Le Sentier Cathare, a long distance route along the foothills of the Pyrenees from Foix to Port-la-Nouvelle, presented on a contoured, GP compatible map at 1:55, 000 from Rando Editions, also highlighting other GR routes & local hiking paths, horse riding & mountain bike trails, etc. The map presents the area on two panels, printed one under the other. Topographic base from the Institut G ...

Sentiero 50 Long-distance Trail: Lake Trasimeno to La Verna Sanctuary map at 1:25, 000 published by Selca in cooperation with the Club Alpino Italiano. The map comes with a 47-page Italian language-guide to the route & other local hiking paths. The map is very large & double-sided, & so covers a large area of Umbria east of Arezzo, between Lake Trasimeno & the famous La Verna Sanctuary associated with St. Francis of Assisi. Cartography is from the Italian topographic survey, with contours at 25m intervals enhanced by relief shading. An overprint highlights the course of Sentiero 50 between the lake & the sanctuary, & also shows other hiking trails waymarked by CAI, including the local section of GEA
- Grande Escursione Appenninica. Icons mark locations of different types of accommodation including hotels, campsites, agriturismo farms & mountain refuges, restaurants, horse riding facilities, villages with bus connections, locations of petrol stations, etc. The map has a 1-km UTM grid. The map comes with a 47-page booklet providing descriptions of the five recommended stages of Sentiero 50, as well as descriptions of other local hiking trails. Map legend & all the text are in Italian only.
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Chemins de St- Jacques: Moissac
- Roncevaux (Roncesvalles), FFRP topoguide Ref. no. 653, covering the last, 345-km long section
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Chemins de St-Jacques: Le Puy
- Figeac, FFRP topoguide Ref. no. 651, covering a 252km section of the Way of St. James across
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Lighthouses have always unsettled & attracted in equal measure, highlighting the triumphs & failures in humanity’s battle with the forces of nature. Taking as its heroes the lighthouses themselves, Sentinels of the Sea describes the engineering genius that allowed their construction on even the smallest of rock outcrops & the innovations that made the lights so powerful & reliable. Intricate, elegant architectural plans & elevations, & evocative period drawings & photographs showcase the innovative designs & technologies behind fifty historic lighthouses built around the world from the 17th to the 20th century. R.G. Grant’s engaging & authoritative text chronicles the incredible feats of engineering & endurance that brought these iconic, isolated towers into being, the advances in lens technology that made the lights so effective, & the everyday routines of the lighthouse keepers & the heroic rescues that some performed. Packed with extraordinary stories of human endeavour, desperate shipwrecks, builders defying the elements & heroic sea rescues, the book also reveals the isolation & vulnerability of the dedicated lighthouse keepers. Table of Contents Prologue: The Saga of the Eddystone Light • 1. Wonders of the World: A Brief History of the Lighthouse • 2. Defying the Elements: The Perilous Business of Lighthouse Business • 3. A Light in the Darkness: The Evolution of Lights & Lenses • 4. Keepers of the Light: Splendours & Miseries of the Lighthouse Crews • Epilogue: The End of an Era ...

Seoul in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Seoul in the Luxe city guides series, which are slim & small enough to fit easily in a pocket or handbag. Information is distilled from elite suggestions by city residents, specially selected for their style, knowledge & expertise. Luxe guides aim at the upper end of the market & subjectively edit to choose the very best recommendations for shopping, restaurants, leisure options & nightlife. Half day shopping & activity itineraries are suggested for you to mix & match your visit to suit your timetable. When folded close the cardboard guide slots into its own protective plastic frame. Vanity Fair magazine calls them ...

Now in full colour throughout, The Rough Guide to Seoul is the ultimate travel companion to the Korean capital, one of Asia`s most intriguing & energetic cities. Comprehensive listings sections detail the very best places to eat, drink, shop & unwind in Seoul;

Includes:: everything from the luxurious cafes, restaurants & clothing boutiques of Apgujeong to Hongdae`s snack stands, barbecue halls & hole-in-the wall bars, all shown on detailed maps. The Rough Guide to Seoul enables readers to dive into modern art, live music & other lesser-known facets of this fascinating city`s culture. In addition, royal fortresses, secluded temples, enchanting islands & the world`s most visited national park all lie within day-trip distance of Seoul
- The Rough Guide to Seoul contains all the information a traveller could possibly need to reach all these, & more.


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This new addition to the bestselling Style City series heads east to South Koreas capital city, Seoul. Strikingly photographed, superbly designed & produced, & yet ingeniously practical with easy-to-read maps & pacy, informed texts, Style City presents a stylish portrait of Seoul. From off-beat cafes & cutting-edge restaurants to specialized boutiques, Style City Seoul selects all the best places for both savvy locals & smart travellers. ...

Seoul in the City Guide Series from Lonely Planet, profiling in comprehensive detail the history, major sights, best places to eat, nightlife, accommodation & shopping possibilities of an extensive range of cities worldwide. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is divided into 11 main sections
- Getting Started, Background, Neighbourhoods, Shopping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, The Arts, Sports & Activities, Gay & Lesbian, Sleeping & Day Trips & Excursions. The Background section details the history, arts, architecture, environment, media, fashion & government & politics of the city. An
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