This portable scratch-off map of London transforms a trip around the city into a scavenger hunt through thirty of its most popular destinations. As travellers make their way to an attraction on the map, they scratch to reveal fun facts & activities that lead to must-see highlights at each spot: they`ll see the world`s largest cut diamond at the Tower of London, discover a secret garden at Hampstead Heath, or take afternoon tea at the Ritz. With vibrant full-colour artwork, & more fun facts & travel tips on the back, this handy map packs a sight-seeing adventure filled with fun for all ages. ...

This portable scratch-off map transform a trip through New York City into a scavenger hunt through thirty of its most popular destinations. As travellers make their way to each attraction, they scratch to reveal fun facts & activities leading to must-see highlights & unexpected discoveries at each place. Illustrated in full-colour & written by the author of bestselling City Walks decks, Christina Henry de Tessan, this map provides a one-of-a-kind travel adventure fun for all ages. ...

This portable scratch-off maps transform a trip through Paris into a scavenger hunt through thirty of its most popular destinations. As travellers make their way to each attraction, they scratch to reveal fun facts & activities leading to must-see highlights & unexpected discoveries at each place. Illustrated in full-colour & written by the author of bestselling City Walks decks, Christina Henry de Tessan, this map provides a one-of-a-kind travel adventure fun for all ages. ...

The travel advice in City Secrets London comes directly from the personal recommendations of those who know the city most intimately: writers, critics, artists, & producers. By following these in-the-know recommendations, any traveler will extend well beyond the normal tourist experience to discover a private city rich in personal history. The secret energy of London is discovered not only through details on new, hip locations, but also by exploring the favorite hidden hangouts of historical personalities. Read this book & take an unsuspecting friend along for the trip, they'll be impressed by your cool & by your insider knowledge. ...

This series brings together the recommendations of artists, writers, historians, architects, chefs & other experts whose passionate opinions & highly informed perspectives illuminate well-known sites as well as overlooked treasures. These expert travel companions share with you their favourite little known places including restaurants, cafes, architecture, art, shops, markets, strolls & daytrips, plus all manner of cultural & historic landmarks. Clothbound, elegant, & pocket-sized, this features a subtle non-guidebook design & detailed maps. With 150 contributors & over 200 venues. ...

If a standard guidebook has never revealed the Italy you seek, let City Secrets show you the way. See the glorious art & architecture of Italy`s villages & cities through the eyes of the people who know them best: an architect leads you through a hidden Florence passageway built for the Medici; a novelist points out the panoramic vistas that inspired St Francis; the most renowned of Italian cooks divulges her favourite Venetian eateries; & an artist directs you to the courtyard of a Renaissance convent, where you will ring for access to the frescoes
- & a miraculous handprint
- that lie within. Clothbound, elegant, & pocket-sized, this book features a subtle non-guidebook design & detailed maps. It is the ideal supplement to a more basic travel guide, or a perfect gift for the sophisticated traveller who is tired of the picture postcard recommendations & wants to try something unique.

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In 1996, photographer Bob Thall
- walking to his car after completing some work in downtown Chicago
- was stopped by something.

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In this important collection, eighteen renowned writers, including David Remnick, Zadie Smith, Rebecca Skloot, Rory Stewart, & Adam Gopnik evoke the spirit & history of some of the world`s most recognized & significant city squares, accompanied by illustrations from equally distinguished photographers. Over half of the world`s citizens now live in cities, & this number is rapidly growing. At the heart of these municipalities is the square-the defining urban public space since the dawn of democracy in Ancient Greece. Each square stands for a larger theme in history: cultural, geopolitical, anthropological, or architectural, & each of the eighteen luminary writers has contributed his or her own innate talent, prodigious research, & local knowledge. Divided into three parts: Culture, Geopolitics, History, headlined by Michael Kimmelman, David Remnick, & George Packer, this significant anthology shows the city square in new light. Jehane Noujaim, award-winning filmmaker, takes the reader through her return to Tahrir Square during the 2011 protest; Rory Stewart, diplomat & author, chronicles a square in Kabul which has come & gone several times over five centuries; Ari Shavit describes the dramatic changes of central Tel Aviv`s Rabin Square; Rick Stengel, editor, author, & journalist, recounts the power of Mandela`s choice of the Grand Parade, Cape Town, a huge market square to speak to the world right after his release from twenty-seven years in prison; while award-winning journalist Gillian Tett explores the concept of the virtual square in the age of social media. This collection is an important lesson in history, a portrait of the world we live in today, as well as an exercise in thinking about the future. Evocative & compelling, City Squares will change the way you walk through a city. Contributors include: David Adjaye on Jemma e-Fnna, Marrakech * Anne Applebaum on Red Square, Moscow & Grand Market Square, Krakow * Chrystia Freeland on Euromaiden, Kiev * Adam Gopnik on Place des Vosges, Paris * Alma Guillermoprieto on Zocalo, Mexico City * Jehane Noujaim on Tahrir Square, Cairo * Evan Osnos on Tiananmen Square, Beijing * Andrew Roberts on Residential Squares, London * Elif Shafak on Taksim Square, Istanbul * Rebecca Skloot on American Town Squares * Ari Shavit on Rabin Square, Tel Aviv * Zadie Smith on the grand piazzas of Rome & Venice * Richard Stengel on Market Square, Grand Parade, Cape Town * Rory Stewart on Murad Khane, Kabul * Plus contributions by Gillian Tett, George Packer, David Remnick, & Michael Kimmelman; illustrations & photographs from renowned photographers, including: Thomas Struth, Philip Lorca di Corcia, & Josef Koudelka ...

` City Style` is a guide to the world`s most fashionable cities, curated by their most stylish residents. From the runways of New York & Paris to the streets of Tokyo & the club scene of London, this guide gives you a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the local look & how to get it. ...

The City Trail guide to Khartoum & the rest of the Sudan is based on detailed first-hand research by people living & working in Sudan. Whether you are visiting of living & working there, this guidebook will ensure that you make the most of your stay. The book

Includes:: essential tips for getting the most out of Sudan, there are clear & detailed street & country maps, information on the major bus routes of Khartoum & over 24 pages of full-colour photos. As well as a detailed section on living & working in Sudan, there is a plethora of information on where to eat & shop, spending your free time as well as cultural tips & business etiquette.A complete history of the country is also covered by the guidebook, which even has links to downloadable files for learning Sudanese Arabic.

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