In Walking & Eating in Tuscany & Umbria, James Lasdun & Pia Davis offer forty walks through the spectacular countryside of both regions. Arranged for the utmost flexibility the guide

Includes:: half-day outings easily accessible from a city base to day walks that can be linked together in a series. These itineraries are designed to combine the pleasures of walking & eating with some of the most enchanting landscapes in the world. Calling at medieval hill towns, secluded Benedictine abbeys, spring-fed pools, & Etruscan ruins, Walking & Eating in Tuscany & Umbria enables travelers to discover Italy’s finest delights in a singularly rewarding way.- Fully updated: the classic guide to the dazzling landscapes & hidden delights of two of Italy’s most tantalizing provinces.- New & revised walks.- Clear, easy to follow maps with detailed routes through Italy’s finest countryside.- Suggestions for local food & wine, & the best restaurants, hotels, & family-run accommodations en route.- Half-day, full-day, or overnight itineraries-accessible by public transportation from major cities such as Florence & Siena.- Practical tips, including information on climate, what to take, & what to wear.

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A guidebook to walking in the Gran Paradiso National Park in the Italian Alps, describing the 12-stage Alta Via 2 trek between Courmayeur & Chardonnay, & 28 walks ranging from 2 to 33km, as well as suggestions for combining routes into long-distance hikes. The Gran Paradiso sits in the Valle d` Aosta, in northwestern Italy, a region verging on pristine wilderness. Views of Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa & the Matterhorn ranges can be seen from routes in this guide. Despite its attractions, the park is relatively undiscovered. Walkers can often enjoy unforgettable days on excellent trails through spectacular valleys all to themselves, even at the height of the summer season. The guidebook provides plenty of practical information on getting to & around the Gran Paradiso, as well as advice on accommodation, language, equipment, planning & how to make the most out of any adventure in one of Italy`s most spectacular national parks. A wealth of detail on points of interest walkers can explore, as well as information on wildlife, history, geology & flowers is also included. ...

This guidebook presents 33 graded walks & 5 high mountain scrambles in the striking Sierra Nevada, the highest mountain range in mainland Spain & in western Europe outside the Alps. Easily accessible from Granada & Malaga, it is a world of soaring, snow-clad peaks & deep valleys, far removed from the crowded beaches of the Costa del Sol just two hours away. The routes are spread across the national park, with attractive towns & villages such as Trevelez, Lanjaron, Hoya de la Mora & Cumbres Verdes serving as potential bases for a walking holiday. The walks have been carefully chosen to showcase the Sierra Nevada`s dramatic scenery, taking in barren rocky peaks, lush green valleys, arid badlands & tranquil lakes. From more leisurely outings in the Cumbres Verde area to ascents of mainland Spain`s highest summit, Mulhacen, there are routes to suit a range of abilities, although most require a reasonable degree of fitness, navigational skill & experience of high mountain terrain. Whilst some are day or half-day walks, others take advantage of the region`s network of mountain shelters or offer an opportunity to wild camp. Also included are three longer traverses: ` Los Tres Picos` (the Spanish Three Peaks
- Veleta, Mulhacen & Alcazaba), ` Los Tres Miles` Integral (a multi-day trek covering all the major 3000m peaks in the range) & an overview of the 302km Sulayr GR240. The walks can be enjoyed most of the year, however conditions may prove too hot at the peak of summer & extra care & equipment will be required in snow or ice: the descriptions assume summer conditions, but include additional notes for winter walking. The guide also

Includes:: advice on transport, bases & safety, a tick-list of the 3000m peaks & a Spanish-English glossary. Information on plants, wildlife & local points of interest will further enhance your visit & the glorious colour photos provide a taste of what the region has to offer. For those who like their mountains rough & rugged, Walking & Trekking in the Sierra Nevada is a perfect companion to escaping the crowds & discovering a different side to Andalucia.


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Zagori in Greece`s Northern Pindos National Park is among the last relatively undiscovered & unspoilt hiking destinations in Europe. This guide presents a selection of thirty walks & three short treks showcasing the region`s captivating scenery, from dramatic gorges to mystical forests, crystal-clear turquoise rivers, rugged alpine peaks & characterful mountain villages. Routes vary from easy walks on clear paths to strenuous ascents & mountain traverses, meaning that there is something to suit most ambitions & abilities. Clear mapping accompanies the route description, & the introduction to the guide covers all the practicalities, including getting to Zagori, accommodation, equipment, maps & safety. There is also a wealth of information about the region`s rich history, architecture, geology, plants & wildlife, as well as fascinating notes on points of interest encountered on route. The routes are presented in five chapters, covering Central Zagori, Vikos Gorge & vicinity, Mt Timfi, Konitsa & Mt Smolikas, & Valia Calda National Park & Metsovo, with highlights including Mt Timfi & Mt Smolikas (Greece`s second highest mountain), the breathtaking Vikos Gorge, traditional stone arch bridges & the alpine tarns of Drakolimni (Dragonlakes). With so much stunning scenery, this is a region that cries out to be explored. ...

This guidebook to the Greek island of Corfu presents a selection of 22 superb day walks along with the 150km Corfu Trail. The ...

Stanfords Adult Book of the Month May 2016 Not content with walking the Pennine Way as a modern day troubadour, an experience recounted in his best-seller & prize-wining Walking Home, the restless poet has followed up that journey with a walk of the same distance but through the very opposite terrain & direction far from home. In Walking Away, Simon Armitage swaps the moorland uplands of the north for the coastal fringes of Britain`s south west, once again giving readings every night, but this time through Somerset, Devon & Cornwall, taking poetry into distant communities & tourist hot-spots, busking his way from start to finish. From the surreal pleasure dome of Minehead Butlins to a smoke-filled roundhouse on the Penwith Peninsula then out to the Isles of Scilly & beyond, Armitage tackles this personal Odyssey with all the poetic reflection & personal wit we`ve come to expect of one of Britain`s best loved & most popular writers. ...

`I make it up the aircraft steps in a trance. I stow the precious bag with its illicit contents in the overhead locker. I sit down, sweating, & wait. The doors close, & for the first time I start to feel safe. Then the Captain announces a short delay. The doors re-open & four armed soldiers come down the aisle, peering closely at everyone as they move steadily towards me. I feel sick. I shut my eyes & hear my heart pounding. Never again will I film without permission in a police state.` Charlotte Metcalf has made documentary films all over Africa, & her director`s eye for unforgettable people, location & telling detail now transfers vividly to the printed page. We feel the heat, smell the smells, & sweat with Charlotte as she battles against bureaucratic inertia & incompetence, hostility & political pressure to record the often unwelcome truth. Charlotte`s journal, like her award-winning films, is a close-up of Africa`s massive problems, from survival issues like AIDS, famine & cholera, to the unspeakable & ritual maltreatment of women. She gives us too a moving picture of African heroism in the face of the kind of suffering we would all prefer to walk away from, but know we no longer can. This is a book for anyone who cares about the human condition. ...

See the best of Barcelona with this streamlined walking guide, complete with 15 step-by-step itineraries & maps, to help you explore the city like a pro & navigate like a local. Created in a handy, take-along format, this guide is written by a seasoned travel writer to help conjure the spirit of the place in elegant text enhanced by National Geographic`s famous eye for good pictures. More than just a guidebook, Walking Barcelona is full of information about the city & its people. The guide is divided into the following sections: THE WHIRLWIND TOURS section shows you how to see the entire city in a day or a weekend; what sites will interest kids most; plus, a hedonist`s tour that`s pure pleasure from dawn to midnight & beyond. THE NEIGHBOURHOODS section of the book presents the city broken down into 15-odd itineraries that lead you on a step-by-step tour to the best sites in each of the city`s greatest neighborhoods-from Ciutat Vella & Barceloneta to Barri Gotic & the Rambla to the Eixample & Uptown & beyond. Each itinerary

Includes:: such special features as Distinctly Barcelona, highlighting quintessential aspects of the city (Gaudi, the Catalunyan language, & soccer); Best Of, providing specific thematic groupings of sights, such as small museums, tapas bars, & street markets; & ”in-depth” spreads that take a deep dive into a major museum or other iconic sight along the route.

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See the best of Berlin with this streamlined walking guide, complete with 15 step-by-step itineraries & maps to help you explore the city like a pro & navigate like a local. Created in a handy, take-along format, this guide is written by a seasoned travel writer to help conjure the spirit of the place in elegant text enhanced by National Geographic`s famous eye for good pictures. More than just a guidebook, Walking Berlin is full of information about the city & its people. * ON-THE-GROUND INFORMATION allows travellers to avoid long lines, visit at the most opportune time, & see the sites in the most expedient way possible. * WHIRLWIND TOURS: Specialised tours showing you how to see the city if you have only a day or a weekend; if you have kids in tow; if you`re in search of some fun; as well as specific tours catered to modern history & espionage intrigue. * NEIGHBOURHOOD TOURS: Seven step-by-step itineraries of Berlin`s greatest neighbourhoods, including quintessential aspects of the city
- from Berlin`s 13th-century historical centre on the Spree River to its political centre along the great avenue Under den Linden to the royally elegant Charlottenburg district.* Distinctly Berlin features, highlighting Golden Twenties heritage, the Berlin Wall, royal legacy, & other Berlin-specific info. * Best Of thematic groupings of sights, such as brunch venues, riverside activities, & trendy shopping. * In-depth spreads take a deep dive into a major museum or other iconic sight along the route
- the Pergamonmuseum & Schloss Charlottenburg among them. * TRAVEL ESSENTIALS: Information on how to get to the city; how to get around once you`re there; & h&-picked hotels & restaurants.

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The new second edition of the popular book Walking Brooklyn: 30 Tours Exploring Historical Legacies, Neighborhood Culture, Side Streets, & Waterways provides a unique guide to Brooklyn’s diverse communities, notable sights, & ever-evolving streetscape. Author Adrienne Onofri has crafted 30 exceptional tours showcasing the borough’s history, architecture, parks, arts venues, college campuses, places made famous by pop culture, & more. Each chapter of Walking Brooklyn features a DIY tour route, with step-by-step directions, an area map, photographs, & public transportation information. Every tour tells the story of a neighborhood’s past, present, & future, shedding light on its buildings & landmarks, community life, ethnic heritage, cultural & retail scene, & role in Brooklyn’s renaissance. Readers will discover revitalized districts & state-of-the-art new developments; stroll along the river, bay, or ocean; visit galleries, performance spaces, & artists’ workshops; & see residences ranging from the iconic brownstones to Victorian houses to contemporary high-rises. This fully revised & updated book now comes in color &

Includes:: places that were opened or revived since the first edition was published in 2007, such as the Kings Theatre, Barclays Center, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Prospect Park’s Le Frak Center at Lakeside, City Point, Brooklyn Bridge Park, East River State Park, & Industry City. New routes have been created in neighborhoods that have undergone significant changes, like Downtown, Dumbo, Gowanus, Red Hook, Coney Isl&, & Bushwick. Walking Brooklyn is the most comprehensive guidebook available to Brooklyn, covering nearly 40 neighborhoods?from those close to Manhattan (like Brooklyn Heights & Williamsburg) through Park Slope, Fort Greene, Crown Heights, & the rest of the brownstone belt & out to the neighborhoods east of Prospect Park as well as the traditional communities of southern Brooklyn such as Gravesend, Sheepshead Bay, & Gerritsen Beach. Entire walks are devoted to Prospect Park & Green-Wood Cemetery, while many other green spaces are featured on neighborhood tours. Brooklyn’s waterfront is also well-represented, including on a walk that crosses both the Brooklyn & Manhattan Bridges. Walking Brooklyn is the only book you need if you want to explore?or reminisce about?this historic, dynamic place that everybody’s talking about!

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