This fully updated The Rough Guide to Scotland is the ultimate travel guide to this wonderful part of the world From the fairy tale capital of Edinburgh to the remote glens of the Highlands Scotland has something for everyone The outdoors activities are simply unbeatable; Skye's Cuillin ridge offers staggeringly good hiking routes while the mountain biking trails across the country are some of the best in Europe The Rough Guide to Scotland covers the country's rich cultural heritage from the legendary live music venues in Glasgow to the countless enlightening folk centres in the Highlands The Rough Guide to Scotland contains more information than ever on where to eat & drink in Scotland with detailed coverage of whisky distillery tours & advice on the best restaurants & pubs in the country Whether you spend your time searching for ruined hilltop castles hunting down mythical beasts in deep lochs or isl&-hopping around the Hebrides The Rough Guide to Scotland has it covered ...

This fully updated The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands is the ultimate guidebook to the captivating remote reaches of Scotland From the divine seafood offerings at Loch Fyne to the whisky distilleries on Islay this is a place for indulging It's also a hotspot for outdoor activities whether you decide to bag a Munro or two hop onto a mountain bike or stroll along deserted (if blustery) golden beaches The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands contains more information than ever on where to go & what to see in this part of Scotland with practical information on everything from events listings to transport logistics There's also coverage of the brand new North Coast 500 route which loops around the northernmost reaches of the country From Skye's breathtaking Cuillin ridge to abandoned castles via riproaring unplanned ceilidhs this stark & weather beaten part of the planet will not disappoint Make the most of your trip to the Highlands & Islands with Rough Guides ...

The ultimate insider's guide covering everything from the huge new art galleries of the West Bund to the chic eating places of the renovated Cool Docks Shanghai is the twenty-first-century city par excellence
- the financial centre of the world's new superpower Expanding wildly in all directions it's a vibrant place making waves in everything from contemporary art to cutting-edge architecture Cutting through the hype The Rough Guide to Shanghai reveals the best places to shop from fake markets to backstreet tailors; to sleep whether you want a quirky hostel Art Deco cool or a luxury sky scraping suite; & to eat from destination restaurants to humble dumpling stalls Day-trips include quaint canal towns the new Chinese Disneyland & lovely Nanxiang made newly accessible by the expanding metro network An updated metro map shows all the new stops while every hotel restaurant bar club & shop is marked on our easy-to-read full-colour city maps
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The full-colour The Rough Guide to Sicily is the ultimate travel guide to the Mediterranean's most intoxicating island Get under the skin of Sicily with inspiring photos colour-coded maps & up-to-date reviews of hotels B& Bs campsites restaurants cafes & bars all fully revised for this tenth edition by our Sicily expert The Rough Guide to Sicily is jam-packed with practical & honest advice about the best things to see & do From climbing Mount Etna scuba diving off Ustica & exploring Greek & Roman relics to sinking into mud baths on Vulcano & eating your way around Palermo there's no end of choice
- we'll help you make up your mind & recommend the best beaches to hit while you do so Make the most of your time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Sicily
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The Rough Guide to Singapore is the ultimate travel guide to this constantly evolving city-state with clear maps & detailed coverage of all the best attractions Discover Singapore's highlights with stunning photography & accounts of everything from the magnificent new National Gallery & historic Botanic Gardens to the dazzling temples of Chinatown & the hilltop walks of the Southern Ridges Find detailed practical advice on what to do & see in Singapore with up-to-date reviews of the best hotels restaurants hawker places bars clubs & shops for every budget There's also a detailed description of the island's rich traditional Chinese Malay & Indian cuisines to help you order the tastiest food Explore every corner of downtown Singapore & off the beaten track with easy to use maps to help ensure you don't miss the unmissable Make the most of your stay with The Rough Guide to Singapore ...

Discover South Africa Lesotho & Swaziland with the most incisive & entertaining guidebook on the market Whether you plan to safari in Kruger National Park savour the fine wines of the Western Cape or explore the village where Nelson Mandela grew up The Rough Guide to South Africa Lesotho & Swaziland will show you ideal places to sleep eat drink & shop along the way Inside The Rough Guide to South Africa Lesotho & Swazil&- Independent trusted reviews written in Rough Guides& trademark blend of humour honesty & insight to help you get the most out of your visit with options to suit every budget Full-colour maps throughout
- navigate Johannesburg&s downtown shopping streets or the beachfront of Port Elizabeth without needing to get online Detailed regional coverage
- whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way Areas covered include Cape Town & the Cape Peninsula; The Western Cape; The Northern Cape; The Eastern Cape; the Garden Route; Kwa Zulu-Natal; Durban; Free State; Gauteng; Johannesburg; North West Province; Mpumalanga; Limpopo; Lesotho; Swaziland Attractions include Table Mountain; Robben Island; Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden; Stellenbosch; the Wild Coast; Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park; the Drakensberg mountains; Joburg&s Apartheid Museum; Blyde River Canyon; Kruger National Park stunning inspirational images Itineraries
- carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip Basics
- essential pre-departure practical information including getting there local transport accommodation food & drink health the media festivals sports & outdoor activities crime & personal safety & more Background information
- a Contexts chapter devoted to history music & books plus a handy language section & glossary Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with the Rough Guide to South Africa Lesotho & Swaziland




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The full-colour The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget is the ultimate guidebook for travelling the continent from Colombia's Caribbean beaches to the ice-fields of Patagonia Detailed colour maps & in-depth coverage of what to see where to stay & how to get around will help you discover the best this dazzling continent has to offer The guide features reviews of affordable accommodation cheap places to eat & laidback bars plus all the information you need for hiking the Inca Trail whale-watching in Argentina celebrating Carnival in Rio & much more besides Make the most of your trip of a lifetime with The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget ...

One of the world's most exciting destinations South India & Kerala offers majestic temples exotic wildlife spectacular festivals & thousands of kilometres of tropical coastline Written by Rough Guides' team of India experts this br&-new Rough Guide offers the best blend of critical reviews in-depth background & tell-it-like it is advice on everything from yoga retreats & beaches to spotting wild tigers & elephants Also inside The Rough Guide to South India & Kerala Get inspired with our trademark things not to miss & author picks by local experts Learn how to book a train ticket what to eat & cultural tips in our travel basics section Read features on trekking in the Cardamom Hills discovering the sacred sites of Tamil Nadu or exploring the lazy backwaters of Kerala Find your way across every inch of South India with full-colour maps & easy-to-follow city & temple plans Read the most detailed background on South Indian history architecture & wildlife in contexts Try speaking Tamil Telugu or Malayalam with our handy language section
Includes: Goa Kerala Mumbai Tamil Nadu Maharashtra Andhra Pradesh Telangana & the Andaman Islands Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to South India & Kerala
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Tuk tuks temples sizzling street food & remote tropical islands discover the best of Southeast Asia with Rough Guides Our intrepid authors have trekked cycled & snorkelled from Bali to Myanmar seeking out the best-value guesthouses activities & restaurants In-depth reviews of budget accommodation & eating are combined with some choice "treat yourself" options allowing you to rough it in a beach hut one minute or kick back in a hip bar the next Easy to follow transport advice & budget tips are combined with unrivalled background on all the things you simply can&t miss whether you&re beach-hopping in Bali exploring the ruins of Angkor Wat or venturing to the stilt-villages of Myanmar&s Inle Lake Make the most of your Asian adventure with The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget Covers Brunei Cambodia Hong Kong & Macau Indonesia Laos Malaysia Myanmar (Burma) The Philippines Singapore Thailand & Vietnam ...

The Rough Guide to Southwest USA is the ultimate travel guide to the fabled American West Explore ancient Native American cliff dwellings & pueblos in Canyon de Chelly & Mesa Verde delve into the region's Hispanic past in the adobe-lined streets of Santa Fe & mission churches around Tucson & follow in the footsteps of Wyatt Earp in Tombstone the Wild West town " Too Tough to Die" Spectacular national parks like Zion Bryce & the Grand Canyon
- as well as Monument Valley & its iconic red rock buttes
- are illustrated in their full colour glory & the guide is packed with easy-to-read maps along with suggested itineraries & authoritative up-to-the-minute restaurant bar hotel & nightlife reviews Whether you want to drive Route 66 hit the Strip in Las Vegas or visit modern day trading posts to buy Navajo rugs or Hopi kachinas make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Southwest USA

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