From the stunning medieval city of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known as the Pearl of the Adriatic, to the impressive ...

From windswept desert to playground for the rich. The best sights. Off roading & fine dining. Souks, shishas & saris. Bars & clubs. Rides to thrill. Shopping mecca. Forts & festivals. Hotel in the sea, rockets in the sky & cascades of gold... ...

Traversing the South China Sea, guiding you from the giddy heights of Kuala Lumpur to the national parks, perfect white-sand beaches & 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 & how to explore the heart of Borneo, this fully revised & updated edition provides all the comprehensive information needed to explore this rich & diverse l&. Also including a comprehensive culinary summary & 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 & more * Malaysian & Singaporean food glossaries to help you distinguish & digest the very best of the country's cuisine * Exceptional background section helps you to understand the country's heritage,

Includes:: recommendations of attractions & places to eat, sleep & drink not covered in other guide books

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Patchwork of ancient kingdoms. Snowy Picos, Moorish castles & beaches at the end of the world. The best sights. Where to eat, drink & sleep. Glorious Gothic & Romantic Romanesque. Palacios, pinxtos & paradors. Pouring Cider & throwing wine. Progressing with pilgrims, walking with dinosaurs & running with bulls... ...

Whether you want to experience the wild nightlife of Lima or the exotic wildlife of the jungles of Manu & 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 & restaurants & other attractions that will take the more adventurous traveller off the beaten track. ...

Comprehensive coverage of the main attractions, plus dozens of activities & adventures that will help you get off-the-beaten-track. In-depth information about history, culture & politics, plus detailed listings & advice to help you select the right safari. Inspirational trip planning with itineraries, maps & special Southern African wildlife feature in full colour. ...

Cauldron of creative energy on the Med. Best of the sights. Baroque belltowers & futuristic museums. Where to eat, drink & sleep. Long, golden beaches & hip barrios. Best of the festivals: from fiery Fallas to saucy Tomatina. Detailed maps. A much-loved parrot, the world's biggest yacht race, & a stairway from heaven... ...

Fertile, curvaceous land of the east, steeped in communism, infused with capitalism. The best sights. Food fit for the gods. Propaganda posters & perfumed pagodas. Where to sleep, eat & drink. Presidential palaces & guerrilla hideouts. Mountain trekking & coastal retreats. Full colour maps. Worship of ancestors, whales & Winston Churchill... ...

Looking at American history by tracing the life paths of its heroes & heroines, this account provides vignettes & anecdotes, presenting the careers & contributions of these remarkable people. It is a tour through America's wars, highlighting the service of those who went beyond the call of duty, & has left an example. ...

Fopdoodle, salmagundi, kissingcrust, runnion & stingo are all endangered for lack of use. This work reveals a selection of over 1000 entries in Dr Johnson's famous dictionary first published 250 years ago that show how meanings have changed, words have slipped out of use & attitudes have been transformed often with hilarious consequences. ...