In recent times the popularity of the Camino de Santiago has prompted renewed interest in pilgrim walks in Irel&. Increasing numbers now follow ancient Irish pilgrim paths to such holy places as Glencolumbkille, Croagh Patrick, Lough Derg & Glendalough. John G. O` Dwyer has walked
- or, in the case of Clonmacnoise, cycled
- the pilgrim trails of Irel&, from Slieve Mish in the northeast, where Christianity may have had its first dawning in Irel&, to Skellig Michael in the southwest, where the known world once ended. Each walk description has directions, the degree of difficulty, estimated time & a map. The paths are varied & suited to a range of abilities, from casual ramblers to committed walkers. In each route the author recounts his feelings & experiences, & describes the entertaining & insightful characters he meets along the way.

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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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Explore Sri Lanka is the ideal pocket companion for your trip. Here is a full-colour travel guide to Sri Lanka containing 12 easy-to-follow routes that will take you from the bustling capital Colombo to the tea terraces in the hill country, by way of charming Galle Fort & the cultural triangle`s great Buddhist temples. You can discover all that this Indian Ocean island has to offer: its golden beaches, ancient cities & accessible wildlife in the national parks. Chapters on Sri Lanka`s mouth-watering food & drink, traditional entertainment & options for both sport & relaxation set the routes in context & feature Insight`s trademark cultural coverage. H&-picked places to eat & drink are highlighted in each tour & in the directory section, which contains practical advice to help you plan your visit, including a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map & the stunning photography perfectly captures the beauty of this beguiling tropical isl&. Whether you are new to the island or a repeat visitor, & however long your stay, Explore Sri Lanka is the perfect companion. ...

Whether you want to scale the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro, enjoy spectacular game viewing on safari, or simply lie on a beautiful beach, you can do it all in Tanzania & Zanzibar. This book has been fully overhauled by an expert Africa author & is packed with stunning new pictures bringing this breathtaking country & its people to life. It tells you all the best things to do & places to visit in Tanzania & gives you more background on the country`s fascinating history & culture than any other guide. From the vibrant capital of Dar es Salaam to the plains of the Serengeti, all the country`s top destinations are covered. We`ll show you where to enjoy unmissable Tanzania experiences like coral diving off the coast of Pemba & chimpanzee tracking in the Mahale Mountains, & there`s a comprehensive, fully illustrated gazetteer detailing the fabulous wildlife you`re likely to encounter on safari. Maps throughout will help you get around & travel tips give you all the essential information. ...

Tokyo is one of the most fastest-paced cities in Asia. Keep up to speed with City Guide Tokyo
- a comprehensive guide to getting
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This is an out-of-this world journey across the universe. From the fiery mass of the Sun`s core to the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way, ” Universe” takes you on the ultimate guided tour of the cosmos. Full of stunning out-of-this world images reflecting recent advances in space imagery, you`ll go on a journey from our solar system all the way to the farthest limits of space. This new edition has been expanded & updated to include the most exciting new discoveries from water on Mars to planets in other solar systems plus up-to-date charts & information on the latest equipment for studying the wonders of the universe. The comprehensive night-sky atlas covers all the constellations & planetary charts showing their positions right up to 2019. With a special embossed jacket, ” Universe” is a beautiful special gift for keen amateur astronomers as well as a great reference book for the whole family. ...

Be inspired by the new edition of Insight Guide US National Parks West, a comprehensive full-colour guide to these awe-inspiring wild spaces. Immense glaciers, soaring redwood forests & desert river canyons are only a sample of what the western US national parks have to offer & Insight Guides` unrivalled coverage of natural & cultural history provides an essential introduction to them. stunning photographs on every page will take you on a journey through parks in California & the Pacific region, the Southwest, the Rockies & the Northwest. Our Best Of US National Parks West highlights the top places to see, including the iconic Grand Canyon, granite peaks & river valley of Yosemite, & geothermal hot springs & geysers of Yellowstone. Lively features by a local writer cover a diverse range of subjects: the parks` founding fathers, photographing nature & grizzly bears, among others. All major sights are cross-referenced with full-colour maps, while the travel tips section provides a handy at-a-glance guide to planning a trip to every national park in the book. Plan the trip of a lifetime with Insight Guides. ...