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  • Japan (1:1.200.000): 2019

    Reise Know-How Verlag Peter Rump GmbH Japan (1:1.200.000): 2019

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    Highly tear-resistant and 100% waterproof map "Japan" from the series world mapping project, published by Reise Know-How Verlag. NEW: This map contains - as an aid in travel planning - photos of important sights including indication of the square in which the corresponding place is located. Travel know-how maps are characterized by particularly stable plastic paper, which is writable like paper, even with pencil. The cardboard envelope is removable, so the card can be easily inserted into any pocket. A protective cover is not required. The cartographic representation focuses on the most important information for travelers and is particularly easy to read. Instead of shading, colored height layers are used. Equipment: - Contour lines with altitude indications; - Coloured elevation layers; - Classified road network with distance indications; -Sights; - Detailed location index; - GPS-accurate; - latitude and longitude; - Five-language legend (german, English, French, Spanish, Russian); - Larger cities also in Japanese script. Handy format: 70x100 cm, printed on 2 sides. Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Russian

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  • The Hidden Tracks: Wanderlust off the Beaten Path explored by Cam Honan

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  • Secret Barcelona Guide: A guide to the unusual and unfamiliar

    Jonglez Secret Barcelona Guide: A guide to the unusual and unfamiliar

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    Let Secret Barcelona guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Barcelona travel guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of an amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. The places included in our guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track. Discover: The secrets of Gaud and the Sagrada Familia A terrific tour of small trains hidden under the main station A mysterious hand A fascinating amphitheater of dissection An unsuspected air-raid shelter A museum tucked away in the back of a shop Secret Mason symbols The emblem of FC Barcelona in Santa Mar a del Mar During the day and night, Barcelona reveals its secrets only to locals and travellers seeking to get off the beaten path. To that end, it is key to know where to go. Let Secret Barcelona guide you through the cities hidden treasures. Ideal for locals and curious travellers.

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  • 111 Places in Copenhagen That You Shouldn't Miss

    Emons Verlag GmbH 111 Places in Copenhagen That You Shouldn't Miss

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    Surrounded by water, Copenhagen is a well-loved destination for travellers, but it is also a very popular place to live among Danes. This new city guide has something to offer both, taking in overlooked and inconspicuous places that lie outside the usual mainstream attention. Jan Gralle and Vibe Skytte present an alternative vision of their city, opening up insights to special and forgotten places. Many of the locations described in the book are outside, which is largely down to the Copenhageners love of spending time outdoors. As soon as the sun peaks out from behind the clouds, everyone flocks to the harbour, to the water, onto the many enchanting squares and the numerous street cafés. This book is an invitation to both locals and visitors to drift, to explore the city from new perspectives and allow themselves to be seduced by its variety and its charm.

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  • A Book Lover's Guide to New York

    Rizzoli International Publications A Book Lover's Guide to New York

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    A Book Lover s Guide to New York is a love letter to everything literary in New York City. It is a book all about books. The book is an object in itself, designed as the ultimate little tome any book collector would love to acquire, layered with witty Pierre Le-Tan drawings, as well as photographs of some of the most precious bookish locations. Rediscover New York in the most fashionably literate way: whether you are in need of an exceptionally rare edition of your favorite novel (perhaps to be found in the dark and musty backroom of The Center for Fiction), or the most tranquil place to devour a short story on a wintry day (an empty underground food court in a Midtown skyscraper), or if you are looking to follow in the footsteps of a beloved author or novella character (like Capote s Grady and Clyde in Central Park Zoo), this will be your ultimate companion. Part guide, part sophisticated scrapbook and part desirable object, A Book Lover s Guide to New York is an absolute must for any book-savvy person the young bookworm or old scholar, the visiting tourist or homegrown New Yorker, the aspiring writer or doting parent.

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  • Japan Eats!: An Explorer's Guide to Japanese Food

    Tuttle Publishing Japan Eats!: An Explorer's Guide to Japanese Food

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    For first-time visitors and seasoned gourmets alike, Japan Eats! is an entertaining guide to the pleasures and pitfalls of dining in Japan—with hilarious insights and tips not found in other books. Whether it's the proper technique for holding chopsticks or the etiquette of slurping soup, author Betty Reynolds reassures the bewildered and includes mini-lessons on how to read the curtains at the entrance, the menus on the wall, and even the signs on the bathroom doors!What are uni sea urchins and how do you eat them? What are "dancing shrimp"? What is the difference between tonkatsu and takoyaki? Do you pick them up with your fingers? Which sauce to use? And just what is in that sauce? From world-famous sushi to fatally attractive fugu, it's all explained clearly and humorously in this sketchbook filled with charming full-color illustrations and insightful texts.So don't be intimidated—dive in! You are bound to have endless food adventures in Japan. This book shows you how.

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  • Dog Friendly Britain: Cool Places to Stay with your Dog

    Cool Places Dog Friendly Britain: Cool Places to Stay with your Dog

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    Based on the UK accommodation website Cool Places, this guide features the very best places to stay in Britain with your dog - everything from boutique hotels and cosy gastropubs to seaside B&Bs, country cottages and the latest glamping sites. Compiled by Rough Guides founder Martin Dunford and the Cool Places team of regional experts, each featured place has an incisive first-hand review and all the information you need; uniquely also includes all the best dog-friendly stuff to do nearby: local pubs, great walks, fun activities. It's also illustrated with hundreds of colour pictures that not only showcase the best of the British countryside and its accommodation, but the best of Britain's dogs too! So whether you're after a country cottage, a luxury hotel or just a cosy pub with rooms, put yourself in the trusted hands of Cool Places and find your perfect UK dog-friendly place to stay.

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  • Destination Toronto

    National Geographic Maps Destination Toronto

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    Canada's capital city is covered with unparalleled detail in a unique package that combines a easy to read street map and travel guide. A regional map and an inset map of the city center, along with information about the city and its points of interest are featured on the front side of the map. A user friendly index of streets, hotels, public buildings, points of interest, metro stations, parks and beaches will help you find your destination quickly. Every Destination Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough - capable of withstanding the rigours of any kind of travel.

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  • A Textile Traveler's Guide to Peru & Bolivia

    Schiffer Publishing Ltd A Textile Traveler's Guide to Peru & Bolivia

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    A Textile Traveler’s Guide to Peru and Bolivia draws on author Cynthia Samaké’s decades of independent travel in Peru and Bolivia. Her experiences roaming the remote hillsides and bustling cities of both countries combined with her academic research in traditional textiles and costumes create an indispensable guide filled with useful knowledge and frolicking fun adventure. From weekly village markets in the Peruvian highlands to fanciful costumes of Bolivia’s Carnival, Samaké guides readers through the living legacy of two-thousand years of textile tradition in the Andean highlands and beyond. A Textile Traveler’s Guide to Peru and Bolivia is an excellent resource for discovering artisans, markets, shops, museums, and festivals. Geared to independent minded travellers, this guide presents refreshing and genuine descriptions for lodgings, restaurants, and transportation that only years of life on the road could inform. Expert advice helps travellers to know what textile treasures they’ll discover at each location, how to distinguish quality textiles, and how to bargain intelligently and ethically. With abundant photographs, this guide celebrates the colour, joy, and energy of folklife in Peru and Bolivia.

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  • Imperium: With an afterword by Margaret Atwood

    Granta Books Imperium: With an afterword by Margaret Atwood

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    A remarkable and moving history of the Soviet Union told through the people who lived through it. 'The most passionate, engaging and historically profound account of the Soviet empire that I have read' Michael Ignatieff Imperium is the story of an empire: the constellation of states that was submerged under a single identity for most of the twentieth century - the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. From the arrival of Soviet troops into his hometown in Poland in 1939, to just before the Berlin Wall came down, as the USSR convulsed and died, Kapuscinski travelled thousands of miles and talked to hundreds of ordinary Soviet people about their extraordinary lives and the terror from which they were emerging. It is a classic of reportage and a literary masterwork by one of the great writers and witnesses of the twentieth century. 'Enchanting... A triumphant combination of bleak history and black comedy' The New York Times Book Review 'When our children's children want to study the cruelties of the late twentieth century...when they wonder why revolution after revolution betrayed its promises through greed, fear and confusion, they should read Ryszard Kapuscinski' Wall Street Journal

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  • Rough Guides Phrasebook Spanish (Bilingual dictionary)

    APA Publications Rough Guides Phrasebook Spanish (Bilingual dictionary)

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    Rough Guide Spanish Phrasebook: a convenient, contemporary travel companion from Rough Guides' trusted language expertsCompact, clear, and packed with key words and phrases to help conversation, this pocket-sized Spanish phrasebook and dictionary from Rough Guides' trusted language experts (with free app) is a trusty travel companion, and all you need to make yourself understood - and to understand others - when you're out and about in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries.· With its emphasison conversational usage, and up-to-date language on social media, leisure, business - and more - this is the only phrase book you'll need when exploring Spain and other Spanish speaking countries· Includes 7000-word bilingual dictionary · Visually appealing colour-coding system means you can find what you want, when you want, and fast· Rough Guides' simplified pronunciation system will ensure you're clearly understood-Stunning colour photography enhances the expert content, and makes this series the most visually attractive phrase book on the market· Unique emphasis on conversational usage, and up-to-date language on social media, leisure, business, and moreContent overview:- Smart, compact format of 280 pages includes 7000-word bilingual dictionary (with free app)- Visually appealing colour-coding system means users can find what they want, when they want, and fast- Simplified Rough Guide pronunciation system ensures users are clearly understood- Stunning colour photography enhances the expert content, and makes this series the most visually attractive phrase book on the market 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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  • Berlitz Pocket Guide Tuscany and Umbria (Travel Guide with Dictionary)

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    £6.99

  • Moon Fiji (Tenth Edition)

    Avalon Travel Publishing Moon Fiji (Tenth Edition)

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    Explore the colourful reefs, volcanic canyons, emerald rainforests, and unspoiled beaches of this sparkling archipelago with Moon Fiji. Inside you'll find:*Flexible itineraries including four days on Taveuni Island, five days of island-hopping in the Yasawas, and the ten-day best of Fiji*Strategic advice for outdoor adventurers, diving enthusiasts, honeymooners, foodies, and more, with guidance on which island is right for you*Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Go scuba-diving and spot barracuda, manta rays, and dolphins. Hike the rain-filled crater of a dormant volcano, raft down the thrilling Navua River, or zip-line through old-growth yesi forests. Share an intoxicating bowl of kava with new friends, tour an inland sugar plantation, or immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of indigenous peoples at a VOU dance performance. Sample fresh papaya, passionfruit, and mangoes from local growers or go off the grid in a traditional Fijian village, where you can practice mountainside yoga and learn to river fish with localsExpert insight: Minal Hajratwala, a writer with lifelong family ties to Fiji, recommends where to eat, how to get around, and where to stay, from guest cottages and beach bungalows to luxurious resorts*Full-colour photos and detailed maps throughout*Reliable background information on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and history, as well as common customs, etiquette, and basic Fijian and Hindi phrasebooks*Handy tips for families, seniors, students, and travellers with disabilities, plus ideas for travelling sustainably and engaging with the cultureWith Moon Fiji's practical tips and local know-how, you can experience the best of Fiji.Exploring the South Pacific? Check out Moon New Zealand.

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  • Washington DC - Michelin Green Guide: The Green Guide

    Michelin Editions des Voyages Washington DC - Michelin Green Guide: The Green Guide

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    Completely revised Michelin Green Guide Washington DC gives you an insider look at the United States' capital. Detailed maps and floor plans of major sites help you explore the White House, discover historic Georgetown or wander down the Mall, home to America's finest museums. Unbiased reviews suggest the best restaurants, accommodation and activities Washington DC has to offer, from a Potomac boating cruise to George Washington's estate at Mount Vernon. This travel guide to Washington also includes excursions, driving and walking tours so that you can make the most of your time. To navigate the myriad historic sights of our nation's capital and discover some off-the-beaten-path gems, turn to the updated Michelin Green Guide Washington DC. Attractions and activities are reviewed through Michelin's star-rating system. Visit the White House, stroll past gleaming marble monuments, tour priceless museum collections; and go on a driving or walking tour. Included in the guide are recommendations for great places to eat and stay. Maps, color photos and fascinating cultural information complete the picture to create a memorable vacation. Perfect for travellers seeking enriching experiences and in-depth information on their destination. * Star-rated activities and detailed visitor information * Unique driving & walking tours * Colourful, easy-to-read maps throughout * Lively introductions to the area, its people & culture * Restaurant & hotel tips * Family friendly advice * Walk-through of major museums, galleries, churches and attractions

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  • Scenic Cycle Rides: North Wales

    Kittiwake Press Scenic Cycle Rides: North Wales

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  • Old City Publishing,Incorporated Lucky to be Alive: A First Expedition to the Himalayas

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  • Cold: Extreme Adventures at the Lowest Temperatures on Earth

    Simon & Schuster Ltd Cold: Extreme Adventures at the Lowest Temperatures on Earth

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    There are only few human beings who can adapt, survive and thrive in the coldest regions on earth. And below a certain temperature, death is inevitable. Sir Ranulph Fiennes has spent much of his life exploring and working in conditions of extreme cold. The loss of many of his fingers to frostbite is a testament to the horrors man is exposed to at such perilous temperatures. With the many adventures he has led over the past 40 years, testing his limits of endurance to the maximum, he deservedly holds the title of 'the world's greatest explorer'. Despite our technological advances, the Arctic, the Antarctic and the highest mountains on earth, remain some of the most dangerous and unexplored areas of the world. This remarkable book reveals the chequered history of man's attempts to discover and understand these remote areas of the planet, from the early voyages of discovery of Cook, Ross, Weddell, Amundsen, Shackleton and Franklin to Sir Ranulph's own extraordinary feats; from his adventuring apprenticeship on the Greenland Ice Cap, to masterminding over the past five years the first crossing of the Antarctic during winter, where temperatures regularly plummeted to minus 92ºC. Both historically questioning and intensely personal, Cold is a celebration of a life dedicated to researching and exploring some of the most hostile and brutally cold places on earth.

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  • The Chilterns & The Thames Valley (Slow Travel)

    Bradt Travel Guides The Chilterns & The Thames Valley (Slow Travel)

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    This new title from Bradt forms part of its distinctive 'Slow Travel' series and is the only title available to cover the Chilterns and Thames Valley in depth. The Chilterns and the Thames Valley do not correspond to the specific boundaries of one county or region, old or new. Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire all have a share. Divided into six easily manageable sections, Bradt's The Chilterns and Thames Valley lifts the lid on what makes this area so distinctive. Chalk grasslands, beech woods, streams and wooded valleys provide a perfect landscape for walking and are easily accessible from London. About half of the area has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the closest such area to London. Rare plants such as fleawort and numerous orchid varieties, and birds including red kites, lapwings and skylark flourish. The Thames Valley follows the route of one of the world's most famous rivers. You can find key sites of monarchical and parliamentary power such as Windsor Castle and Chequers, the location of Magna Carta's sealing at Runnymede and the birthplaces of men and women who have led dissent down the ages. A host of well-loved authors has lived and written here, depicting Paradise, defining our childhoods and painting timeless images of England and its people. Eminent chefs own restaurants with national and sometimes international reputations. In short, the Chilterns and the Thames Valley together represent a wonderfully paradoxical mixture of world-famous tourist sites and lesser-known attractions full of quirkiness and character, which will repay the visitor's interest and attention many times over. From Windsor Castle to Whipsnade Zoo, Britain's oldest road - The Ridgeway - to National Trust properties such as Cliveden and Waddesdon Manor, the Henley Regatta to the Grand Union Canal, Bradt's The Chilterns and Thames Valley is the perfect companion.

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  • South: The Illustrated Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition 1914-1917

    Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc South: The Illustrated Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition 1914-1917

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    Experience in the polar explorer’s own words, Ernest Shackleton’s thrilling yet ill-fated expedition on the ship Endurance, the wreck of which was discovered off the coast of Antarctica in March 2022.In 1914, Ernest Shackleton announced an ambitious plan to lead the first trek across Antarctica via the South Pole. The expedition would prove fraught with adventure—and peril.This handsome, breathtakingly illustrated edition, first published in 2016, is presented in paperback to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the original publication in 1919 and features: The remarkable tale of the treacherous expedition, told in Shackleton’s own words Images by expedition photographer Frank Hurley Modern color photography of the fauna and vistas the men encountered Long-lost photos taken by the expedition’s Ross Sea Party that were discovered in 2013 The expedition’s story begins on the eve of World War I, when the ship Endurance departed England with Shackleton and his team of six men. The plan was to travel 1,800 miles across the icy continent from the Atlantic side, while a second team aboard the Aurora, would reach Antarctica’s Pacific side and lay out supply depots for the advancing team. As the Endurance approached the continent, however, it became hopelessly locked in an ice floe, beginning a series of harrowing travails.Over a century later and despite extreme conditions, the wreck of the Endurance was found in the Weddell Sea by a mission dubbed Endurance22, launched by the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust and led by polar geographer Dr. John Shears. Though the discovery of the Endurance is not covered in this edition, Shackleton’s account of the expedition and the photography within are a prerequisite for understanding the full story behind this famed shipwreck.Today considered an adventure survival classic, South is the true story of a thrilling polar expedition. Never before has Shackleton’s lively prose been so extensively and stunningly illustrated.

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  • Lost in Florence: An insider’s guide to the best places to eat, drink and explore

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  • Where to Ski in France

    Guide Editors Where to Ski in France

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  • Institut Geographique National France Long Distance Walks: 2018

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  • Utah National Parks [map Pack Bundle] Adventure Map

    National Geographic Maps Utah National Parks [map Pack Bundle] Adventure Map

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    The five iconic National Parks in the high desert of Utah are all combined in this single easy to purchase product. Each of the maps in this Map Pack Bundle covers a different park with its own unique landscape. From the gravity defying formations of Arches to the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon and the towering walls Zion each park is covered in wonderful detail. These five maps are the start of a road trip of a lifetime.

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  • Buckingham Palace: Official Souvenir

    Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd Buckingham Palace: Official Souvenir

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    Buckingham Palace is instantly recognisable as a symbol of the monarchy, of London and of Britain itself. But what goes on behind the famous facade? Buckingham Palace is much more than a stone backdrop to pomp and pageantry. Since Queen Victoria's time it has been the official London residence for the ruling monarch and it houses a superb collection of works of art, part of the Royal Collection, but this is no rarefied museum. The headquarters of the British monarchy, Buckingham Palace is that rare thing - a working palace. Its state rooms form a magnificent setting for the official and ceremonial duties carried out by Her Majesty The Queen as Head of State of the United Kingdom and Head of the Commonwealth. This souvenir guide takes you inside the Palace and highlights the multiple roles Buckingham Palace plays - as a symbol, a royal residence, a working palace and an exceptional art collection - while offering a glimpse into one of the most famous buildings in the world.

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  • Kosovo

    Bradt Travel Guides Kosovo

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    This new fully updated 3rd edition of Bradt's Kosovo is the only full-length English guidebook to this land rich in cultural heritage, generous hospitality and stunning scenery which is celebrating its 10th anniversary of unilateral independence from Serbia. Updated by two resident tourism experts, this new edition is an ideal companion for all visitors, offering maps, contacts and detailed information not easily accessible online, insider knowledge of one of Europe's last unspoiled destinations, and comprehensive detail on sites, attractions and practical information. What was once a hub for adventurous backpackers and international organisations has become an outdoor adventure destination in its own right with a compelling buzz thanks in part to a vibrant and dynamic young population: the average age here is 26. Mega-hiking trails like the Via Dinarica and Peaks of the Balkans have brought attention to the country's unmatched scenery and multitude of 2,500+ metre peaks. New via ferratas - climbing routes - in the country's north and west appeal to the adventurous set, while newly restored archaeological sites offer a haven for history buffs as well. This third edition contains a wealth of new tour operators and fully updated maps to key cities and regions that make it easier than ever to explore Europe's youngest country. Ringed by high mountains and recovering from a turbulent past, Kosovo is enjoying a tourism renaissance. Following this guide, visitors can ski over pristine snowfields and hike among saw-toothed mountains, explore the ebb and flow of Islam and of Orthodox Christianity at beautiful shrines such as Gracanica Monastery or Prizren's Sinan Pasha Mosque, sample raki at one of the vineyards, visit a traditional stone kulla, and be initiated into Prishtina's coffee-drinking culture. Bradt's Kosovo caters for all travellers. With detailed descriptions of the country's lively cafés and wide-ranging restaurants, as well as the thriving outdoor adventure scene, plus accommodation to suit all budgets, this new edition is the ideal companion for tourists, NGOs and long-term visitors.

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  • DK Eyewitness Hungary

    Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Eyewitness Hungary

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    The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring Hungary.Experience luxurious spas, wander the historic Castle District in Budapest or explore the immense Hortobágy National Park: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Hungary with this indispensable travel guide.Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Hungary:- Over 30 colour maps help you navigate with ease- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Hungary, designed for every interest and budget- Illustrations and floorplans show the inside of the Royal Palace of Gödölló, St Stephen's Basilica, Esztergom Basilica, Pannonhalma Abbey, Budapest's striking Memento Park and more- Colour photographs of vibrant cities, historic churches and castles, pretty rural towns, spectacular architecture, serene countryside and more- Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Budapest, Szentendre, Esztergom, Northern Transdanubia, Székesfehérvár, the Bakony, Sopron, Pécs, Southern Transdanubia and the Northern Highlands - Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about Hungary's history, way of life, architecture, diverse cuisine, festivals and events, thermal springs and baths, winemaking tradition and more- Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful phrases, and transport, visa and health information DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Hungary is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to Hungary.DK Eyewitness: winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017. "No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one" - The IndependentPlanning a city break? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Budapest.About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your holiday. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

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  • The Greatest Explorers: The brave adventurers who risked their lives to understand how our planet works

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  • Sailing Alone Around the World

    John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd Sailing Alone Around the World

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    Joshsua Slocum spent a lifetime at sea. He ran away from his Nova Scotia home at the age of 14 and for the next 35 years he sailed the world holding every shipboard rank. When a ship under his command was wrecked on the coast of Brazil in 1887, it seemed that his maritime career had ended in disgrace. Not one for retiring to earthly pastures, Slocum rebuilt a hundred- year-old sloop and set off for Boston in 1895 on the first single-handed circumnavigation of the globe. For more than three years Slocum battled stormy seas, attacks from raiders and pirates and, of course, loneliness. He crossed the Atlantic no fewer than three times, spent weeks thrashing against the elements around Cape Horn, and found shelter in numerous exotic harbours. Sailing Alone around the World is the extraordinary story of one man's courage and resourcefulness, and has an enduring and universal appeal as a landmark of world adventure. Stanfords Travel Classics feature some of the finest historical travel writing in the English language, with authors hailing from both sides of the Atlantic. Every title has been reset in a contemporary typeface to create a series that every lover of fine travel literature will want to collect and keep.

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  • Samurai Castles: History / Architecture / Visitors' Guides

    Tuttle Publishing Samurai Castles: History / Architecture / Visitors' Guides

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    Japan's ancient castles provide deep insights into the country's compelling military history. Discover the secrets of Japan's feudal past by exploring the most famous castles of the Samurai era. The enormous stone walls, multi-level towers, and sophisticated defense systems are not simply impressive fortresses, but spectacular works of Japanese architecture, constructed without the use of steel or modern equipment. These monumental structures fulfilled a need for protection without sacrificing aesthetic values. Understanding the cultural contexts of these Samurai castles helps create a better understanding of Japanese culture today. In this fascinating Japanese castle book you will discover the rich history and creators of well-known castles such as Himeji, Osaka, and Nijo that you would otherwise need to travel to Japan to experience in person. Chronicling the story of each castle individually conveys a greater understanding of how and why they were built, and identifies their singular features for historians, architecture aficionados, world travelers, and Japanophiles alike. With over two hundred colour images, numerous diagrams, maps, and detailed descriptions, Samurai Castles is the most comprehensive Japanese history book on this intriguing topic.

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  • The New Granta Book of Travel

    Granta Books The New Granta Book of Travel

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    Granta has long been known for the quality of its travel writing. The 1980s were the culmination of a golden age, when writers including Paul Theroux and Bruce Chatwin, James Hamilton-Paterson and James Fenton set out to document life in largely unfamiliar territory, bringing back tales of the beautiful, the extraordinary and the unexpected. By the mid 1990s, travel writing seemed to change, as a younger generation of writers that appeared in the magazine made journeys for more complex and often personal reasons. Decca Aitkenhead reported on sex tourism in Thailand, and Wendell Steavenson moved to Iraq as foreign correspondent. What all these pieces have in common is a sense of engagement with the places they describe, and a belief that whether we are in Birmingham or Belarus, there is always something new to be discovered.

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  • Algarve Sunflower Walking Guide: 55 long and short walks and 5 car tours

    Sunflower Books Algarve Sunflower Walking Guide: 55 long and short walks and 5 car tours

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    The go-to Algarve travel guide for discovering the best walks and car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Algarve on foot with the Sunflower Algarve travel guide. And on the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our legendary car tours. The Sunflower Algarve guide is indispensable for hiking in Algarve or seeing Algarve by car. Away from the busy beaches, the Algarve has a countryside full of interest and beauty, quietly awaiting discovery. From flowers and fountains, hilltops and history, to windmills and water-mills, this book will set your feet wandering to find them all. There are car tours, too, to get you out and about, searching out little-known points of interest-like the huge rose compass (rosa dos ventos) on the barren promontory of Sagres, where Prince Henry the Navigator founded his school of navigation, or the Moorish castle and old Roman bridge at Paderne. But don't think for one moment that we have turned our backs on and ignored the beautiful and rugged western coastline. Wherever it is still unspoilt and free from development, the authors have incorporated it into a walk. Whatever your age or ability we’ve got some glorious walks and car tours to ensure you have a memorable Algarve holiday. Inside the Sunflower Algarve guide book you’ll find: 55 long and short walks for all ages and abilities – each walk is graded so you can easily match your ability to the level of walk Topographical walking maps – give you a clear sense of the surrounding terrain with a scale of 1:50 000 Algarve Way highlighted on all relevant maps Free downloadable gps tracks – for the techies Satnav guidance to walk starts for motorists 5 car tours and fold-out touring map – for easy reference on your tour Strolls to idyllic picnic spots – enjoy our recommendations for where to picnic along the way Timetables for public transport – ideal if you want to link two walks or avoid hiring a car on your holiday Online update service for the latest information Includes Faro town plan Whether you tour the region by car or explore on foot, we look forward to showing you around.

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  • Lonely Planet's Global Coffee Tour

    Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet's Global Coffee Tour

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    Packed with over 150 amazing coffee experiences in 37 countries, from its birthplace in East Africa, to modern-day Cuba, the United States, Australia and the UK, this follow-up to our hugely popular Global Beer Tour features legendary espresso bars, plantation tours, urban roasteries and must-visit cafes. Inside this definitive guide to coffee tasting around the world, you'll discover exactly where to go and what to try, plus illustrated spreads on roasting coffee, cocktails, brewing techniques and more. The places you'll learn about in Lonely Planet's Global Coffee Tour and visit aren't just cafes - they're meccas for coffee lovers, offering insight into the local culture and the history, personalities, passion and creativity behind each coffee. Discover each country's top five, must-drink coffees Learn how to order a coffee in the local language Explore each area with our itinerary of local things to do Find coffee classes and learn about roasting and brewing Packed with photos of coffee houses the world over 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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    £14.99

  • Berlitz Phrase Book & Dictionary Spanish (Bilingual dictionary)

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    £6.99

  • Insight Guides Explore Dubrovnik Travel Guide with Free eBook

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    £8.99

  • Insight Guides Pocket Andalucia & the Costa del Sol (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

    APA Publications Insight Guides Pocket Andalucia & the Costa del Sol (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

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    Insight Pocket Guides: ideal itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Now with free eBook, and a pull-out map.Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do and see in Andalucía and the Costa del Sol, from the dazzling cities of Seville and Granada to the no-less picturesque white villages and the best beaches in the region.· Compact, concise, and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What to Do, this is an ideal on-the-move companion when you're exploring Andalucía· Covers Top Ten Attractions, including Seville, Granada and Ronda and Perfect Tour itinerary suggestions· Offers an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture· Contains an invaluable pull-out map, and essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around· Includes an innovative extra that's unique in the market - all Insight Pocket Guides come with a free eBook· Inspirational colour photography throughout· Sharp design and colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experienceAbout Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer offull-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrasebooks, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

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    £6.99

  • Denmark - Michelin National Map 749: Map

    Michelin Editions des Voyages Denmark - Michelin National Map 749: Map

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    (Edition updated in 2023), MICHELIN National Map Denmark will give you an overall picture of your journey thanks to its clear and accurate mapping scale 1/500,000. Our National Map Series will help you easily plan your safe and enjoyable journey thanks to a comprehensive key, a complete name index as well a clever time & distance chart. Michelin's driving information will help you navigate safely in all circumstances. In addition, some MICHELIN National Maps are cross-referenced with the MICHELIN Green Guide highlighting destinations worth stopping for! With MICHELIN National Maps, find more than just your way! MICHELIN NATIONAL MAPS feature: * Up-to-date mapping * A scale adapted to the size of the country * A clear and comprehensive key * Distance and time chart * Place name index * Driving and road safety information * Tourist sights information Our maps are regularly updated even if the ISBN does not change.

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    £7.28

  • 2024 Benelux & North of France - Tourist & Motoring Atlas

    Michelin Editions des Voyages 2024 Benelux & North of France - Tourist & Motoring Atlas

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    (Updated 2024) Michelin Road Atlas Benelux and North of France is the perfect companion for an enjoyable and safe drive. Convenient and easy to use thanks to its spiral bound cover. Michelin Road Atlas Benelux and North of France will provide you with precise and reliable information with its mapping scaled 1/150 000 for an enjoyable journey in Northern France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Netherlands. The route planner as well as the time and distance charts will help you plan and optimise your journey, whilst new location maps on top of each page as well as highly practical street maps will ensure an easy navigation within the atlas. Tourist sights, leisure facilities and scenic routes will add pleasure to your journey. In addition to clear and accurate mapping, the Michelin motoring atlas Benelux and North of France will help you optimise and add comfort to your journey: * Detailed mapping with a scale 1/150 000 * Mileage chart and journey times to help you plan your journey * European route planner * Key to Map Pages to quickly access your region of interest * 68 town plans for easy navigation in urban areas * An extensive place name index to easily identify the destination of your choice * Comprehensive and detailed key to symbols used * Tourist information with place of interest and leisure facilities, as well as scenic routes * Michelin Safety Alerts (Steep gradients, dangerous routes, zones subject to tighter speed controls ...) * Location maps on top of each pages for an easy navigation within the atlas * Highly practical street maps embedded in the map of their surrounding areas Coverage: Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg North France (Calais to Gisors to Thionville)

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    £13.49

  • Deutschland  The Michelin Guide 2024

    Michelin Editions des Voyages Deutschland The Michelin Guide 2024

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    The MICHELIN Guide Deutschland is carefully researched, with objective recommendations to numerous restaurants. Anonymous inspectors use the famed Michelin star rating system to create an extensive selection of great places to eat for all budgets. Recommendations to 1870 delicious restaurants. From Starred to highly recommended restaurants traditional or starred restaurants for a special occasion. Awards such as the Bib Gourmand indicative of an affordable and enjoyable meal. Plates identifying restaurants offering a good meal. Covering traditional dishes and starred restaurant menus for every occasion... To make your visit memorable, the MICHELIN guide has an easy-to-use format, featuring: * Longer more in depth descriptions for two and three star restaurants * Thematic indexes to help you make the right choice * Cultural and practical information * Cuisines from around the world, in all price bands * City map locating the guide's restaurants * Lively description for each entry wit

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    £18.00

  • 111 Places in Black Culture in Washington DC That You Must Not Miss

    Emons Verlag GmbH 111 Places in Black Culture in Washington DC That You Must Not Miss

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    Whether you have visited Washington, DC several times or have been here all your life, 111 Places In Black Culture in Washington, DC That You Must Not Miss will give you some surprising new insights into the city.You'll learn about the largest attempted escape from slavery on record, the first Black millionaire, and the official dance of Washington, DC. This book sheds new light on some beloved businesses and introduces others that are sure to become favourites. It weaves its way through all four quadrants of the city to help locals and experienced travellers learn more, explore more, and do more. Experience a more inclusive look into the city with historical narratives that have often been overlooked or excluded.

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    £13.99

  • Insight Guides USA Southwest (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

    APA Publications Insight Guides USA Southwest (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

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    Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey.An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of the American Southwest, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon, and hidden cultural gems like Taos's art trail and Carlsbad Caverns National Park.· Insight Guide American Southwest is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring ancient Pueblos to discovering Native American culture.· In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on the landscape, the impact of Spanish and Anglo settlers and films set in the region, all written by local experts· Includes innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you're on the move - this guide comes with a free eBook, and an app that highlights top attractions and regional information and is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings· Invaluable maps,travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track· Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books· Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experienceAbout Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

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    £17.76

  • Insight Guides Namibia (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

    APA Publications Insight Guides Namibia (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

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    Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey.An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Namibia, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like The Etosha National Park, Fish River Canyon and the haunting Skeleton Coast, and hidden cultural gems like the petrified forests of Northwest Namibia.· Insight Guide Namibia is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring the haunting Skeleton Coast to discovering the fascinating wildlife of the Etosha National Park · In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on Namibia's fascinating people, safaris and the Arts, all written by local experts· Includes innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you're on the move - this guide comes with a free eBook, and an app that highlights top attractions and regional information and is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings· Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track· Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books· Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experienceAbout Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

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    £14.39

  • Abroad in Japan

    Transworld Abroad in Japan

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    Chris Broad is a British filmmaker and founder of the Abroad in Japan Youtube channel, one of the largest foreign Youtube channels in Japan with over 2.5 million subscribers and 400 million views.Over 10 years and 200 videos, Chris has visited all of Japan's 47 prefectures, focussing Abroad in Japan on travel, culture, food and covered contemporary issues through documentaries on the Fukushima nuclear disaster and the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. His experiences have made him a sought after voice on life inside Japan, featured on the BBC, Tedx, NHK and the Japan Times.

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    £10.99

  • National Geographic Guide to State Parks of the United States 5th ed

    National Geographic Society National Geographic Guide to State Parks of the United States 5th ed

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    Discover more than 950 of the best parks in all 50 states in this completely updated guide from National Geographic. Bask in the spectacular beauty, thrilling terrain, and quiet peacefulness of the country's finest state parks, hand-picked by park directors and National Geographic editors. This fully updated fifth edition includes 750 additionaloff-the-beaten track destinations. Beautifully written descriptions tell the stories of the parks, from their wildlife, natural features, and history to their most popular current activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, water sports, and rock climbing. Vivid images inspire your next getaway, while detailed information--including 32 detailed maps highlighting sites, trails, campgrounds, and more--helps you plan your next excursion. From free to low-cost, from Florida to Alaska, from the six-acre Iao Valley to the 204,000-acre Baxter, use this essential guide to plan a day visit or a weekend escape.

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    £20.66

  • Poland: Road Map

    Freytag-Berndt Poland: Road Map

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    The Poland 1:500,000 road map contains a lot of useful information for a trip to Poland. The road and rail network is shown and particularly worthwhile excursion destinations - including castles, palaces and ruins - are highlighted. Thanks to the clearly visible representation of the national border including the border crossings, the road map provides an excellent overview of the Polish national territory. Thanks to freytag & berndt's precise cartography and the ideal scale, it can be used as an ideal tool for planning and orientation purposes. Poland road map information Particularly worth seeing excursion destinations National Parks Beautiful scenic routes Camping and RV sites Location register with postal codes Warsaw city center map Scale 1:500,000 96 x 124.5 cm, double sided Car, motorhome or motorcyclist drivers can follow the toll roads and scenic routes highlighted in color on the map. Viewpoints or places with beautiful views are also marked. Streets that are not recommended for caravans or are even closed are marked with signatures. Anyone planning a visit to the Polish capital Warsaw can get a good overview with the city center map. The old town with its cobblestone streets and numerous historic buildings has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1980.

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    £12.75

  • Sundays in Paris: An insider's guide to the best places to eat, drink and explore – and every other day of the week

    Explore Australia Sundays in Paris: An insider's guide to the best places to eat, drink and explore – and every other day of the week

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    Sundays are famously a dead zone in Paris, with visitors confronted with one 'closed' sign after another. So frustrated was Parisian resident Yasmin Zeinab that she came to the rescue with Sundays in Paris to reveal the best places to eat, drink and explore on le dimanche. (The spots are also pretty good on the other days of the week too.)Sundays in Parisis a beautiful guide that captures the “joie de vivre” of Paris and gives readers the inside track on the city. It provides beautiful images of and detailed information on a hand-picked selection of cafes, restaurants, bars, museums, galleries, shops and markets – all of them open on a Sunday. Perfect for weekend visitors and expats living in Paris, the guide also features walking itineraries and general tips on navigating the City of Light.

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    £16.00

  • Mardi Himal Trek 1:50, 000 NA522 map

    Himalayan MapHouse Mardi Himal Trek 1:50, 000 NA522 map

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    This trekking map shows the trekking area north of Pokhara and specially the Mardi Himal trek and the Trek to ABC. If you want to combine these two treks, which is highly recommended, this map would be ideal. The Mardi Himal trek runs mostly along a ridge and offers breathtaking views . The ABC trek will lead you right in the middle of the mountains. On this map you will not see the trails coming from Ghorepani & Poon hill

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    £10.58

  • DK Eyewitness Czech and Slovak Republics

    Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Eyewitness Czech and Slovak Republics

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    The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring the Czech and Slovak Republics.Indulge in the country's famous beer at the historic brewing history of Plzen, wander the medieval alleyways of Ceský Krumlov, admire the magnificently Gothic Karlštejn Castle or explore the museums and buoyant theatre scene of Brno: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of the Czech and Slovak Republics with this indispensable travel guide.Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Czech and Slovak Republics:- Over 35 colour maps, plus road maps of both countries, help you navigate with ease- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours and itineraries of the Czech and Slovak Republics, designed for every interest and budget- Illustrations and floorplans detail the Czech Republic's most iconic sights, including the world-famous Charles Bridge and St Vitus's Cathedral in Prague, the imposing Karlštejn Castle, Plzen's Cathedral of St Bartholomew, the hilltop castle of Špilberk in Brno; plus Slovakia's St Martin's Cathedral in Bratislava, romantic Bojnice Castle and distinguished Town Hall in Levoca; and more- Colour photographs of both country's vibrant cities, historic churches and castles, medieval towns, incredible architecture, picturesque countryside and more- Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover the Czech Republic, including Prague - Hradcany and Malá Strana, Stare Mesto and Josefov, Nove Mesto - Central Bohemia, South Bohemia, West Bohemia, North Bohemia, East Bohemia, North Moravia and Silesia, and South Moravia; plus Slovakia, including Bratislava, West Slovakia, Central Slovakia and East Slovakia- Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about both countries' common history, social heritage, iconic architecture, diverse cuisine, festivals and events, thermal springs and baths, winemaking tradition and more- Experience the Czech Republic with features on its landscape and wildlife, religious architecture, music, art and decorative arts, literature and film; experience Slovakia with features on landscape and wildlife, Slovak architecture, and a tour of the Slovenský kras- Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful phrases, and transport, visa and health information DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Czech and Slovak Republics is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to the Czech and Slovak Republics.DK Eyewitness: winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017. "No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one" - The IndependentPlanning a city break to the Czech capital? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Prague.About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your holiday. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

    1 in stock

    £16.99

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