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Comprehensive coverage of sights big and small in Edinburgh.Special focus on interviews with locals.
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Awe-inspiring art, magnificent architecture, a turbulent history - glory in the artistic and cultural wealth of this Renaissance city. Inside this indispensable guide you'll find all the stars of the city plus where to shop for designer-wear and beautiful gifts, how to avoid those touristy trattorias, and accommodation options for discerning travellers in every budget. FOCUS ON FLORENCE - history, art, food and fashion intelligently covered by our expert author DETAILED WALKING TOURS - mapped tours take you beyond the centre so you won't miss a thing FESTIVALS & EVENTS - our month-by-month calendar makes planning your trip easy HONEST REVIEWS - the best places to indulge your senses, from top-notch Tuscan fare to sumptuous fornaio pastries
Grab that backpack and wave goodbye to routine and familiarity-Africa calls.Wamder tje deserts,surf the waves,ogle the landscapes and baugh with the locals.Written for backpackers by backpackers,this guide lets you go further,stay longer and pay less for an adventure of a lifetime.
Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes,beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that youarrive at your destination aware of basic manners, commoncourtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell youwhat to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport withyour hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear ofembarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliarsituations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful businessrelationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture andsociety of a particular country. It will help you to turn yourvisit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable andenriching experience. Contents include
Features: Rome's Best Piazzas, Underground Rome, The best museums, and more. Features neighborhood walks through Campo de' Fiori, Testaccio, Aventine, and Piazza Navona. Includes excursions to destinations outside Rome, including Pompeii and Tivoli. Specialized tours include Underground Rome, Romantic Rome, and Rome's Best Piazzas. Download a free companion podcast at Frommers.com and learn more about Rome.
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No. 1 Bestselling guide to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos andNorthern Thailand. The Mekong. It 's an exotic name guaranteed to fire up theimagination. Riding high on the global hotlist, the region is hometo such iconic sights as Angkor Wat, Halong Bay and LuangPrabang. Inside this book: Full-colour sections designed to inspire and inform including'Top 20 Experiences' section Extended coverage of Northern Thailand 3D-illustrated feature on Angkor Wat Easy-to-read layout At-a-glance practical information Essential phrases - but a Lonely Planet Southeast Asia phrasebookis also recommended We know because we go: every Lonely Planet guide is 100%researched and updated by our authors' on-the-ground.
Discover the best kept secret in South America. Colombia is safer than ever, affordable and still blissfully uncrowded - an independent traveler's dream. Laze on palm-fringed Caribbean beaches. Canoe slient rivers through lush rainforest. Stroll Cartagena's colonial old town. Salsa all night in Cali. Packed with practical advice and valuable tips for trouble-free travel, our peerless guide enables you to explore with confidence. THE BASICS - detailed maps, tailored itineraries and easy-to-use directory help make the most of your trip. ADRENALINE RUSHES - the best spots for diving, rafting, hiking, rock-climbing and other thrills. STRAIGHT TALK- honest advice on where to go - and still risky spots to avoid. DISCERNING REVIEWS- opinionated authors give the lowdown on where to sleep, eat and pain the town. COLOMBIA 101 - in-depth background chapters provide insight into the country and its people. 作者简介： Michael Kohn,Michael's first forays into Latin America came in 199
Tom Cruise is the most successful film star of his generation. From his brilliant debut in Risky Business through Oscar-nominated roles in Born on the Fourth of July, Jerry Maguire, and Magnolia, to the massive Mission Impossible series, Cruise's hit rate is phenomenal. But lately it's his personal life that's been making headlines, including his infamous interview on the "Oprah Winfrey Show," his whirlwind romance with Katie Holmes, and his outspoken views on Scientology. Now, Ian Johnstone tells the real story of the making of Tom Cruise—both the man and his work.
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