Western Europe in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

Fully updated, the maps combine clear design & an easy-to-read scale with more road detail to ensure you never lose your way. Designed especially for the British motorist, all motorways are clearly shown in blue & toll motorways are highlighted. Distance markers & service stations are included, with towns of interest identified to help you plan the best route. The mapping shown on the country titles

Includes:: touring information & visitor attractions including national parks, ski resorts, beaches, top museums & churches. Roads unsuitable for caravans are also indicated, together with steep gradients.A place name index & large scale city plans, featuring street names & places of interest, complete the sheet map.

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Great River Cruises Europe & the Nile Insight Guide is a detailed exploration of the cruise route with a selection of glossy illustrations. Introductory sections explore background information to cruising in general as well as the history & culture of the places en route, whilst selective photo-features illustrate the variety of the place. The ‘ Places’ section is grouped geographically & provides details of the area including places to visit, suggestions for on shore tours & other activities. Essential practical information is provided in the Travel Tips chapter on planning your trip, getting around on dry l&, information on ports visited, as well as a small directory of local attractions & restaurants. A useful location finder & travel tip index with relevant page numbers are given on the inside covers. Overview street plans are also provided for the main stop off points on the cruise. ...

Europe is the heart of Western civilization, nourishing a rich mix of cultures & home to a wealth of historical sights. This new edition covers Western Europe`s top attractions, from Modernist architecture of Barcelona to the hill towns of Tuscany.· Over 478 pages of insider knowledge from local experts· In-depth on history & culture, including a detailed history of the continent to an A-Z of its defining characteristics· Enjoy special features on classic railway journeys, design icons, festivals & wildlife·

Includes:: innovative extras that are unique in the market
- all Insight Guides to countries & regions come with a free e Book & app that`s regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop & local event listings· Invaluable maps, travel tips & practical information ensure effortless planning · Inspirational colour photography throughout· Inventive design makes for an engaging reading experience


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This brand new multi-language phrase book will ensure you travel throughout Western Europe with ease. The languages featured are: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Greek & Turkish. A new addition to the best-selling phrase book series, it features a fresh, crisp design with vivid color photography, eye-catching color-coding, & user-generated content. Sections such as Food & Drink, Sightseeing & Getting Around provide words & phrases you ll need in everyday situations, & there is lots of useful information on the people, culture & attractions, so you can get the most out of your trip. Up-to-date content

Includes:: essential phrases such as What is the Wi Fi password?, I ll put the pictures on Facebook, Where can I charge my phone? & much more. You will never be lost for words with a Berlitz phrase book.

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Europe’s railway & road networks on a double-sided map from ITMB at 1:3, 350, 000, with coverage extending east beyond Moscow to Kazan’ & Volgograd, plus coverage of most of Turkey. Northern Scandinavia, including most of Finl&, is shown as an inset at 1:8, 000, 000. Although the map aims to show the railways distinguishing between high speed lines & the rest of the network, in areas with high density of motorway routes such as Belgium, the Netherlands or the Ruhr, railway lines are very difficult to see. Selected ferry routes are also marked. The map has political colouring to show different countries & is indexed. ...

The Lonely Planet Western Europe Small Talk Phrasebook is not only an extensive list of useful phrases, but also an ideal tool to start getting to grips with a language & beginning two-way communication. Containing excellent sections on language basics such as numbers, question phrases, dates, phrase construction, grammar & pronunciation, as well as containing concise but well-rounded two-way dictionaries, Lonely Planet phrasebooks enable you to quickly & confidently construct your own phrases in addition to those given. The given phrases cover all the essential travel & tourism categories such as transport, communications, business meetings & accommodation, as well as in-depth categories such as health, food & social interaction. The phrasebooks are designed to enable more than just simple question-answer communication, allowing the start of two-way conversations ...

Original & dynamic, the Western European Cities Key Guide contains maps, colour photographs & information on the sights that you really want to see, plus restaurants, hotels, clubs & bars. Practical advice from travel experts is given on transport, the weather, currency & security, health & communications, as well as the best things to see & do. The guide is divided into 11 countries, covering 45 cities, including Berlin, Vienna, London, Paris, Florence, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Zurich & Brussels. Each country is colour-coded helping you reach the information you need quickly & easily, plus there are super-clear maps & an index for trouble-free travels through Western Europe. ...

The Western Fells offer widely diverse scenery & popular resorts such as Buttermere & Wasdale Head. They include fine peaks such as Pillar & Great Gable that rise close to 3, 000 feet. There is also the fascinating Haystacks (where Wainwright asked that his ashes be scattered) & valley & lake scenery of the very best vintage. The Pictorial Guides by A. Wainwright, written half a century ago, have been treasured by generations of walkers. This edition of The Western Fells is freshly reproduced from Wainwright`s original h&-drawn pages. ...

Wainwright’s guide to the Western Fells has been updated & revised by cartographer Chris Jetsy, with all footpaths re-walked, all routes checked, all maps & text updated, but with none of the qualities of the original Wainwright pages lost. Paths & routes are picked out in red to make them easier to follow, & parking information is included. The Western Fells are bounded in the north-west by the Cocker valley, `jewelled by the lovely lakes of Buttermere & Crummock Water`. South-west their boundary is Wasdale, running towards the sea. The rugged territory around Sty Head is crowded with fine peaks: the hoary old favourite, Great Gable, the magnificent Pillar, the fascinating Haystacks & the exhilarating spine of the High Stile ridge. Further west the slopes are smooth & rounded, declining into grassy foothills & rolling sheep pastures
- terrrain described by Wainwright as splendid walking country, but comparatively unexciting & unfrequented.
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