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This essential guide steers you along Britain’s best cyclingroutes, to great pubs and attractions and the coziest places tostay and eat. Find a tour to suit you – a leisurely day trip, aweek-long tour or the epic 20-day Land’s End to John o’Groatsride. 120 days of Britain’s best cycling where to eat – from pubs to cafes, curry-houses andrestaurants where to stay – from camping to B Bs and luxury hotels on-the-road maintenance tips and recommended bike shops what to see and do, in and out of the saddle how to pack and transport your bike --This text refers to an out ofprint or unavailable edition of this title.
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在过去的500年间，越南曾多次遭遇外族入侵。这段艰辛的历史培养了越南人强烈的民族认同感和坚韧、务实的民族特性。 越南人有一句口号：“越南是一个国家，不是一场战争。”但是在二战后的30年里，越南几乎是战争的同义词。如今，战争的记忆渐渐淡去，战争的痕迹仍隐约可见——昔日的弹坑成了鱼塘，军事要塞成了旅游景点。现在的越南人口中60%是30岁以下的年轻人，他们生于战后，童年时代没有留下关于战争的记忆。 经历了多年的战乱和纷争之后，在这个共产党执政的国家，越南人的务实精神让他们选择了转向市场经济的改革。在河内的街道上，你可以感受到这里的人们为未来打拼的急切心情，而不是在很多贫困地区常见的那种孤苦无助、听天由命的无奈。 在越南，等待你的不仅仅是碧海蓝天、古迹遗址、海鲜大餐、异域风情，还有更多值得探索的人
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A brand new and up-to-date edition featuring inspiringfull-colour photography that captures the beauty and glamour of theFrench Riviera, alongside comprehensive coverage of the entireregion, from Hyeres and the Massif des Maures to the mountainousBorder Country. A brand new 'Best of' feature highlights the topattractions not to be missed and provides the editor's choice ofexclusive and unique recommendations, such as where to find thebest architecture, hill-top villages and gardens. So whether youwant to experience the glamour of St-Tropez or simply strollthrough a Provencal market, this guide will ensure you make themost of your stay. Dedicated restaurant listings can be locatedafter the exploration of each area and include full contact detailsand an indication of price range and local specialities. Afully-indexed touring map highlights eight of the best drivesspecially designed to ensure you see the best of the region, itschic resorts, remote villages and stunning scenery. Each tour istimed and clear
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A highly visual guide to this spectacularly situatedoutward-looking city, which provides fascinating historical andcultural background, as well as practical information and expertrecommendations for hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops. This book covers all the city neighborhoods of interest tovisitors, as well as Richmond and near by national parks. A sectionon excursions covers Victoria and Vancouver Island, the GulfIslands, Whistler, and the Okanagan. A series of short essaysfeatures Vancouver's art and culture, gastronomy, the incrediblerange of outdoor activities, and flora and fauna on the city'sdoorstep. Full-color mapping and photography without!
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Central Asia is Lonely Planet's heartland. ExploringUzbekistan's blue-domed medressas, sleeping in felt yurts amongKyrgyzstan's mountains or selecting fruit in Kazakhstan's markets:we do it all with passion and expertise. Live your own Silk Roaddream with this 5th edition as your guide. Lonely Planet guides arewritten by experts who get to the heart of every destination theyvisit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate,practical and honest advice, designed to give you the informationyou need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Colorfeature on local traditions, ancient buildings outdooractivities. Extensive regional coverage: the only guide to includeAfghanistan. Bonus section on hiking, horse treks mountaineering.
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