Northern & Central Italy in The ‘ Back Roads’ series from Eyewitness; comprising a range of touring guides concentrating on driving off the beaten track & away from main roads. Each title in the series

Includes:: 25 driving tours, ranging from 1 to 5 days, which take drivers deep into the heart of remote countryside, taking in beautiful villages, picturesque landscapes, authentic restaurants & a range of small hotels. Each itinerary

Includes:: a guided walk through a historic town or unspoilt countryside, in addition to a range of activities & tips on buying local crafts & produce. Postcodes are also listed for use with in-car sat-nav & there is detailed advice on the rules of the road, clear driving instructions & overview maps that are designed to be useful & informative to the driver. Each drive

Includes:: a ‘plan your drive’ section providing comprehensive information on the route & day trip options. A series of listings indicates activities in the local area, places where to eat & drink & where to stay. There are also colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of the region.





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Northern & Southern Moravia at 1:200, 000 from Höfer Verlag in a series of road maps of areas which used to be part of Germany or the Austro-Hungarian Empire, showing both current & the old German place names. In many places former settlements which now no longer exist are also named. Present road & rail networks are supplemented by historical information, e.g. former railway lines. There is no relief detail apart from spot heights. Forests, nature reserves, national park boundaries & locations of interest are marked, & symbols indicate campsites, historical sites, etc. The maps have no geographical coordinates. Map legend

Includes:: English. As the maps have dual place names, the print is rather small, but each title comes with a special magnifying lens attached to the map cover. Also included is a booklet with separate, cross-referenced indexes for each set of names & a street plan of the central part of the area’s main city, showing both old & current street layout.

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The northern part of the Antarctic Peninsula presented at 1:250, 000 by the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust on a double-sided, visually impressive topographic & bathymetric map based on satellite imagery, with plenty of names of local features. Land above sea is shown with LANDSAT satellite imagery as its base. Topography is indicated by contour lines (250m intervals, index contours every 1000m). The map shows names of peaks, glaciers & other topographic features, surrounding islands, sounds & bays, etc. It also marks scientific stations, with nationalities, indicating whether they are permanent or seasonal. Antarctic Special Protected Areas (APSAs) & Historic Sites & Monuments (HSMs) are marked & annotated with their Antarctic Treaty numbers. The sea is shown with blue shading indicating bathymetric depth bands. Ice-covered & ice-free coastlines are differentiated. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 15’ & 30’ respectively. Accompanying panel provides information on data sources & references used in preparation of this map. Full BAS ref for this title is: Series BAS (UKAHT) sheet 3A & 3B. ...

The Gilgit
- Baltistan part of northern Pakistan at 1:500, 000 on a map showing its road network & administrative divisions,
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The northern part of the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan at 1:500, 000 on a map showing its road network & administrative divisions, with numerous additional panels providing street plans, enlargements, historical information, etc. On one side the main map covers the northern part of the province extending south include the Haripur & Abbottabad districts just north of Islamabad & Rawalpindi (i.e. without Peshawar & the southern panhandle). The map shows administrative districts in different colours & presents the region ...

Northern Baja California on double-sided, waterproof & tear-resistant, GPS compatible Adventure Map at 1:450, 000 from the NGS, with street plans of Tijuana, Mexicali & Ensenada & extensive tourist information. Topography is shown by contours at 100m intervals, enhanced by subtle relief shading, spot heights & graphics for marshlands to provide a very clear presentation of the terrain. Additional colouring shows forested areas. National parks & other protected areas are prominently marked. Graded presentation of the road network distinguishes between gravel & dirt roads. Locations of fuel supplies are marked, indicating separately petrol & diesel stations. No driving distances are shown, but a distance table is provided on each side of the map. Railway lines are shown & local airports are marked. The map also indicates time zones. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including beaches, diving & surfing sites, fishing kayaking & windsurfing, historical monuments, etc. The map has both a UTM grid & latitude/longitude margin ticks at intervals of 15’. A very short index lists only the area’s larger towns. Map legend is in English & Spanish. Street plans at 1:25, 000 cover central areas of Tijuana, Mexicali & Ensenada, highlighting various facilities & places of interest. The map also

Includes:: background information on the region’s history, culture & environment, etc.

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Northern California in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Northern California is filled with rugged redwood forests, pristine stretches of Pacific Coastline, & towering mountains. But it also has more than its share of creature comforts, from Napa Valley's wineries & spas to San Francisco's destination restaurants & exclusive boutiques. Packed with in-depth insider information, illustrated cultural features, & spectacular photography, Fodor's Northern California 2013 shows the best the region has to offer.
Competitive Advantage: The only annually updated guidebook to Northern California.
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Features: Special Fodor's Features throughout the guide illuminate the most distinctive aspects of Northern California. Features on San Francisco's cable cars, the Wine Country, Lake Tahoe, PCH driving, historic missions, Gold Country, & more give travelers an unparalleled sense of Northern California.
Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: Each chapter opens with an orientation spread that

Includes:: a map, short descriptions of each region, & the Top Reasons to Go. Seasonal travel tips & tip on outdoor activities (hiking, biking, even ballooning!) give readers the tools to immerse themselves in the region's l&. A pull-out map of Northern California helps readers navigate through the area.
Discerning Recommendations: Fodor's Northern California offers savvy advice & recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. Word of Mouth"es from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
Trip Advisor Reviews: Our experts' hotel selections are reinforced by the latest customer feedback from Trip Advisor. Travelers can book their California stay with complete confidence, as only the best properties make the cut.








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Avid biker & experienced travel writer Ann Marie Brown knows the best places to cycle in Northern California, from ocean-front rides & butt-kicker pavement paths to scenic trails through Wine Country. Moon Northern California Biking guides seasoned riders & beginning bikers to the best trails, paths, & roads throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Tahoe, Yosemite, & Wine Country. In this guidebook, Brown

Includes:: unique lists of Bests like Best Rides to Waterfalls, Best Rides with Overnight Camping Options, & Best Mountain Bike Rides for Families. Complete with elevation charts, route maps, options to extend or shorten each route, as well as information on bike shops, riding clubs, & bike organizations throughout the region, Moon Northern California Biking provides bikers with first-rate expert advice & all the necessary tools to head outdoors.

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The Northern California G1-Series map covers the area from the Oregon boarder south to roughly the city of Santa Cruz on the Pacific Coast. In between are, foggy coastlines, giant trees, granite spires & roads that cross them all. The Butler team rode over 30, 000 miles to document & rate the roads you will see highlighted on this map. In addition to the best paved segments there is also a hand picked selection of their favorite dual-sport roads. Like the Southern California map this one also features Paved Mountain Trails. ...