Get more from your Trip with easy-to-find phrases for every travel situation from basics & practical to social & food & Safe & Sustainable Travel. Never get stuck for words with this 3500-word two-way dictionary. Order the right meal with the menu decoder & avoid embarrassing situations with essential tips on culture & manners. 25+ Years & Lonely Planet Phrasebooks have been connecting travellers & locals for over a quarter of a century with 120+ different languages phrasebooks & mobile apps. ...

Iran 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 ‘getting there & around’, allowing visitors to plan their trip accordingly. Information boxes throughout the text give insights into local culture & customs as well as offering suggestions for restaurants & bars & notable shopping opportunities. There are dedicated sections on major cities & towns within each region, with relevant information on orientation, sights, activities, eating & drinking, tours, courses, festivals & events. Accommodation is divided into budget, mid-range & top-end in order to cater for a wide range of budgets. All places highlighted in the text are cross-referenced to black & white overview maps showing their respective locations. ‘ Don’t Miss’ information boxes give bullet-pointed lists of notable local attractions & their relevant page numbers in the guide. An extensive Directory section gives important practical guidance on accommodation, activities, business hours, children, climate charts, customs, dangers & annoyances, embassies, insurance, internet access, maps, money, photography, shopping, solo travellers, transport, travellers with disabilities, visas, volunteering & women travellers, among other useful information. ...

Irish in the Language & Culture series from Lonely Planet, providing an irreverent view of a selection of languages & revealing the meanings behind everyday native expressions. Written in a humorous style, these pocket-sized guides present a thematic guide to each language through descriptions of vocabulary, colloquiums & slang. Each guide begins with a short history of the language, including unique features & origins. There is also guidance on pronunciation, grammar, phrasing, greetings, etiquette & body language. Individual sections are dedicated to lifestyle & society, travel & transport, food & drink, sport, entertainment, slang, misunderstandings & regional variations or languages. Extensive descriptions of each area are interlaced with humorous anecdotes, common misunderstandings & other words & phrases which may confuse visitors. Outline maps of different regions are accompanied by commentary on regional variations & any notable local vocabulary. There is also a useful ‘ Word-finder’, designed to help readers locate specific terms, phrases or vocabulary easily. ...

Italian in the Fast Talk Series from Lonely Planet, comprising a selection of handy, pocket-sized language guides designed to be practical & easy to use. Each guide provides essential language for short trips & covers a range of different situations with appropriate vocabulary. There are individual sections entitled Chat, Explore, (sights) Shop, Enjoy, (what’s on & small talk) Eat & Drink, Services, (including bank & post office vocabulary) Go, (transport) Sleep, Work (business) & Help (emergencies & police), all with easy pronunciation guides. A ‘ Look Up’ section provides useful information on numbers, colours & time & dates. There are also comprehensive English-French & French-English dictionaries, allowing users to look up vocabulary easily. ...

Northern Italy & the French Riviera on a single-sided, indexed road map at 1:800, 000 from Insight. This large map



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Few cities are as historically rich as Rome, with its layers of treasures from the days of the ancient empire to medieval & Renaissance times, all juxtaposed with buzz of the modern capital. Explore Rome will lead you to the heart of the city. A br&-new, full-colour guide containing 17 easy-to-follow routes that take in the city centre`s monuments
- including a detailed itinerary around the Colosseum
- as well as people-watching opportunities on the Spanish Steps, art treasures at the Vatican, trendy bars in Trastevere, & excursions to the ancient Roman villas & Castelli. Insight`s trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Roman cuisine, the city`s great shopping & its key historical dates. H&-picked places to eat & drink are highlighted in each tour & in the directory section, which contains a wealth of practical information including a language guide, as well as a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, & the beautiful photography shows off the splendour of Rome. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, & however long your stay, Explore Rome will help you discover the very best of the ”eternal city”.

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The Rough Guide Italian Phrasebook is the definitive phrasebook to help you make the most of your time in Italy. Whether you want to book a hotel room, ask what time the train leaves or buy a drink from the bar, this new phrasebook has a dictionary of over 5, 000 words & will help you communicate with the locals in no time. The free audio downloads, recorded by native Italian speakers, can be downloaded to your computer or MP3, allowing you to listen to the correct pronunciation of essential dialogues, ideal for practicing before you go or while you`re there. There is even a regional pronunciation guide & Rough Guide travel tips, so wherever you are you can get around & speak the lingo. The Rough Guide Italian Phrasebook has an extensive two-way dictionary packed with vocabulary & a helpful menu & drinks list reader, perfect for choosing the right dish in any restaurant. ...

Insight City Guide Seattle is a comprehensive travel guide to this innovative & scenic city. Full-colour photos & maps throughout combine with authoritative text to inspire you to explore Seattle & its surrounding areas. Be inspired by the ” Best of Seattle” section, which highlights unmissable sights & experiences, while a comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the practical information & travel advice you need to plan what to do on your trip, including selective listings for hotel & restaurants. Lavish Photo Features offer a unique insight into topics such as northwestern Native American tribes, the EMP Museum & local volcanoes. Insight`s trademark history & culture coverage provides a fascinating introduction to Seattle`s enterprising & alternative culture, while features by local writers delve into everything from Bill Gates & Microsoft to writers` interest in the famous rain, local wines & totem poles. Nine Places chapters cover the city, from the National Historic District of Pioneer Square & the International District to the diverse neighbourhoods of Ballard & Capitol Hill, while three further excursions chapters suggest trips to across Puget Sound, around the Olympic Peninsula & out to the San Juan Islands & Cascade Mountains. Colour maps throughout help you get around so you can find the top attractions in Seattle as well as venture off the beaten track, to make sure you have the quintessential Seattle experience. ...

Double-sided map from ITMB conveniently combining coverage of north-eastern India with eastern Nepal at 1:1, 500, 000 with, on the reverse, more detailed mapping of Sikkim including a street plan of Gangtok showing tourist facilities. On one side Sikkim is shown on a detailed map at 1:135, 000 with altitude colouring plus spot heights presenting its topography. Road network differentiates between paved & unsurfaced roads &

Includes:: selected local tracks. Wildlife sanctuaries are highlighted. Symbols indicate locations with tourist accommodation, monasteries & temples, etc. The map is indexed & has a latitude/longitude grid at intervals of 5’. Also provided is a street plan of Gangtok annotated with accommodation, facilities & sights. On the reverse is an indexed map covering north-eastern India with eastern Nepal at 1:1, 500, 000, also with altitude colouring to show the topography of Assam, Arunchal Pradesh & the other states. The map shows the region’s road & rail networks, local airports, places of interest, etc. Also provided on this side is a street plan of central Kolkata (Calcutta), annotated with sights & facilities, plus an enlargement showing road & rail networks in the city’s environs.

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Go shopping at any hour of the day in Seoul`s trendsetting Myeongdong district, explore the ancient Buddhist temple of Bulguk-sa in Gyeongju & enjoy the Boryeong Mud Festival with Insight Guide South Korea
- a comprehensive guide to helping you decide what to see & do in this beguiling country. Insight Guide South Korea explores the history, people & culture of the country in detail, so you can discover everything you need to know about Korean street food, discern traditional pagoda architecture & learn what to expect from a Korean bathhouse. In-depth chapters cover South Korea`s cities & landscapes, from pulsating Seoul to the remote islands of the Jeolla Provinces
- alongside hundreds of beautiful pictures & detailed mapping. The Best Of section helps you to prioritise what to see & the Travel Tips offer selective listings of where to stay & eat out, plus essential advice on what you need to know before you go & how to get around the country once you are there.

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