The Rough Guide to Bangkok is the ultimate travel guide to the Thai capital, one of Asia`s most fascinating & energetic cities. Discover Bangkok`s highlights with clear maps, stunning photography & detailed coverage on everything from the iconic Wat Arun & legendary Thanon Khao San, to the intricate waterways of Thonburi & the further flung ancient capital of Ayutthaya. Comprehensive listings sections are packed with insider tips on the best places to eat, drink, shop & party in Bangkok, from 63rd-floor sky bars, indulgent spa retreats, & Downtown`s swanky shopping plazas, to electrifying Thai boxing venues, Banglamphu`s backpacker haunts & Chatuchak Weekend Market`s glut of over eight thousand stalls. ...

Enjoy the ultimate city break with the most incisive & entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan on exploring the Sagrada Familia, hitting the tapas trail in La Ribera or chilling out on one of the city`s glorious beaches, this new edition of The Rough Guide to Barcelona will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop & visit along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to Barcelona- Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides` trademark blend of humour, honesty & insight, to help you get the most out of your visit.
- Full-colour maps throughout & a handy city plan
- navigate the back alleys of the Barri Gotic or the Eixample`s grid of modernista buildings without needing to get online.
- stunning, inspirational images
- a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.
- Things not to miss
- Rough Guides` rundown of Barcelona`s best sights & experiences.
- Itineraries
- carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.
- Detailed city coverage
- whether visiting the big sights or venturing off the tourist trail, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: the Ramblas, the Barri Gotic, El Raval, Sant Pere, La Ribera, Ciutadella, Barceloneta, Port Olimpic, Port Vell, Montjuic, Dreta de l` Eixample, Esquerra de l` Exiample. Glories, Gracia, Parc Guel, Horta, Les Corts, Pedralbes, Sarria-Sant Gervasi, Tibidabo, Pacr de Collserola. Attractions include: Sagrada Familia, Casa Batllo, La Pedrera, Fundacio Joan Miro, La Seu, Transbordador Aeri, La Bouqeria, Museu Nacional d` Art de Catalunya (MNAC), Museu Picasso, Museu d` Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA), Camp Nou.- Listings
- honest & insightful reviews of all the best places to stay, eat, drink & shop, with options to suit every budget, along with the latest on Barcelona`s clubs, live-music venues, theatres, galleries & LGBT scene, plus in-depth sections on the city`s sports & outdoor activities, festivals & events, & children`s attractions.
- Basics
- essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, the media; tourist information; entry requirements & more
- Background information
- a Contexts chapter devoted to history & books & with a handy language section covering Castilian (Spanish) & Catalan.














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From the genteel Georgian terraces of Bath to the wilderness expanses of Exmoor, the fully updated The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol & Somerset provides an all-round account of this richly rewarding region, with comprehensive details of what to see, what to do & where to sleep, eat & drink. Useful context & background information accompany all the practicalities, interspersed with vivid, full-colour photos & some of the clearest maps to be found in any guidebook. Rough Guides` local experts cover high culture & street art, from the architectural glory of Wells Cathedral to Bristol`s exuberant murals, as well as all the options for getting active, including cycling on the Somerset Levels & hiking in the Quantock Hills. Alongside information on the best local festivals, there are full reviews of the worthiest restaurants & the most characterful pubs. Beyond the borders of Somerset but within easy reach, The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol & Somerset also takes in such hotspot destinations as Salisbury & Stonehenge, as well as the full-on family attraction of Longleat. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol & Somerset. ...

This in-depth coverage of Beijing`s local attractions, sights, & restaurants takes you to the most rewarding spots from the Temple of Heaven to the Forbidden City to the Ming tombs & stunning colour photography brings the land to life on the pages. With a beautiful new cover, amazing tips & information, & key facts, The Rough Guide to Beijing is the perfect travel companion. The locally based Rough Guides author team introduces the best places to stop & explore, & provides reliable insider tips on topics such as driving the roads, taking walking tours, or visiting local cathedrals. You`ll find special coverage of history, art, architecture, & literature, & detailed information on the best markets & shopping for each area in this fascinating city. The Rough Guide to Beijing also unearths the best restaurants, nightlife, & places to stay, from backpacker hostels to boutique hotels, & colour-coded maps feature every sight & listing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Beijing. ...

Discover these culture-rich destinations with the most incisive & entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to go on the beer crawl to end them all, a devoted art pilgrimage
- think Ghent`s medieval masterpieces & the Magritte connection in Brussels
- or an exploration of the Ardennes` wildest reaches, The Rough Guide to Belgium & Luxembourg will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop & visit along the way. Inside The Rough Guide Belgium & Luxembourg- Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides` trademark blend of humour, honesty & insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.- Full-colour maps throughout
- navigate the backstreets of Brussels or the war sites of the Ypres Salient without needing to get online.- stunning images
- a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.- Things not to miss
- Rough Guides` rundown of Belgium & Luxembourg`s best sights & experiences.- Itineraries
- carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.- Detailed regional coverage
- whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Brussels; Flanders; Antwerp & the northeast of Belgium; Hainaut & Wallonian Brabant; the Ardennes; & Luxembourg. Attractions include: Ostend beach; Pairi Daiza zoo & gardens; the Menin Gate, Ieper; Vianden Castle, Luxembourg; Musee Herge, Louvain-la-Neuve; MAS Museum, Antwerp; & Bouillon castle.- Basics
- essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food & drink, health, the media, festivals, sports & outdoor activities, entry requirements & more.- Background information
- a Contexts chapter devoted to history, books & Belgian art, plus a handy language section & glossary.








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Uncover the very best of Belize with this fully updated guidebook. Rough Guides` expert authors travelled the length & breadth of Belize while researching this guide: seeking out the best guesthouses, exploring ancient Maya ruins & trekking through knotted mangroves. Written with our trademark blend of humour, insight & practical advice, The Rough Guide to Belize contains information on all the best places to eat, drink, & shop in Belize, with price options ranging from backpacker budget to luxury. This travel guide is packed with inspirational photography & colour-coded maps, & features a handy Things Not to Miss guide to make sure you don`t miss any of the big hitting sights. Whether you plan to dive the depths of the Blue Hole, sip a cocktail in San Pedro or trek through the jungle of the Toledo District, this is the ultimate companion to Belize. ...

The fully updated & redesigned tenth edition of The Rough Guide to Berlin
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Thoroughly researched & updated, the eleventh edition of The Rough Guide to Berlin is the ultimate travel guide to one of Europe`s most dynamic, restless & ever-changing cities. Blending stunning photography with full-colour maps & more listings & information than ever before, The Rough Guide to Berlin offers practical advice on all the best things to see & do in Berlin
- from iconic sights such as the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate & the world-class museums of Museum Island to expanded coverage of the latest places to go in up-&-coming neighbourhoods like Neukolln & Wedding. With comprehensive, reliable reviews of all the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops, galleries & restaurants for all budgets, plus itineraries & Top 5s & a wealth of background information, The Rough Guide to Berlin is all you need
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Discover Bolivia with the most incisive & entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to swim with pink river dolphins, cycle the world`s most dangerous road, or follow in the footsteps of Che Guevara & Butch Cassidy, The Rough Guide to Bolivia will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink & shop along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to Bolivia
- Independent, trusted reviews written in Rough Guides` trademark blend of humour, honesty & insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.
- Full-colour maps throughout
- navigate the steep, narrow lanes of La Paz`s market district or the ordered colonial streets of Sucre`s historic centre without needing to get online.- stunning, inspirational images
- Itineraries
- carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.- Detailed regional coverage
- whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: La Paz; Oruro; Potosi; Sucre; Cochabamba; Santa Cruz; & Rurrenabaque. Attractions include: Mercado de Hechiheria; Tiwanuku; Lake Titicaca & Isla del Sol; Coroico & the ” Death Road”; the Inca trails; Salar de Uyuni; Reserva de Fauna Andina Eduardo Avaroa; the Che Guevara trail; the Jesuit missions of Chiquitos; Parque Nacional Madidi & the Amazon.
- Basics
- essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food & drink, fiestas, health, national parks & reserves, outdoor activities, crime & personal safety, culture & etiquette & more.
- Background information
- a Contexts chapter devoted to history, wildlife & ecology, books, music & dance, plus a handy language section & glossary.









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The new Rough Guide to Brazil is the definitive travel guide to this captivating country. With in-depth coverage of its diverse wildlife, dynamic cities & exhilarating scenery (think lush rainforest, thundering waterfalls & the world`s best beaches), The Rough Guide to Brazil takes you to the most rewarding spots with stunning color photography that brings everything to life on the page. Discover Brazil`s highlights: jaguar-spotting in the Pantanal wetlands, historic colonial towns, pearly-white beaches, the kaleidoscopic Rio Carnaval, Amazonian ecolodges, & the futuristic architecture of Brasília. Easy-to-use maps, reliable advice on how to get around & insider reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs & shops for all budgets ensure that you won`t miss a thing. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Brazil. About Rough Guides For thirty years, adventurous travelers have turned to Rough Guides for up-to-date & intuitive information from expert authors. With opinionated & lively writing, honest reviews, & a strong cultural background, Rough Guides travel books bring more than two hundred destinations to life. ...