camel anecdotes and thrill with two murder stories - one a genuine antique, the other a fictional contemporary. They take us back to the often-ignored Mongolian roots of the city and project forward to ask whether spectacular modern architecture will suffice to return Beijing to what it sees as its ancient place at the centre of the world. Compiled by Alexandra Pearson and Lucy Cavender, the book interweaves its written work with a collection of wry and telling photographs of different aspects of the city, creating a compelling portrait of Beijing. The contributors - including Zhu Wen, Adam Williams, Roy Kesey, Ma Jian, Alfreda Murck, Tim Clissold, Catherine Sampson, Peter Hessler, Karen Smith, Paul French, Michael Aldrich, Hong Ying and Rob Gifford, all published authors and experts in their field - have spent many years living in Beijing and know it from the inside. Their individual contributions combine to leave a highly original and unforgettable impression of one of the world's oldest and most fascinating cities.Trade ReviewA gloriously idiosyncratic mix of form and flavor that takes us into territory no guidebook can reach. There is immense substance here, but that is almost beside the point. This is not just a book to learn from; it is a treat to be savoured. (Jonathan Watts, Guardian)
£14.95
Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong Myanmar: Burma in Style: An Illustrated History
Book SynopsisAn isolated and remote country, unspoiled by mass tourism, Myanmar aka Burma is for the curious traveller, not the average tourist. Odyssey's latest handbook takes readers to the most famous cities and sites as well as beaches and mountains. Travel the great Ayeyarwady River to Kipling's Mandalay, the last of Burma's royal capitals, and explore the exotic Inle Lake whose inhabitants live on floating islands overgrown with flowers and lush vegetation. And, of course, meet the people of this richly varied land, from the northern hill tribes to the amiable Burmans themselves. "Myanmar: Burma in Style" intelligently evokes the magic and the mystery of what was once by some reckoning the richest nation in Asia. This is not simply a travel guidebook. It is an illustrated account of the history, politics and culture of the people and the country. It includes literary excerpts and recommended reading as well as an introduction to the essential sites. A sixteen-page atlas together with three special photo-essays supplement the richly illustrated text.
£17.05
Odyssey Books & Maps Nay Pyi Taw Yangon
Book SynopsisIllustrated map of Nay Pyi Taw showing Government Ministeries, select hotels & regional attractions. Illustrated Map of Yangon showing select hotels and the locations of important religious & heritage architecture.
£999.99
Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong Moscow St. Petersburg & the Golden Ring
Book SynopsisAs the symbolic heart of Russia, Moscow, with its 870th anniversary in 2017, is the centre of politics and culture, and has enjoyed a renaissance as one of the world's great cities. The capital's streets now buzz 24-hours a day, and offer a wealth of historic sites, plush new hotels, internationally-stocked shops and thousands of eating establishments. Her sister-city, St Petersburg, host of Russia's golden age and cradle of revolution, and surely Russia's soul, was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great. One of the most graceful and well-proportioned cities in the world, filled with baroque and classical architecture, and known as the Venice of the North for its scenic canals, it is easy to see how St Petersburg became the inspiration for musicians, artists, poets and writers. This 4th edition of the Odyssey guidebook contains a wealth of information on these two great cities and the regions surrounding them, including the Golden Ring, a series of ancient Russian towns set in the stunning countryside around Moscow. It provides a historical overview and is a guide to cultural sites of the two cities and the Golden Ring towns such as Yaroslavl, Vladimir, and Suzdal.There are literary excerpts from writers such as Pushkin, Dostoevsky, and Dumas, and a recommended reading list. The 784 pages include 200 colour photographs and 23 maps.
£16.10
Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong Inle Lake: South West Shan State
Book SynopsisIllustrated map of Inle Lake showing tourist information & historical sites. Regional map of the South West Shan State highlighting trekking routes to the towns of Kalaw, Taunggyhi and Loikaw. Comprehensive notes with cultural and historical info on key places and people.
£12.79
Odyssey Books Kazakhstan: Nomadic Routes from Caspian to Altai
Book SynopsisSpectacular photography, rich historical background, and essential travel information are combined in this indispensable reference for the immense, diverse, remote region at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. A country larger than Western Europe, Kazakhstan's vast expanse encompasses the Great Steppe, the heights of the Tien Shan in the south, the exquisite lakes and valleys of the mystical Altai mountains in the northeast, and the archaeologically rich desert coast of the Caspian Sea in the west. With independence and the discovery of oil has come rapid modernization, and Kazakhstan today stands as Central Asia's most stable and forward-thinking nation.
£16.10
Gefen Publishing House Israel for Beginners: A Field Guide for
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£16.19
Gefen Publishing House To Be A Princess
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£16.19
Gefen Publishing House My Jerusalem: The Eternal City
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£41.59
Gefen Publishing House Timeless Travels: Tales of Mystery, Intrigue,
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£22.09
Gefen Publishing House Israel for Perplexed Beginners
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£16.19
Citykat Stories Tel Aviv City Stories: Tel Aviv City Stories - An
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£17.09
Citykat Stories Jerusalem City Stories: An Activity City Guide
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£999.99
Gefen Publishing House Heartbeats: The Insiders Guide to Israel - An
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£22.09
Content Editions Graffiti Travel Guide: Singapore
Book SynopsisThis is a travel guide with a difference..."Graffiti Travel Guide: Singapore" is a novel concept. It is a mode-with-love book where pictures, words and design come together to evoke the heart and soul of the city - for independent, adventurous and savvy globetrotters."Graffiti Travel Guide: Singapore" conjures a realistic image of the city told in a poetic and creative style by those who live in and love the city. This book informs with top insider recommendations and doesn't overwhelm readers with information but gives them room to discover Singapore for themselves.The guidebook reveals some of Singapore's "secret" corners, as well as the more well known areas and covers, in a refreshingly modern style, all the requirements for getting the most out of a trip - be it dining out, shopping, culture or accommodation. The book is crammed with useful information laid out amongst bright and colourful photos and pictures, giving an eye-catching insight into Singapore life and culture for the adventurous and independent traveller, who wishes to dig deeper and explore new experiences.Every page is different, and designed to reflect the atmosphere of the places/customs that it covers. It is not just a guide - it's also a handbook to Singapore's people and places, a handsome souvenir for visitors, and a launch pad for creative interpretations about each topic.Most travel guides are 'researched' and written by people who have visited the location just a few times. This book takes on 30 professional as well as first time writers, designers and photographers who love the city, grew up in it and know it like the back of their hand - the result is a revelation of interesting people and places that only insiders know.
£9.99
Black Sheep Guides LLP Black Sheep Guides. Travel for Food: Madrid
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£4.98
Black Sheep Guides LLP Black Sheep Guides. Travel for Food: Phnom Penh &
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£4.68
Times Editions Bali : Ultimate Island
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£11.24
Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Cultureshock! Shanghai
Book SynopsisCultureShock! Shanghai is the complete guide for those who are trying to get a handle on China's glittering crown jewel that is both charmingly ancient yet stunningly ultra-modern. Can you tell your xiaolongbao from your xiaolongxia? What is this nebulous concept called guan xi? Is being called a laowai a pejorative? Boasting some of the world's tallest buildings, largest businesses, longest bridges, fastest trains and elevators, and finest restaurants, Shanghai is a megacity and world-class financial centre that may well be the world's first cashless society, but it also has cosy streets filled with napping bicyclists, dancers in full costume and seniors with bird cages. With impressive light shows, backlit freeways and luminous skylines, Shanghai is truly a city of light. Get the most out of your stay with this guide to the Asian metropolis par excellence.
£18.19
Blacksmith Books Chinese Wet Market Handbook: A Guide to Shopping
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£10.44
Blacksmith Books Fishing in Hong Kong: A How-To Guide to Making
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£14.39
Blacksmith Books Dateline Mongolia: An American journalist in
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£13.29
Blacksmith Books Great Walk of China: Travels on Foot from
Book SynopsisHow long would it take to walk across the world''s most populous country? The Great Walk of China is a journey into China''s heartland, away from its surging coastal cities, where the ripples of prosperity are only just beginning to be felt and many find themselves left behind. Through his conversations with the people he meets along the way, the Chinese-speaking Earnshaw paints a portrait of a nation struggling to come to terms with its newfound identity and its place in the world. Our wandering guide never backs away from sensitive and sometimes uncomfortable topics, and captures the essential kindness and generosity of the Chinese people with brilliant clarity.
£10.44
Blacksmith Books Where Strange Gods Call: Harry Herveys 1920s Hong
Book SynopsisAs a young American, Harry Hervey dreamt of travelling to Asia. In 1923, he arrived to spend time in Hong Kong, Macao and Guangzhou. His impressions of southern China are lyrical and detailed, atmospheric and informative. From the basement dives of Kennedy Town to the private dining rooms of Queens Road, and Macaos Praia Grande to its fan-tan houses, Hervey is a fascinating flaneur. So too in Guangzhou, a city in tumult, where he encounters those fleeing warlord violence and is granted an audience with Dr Sun Yat-sen. Herveys impressions of China would stay with him for the rest of his life, not least in his treatment for the 1932 movie Shanghai Express. Describes a lost world: the Canton, Macao and Hong Kong of the 1920s. Written by a young American traveller who would later become a renowned screenwriter of the 1930s. Includes his interview with revolutionary leader Dr Sun Yat-sen which is perhaps the last interview Dr Sun gave to an American writer before his death less than a year later.
£9.49
Blacksmith Books Wanderings in China: Hong Kong & Canton,
Book SynopsisInveterate Victorian traveller and prolific artist Constance Gordon-Cumming roamed far and wide: from the Scottish Highlands to the American West, from the islands of Hawaii to southern China. Even among her many adventures, Gordon-Cumming''s 1878/1879 trip to Hong Kong was momentous. She arrived just before Christmas 1878 to inadvertently witness the terrible Great Fire of Hong Kong that swept devastatingly through the Central and Mid-Levels districts. She then moved on to explorations of the streets, temples and Chinese New Year festivities in Canton (Guangzhou) before returning to Hong Kong for the horse races at Happy Valley in February 1879. Gordon-Cumming is that rare travel writer who while plunging into the throngs and crowds manages to observe the minutiae of life around her.. Describes the Canton and Hong Kong of the 1870s.A travelogue written by a fearless solo female traveller who was well-known for her books and magazine articles in the late Victorian period. Describes the traditional Chinese New Year festivities.
£9.49
Man Mo Media Limited The Onsen Experience
Book SynopsisThe Onsen Experience takes a deep dive into the relaxing, restorative world of Japanese hot springs, covering a tradition-rich, wellness-focused topic through beautiful images, heartwarming anecdotes, and informative explanations.
£16.14
Blacksmith Books Chinese Street Food: A Field Guide for the
Book SynopsisStreet food is the fuel of daily life in China, just as it has been for generations. In every Chinese city, adventurous travellers seeking a deeper understanding of authentic Chinese culture can find unique local street foods unavailable anywhere else in the world. If you want to sample these treasures but dont know where to start, look no further. With full-colour photographs, taste descriptions, Chinese characters and pinyin names of hundreds of foods from 53 Chinese cities, this book gives you all the information you need to find the most delicious local dishes China can offer.
£15.29
Hong Kong University Press Floating on a Malayan Breeze: Travels in Malaysia
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£19.00
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Museums of Qatar
Book SynopsisJoin Ahmed, along with his friends, Nasser, and Aisha, as they take a tour around the most famous museums in Qatar. The perfect pre-reader book for tiny tots looking to explore the wonderful world of museums in Qatar.
£7.46
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Museums of Qatar
Book SynopsisJoin Ahmed, along with his friends, Nasser, and Aisha, as they take a tour around the most famous museums in Qatar. The perfect pre-reader book for tiny tots looking to explore the wonderful world of museums in Qatar.
£7.46
Crymogea 22 Places You Absolutely Must See in Iceland
Book SynopsisMust 22 is a series of inspirational travel books which combine accurate information on key locations in individual countries and outstanding photography. The books are carefully packaged by awarded designers and written by a team of experienced travel writers. The Must 22 series is designed to inspire the armchair traveller and to provide a reliable source of information for the visitor.This edition reveals twenty-two places you just can't miss when you come to Iceland. The island is sparsely populated and the enormity of nature dominates it wherever you look - in contrast to the warmth of the people who make themselves known at every opportunity, parading the cultural heritage of the 1,200 years that the island has been populated. Even once you've seen these 22 places, you're still far from uncovering all of Iceland's secrets. But you will have come a little closer to understanding why this enigmatic rock in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean is one of the most peculiar, yet more charming places in the world.
£14.20
