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(1) Introduction PART ONE: GENERAL INFORMATION(2) Chapter 1 Background Information (3) Chapter 2 Practical InformationPART TWO: THE GUIDE(4) Chapter 3 Amman(5) Chapter 4 Jerash and the Decapolis Cities (6) Chapter 5 The Eastern Desert(7) Chapter 6 Jordan Rift Valley and the Dead Sea(8) Chapter 7 Petra(9) Chapter 8 Wadi Rum (10) Chapter 9 Aqaba (11) Appendix 1Language(12) Appendix 2 Further Information (13) Index

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Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATIONChapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, Habitats, Wildlife, History, Government and politics, Economy and infrastructure, People, Language, Culture Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information and services, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety and security, Women travellers, Travelling with children, Gay/lesbian travellers 123, Disabled travellers 123, What to take 123, Money, banking and budgeting 124, Getting around 125, Accommodation 127, Food and drink 129, Public holidays, festivals and events 130, Shopping 131, Arts and entertainment 132, Going out 133, Sport and activities 134, Media 136, Communications 137, Cultural etiquette and greetings 138, Photography 138, Travelling positively 140PART TWO THE GUIDE 145Chapter 3 Mbabane and the Ezulwini Valley 147Mbabane 147, Ezulwini Valley 160Chapter 4 The Heartland 173Lobamba 174, Mlilwane Wildlife S

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(1) Acknowledgements (2) Introduction (3) Chapter 1 Background Information (4) Chapter 2 Practical Information (5) Chapter 3 Ljubljana (6) Chapter 4 Gorenjska (7) Chapter 5 Primorska (8) Chapter 6 The Slovenian Adriatic (9) Chapter 7 Notranjska (10) Chapter 8 Dolenjska and Bela Krajina (11) Chapter 9 Stajerska and Prekmurje (12) Chapter 10 Koroska (13) Appendix 1 Language (14) Appendix 2 Further Information (15) Index

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PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATIONChapter 1 Background Information 3Geography 3, Climate 3, Natural history and conservation 4, History 5, Government and politics 25, Economy 28, People 32, Language 33, Religion 35, Education 38, Culture 39 Chapter 2 Practical information 47When to visit 47, Highlights 47, Suggested itineraries 48, Tour operators 50, Red tape 51, Embassies and consulates 54, Getting there and away 54, Health 59, Safety 62, Women travellers 64, Racial minorities 64, Travelling with children 64, Gay travellers 65, Disabled travellers 66, What to take 66, Money and budgeting 69, Getting around 71, Accommodation 78, Eating and drinking 83, Public holidays 88, Shopping 89, Arts and entertainment 90, Media and communications 92, Business 94, Travel culture in Ukraine 94, Cultural etiquette 97, Travelling positively 98PART TWO THE GUIDEChapter 3 Kiev/Kyiv 101History 102, Getting there and away 105, Getting around 111, Local tour operators 115, Tourist information 115, Where to stay

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PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Ecology, Climate and geography, Geology and fossil finds, Flora, Fauna, Marine ecosystems, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Culture Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Visas and embassies, Tourist information, getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Photography, Communications, Giving something back PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Buenos Aires Chapter 4 The Pampas Chapter 5 Litoral Chapter 6 Northwestern Argentina Chapter 7 Cuyo Chapter 8 Patagonia Appendix 1 Patagonian Wildlife GuideAppendix 2 LanguageAppendix 3 Further information Index

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Introduction viiPART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION 1Chapter 1 Background Information 3 Geography 3, Climate 4, Natural history and conservation 5, History 13, Government and politics 22, Economy 24, People 24, Language 29, Religion 30, Education 31, Culture 32Chapter 2 Practical Information 40, When to visit 40, Highlights 40, Suggested itineraries 42, Tour operators 43, Tourist information 45, Red tape 45, Embassies and consulates 47, Getting there and away 48, Health 50, Safety 54, What to take 56, Money 57, Getting around 58, Accommodation 64, Eating and drinking 65, Public holidays and festivals 68, Shopping 70, Arts and entertainment 70, Photography 72, Media and communications 72, Living and working in Turkey 74, Cultural etiquette 75, Travelling positively 75PART TWO THE GUIDE 77Chapter 3 Ankara 78Setting and orientation 78, History 79, Climate and when to visit 80, Getting there and away 80, Getting around 83,Tourist information 83, Tour operators 84, Where to stay 84, Where to eat a

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IntroductionPart One: General InformationBackground InformationGeography, Climate, Fauna and flora, History, Government and politics, Economy, The people, Language, Religion, Education, Culture, Sport, Natural historyPractical InformationWhen to visit, Highlights and itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies and consulates, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Photography, Media and communications, Solo traveller's, Business, Cultural dos and don'ts, Giving something backNational parksEnvironmental NGOs, Birding and special interest sportsPart Two: The GuideCaracasMaiquetía airport, Getting around, Exploring Caracas by metro, Where to stay, Where to eat, What to do, Shopping, Money, Security, Communications, Visiting El Avila mountain, Beyond the cityCentral Coast and Colonia TovarThe central coast, La Guaira, historic port, M

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ForewordThe call of the weird1 GETTING AROUND2 GRABBING A BITE3 STAYING ALIVE4 SHOWING OFF5 PASSING IT ON6 GETTING ALONGConservation contactsAcknowledgementsIndex

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Introduction ixINTRODUCING THE AMAZON 11. History and People 3History 4People 102. The Natural World 17The Origins of the Amazon 19Geography 21Climate and weather 25Flora 273. Wildlife Highlights 49Biodiversity in the Amazon 50Mammals 51Birds 66Reptiles 84Amphibians 91Insects and other invertebrates 97Aquatic life 1114. Planning a tour 123When to visit 124Organising your trip 125Your tour: 10 top Amazon experiences 138Red tape 141Getting there 141Health and safety 142What to take 144Organising your finances 1465 On the Ground 149Health and safety in the Amazon 150Banking and foreign exchange 157Viewing wildlife 158Photography 158Eating and drinking 161Shopping 165Media and communications 166Business and time 166Cultural etiquette 168Amazon Highlights 1696 The Peruvian Amazon 171Iquitos 172Manu National Park and environs 186Peruvian cloudforests 191Peruvian canopy experiences 1937 The Brazilian Amazon 201Manaus 203Further afield 2178 The Colombian Amazon 229Leticia 230Tres Fronteras 236

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Contents1. The Millionaires 12. The Disappeared 103. Aluminium Flowers 184. The Patron Saint of Lost Causes 275. Señor Talón 376. The Five Rules of Master 487. The Wheel of Fortune 618. The Missing Half 719. Wirikuta 8110. Playing the Semáforos 9611. La Migra 10612. Deportation 11913. Borderlands 12614. Saint Death and the Ball Game 13615. La Chaparrita 14916. Topes 16417. Welcome to Chihuahua 17218. The Silent Zone 18119. The Letter Z 18920. A Delicate Equilibrium 19921. The Layered City 20822. Three Mornings 22023. Barbed Wire and Scissors 23624. The Sacred Mountain 24625. The People Who Love you 25926. Kinich's Message 271

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IntroductionHow to use this bookAfricaAlgeria; Angola; Benin; Botswana; Cameroon; Cape; Verde; Egypt; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Gambia, The; Ghana; Kenya; Liberia; Libya; Madagascar; Malawi; Mali; Mauritius; Morocco; Mozambique; Namibia; Nigeria; Rwanda; Saint Helena; São Tomé & Príncipe; Seychelles; Sierra Leone; South; Africa; Sudan; Swaziland; Tanzania; Tunisia; Uganda; Zambia; ZimbabweEurope and RussiaAlbania; Austria; Azores; Belarus; Belgium; Bosnia & Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Croatia; Cyprus; (South & North); Czech Republic; Denmark; Estonia; Faroe Islands; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; Iceland; Ireland, Republic of; Italy; Latvia; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Macedonia; Malta & Gozo; Montenegro; Netherlands; Norway; Poland; Portugal; Romania; Russia; Serbia; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Turkey; Ukraine; United KingdomMiddle EastBahrain; Iran; Israel; Jordan; Lebanon; Oman; Palestine; Qatar; Syria; United Arab; Emirates; YemenAsia and AustralasiaArmenia; Australi

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PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION 1Chapter 1 Background Information 3Geography 3, Climate 4, Natural history and conservation4, History 9, Government and politics 16, Economy 17,People 17, Language 19, Religion 19, Education 22,Culture 22, Sport 25Chapter 2 Practical Information 26When to visit 26, Highlights 26, Suggested itineraries 28,Tour operators 30, Red tape 31, Embassies 32, Gettingthere and away 36, Health 41, Safety 49, Women travellers50, Gay travellers 50, Travellers with disabilities 51,Travelling with children 51, What to take 52, Money 53,Budgeting 55, Getting around 55, Accommodation 60,Eating and drinking 62, Public holidays and festivals64, Photography 65, Media and communications 69,Business 70, Buying property 71, Shopping 72, Artsand entertainment 72, Cultural etiquette 73, Travellingpositively 73PART TWO THE GUIDE 77Chapter 3 Leh 79History 79, Getting there and away 80, Getting around 82,Tourist information 84, Local tour operators 85, Whereto stay 87, Where to eat and

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Chapter 1: From Ilfracombe Zoo to HarrodsChapter 2: Lion at the World's EndChapter 3: Indoors and OutdoorsChapter 4: Life on the King's RoadChapter 5: Preparing for AfricaChapter 6: Out to AfricaChapter 7: Joining the PrideChapter 8: Tragedy and ReunionChapter 9: A Final FarewellChapter 10: Christian's New WorldChapter 11: George's MurderChapter 12: MkomaziChapter 13: Searching for Signs of ChristianPost Script: A Youtube Sensation: Lions in Trouble

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The Adventures of this Book viiChapter 1 1Chapter 2 8Chapter 3 21Chapter 4 28Chapter 5 38Chapter 6 45Chapter 7 59Chapter 8 70Chapter 9 81Chapter 10 92Chapter 11 105Chapter 12 115Chapter 13 128Chapter 14 141Epilogue: Peggy 147

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PART ONE: GENERAL INFORMATIONChapter 1: Background informationChapter 2: Practical informationChapter 3: African-Brazilian cultureChapter 4: Brazilian MusicPART TWO: THE GUIDEChapter 5: SalvadorChapter 6: The Baía de Todos os Santos and the RecôncavoChapter 7: Ilheus and the Central Southern beachesChapter 8: Porto Seguro and the Southern BeachesChapter 9: The Linha Verde and the Northern BeachesChapter 10: The Chapada Diamantina and LençoisChapter 11: The Rio São Francisco and the SertãoChapter 12: Sergipe and Alagoas statesAppendix 1: Brazilian PortugueseAppendix 2: Wildlife listAppendix 3: Further ReadingIndex

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Preface viiIntroduction viiiPART ONE ECCENTRIC THINGS WE DO 1Chapter 1 The Eccentric Year 3Daily Events 3, January 4, February 8, March 12, April 13, May 19, June 26, July 34, August 37, September 43, October 48, November 51, December 55, Various dates 58, Fairs 60, Travel information 64Chapter 2 Eccentric Pastimes 73Collections of eccentrics 73, Eccentric interests 81, !is rather eccentric race 83, On the road to Eccentricity 91, Odd associations 97, Eccentricity on display: Britain's top odd museums 101, Travel information 112Chapter 3 Barmy Bureaucracy and Curious Charities 115Paying the rent in roses, nails and parsnips 115, Britain's weird courts that court disbelief 117, Worth the weight 123, Britain's most eccentric jobs 123, Key to eccentricities 123, Curse of the underground mutton 126, Getting the dole 126, Travel information 129PART TWO ECCENTRIC PEOPLE 131Chapter 4 The Aristocrats of Eccentrics 133!e tunnelling duke and other odd aristos 133, Hellfire and heroism 137, Bonke

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Prologue ixChapter 1 1Chapter 2 18Chapter 3 33Chapter 4 49Chapter 5 66Chapter 6 82Chapter 7 94Chapter 8 110Chapter 9 122Epilogue 138

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(1) Introduction(2) Landscapes and Habitats(3) Mammals(4) Birds(5) Reptiles(6) Amphibians(7) Invertebrates(8) Looking for Wildlife(9) Where to Go?(10) Further Information(11) Index(10) Further Information(11) Index

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One of South America's most stunning spectacles, the great Salar de Uvuni salt lake, is here as well as Lake Titicaca. Bolivia retains its pre-Columbian traditions more than any other country in South America, with agricultural practices unchanged since the Incas, and traditional festivals and markets.

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IntroductionPart One: General InformationBackground InformationGeography, Climate, National Parks, History, Language, CulturePractical InformationWhen to visit, Itineraries, Tour operators, Tourist offices, Getting there and away, Getting around, Health, Money, banking and budgeting, Disabled travel, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Festivals and events, Shopping, Sports and activities, Parks and gardens, Travelling positivelyPart Two: The GuideGateway CalaisHistory, Getting there from the UK, Getting to other parts of France, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, What to see and do, ShoppingCoastal countryDunkirk, Around Dunkirk, Les Deux Caps, Day trip country, Boulogne, Hardelot-Plage, Desvres and the inland villages, Étaples, Le Touquet Paris-Plage Berck-sur-MerSt Omer and the Flemish hinterlandSt Omer, From St Omer to Cassel, Cassel, Flemish HeartlandMontreuil-sur-Mer and the Seven ValleysMontreuil-sur-Mer, Seven ValleysArras and the Artois

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Introduction vii1. London 1Westminster Abbey 2, Diana, Princess of Wales 5, Marc Bolan's Rock Shrine 9,Twickenham Stadium 10, Bevis Marks Synagogue 12, Highgate Cemetery 15,Central London Mosque and Islamic Cultural Centre 17, Shri Swaminarayan Mandir 182. Southeastern England 21Bradwell-on-Sea 21, Canterbury 23, The Long Man of Wilmington 27, Winchester 29,Stonehenge 34, Bhaktivedanta Manor 38, Amaravati Buddhist Monastery 403. Southwestern England 45The Avebury complex 45, Bath Spa 49, The Cerne Abbas Giant 53, Glastonbury 55,Tintagel 61, Walking The Saints' Way 64, Marazion and St Michael's Mount 66,Land's End Peninsula 704. Central and Eastern England 75Lincoln 75, Leicester's Hindu, Sikh and Jain temples 79, Uffington White Horse 83,Rollright Stones 86, Little Gidding 90, Ely 92, Walsingham 965. Northern England 105Lindisfarne (Holy Island) 105, The Farne Islands - Inner Farne 110, Jarrow 113,Durham 119, Cumbria's stone circles 124, The medieval monasteries of NorthYorkshire 128,

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Introduction viiiPART ONE ECCENTRIC LONDONERSAND THEIR ODD PURSUITS 1Chapter 1 !e Eccentric Year 3Chapter 2 Eccentric Londoners 22Eccentric clubs and collectors 22, NorthLondoners: seriously weird and wired 24,Tales of the underground 27Chapter 3 Murderous and Battle"eld London 29Sites of the capital's most macabre killings 29,Ghastly crime and capital punishment 38,Welcome to Wormwood Scrubs 45Chapter 4 Career Eccentrics 49London's oddest and oldest jobs 49Chapter 5 Dead Eccentric London 56London, more dead than alive 56, Where tofind some dead great people 60, !e Londonresurrection men and grave crimes 71Chapter 6 Eccentric Pastimes 72London's oddest museums 72, !e London lidos:Art Deco oases? 82, !eatre: a better Mousetrap andother quirks 85Chapter 7 Eccentric Shopping 88!e shops that time forgot 88, A shock instore at Whiteley's 93Eccentric London ppi-368.indd 4 15/02/2012 13:09vPART TWO THE ECCENTRIC CITY 95Chapter 8 Immortalised London 96London addresses immortalised 96, Rhymeand

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Contents Introduction vi PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION 1 Chapter 1 Background Information 3 Geography 3, Climate 3, Natural history 4, History 4, Government and politics 14, Economy 15, People 15, Language 16, Religion 17, Culture 18 Chapter 2 Practical Information 27 When to visit 27, Highlights 27, Suggested itineraries 28, Tourist information 29, Tour operators 29, Red tape 30, Embassies and consulates 31, Getting there and away 31, Health 34, Safety 34, Focus on specific groups 35, What to take 38, Money 38, Budgeting 38, Getting around 39, Accommodation 42, Eating and drinking 44, Public holidays 52, Festivals 52, Shopping 57, Sport 59, Media and communications 61, Business 63, Buying property 63, Cultural etiquette 63, Travelling positively 64PART TWO THE GUIDE 65 Chapter 3 Brussels 67 History 67, Getting there and away 68, Orientation 69, Getting around 70, Tourist information 73, Where to stay 73, Where to eat 84, Entertainment and nightlife 87, Shopping 91, Other practicalities

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ContentsForeword vii1 Most Welcome to Rajapur 12 New Arrivals 63 Disease and Disaster 214 David-the-Interesting-Case 345 Escape to Sanity 496 David's First Trek 637 The Clever Doctors 828 Worse by Candlelight 959 A Proper Toilet 10810 Exploring Our Island 12111 Vultures 13712 A Real Doctor 15113 Arranged Marriage 16314 Business as Usual 17815 Dust Devil 18916 Outsiders, Outcastes and Prostitutes 20017 Dying for a Glimpse of the Cool Himalayas 20718 The Hot Season 21819 That's Life 23020 The Gods Hear Better from Here 24321 Blood Sacrifice 25622 Poor Pooss Baby 26623 Anniversary Party 28024 The Wild West 29125 Doctor Last-Ditch 30026 Clinics for the Poor 30927 School for David 32428 New Home in Kathmandu 33129 Over the Jalja Pass 33830 Expats and Fireworks 34931 David Stands Tall 35632 Renewal 36433 Departures 369Afterword with an Explanation of the NHS 375A Note on Nepali 378Glossary 380Selected Bibliography 388Acknowledgements 389

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Foreward 3Introducing the aliens 61 INVADERS IN COLD BLOOD 8Introduction to reptiles & amphibians 10Alien invaders 1-9 12Protecting the Galápagos 24Alien invaders 10-11 262 FURRY FIENDS AND FELONS 28Introduction to mammals 30Alien invaders 12-37 323 UNDERWATER ALIENS 60Introduction to underwater aliens 62Alien invaders 38-45 64Coral reefs under threat 72Alien invaders 46-49 74The explorers 784 MARCH OF THE CREEPY-CRAWLIES 80Introduction to creepy-crawlies 82Alien invaders 50-62 84Saving the Everglades 965 OUR FEATHERED FOES 98Introduction to birds 100Alien invaders 63-73 102South Atlantic 114Alien invaders 74-78 116The Victorians 1226 GATE-CRASHING GREENERY 124Introduction to plants 126Alien invaders 79-80 128Kew Gardens 130Alien invaders 81-85 132Gardening for biodiversity 136Alien invaders 86-91 138Antarctica: time to close the freezer door 144Alien invaders 92-100 146Conservation contacts 155Acknowledgements and picture credits 158Index 159

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ContentsForewordAdrenalin RushAlgarve InterludeThe Burgundy JacketLights, Camera, Action!My Colleagues and Other AnimalsThe VillaBlazing PoodlesThe JokerLa Dolce VitaTerminal ConfusionHump - or ChumpHideawaysJenny DarlingLobster at 30,000 FeetOn GullibilityNational StereotypesThe Flying LessonDay Trip to Saint LuciaAn Invitation to 'The Pig'A Life on the Ocean WaveWhite Man's Silver BirdEncounters Down UnderThe Light FantasticThe Ghastly BrendaA Bed for the NightMrs ThompsonGently Down the StreamMiss Priestley's Shipboard Secret'Sinkers'Morocco BoundThe Big Apple Corpse - and other Manhattan MemoriesThe Odd CoupleOg the WenchAfterwordAcknowledgements

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Journey through Southern India: a delightfully irreverent yet insightful travel narrative about a backpacking exploration of southern India by two retirees. From Mumbai to Chennai, via Goa and Coimbatore, the duo's adventures take in speaking at a political street rally, the cricket world cup, an experimental township and lots of yoga.

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The city that became the last outpost of Moorish Spain rules over a spectacular and mountainous province encompassing remote uplands as well as the snowy Sierra Nevada and the fertile valleys of the Alpujarra. What draws visitors beyond all else is a single monument, the Alhambra. Overlooking the city is the lofty Sierra Nevada, with great hiking in summer and skiing in winter. Further south, the province has a short coastline known as the Costa Tropical, a far cry from the resorts further east and west. * Essentials section with practical advice on getting there and around. * Highlights map so you know what not to miss. * Comprehensive listings including where to eat, sleep and relax. * Detailed street maps for Granada, La Alhambra & Generalife * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprint guide will help you get the most out of Granada & the Sierra Nevada without weighing you down.

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Marrakech evokes images of labyrinthine souks, vibrant colours, and minarets stretching towards the sky, with a background of exotic scents wafting from food stalls. Further afield, the white walls and sea breeze of Essaouira are a refreshing break; the cool, snow-topped Atlas Mountains offer much to be discovered; and the medieval streets of Fes are Morocco at its most mysterious. From the vibrant Jemaa el Fna square to trekking in spectacular valleys, Footprint's Handbook will help you make the most of your trip to Morocco. * Practicalities section with indispensable information on getting there and around. * Highlights map of the region so you know what not to miss. * Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, drink and sleep. * Detailed street maps for Marrakech, Essaouira, Fes and other key destinations. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. From the bright cobalt blues of Jardin Majorelle to the red rocks of gorges and canyons, this concise Footprint Handbook will show the the best of Morocco without weighing you down.

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Whether you decide on a Sunday-night tango with stranger in a Renaissance cloister, or order a bowl of onion soup at dawn, should you explore France's best art collection outside Paris or head for the discount designer stores of the legendary flea-markets, if you share a sandwich with artists in an old post office building or discover the Michelin-starred chefs of tomorrow, a decade since Lille was first chosen as European Capital of Culture the city has not stopped partying since. Just as the city continues to re-invent itself with ever more exciting places to eat, to explore to relax and to stay, so the latest edition of the award-winning Bradt Guide keeps up with the changes and continues to share the secrets of the past, present and future of a capital of Culture, of Flanders and of Life.

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Known as the heart of Africa, the Congos are one of the last bastions in Africa for the seriously adventurous traveler. Both countries remain difficult to visit especially when traveling overland. This revised guide tells you how to travel both adventurously and safely and includes an extensive chapter on security. It provides the intrepid traveler with practical information and the unique maps you will need to explore this jungle territory. City maps have been updated with the latest information on where to find hotels, restaurants and shops. The road network has been repaired and travelers can now travel easily by minibus throughout some regions of these countries. Overland routes are much improved and regional maps are completely revised to show the updated infrastructure. The Congos encompass Africa's largest area of intact rainforest and much of the book is devoted to the spectacular wildlife in both countries. Two eastern national parks, both World Heritage Sites, protect not only the mountain gorilla but the critically endangered eastern lowland gorilla and information on tour groups visiting these sites and many others is included in the guide. Providing practical information on every region of both countries, essential advice on preparation as well as safety precautions, this is the only comprehensive guide to both Congos in English.

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Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATIONChapter 1 Background Information Location, Topography, Geography, Climate, History, Government and politics, Economy, People and culture, Language, Religion, Education, Natural history and conservation, Fires, earthquakes and other natural disasters, UNESCO in PanamaChapter 2 Practical Information When to visit (and why), Highlights, Tour operators, Tourist information, Red tape, Embassies and consulates, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Focus on specific groups, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and Entertainment, Sport, Media and communications, Doing business in Panama, Buying property, Cultural etiquette, Giving something backPART TWO THE GUIDEChapter 3 Panama CityHistory, Getting there, Getting around, Orientation, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see

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(1) Acknowledgments(2) IntroductionPART ONE THE LEGEND(3) Chapter 1 Himalayan Utopia(4) Chapter 2 The Book(5) Chapter 3 The QuestPART TWO THE CONTENDERS(6) Chapter 4 Southwest China(7) Chapter 5 Tibet(8) Chapter 6 Bhutan(9) Chapter 7 Himalayan India(10) Chapter 8 Wild Cards (11) Chapter 9 In Another DimensionPART THREE BEING THERE(12) Chapter 10 Being There(13) Appendix 1 Fauna Extraordinary(14) Appendix 2 Tibetan Language(15) Appendix 3 Glossary(16) Index

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Seductive and hedonistic, the city of Sevilla, capital of Andalucia, in many ways embodies the romance of the region. First choice for many visitors to the region, this is the brightest star in the Andalucian tapas firmament and has a post-reconquest architectural heritage unmatched in the south, from the evocative Alcazar to the giant Gothic cathedral. Sevilla was the focal point of the golden Age of Spanish painting, and many of the country's most memorable canvases are to be seen here. The city's famed Semanta Santa processions are the largest and best known of the solemn Easter celebrations in Spain. Hard on its heels though, the riotous Feria de Abril exemplifies many features of the other side of the Andalucian character.

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New from Bradt is Croatia: the Dalmatian Coast, a travel guidebook that focuses exclusively and in detail on this popular part of Croatia. Co-authored by travel writer Piers Letcher, who wrote six editions of Bradt's guide Croatia, and longstanding Dalmatian resident Jane Foster, Croatia: the Dalmatian Coast offers intimate local insights into where best to stay and eat, and what to see and do in this gorgeous southeast European enclave. With rugged limestone mountains, crystalline turquoise waters and pine-scented islands, Dalmatia has for centuries delighted explorers and this is where most of today's visitors to Croatia still head. With its balmy Mediterranean climate, this is a land of silvery-green olive groves, hillside vineyards, pebble coves, waterside villages, stone cottages, wooden fishing boats and pink-flowering oleander. Meanwhile, the Dalmatian mainland is home to the well-preserved port cities of Split, Zadar and Dubrovnik (with its UNESCO-listed, pedestrians-only ol

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This new, thoroughly updated second edition of Bradt's Paddling Britain remains the definitive guide to stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing increasingly popular waterborne activities that explore British coastlines and inland waterways. Written by Lizzie Carr (aka Lizzie Outside, Britain's best known paddleboarder), it showcases Britain's 50 best places to enjoy recreational paddling from Cornwall to Norfolk, Cumbria and the Cairngorms. Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), in particular, is sweeping across Britain, giving people the opportunity to explore waterways ranging from city rivers to remote and untouched areas that would otherwise be left inaccessible. Whether you're looking for a nice day out, a weekend adventure or a more daring paddleboarding challenge, Bradt's Paddling Britain will inspire and inform. The waters of England, Wales and Scotland are all featured, from rivers and canals to coastal strips and island circuits. Described in loving detail and with gentle

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Discover the enchanting charm of Jordan with Bradt's compact Jordan Highlights, your perfect guide to this fascinating country's top sites. This guide whets your appetite for some of the world's most remarkable experiences. Travel from the ancient city of Jerash, through the lively markets of Amman, and experience the stunning landscapes of Wadi Rum. Enjoy the best of Jordan's attractions, including the impressive Petra and its lesser-known companion, Little Petra. Delve into the depths of the Gulf of Aqaba, bob like a cork in the turquoise waters of the Dead Sea, and float over the stunning scenery of Wadi Rum in a hot-air balloon. Walk in the footsteps of Popes Benedict and John Paul at Mount Nebo, to the spot where Moses is believed to have seen the promised land. Journey to the sacred Baptism Site, Bethany Beyond the Jordan, which has essential importance in the Bible as the place where John baptized Jesus. Lastly, admire the 6th-century Madaba Map in Madaba, an intriguing depict

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This new seventh edition of Bradt''s Georgia remains the only dedicated guide to this fascinating, budget-friendly Caucasian country, where tourism continues to increase and domestic travel is increasingly straightforward. Thoroughly updated throughout to reflect recent developments, this guidebook includes revised and new listings for hotels, homestays, restaurants, what to see and do, and how to get around by public transport.At the intersection of Europe and Asia, nestled between Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey, Georgia is the hub of the Caucasus - a country known for its mountains and Black Sea coast, and its wonderful food, wine and all-round hospitality. With Bradt''s Georgia, you can experience the new alongside the old in a country where most cultural and historical sights are free of charge or very cheap. The capital, Tbilisi, boasts a charming, cobbled old town, the centuries-old tiled baths of Orbeliani and numerous cultural highlights, but has also seen major develop

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This new, fully-updated 8th edition of Bradt's Ethiopia remains the most comprehensive, detailed and thorough guide available, particularly known for its strength of background information, coverage of off-the-beaten track areas, and in-depth details of hotels and other tourist facilities. It also contains far more maps than other guides. Bradt's Ethiopia is also the longest serving English-language guidebook dedicated to the country, with a history of 25 years of research and expertise. This new edition has been updated by the original author, Philip Briggs, the world's foremost writer of Africa travel guides. Recent years have seen a notable rise in domestic and foreign private investment in the development of new hotels and national parks; this new edition includes all the most up-to-date details reflecting all the most recent changes, from development of tourist facilities to improved road infrastructure. Bradt's Ethiopia is ideal for visitors of all ages no matter the interest, whether travelling independently or part of an organised group, from adventurous and active travellers interested in cultural, historical, and wildlife sightseeing to international conference visitors, spa tourists and community-based visitors looking for activities such as trekking and horse-riding in the Rift Valley and Simien Mountains. Wildlife and birding visitors who come for Ethiopia's wealth of endemics are also catered for and this new edition includes a dedicated full-colour chapter on wildlife and birds. Of all the African nations, Ethiopia is most prone to misconceptions. The 1985 famine and the cracked barren earth of the Danakil Depression are not images quickly forgotten. But this fully updated guide refocuses the lens to reveal an ancient country that continues to surpass all expectations: from the ancient Judaic cultures of the fertile highlands to the Animist people of the South Omo Valley, from the Afroalpine moorland of the Bale Mountains National Park to the thundering Blue Nile Falls. This book also leads you further off the beaten track, so travellers can see more of this expansive and beautiful land, believed to be the cradle of humankind.

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This thoroughly updated second edition of Bradt''s guidebook to the alluring Scottish archipelago of Orkney is written by experienced author and journalist Mark Rowe, who is something of a specialist on the more remote parts of Scotland. Bradt''s guidebook combines all the practical details a traveller could need (when to visit, suggested itineraries, local culture, accommodation, and where to eat and drink) together with insightful background that ranges from geography and geology to architecture and archaeology, plus significant coverage of wildlife.Comprising 70 islands, of which just 19 are inhabited, Orkney is extraordinary. The World Heritage Site of Neolithic Orkney harbours many archaeological treasures, including Skara Brae, the most important Stone-Age village in northern Europe, and Maeshowe chambered tomb, whose entrance is aligned with the setting sun on the winter solstice. Here you''ll also find the Old Man of Hoy, a spectacular 140m-high sea stack; Scapa Flow, scene of

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Taking the Risk is Hilary Bradt''s engaging, insightful, amusing and sometimes alarming memoir about serendipitous adventures in travel and publishing. A travel industry trail-blazer who co-founded Bradt Guides, Hilary looks back on 50 years of escapades, surprises, mishaps, disasters. and success. From her first solo trip aged three (on a British beach), she revisits six decades of hitchhiking, feeding the travel habit by working abroad, and starting a successful travel publishing company where knowing nothing proved a surprising asset. Barely into her twenties, Hilary Bradt thumbed lifts around the Middle East for three months before spending four years working and travelling in the US. Between 1973 and 1976 Hilary explored, and worked in, South America and Africa with her then husband George, often journeying through literally uncharted territory in their quest to find new hiking routes. The discovery of an ancient trail to Machu Picchu unexpectedly inspired their first guidebook.

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