What Will Your Beijing Encounter Be? Walking in the footsteps of the emporers in the ancient Forbidden City Checking out contemporary art's next big thing at the 798 Art Disctict Tucking into the city's signature dish, Peking duck Searching for hidden treasures and haggling like mad at the Panjiayuan Antique Market Getting lost amongst the songbirds and mah jong gamers in the maze-like "hutong" (alleyways) Experiencing Beijing's rich culture, from ancient history to medieval temples to modern literature Lacing up your hiking boots for an unforgettable trek atop the Great Wall at Simatai Discover Twice the City in Half the Time Easy navigation with a full-color pull-out map, detailed district maps and Chinese characters for places and streets throughout the book Our expert resident author reveals the city's best sights, eating, drinking shopping and entertainment Highlights and customized itineraries help you make the most of a short trip Get insider tips from tuned-in locals, from a boutique-owning fashionista to the city's most renowned bartender
This beautifully illustrated walking guide features the highlights of 30 of Britain's best long-distance footpaths, including the Pennine Way, the Isle of Wight Coastal Path and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Each route is divided into sections that can be covered in an average day's walk, with details on where to stop for a break and what to see on the way. Each route section is described in detail, with detailed, full-colour mapping. Practical information is also provided on where to park the car, as well as guidance on public transport and accommodation along the way.
Make the most of your time in London with this fantastic pocket guide. London is a massive city. In fact it is the largest capital in the European Union and stretches for more than thirty miles from east to west and has a population of just under eight million. Ethnically and linguistically, it is Europe's most diverse metropolis, offering a huge range of culinary and cultural delights from across the globe. It dominates the national horizon and is where most of the country's news and money are made and where the central government resides.
The DK Eyewitness Top 10 Devon & Cornwall will lead you straight to the very best of this idyllic region. Whether you're looking to absorb the history, experience the best restaurants or relax at one of its gorgeous beaches; this guide is your perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 fabulous art galleries to the Top 10 best cream teas and the Top 10 great walking trails; there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! The guide is divided by area, covering all the region's highlights and packed with reviews for restaurants and hotels. Plus, there's all the insider knowledge every visitor needs to explore every corner of Devon & Cornwall effortlessly in the DK Eyewitness Top 10 Devon & Cornwall and its FREE pull-out map. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Devon & Cornwall - showing you what others only tell you.
InGuide Paris is a stylish guide which takes you straight to the heart of this romantic city. It is illustrated with stunning photographs you'd expect to find in a coffee table book yet is also a highly informative travel guide. It takes your hand and leads you through all the major districts of this famous city, just like a good friend would. Offering in-depth knowledge of all the key sights, so you won't miss a thing! It provides guided walks through all the popular districts along with shopping and restaurant recommendations. The smart, purple hardcover could easily be mistaken for a notebook, so you won't look like a tourist! It also contains a pull-out map, for easy navigation, as well as clearly marked street-plans of all the major areas extremely handy for exploring the city on foot! And when your feet won't carry you any longer, there's always the Metro... allegedly there's no point in Paris further than 500m from a station! You'll also find over 400 superb full-colour photographs, all the important addresses, websites and telephone numbers plus space for your own personal notes.
This second volume of Time Out London Walks explores more of the capital with some of London's finest writers. Resident novelists, artists, comedians and historians observe the city around them, tapping into its history, revealing its beauty and exposing its secrets. In all there are 25 walks around London, taking in everything from hospitals, churches, temples, mosques and synagogues to courts, places of execution and cemeteries. Whether you find yourself chasing mushrooms among the deer in Richmond Park, memorising a Coleridgian digression in a rural lane on Hampstead Heath, or eyeing up a Masonic vestment in a shop off Drury Lane, you should expect the unexpected.
InGuide Mallorca is a stylish guide which takes you straight to the heart of this stunning Island. It is illustrated with stunning photographs you'd expect to find in a coffee table book yet is also a highly informative travel guide. It takes your hand and leads you through all the major areas of this metropolis, just like a good friend would. Offering in-depth knowledge of all the key sights, so you won't miss a thing! It provides guided walks through all the popular areas along with shopping and restaurant recommendations. The smart, pink hardcover means it could easily be mistaken for a notebook, so you won't look like a tourist! It also contains a pull-out map, for easy navigation, as well as clearly marked street-plans of all the major areas. You'll also find over 400 superb full-colour photographs, all the important addresses, websites and telephone numbers plus space for your own personal notes.
Whether you want to experience the wild nightlife of Lima or the exotic wildlife of the jungles of Manu and Tambopata, surf at one of the world's top breaks or discover lost Inca cities high in the Andes, or simply get off the Gringo Trail, Footprint's eighth edition of the highly acclaimed Peru Handbook will show you how. Peru Handbook provides unparalleled coverage of the country's ruins, fiestas, hotels and restaurants and other attractions that will take the more adventurous traveller off the beaten track.
The Rough Guide to Italy is the definitive guide to this stunning country, with informed coverage of everything from boutique hotels and state-of-the art B&Bs to authentic trattorias, gelaterias and cafes. Rough Guide authors dig deep behind the scenes of ancient and contemporary Italy, bringing its historical sites to life and equipping the reader with all they need to key into the kind of break they seek, whether it be watersports or wine, football or food, Romans or Renaissance, beaches or Baroque. From the cave city of Matera and the Baroque towns of the Val di Noto in the deep south to the internationally famous sites of Rome, Florence and Tuscany; The Rough Guide to Italy will help you explore every corner of the country. Accurate maps and comprehensive practical information, plus stunning photography and a full-colour introduction make The Rough Guide to Italy your ultimate travelling companion.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Milan and the Lakes Travel Guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this fascinating city and the stunning Lakes have to offer. Whether you're looking for the best restaurants and bars, a hotel to suit your budget, or want to find the best Lakeside towns; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 Lakeside attractions to the Top 10 churches, the Top 10 attractions for children to the Top 10 wine bars; there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! The guide divides the city and the Lakes into manageable areas, covering all their highlights and packed with beautiful illustrations and images. You'll find the insider knowledge every visitor needs and explore every corner of Milan and the Lakes effortlessly with DK Eyewitness Top 10 Milan and the Lakes Travel Guide and its FREE pull-out map. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Milan and the Lakes Travel Guide - showing you what others only tell you.
The new-look DK Eyewitness Amsterdam Travel Guide - now complete with a free pull-out city map, clearly marked with sights from the guidebook - will lead you straight to the best attractions this great city of art has to offer. You'll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets in this fully updated and expanded guide, plus insider tips on everything from unmissable museums and galleries to the finest canals. DK's uniquely visual Eyewitness Amsterdam Travel Guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the city's stunning architecture. And the new-look guide's indispensible map is so easy-to-use - keep it with the book or remove and use on its own. The map has detailed street views of all the key areas, plus there are transport maps and information on how to get around the city, from the best tram routes to the most useful tickets to buy for your stay; there's even a chart showing the distances between major sights for walkers. DK Eyewitness Amsterdam Travel Guide shows you what others only tell you.
The new-look DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Milan & the Lakes - now complete with a free pull-out city map, clearly marked with sights from the guidebook - will lead you straight to the best attractions this region has to offer. You'll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets in this fully updated and expanded guide, plus insider tips on everything from walks in the charming Brera district to shopping for the latest fashions and camping near Lake Como. DK's stunningly visual Eyewitness Travel Guide Milan & the Lakes includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the region's architecture, plus 3D aerial views of the best districts to explore on foot. And the new-look guide's indispensible city map is so easy-to-use - keep it with the book or remove and use on its own. The map has detailed street views of all the key areas, plus there are transport maps and information on how to get around, from the best bus routes to the most useful tickets to buy for your stay, there's even a chart showing the distances between major sights for walkers. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Milan & the Lakes - showing you what others only tell you.
Baedeker is proud to welcome this brand new guide to Mexico. At the heart of this full-colour and visually inspiring guide is a wealth of well-researched information and over 250 detailed recommendations, written by experts. From colonial cities and desert landscapes to dreamy lagoons and wild jungles, you will find all the sights and top attractions explored in an easy-to-read A-Z format, with 3D laminated illustrations displaying the key sights in perspective. Clear and concise background texts cover Mexico's history and origins, art, pre-Columbian cultures and famous personalities who have helped shaped Mexico as we know it today. Special feature pages can be found throughout the guide covering topics of particular interest that provide a rare glimpse into Mexican culture. A comprehensive 'Practicalities' chapter covers all the essential travel advice you need, including accommodation, transport, food and drink, health, shopping, movies and much more, not to mention useful insider tips for travellers with disabilities and those travelling with children. It reveals when and where you can catch festivals, holidays and events throughout the year, also where the best beaches can be found. There are plenty of 'Baedeker tips' alongside the relevant places and sights information, making this guide ideal for on-the-spot reference. The guide is accompanied by a large, fully indexed, pull-out map, not to mention 64 detailed maps and plans within the text that clearly pin-point the best places to stay and top venues to eat and drink en route. There are 4 recommended tours specially designed to ensure you see the best of this diverse country, with top sights plotted along the way and the distances recorded between them. Journey lengths range from one to seven days, so you can choose the tour to suit you. All of this invaluable information is contained in a handy plastic wallet that allows you to keep the guide and map together whilst ensuring that both will survive in all weather. Baedeker - setting a new standard in 21st century travel guide publishing.
At the heart of this full-colour and visually inspiring guide is a wealth of well-researched information and over 200 detailed recommendations, written by experts. From the unique geography and array of sporting activities to be found in the Pyrenees to the medieval charm of Ronda, you will find all the sights and top attractions explored in an easy-to-read A-Z format. Superb 3D laminated illustrations display the key sights in perspective and include the magnificent Mezquita of Cordoba, brought to life at the turn of a page. Clear and concise background texts cover Spain's fascinating history, tracing key events from prehistoric times up to the 21st century. Special feature pages cover topics of particular interest that give a rare glimpse into everyday life, such as 'The Basque Country and its Freedom' and 'In Search of El Duende'. You will also find the answers to some of Spain's most intriguing cultural questions such as 'What is the proper way to drink sidra?' and 'Where can you get the best and greatest variety of tapas in Spain? A comprehensive 'Practicalities' chapter covers all the essential travel advice you need, including accommodation, transport, food and drink, health, shopping, money, language and much more, not to mention useful insider tips for those travelling with children. There is a handy calendar of events to ensure you don't miss out on Spain's fabulous array of festivals and holidays taking place throughout the year. There are plenty of 'Baedeker tips' alongside the relevant places and sights information, making this guide ideal for on-the-spot reference. The guide is accompanied by a large, fully indexed, pull-out map, along with 80 detailed maps and plans within the text that clearly pin-point the best places to stay and top venues to eat and drink en route. There are 6 recommended tours specially designed to ensure you see the very best of Spain, they cover different parts of the country and range in journey length, so whatever your interests you can choose the tour to suit you and the time you have to spare. Top sights are clearly plotted along the way with the distances marked between them to help you plan your route. All of this invaluable information is contained within a handy plastic wallet that allows you to keep the guide and map together whilst ensuring that both will survive in all weather. Baedeker - setting a new standard in 21st century travel guide publishing.
InGuide Berlin is a stylish guide which takes you straight to the heart of the city. It is illustrated with stunning photographs you'd expect to find in a coffee table book yet is also a highly informative travel guide. It takes your hand and leads you through all the major districts of this fascinating city, just like a good friend would. Offering in-depth knowledge of all the key sights, so you won't miss a thing! It provides guided walks through all the popular districts along with shopping and restaurant recommendations. The smart blue hardcover means it could easily be mistaken for a notebook, so you won't look like a tourist! It also contains a pull-out map, for easy navigation, as well as clearly marked street-plans of all the major areas. You'll also find over 400 superb full-colour photographs, all the important addresses, websites and telephone numbers plus space for your own personal notes.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Italian Lakes will lead you straight to the very best of Italy's Lake District. Whether you're looking for a peaceful place to stay, classic cities in the region, the best places to enjoy cultural events or the tastiest restaurants; this guide is your perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 cycling trails to the Top 10 swimming spots, best bars and days out for children, there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! The guide is divided by area and you'll find restaurant reviews for every town and village, as well as recommendations for luxury villa hotels, guesthouses, campsites and places to shop. You'll also find the insider knowledge every visitor needs to explore every corner of the Italian Lakes effortlessly in the DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Italian Lakes and its FREE pull-out map. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Italian Lakes - showing you what others only tell you.
InGuide Barcelona is a stylish guide which takes you straight to the heart of this exciting city. It is illustrated with stunning photographs you'd expect to find in a coffee table book yet is also a highly informative travel guide. It takes your hand and leads you through all the major areas of this metropolis, just like a good friend would. Offering in-depth knowledge of all the key sights, so you won't miss a thing! It provides guided walks through all the popular areas along with shopping and restaurant recommendations. The smart, lilac hardcover means it could easily be mistaken for a notebook, so you won' t look like a tourist! It also contains a pull-out map, for easy navigation, as well as clearly marked street-plans of all the major areas. You'll also find over 400 superb full-colour photographs, all the important addresses, websites and telephone numbers plus space for your own personal notes.
InGuide Rome is a stylish guide which takes you straight to the heart of the city. It is illustrated with stunning photographs you'd expect to find in a coffee table book yet is also a highly informative travel guide. It takes your hand and leads you through all the major districts of this historical city, just like a good friend would. Offering in-depth knowledge of all the key sights, so you won't miss a thing! It provides guided walks through all the popular districts along with shopping and restaurant recommendations. The bold, red hardcover could easily be mistaken for a notebook, so you won't look like a tourist! It also contains a pull-out map, for easy navigation, as well as clearly marked street-plans of all the major areas. You'll also find over 400 superb full-colour photographs, all the important addresses, websites and telephone numbers plus space for your own personal notes.
InGuide London is a stylish guide which takes you straight to the heart of this bustling city. It is illustrated with stunning photographs you'd expect to find in a coffee table book yet is also a highly informative travel guide. It takes your hand and leads you through all the major areas of this metropolis, just like a good friend would. Offering in-depth knowledge of all the key sights, so you won't miss a thing! It provides guided walks through all the popular areas along with shopping and restaurant recommendations. The smart, racing-green hardcover means it could easily be mistaken for a notebook, so you won't look like a tourist! It also contains a pull-out map, for easy navigation, as well as clearly marked street-plans of all the major areas. You'll also find over 400 superb full-colour photographs, all the important addresses, websites and telephone numbers plus space for your own personal notes.
Discover Britain brings together all the elements that make up the best of Britain and combines the famous places that absolutely should not be missed with many lesser-known but equally fascinating delights. From a family day out to a simple weekend drive in pursuit of somewhere new, Discover Britain will offer you the incentive and inspiration to set off and enjoy this wonderful island.
Baedeker Prague features a wealth of detailed information, covering sights from A-Z with 3D illustrations, background texts on history, art and culture, religion and more, invaluable practical advice, special features, 3 recommended tours, Baedeker tips and a fully indexed, pull-out map. At the heart of this full-colour and visually inspiring guide is a wealth of well-researched information and over 100 detailed recommendations, written by experts. Prague is a city packed with magnificent architecture, fine restaurants and designer shops and you will find all the sights and top attractions explored in this easy-to-read A-Z format helping you navigate your way through the tremendous array of sights. Superb 3D laminated illustrations display the key highlights in perspective and include the spectacular National Theatre, the St Vitus Cathedral and the Royal Palace all brought to life at the turn of a page. Clear and concise background texts cover Prague s fascinating cultural heritage and history, tracing key events from AD 800, when the city was founded by Princess Libuse, to the Prague Spring and beyond. Special feature pages cover topics of particular interest that give a rare glimpse into everyday life and throughout the guide you will find answers to some of Prague s more intriguing cultural questions such as Why is this city so often referred to as the Rome of the North?. A comprehensive Practicalities chapter covers all the essential travel advice you need, including accommodation, transport, food and drink, health, shopping, money and much more, not to mention useful insider tips for travellers with disabilities and those travelling with children. It reveals when and where you can catch festivals, holidays and events throughout the year. There are plenty of Baedeker tips alongside the relevant places and sights information, making this guide ideal for on-the-spot reference. The guide is accompanied by a large, fully indexed, pull-out map, along with 21 detailed maps and plans within the text that clearly pin-point the best places to stay and top venues to eat and drink en route. There are 3 recommended tours specially designed to ensure you see the very best of this beautiful and historic city. From Prague s Lesser Quarter rich in history to Wenceslas Square and on to the National Theatre and the new city, Prague can easily be explored on foot and the 3 specially selected tours will each take about 1 day, so you can choose the tour to suit you. Top sights are clearly plotted along the route with the distances marked between them. All of this invaluable information is contained within a handy plastic wallet that allows you to keep the guide and map together whilst ensuring that both will survive in all weather. Baedeker setting a new standard in 21st century travel guide publishing.
Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities, and this comprehensive walking book for Scotland guides you through the best places to walk in this exciting and vibrant country. Discover sheltered sandy beaches, glistening lochs and dramatic mountain scenery, explore richly diverse habitats and discover beauty spots best known to the locals. Use the carefully planned routes and maps to really get to know the areas and enjoy the superb photography, long after the mud has dried on your boots.
InGuide Venice is a stylish guide which takes you straight to the heart of the city. It is illustrated with stunning photographs you'd expect to find in a coffee table book yet is also a highly informative travel guide. It takes your hand and leads you through all the major areas of this fascinating city, just like a good friend would. Offering in-depth knowledge of all the key sights, so you won't miss a thing! It provides guided walks through all the popular areas along with shopping and restaurant recommendations. The smart blue hardcover means it could easily be mistaken for a notebook, so you won't look like a tourist! It also contains a pull-out map, for easy navigation, as well as clearly marked street-plans of all the major areas. You'll also find over 400 superb full-colour photographs, all the important addresses, websites and telephone numbers plus space for your own personal notes.
Baedeker Florence features a wealth of detailed information, covering sights from A-Z with 3D illustrations, background texts on history, art and culture, religion and more, invaluable practical advice, special features, 4 recommended tours, Baedeker tips and a fully indexed, pull-out map. At the heart of this full-colour and visually inspiring guide is a wealth of well-researched information and over 120 detailed recommendations, written by experts. Florence is a city devoted to art and breathtaking architecture, from the magnificent Duomo to the Uffizi gallery and from the Palazzo Pitti to the picturesque Ponte Vecchio, you will find all the sights and top attractions explored in an easy-to-read A-Z format helping you navigate your way through the almost overwhelming array of sights. Superb 3D laminated illustrations display the key highlights in perspective and include the Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore and the impressive Piazza della Signoria, brought to life at the turn of a page. Clear and concise background texts cover Florence s fascinating cultural heritage and history, tracing key events from its founding as a Roman veterans colony in 59BC to the Medici and beyond. Special feature pages cover topics of particular interest that give a rare glimpse into everyday life and throughout the guide you will find answers to some of Florence's more intriguing cultural questions such as Why is the construction of the cathedral dome a technical tour de force? and What role did the Medici play in the city's history? A comprehensive Practicalities chapter covers all the essential travel advice you need, including accommodation, transport, food and drink, health, shopping, money and much more, not to mention useful insider tips for travellers with disabilities and those travelling with children. It reveals when and where you can catch festivals, holidays and events throughout the year. There are plenty of Baedeker tips alongside the relevant places and sights information, making this guide ideal for on-the-spot reference. The guide is accompanied by a large, fully indexed, pull-out map, along with 24 detailed maps and plans within the text that clearly pin-point the best places to stay and top venues to eat and drink en route. There are 4 recommended tours specially designed to ensure you see the very best of this uniquely beautiful and historic city. Whether you want to focus on the absolute highlights, follow in Michelangelo s footsteps, climb Monte alle Croce or see a different side of the city, the 4 specially selected tours range from 1-2 days, so you can choose the tour to suit you. Top sights are clearly plotted along the way with the distances marked between them. All of this invaluable information is contained within a handy plastic wallet that allows you to keep the guide and map together whilst ensuring that both will survive in all weather. Baedeker: setting a new standard in 21st century travel guide publishing.
Whether revelling in the urbane pleasures of Dublin, taking a fresh look at the lakes of Killarney or seeking out the remoter beauties of the offshore islands, Max Caulfield is a well-informed guide with a fund of insights and lively anecdotes. Specially commissioned photography by Joe Cornish accompanies the text, making this a superb visual celebration of Ireland and a valuable reference both for the first-time visitor and the committed Hibernophile.
The Pocket Rough Guide Paris is your essential guide to Europe's most elegant city; covering all the key sights, hotels, restaurants, shops and bars you need to know about. Slim, stylish and utterly pocketable, it comes with a full-colour pull-out map to help you find your way around - the only map of its kind to be marked with every single listing from the guide. The easy-to-use Pocket Rough Guide Paris includes brand new itineraries and a Best of Paris section picking out the highlights you won't want to miss, plus detailed listings to guide you from the iconic Eiffel Tower and boat trips on the Seine to the city's offbeat art galleries and hidden-away gardens. Whether you have a few days or a week to fill, The Pocket Rough Guide Paris will help you make the most of your trip.
This fantastic book provides you with details of 100s of places from Penzance to Pitlochry with in depth details of 150 walks and 50 cycle rides each with their own full colour map. With 24 car tours as well this superb book has something for everyone! Packed full with full colour photographs and special features on the Eden Project and wildlife Scotland and a wonderfully detailed atlas. This wonderful book will help you navigate around our beautiful country.
Baedeker Norway features a wealth of detailed information, covering sights from A-Z with 3D illustrations, background texts on history, art and culture, religion and more, invaluable practical advice, special features, 4 recommended tours, Baedeker tips and a fully indexed, pull-out map. At the heart of this full-colour and visually inspiring guide is a wealth of well-researched information and over 200 detailed recommendations, written by experts. From the deep blue fjords to the thundering waterfalls, picturesque sunny beaches and the midnight sun, you will find all the sights and top attractions explored in an easy-to-read A-Z format. Superb 3D laminated illustrations display the key sights in perspective and include the Oseberg Ship, the iconic Holmenkollen ski jump and the masterpiece of wooden architecture, the Heddal Stave Church brought to life at the turn of a page. Clear and concise background texts cover Norway's fascinating and extensive history, tracing key events from the first hunter-gatherers of the Stone Age to the granting of its independence from Sweden in 1905 and much, much more. Special feature pages cover topics of particular interest that give a rare glimpse into everyday life and throughout the guide you will find answers to Norway's more intriguing cultural questions such as 'Where were swords traditionally left in stave churches?' and 'Where does the world's longest wooden staircase lead?'. A comprehensive Practicalities chapter covers all the essential travel advice you need, including accommodation, transport, food and drink, health, shopping, money and much more, not to mention useful insider tips for travellers with disabilities and those travelling with children. It reveals when and where you can catch festivals, holidays and events throughout the year and also highlights where the best national parks and beaches can be found. There are plenty of Baedeker tips alongside the relevant places and sights information, making this guide ideal for on-the-spot reference. The guide is accompanied by a large, fully indexed, pull-out map, along with 34 detailed maps and plans within the text that clearly pin-point the best places to stay and top venues to eat and drink en route. There are 4 recommended tours specially designed to ensure you see the very best of this beautiful and diverse country. Whether you want to enjoy the sun-drenched beaches in the South or explore the icy world of shimmering blue glaciers, travel through fjord country or take a trip to see the most famous stave churches, the 4 specially selected tours range from 4 - 10 days, so you can choose the tour to suit you. Top sights are clearly plotted along the way with the distances marked between them. All of this invaluable information is contained within a handy plastic wallet that allows you to keep the guide and map together whilst ensuring that both will survive in all weather. Baedeker: setting a new standard in 21st century travel guide publishing.
Make the most of your time in Rome with this fantastic pocket guide and ensure you don't miss out on anything while in this wonderful and beautiful city. Rome is the most fascinating city in Italy - and you could spend a month there and only scratch the surface. Yet it is much more than an open-air museum and it has constantly reinvented itself over the years, the people, culture and food make it a modern and vibrant city that would be worth a visit irrespective of its incredible history. As a historic place, it is extremely special, but as a contemporary European capital, it is fantastically unique.
Time Out London Walks features 30 walks from London writers, each revealing a personal insight into their chosen corner of London. From ancient woodland to modern skyscrapers, motorway underpasses to stately homes, most parts of the city are subject to the scrutiny of the writers. The end result is a book that can be read with pleasure at home, as a collection of writing about London, and above all used as a thought-provoking guide to a series of walks through the capital.
Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities, and this comprehensive walking book for Wales guides you through the best places to walk in this exciting and vibrant country. Discover historic towns, beautiful hillsides and spectacular peaks, explore richly diverse habitats and discover beauty spots best known to the locals. Use the carefully planned routes and maps to really get to know the areas and enjoy the superb photography, long after the mud has dried on your boots.
DK Eyewitness Moscow travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this diverse city has to offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and detailed maps, discover Moscow district by district; from the bohemian atmosphere of Old Arbat to the fascinating museums in Tverskaya. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from the city's best venues for folk dance and gypsy music to the best restaurants that will serve a steaming hot bowl of Borscht, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, resorts, restaurants and nightlife for all budgets. You'll find 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites plus useful street maps to help you find your way around. DK Eyewitness Moscow explores the city's political life, literature, cathedrals and markets, focussing on the turbulent and revolutionary past which has shaped this magnificent city. With up-to-date information on getting around by river, train, taxi or by foot and all the sights listed district by district, DK Eyewitness Moscow is indispensable. Don't miss a thing on your holiday with the DK Eyewitness Moscow.
The Rough Guide to The Netherlands is an indispensable travel guide with clear maps and coverage of the country's unique attractions. From the pretty village of Edam and the gritty port city of Rotterdam to Amsterdam's famous canals and vibrant nightlife The Rough Guide to The Netherlands unearths the best sites, hotels, restaurants, coffee houses and nightlife across every price range inspired by dozens of colour photos. You'll find everything you need to know for exploring the multitude of historic Dutch towns, coastal dunes, beaches, islands and of course, the famous colour-bursting bulbfields. The Rough Guide to The Netherlands includes specialist coverage of Dutch history, art and literature and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each region. Explore all corners of this windmill-filled country armed with authoritative background on everything from the country's battles with the sea to the Dutch Golden Age, relying on handy language tips and the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to The Netherlands
The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Naples & the Amalfi Coast will lead you straight to the very best of this stunning region. Packed with detailed maps, beautiful cutaways and floor plans of all Naples and the Amalfi Coast's major sights, this best-selling guide highlights the unmissable. From exploring the magnificent Baroque churches and world-class beaches on the coast line, to visiting the teeming street markets, and trying pizza in Naples, the guide provides all the information you need to experience authentic Naples at it's best. Features include detailed information on the five main areas of Naples, plus all the must-see attractions of Pompeii, Sorrento, Ravello, Capri, Amalfi and the rest of the stunning coastline. The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide is fully updated and expanded with dozens of reviews for hotels and restaurants, as well as tips for shopping and entertainment in Naples and the Amalfi Coast. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Naples & the Amalfi Coast showing you what others only tell you.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Prague will lead you straight to the very best of this historic city. Whether you're looking for a peaceful place to stay, the best events or the tastiest restaurants; this guide is your perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 beer halls to the Top 10 most haunted buildings, Top 10 shops and Top 10 hotels, there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! The guide is divided by area; Prague Castle & Hradcany; Mala Strana; Josefov; Old Town and New Town. You'll find restaurant reviews for every area, as well as recommendations for luxury hotels, bars and places to shop. You'll also find the insider knowledge every visitor needs to explore every corner of Prague effortlessly in the DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Prague and its FREE pull-out map. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Prague - showing you what others only tell you.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Boston Travel Guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this fascinating city has to offer. Whether you're looking for the best restaurants and bars, a hotel to suit your budget, or want to find the best nightspots in Boston; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 features of the Freedom Trail to the Top 10 restaurants and Top 10 places for children; there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! The guide is divided area-by-area, covering all the city's highlights and packed with beautiful illustrations and images. You'll find the insider knowledge every visitor needs and explore every corner of Boston effortlessly with DK Eyewitness Top 10 Boston Travel Guide and its FREE pull-out map. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Boston Travel Guide - showing you what others only tell you.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Hong Kong will lead you straight to the very best of this awe-inspiring city. Whether you're looking for unmissable museums, modernist architecture, the hippest nightlife or the best views of the Hong Kong skyline; this guide is your perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 ways to experience the real China to the Top 10 most thrilling festivals and the Top 10 greatest modernist buildings; there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! The guide is divided by area, covering all the city's highlights and packed with reviews for restaurants and hotels. Plus, there's all the insider knowledge every visitor needs to explore every corner of Hong Kong effortlessly in the DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Hong Kong and its FREE pull-out map. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Hong Kong - showing you what others only tell you.
The DK Eyewitness Tokyo Travel Guide will lead you straight to the best attractions the world's largest metropolis has to offer. From the looming skyscrapers, neon-bathed streets and flashing video screens of the labyrinthine Shinjuku district to the traditional shrine complex of Meiji Jingu, this guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, restaurants, shops and nightlife for all budgets. It's fully illustrated and covers all the major areas of the city, plus you'll find 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites and reliable street maps. The DK Eyewitness Tokyo Travel Guide explores the culture, history and architecture, not missing the best in entertainment, shopping, tours and scenic walks, in this fascinating city. DK Eyewitness Tokyo Travel Guide - showing you what others only tell you.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Las Vegas Travel Guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this 24 hour city has to offer. Whether you're looking for the best restaurants and bars, a hotel to suit your budget, or want to find the best nightspots in Last Vegas; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 casinos to the Top 10 shows and Top 10 wedding chapels; there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! The guide is divided into three sections - the Strip, Downtown and Beyond the Neon - all packed with beautiful illustrations of the attractions to be found. You'll find the insider knowledge every visitor needs and explore every corner of Las Vegas effortlessly with DK Eyewitness Top 10 Las Vegas Travel Guide and its FREE pull-out map. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Las Vegas Travel Guide - showing you what others only tell you.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Lake District will lead you straight to the very best of this beautiful region. Whether you're looking for a peaceful place to stay, the best events or the tastiest restaurants; this guide is your perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 best pubs to the Top 10 swimming spots, Top 10 houses and castles and Top 10 activities for children; there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! The guide is divided by area and covers all the region's most breathtaking beauty spots, with restaurant reviews for every area, as well as recommendations for luxury hotels, bars and places to shop. You'll also find the insider knowledge every visitor needs to explore every corner of the Lake District effortlessly in the DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Lake District and its FREE pull-out map. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Lake District - showing you what others only tell you.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Madrid Travel Guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this vibrant city has to offer. Whether you're looking for the best restaurants and bars, a hotel to suit your budget, or want to find the best places in Madrid to shop; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 tapas bars and the Top 10 nights out to the Top 10 Spanish theme shops, there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. The guide is divided by area, with sections on the Royal Madrid, Old Madrid and Downtown Madrid, Chueca & Malasana, The Paseo del Prado and Salamanca & Recoletos, all packed with beautiful illustrations of the city's attractions. You'll find the insider knowledge every visitor needs and explore every corner of Madrid effortlessly with DK Eyewitness Top 10 Madrid Travel Guide and its FREE pull-out map. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Madrid Travel Guide - showing you what others only tell you.
The great birtain guide has everything you need to visit any part of birtain, from walks and cycle rides to car tours complete with information along the way. There are details of the main annual events in each region and some great pubs and cosy tea rooms to stop at and enjoy the local fare. The great britain guide will help you make the most of your trip.
The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Northern Spain is the ultimate companion to this magnificent region. From visiting the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao to tasting the flavours of Northern Spain's local produce and classic dishes, viewing the spectacular Pyrenees mountain scenery to the lush forests and coastline; you'll find detailed information on the best of Northern Spain. This best-selling travel guide is packed with beautiful cutaways and floor plans of all of Northern Spain's major attractions, as well as 3D aerial views of its most interesting districts. It features a town-by-town listing of the best Northern Spanish sights, beaches, markets and festivals, with enlarged and enhanced maps of Northern Spain throughout. The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Northern Spain is fully updated and expanded, with dozens of reviews and recommendations for the best hotels and restaurants, and tips to make the most of the best beaches and cultural highlights of Northern Spain. DK Eyewitness Guide to Northern Spain - showing you what others only tell you.
Traversing the South China Sea, guiding you from the giddy heights of Kuala Lumpur to the national parks, perfect white-sand beaches and coral reefs, Footprint's Malaysia guide is perfect if you want to get off the beaten track. With extensive coverage of the best dive sites, where to spot rare wildlife and how to explore the heart of Borneo, this fully revised and updated edition provides all the comprehensive information needed to explore this rich and diverse land. Also including a comprehensive culinary summary and language guide, ensuring you will have everything you need to get the most from your trip All the best dive sights, including Layang Layang, Lankayan, Sipadan and more * Malaysian and Singaporean food glossaries to help you distinguish and digest the very best of the country's cuisine * Exceptional background section helps you to understand the country's heritage, Includes recommendations of attractions and places to eat, sleep and drink not covered in other guide books
From the stunning medieval city of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known as the Pearl of the Adriatic, to the impressive and beautiful Split, a city within the walls of a Roman palace. Footprint's Croatia helps travellers discover the national parks and dazzling natural beauty Croatia has to offer with the best advice on activities, adventure sports and tours. Including extensive (and sometimes eccentric) accommodation listings, where to find the best local food and drink, a full festival guide and fascinating insights into history, culture, wildlife and the environment - plus detailed mapping - this guide is packed full of hints and tips and inspirational photography to help anyone uncover the real appeal of this croissant-shaped beauty!
Britain's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty represent some of the most scenic landscapes in Briatain, and the very best of them appear in Heritage Landscapes. Showcasing around 50 of Britain's finest Areas of Outstanding Beauty, including the Cotswolds, the Northumberland coast, the Chilterns, and Ben Nevis and Glencoe.
You've seen the series, now it's time to see the world. In partnership with BBC Books we are proud to announce The Traveller's Guide to Planet Earth. This book enables readers to experience the world as they never have before. Visiting 50 destinations featured in the television series the book provides insight into the destination.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Dublin Travel Guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this vibrant city has to offer. Whether you're looking for the best restaurants and bars, a hotel to suit your budget, or want to find the best places in Dublin to shop; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 venues for Irish music and Top 10 shops to the Top 10 children's attractions, there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. The guide is divided by area, with sections on North of the River Liffey, Greater Dublin and South of the River Liffey; all packed with beautiful illustrations of the city's attractions. You'll find the insider knowledge every visitor needs and explore every corner of Dublin effortlessly with DK Eyewitness Top 10 Dublin Travel Guide and its FREE pull-out map. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Dublin Travel Guide - showing you what others only tell you.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Miami and the Keys Travel Guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this sunny destination has to offer. Whether you're looking for the best restaurants and bars, a hotel to suit your budget, or want to find the best places in Miami and the Keys to shop; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 places for people-watching venues to the Top 10 sidewalk cafes, there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. The guide is divided by area, with sections on: Miami Beach & Key Biscayne; Downtown & Little Havana; North of Downtown; Coral Gables & Coconut Grove; South of Coconut Grove; and The Keys; all packed with beautiful illustrations of their attractions. You'll find the insider knowledge every visitor needs and explore every corner of Miami and the Keys effortlessly with DK Eyewitness Top 10 Miami and the Keys Travel Guide and its FREE pull-out map. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Miami and the Keys Travel Guide - showing you what others only tell you.