Insight Guide Brazil. This 375-page book includes a sectiondetailing Brazil's history, 9 features covering the country's lifeand culture, ranging from its shocking wealth divisions to itspassion for soccer and carnival, a region by region visitor's guideto the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed withessential contact addresses and numbers. Plus over 320 marvellousphotographs and 17 maps. --This text refers to an alternatePaperback edition. 自从16世纪葡萄牙殖民者来到这里，巴西一直对外国人有着经久不衰的吸引力。先是黄金，再是橡胶和咖啡，近则是充满异国风情的风景和音乐。对巴西人来说，这也是一片神奇的土地。很多巴西人都相信，在这个国家的某个角落，有一个巨大的宝藏，问题只是要确定这个角落在哪里。 巴西人和外国人从16世纪开始在这个幅员辽阔的国家生长繁衍，孕育了1亿7千5百万人口，成为世界上多种族的国家之一。这里既有繁华的
在线阅读本书 This brand new edition Insight Guide to Greece features a wealth ofinspiring full-colour photography and detailed street maps. Expertlocal writers ensure this guide is an inspiring background read,serves as an invaluable, on-the-spot companion and is a superb,visual souvenir of your visit. Greece's top attractions areidentified to help you plan your trip and a 'Best of' sectionhighlights the most unique experiences Greece has to offer, alongwith personal recommendations on what to see and do whilst there.Editor's top tips reveal lesser-known sights, best castles, bestwines, best festivals plus money-saving hints. A comprehensive'Travel Tips' section details transport, accommodation for allbudgets and other activities to ensure you make the most of yourtime in Greece. A dedicated 'Eating Out' section identifies thebest eateries to suit all budgets within each area, giving theaddress, phone number, opening times and price range, followed by auseful review. The guide also features a us
Insight Guides present the full breadth of each nation in alarge format suitable for a thorough introduction to the people andsights, while cities and regions are presented in a portable formatideal for the discriminating urban explorer in pursuit of the bestthe area has to offer. 埃及是诗歌和文学的摇篮，是从建筑到包装的一切西方时尚的灵感来源。长久以来，这个尼罗河畔的国家对普罗大众就有着极大的吸引力。 埃及人的生死观对西方也有相当诡异的影响力。早在中世纪，关于木乃伊的神秘传说就在西方流传。到了16世纪，来到埃及的西方人对木乃伊更是痴迷，他们挖开古老的墓地，从棺椁中取出木乃伊，运回欧洲。 1821年伦敦博物馆开辟了埃及厅，展出意大利探险家GiovanniBelzoni从阿布辛贝神庙运回英国的无数珍宝，轰动全国。 1922年HowardCarter发现图坦卡蒙陵墓，震惊世界。陵墓中出土的5000多件艺术品公开展出。当这批珍宝在
Shake off the nine to five and get where the living iseasy. Easy like sunny surf beaches, zipping around on motorbikes,Mandi Lulur massages and drinking in the sleek bars of Seminyak.Can't you just feel the water at your toes? Not just cheap andconvenient, these two islands offer so much more. Grab thisinformative guide for a tour around Bali Lombok, with theirfiery cuisine, lush jungle and brilliant beaches. Yes, everyone'sbeen to Bali, now find out why. This guidebook has been fully updated! * Includes a "What's new" section for return visitors and hasexpanded coverage of the Gili Islands and other emerging hotspots. * Intuitive layout and new text styles make it easier to read,scan and find information at a glance * New visual design and structure improves navigation withoutsacrificing depth or quality * Expanded planning section helps travellers plan by time,season, interest or region * New map design improves map legibilty for easy navigation
A brand new edition featuring illuminating text written byexpert, local writers alongside over 250 inspiring full-colourphotographs that will bring the Greek Islands' people and places tolife, at the turn of a page. A brand new 'Best of' featurehighlights the top attractions not to be missed, such as a visit toPanagia Hozoviotissa Monastery on a cliff above Amorgos' southeastcoast and a memorable boat trip around the beautiful IonianIslands. This section also features the editor's choice ofexclusive and unique recommendations, including the best beaches,festivals and museums, along with some money-saving tips. Anin-depth 'Places' section comprises twenty-three chapters coveringall the islands, from Crete's great archaeological sites tocosmopolitan Corfu. All the principal sites along the way areconveniently cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colourmaps, to enable instant orientation and easy navigation at aglance. The information on each area is also accompanied byrestaurant listings, incl
Offers coverage of Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony, Bavaria,Baden-Wurttemburg, Rhinel and Hesse, Bremen and Hamburg. This titleincludes fill-colour sections that present the traditional imagesof Germany.
——古老的传奇 对历史学家而言，希腊无疑是富有魅力的国度，哲学、政治、历史、语言、戏剧、体育……几乎西方文明的所有要素都可以在这里找到它们的根。深厚的历史积淀和文化传统是希腊人引以为傲的，也是他们愿意和来访者分享的。 对旅行者来说，希腊更是一个神奇的地方。不管你选择什么交通工具，一踏上希腊的土地，你都会立刻陶醉在地中海灿烂的阳光里。从那一刻起，你就成了风景的一部分。蓝天在上，白沙在下，震撼人心的文明遗迹，风味独特的美酒佳肴，热情好客的希腊人民……所有这一切都让会让你不可抗拒地爱上这个美丽的国家。 在你踏上这片神奇的土地，开始一段摄人心魄的旅程之前，本书将是一个精彩的预演。
Fully updated Green Guide Chicago is the definitive guide tothis vibrant, world-class city. Let it direct you on a ChicagoArchitectural Foundation river cruise, lead you to the Chicago JazzFestival or take you shopping down the Magnificent Mile. Learnabout Chicago's roots as hog butcher to the world and admire theArt Institute's impressive collection. From sizzling food joints tohigh-end hotels, from day trips to star-rated attractions, itsmaps, itineraries and well-researched information help you to plan,visualize and unearth modern-day Chicago. Also, look forthe Michelin Guide Chicago for restaurants and hotels.
Want more bang for your baht? This city won't disappoint. Forget the tourist-brochure Bangkok of sedate floating markets and sterile shopping malls - you're in for a wild ride. Bangkok is bursting at the seams with cosmopolitan cool and cultural prosperity: think uber-hip bars, scrumptious Thai cuisine, international fashion houses and stunning wats. This insider's guide is your ticket to the best that Bangkok has to offer. LET THE EXPERTS DO THE WORK, with tips on the best shopping deals, hotels, and guesthouses and city tours. BE TEMPTED by the world's tastiest food; we show you Bangkok's finest eating, from streetside stalls to top-class restaurants. BEAT YOUR OWN PATH using our detailed maps and walking tours. GET OUT OF TOWN and explore nearby beaches, a Unesco World Heritage site and glorious national parks. SPEAK UP using our handy language guide, packed with useful phrases.
How will you see Norway? From behind a sled pulled by huskies?From the top of a glacier? Over an aquavit at Ibsen's old table inOslo's Grand Cafe? The exquisitely clear air of Lofoten Islands,colourful wooden houses, remote Svalbard...so much to see. And somany ways to see it. This guidebook has been fully updated! * Intuitive layout and new text styles make it easier to read,scan and find information at a glance * New visual design and structure improves navigation withoutsacrificing depth or quality * Expanded planning section helps travellers plan by time,season, interest or region * New map design improves map legibilty for easy navigation
This brand new title covers Northern France in detail, withbreathtaking full-colour photography alongside illuminating texts,bringing the region to life. An in-depth 'Places' section coversthe entire region, with all the principal sites cross-referenced bynumber to accompanying full-colour maps for easy navigation at aglance. Attractive colour-coded sections make the guide extremelyeasy to use, whether you want to read the full narrative, or simplydip in and out. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides awealth of practical information, covering transport, accommodationfor all budgets, climate, shopping, nightlife, festivals, healthand much more, including an A-Z section of essential tips anduseful contact telephone numbers. The unique combination ofinsightful exploration alongside practical advice means that thisguide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after yourvisit. This title also features comprehensive travel tips coveringaccommodation, top attractions, A-Z of practical informat
Spring 2009 sees the publication of a new title in the series A Sense of Place , this time on France. Designed as an innovative mix of travelogue and armchair travel, the book is presented as an ideal photo album the kind of album that everyone wishes they had the time or skill to put together, without the hassle of sifting through crumpled leaflets or fuzzy photos of monuments hidden behind the heads of strangers. Packed with evocative images and perceptive texts that capture perfectly both the beauty and splendour of Frances urban centres as well as the atmosphere of la France profonde, this highly visual volume will be lapped up by anyone with a love of travel and photography.
Kuala Lumpur (KL), Melaka and Penang are fragrant melanges ofChinese, Indian and Malay culture, and whether you want to samplethem via tasty street stalls, historic temples or space-ageshopping malls, you'll leave hungry for more This revised edition includes an expanded focus on Kuala Lumpurand increased coverage of food, nightlife and shopping. This guidebook has been fully updated! * Intuitive layout and new text styles make it easier to read,scan and find information at a glance * New visual design and structure improves navigation withoutsacrificing depth or quality * Expanded planning section helps travellers plan by time,season, interest or region * New map design improves map legibilty for easy navigation
This book provides everything you'll ever need in a guidebook.It is an inspiring background read, an in valuable on-the-spotcompanion and a superb souvenir of your visit. ——微笑之国 在亲切友善的外表下，泰国人有着强烈的民族自豪感。他们为自己的文化和君王而骄傲，这种认同感让他们可以笑对人生的起伏。 泰国人口超过6600万，面积与法国相当，是英国的两倍。热带气候，一年三季，3-5月十分炎热，6-11月是季风季节，12-2月比较凉爽。泰国是一个君主立宪制国家，由民选政府管理，但民众对王室仍十分尊崇。首都曼谷人口至少有1000万，是一个国际化大都市，也是政治和经济中心。而泰国的大部分地方都是遍布稻田、种植园和森林的乡村。 泰国的历史可以追溯到千年前的暹逦王朝。富饶的资源，绝美的风光，辉煌的古代建筑，迷人的传统艺术，还有热情好客的民众，都成为泰国不可抗拒的诱惑力。
Lonely Planet's team of authors has island hopped the Bay ofIslands, immersed themselves in Rotorua's proud Maori culture,kayaked Abel Tasman's pristine bays and cruised the magnificentMilford Sound, as well as exploring everything in between. With allthat research and more, Lonely Planet New Zealand is your key tothe best possible Kiwi experience. Lonely Planet guides are writtenby experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit.This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical andhonest advice, designed to give you the information you need tomake the most of your trip. In This Guide: Full Coverage of hiddensecrets plus all the don't-miss attractions. Activities of everykind, from abseiling to zorbing. Unique Green Index to help makeyour travels ecofriendly.
With so much to see and do, let the highly regarded star-ratedsystem of the newly revised Green Guide Brittany steer you throughthe sites. Use the dedicated address book to find the finestseafood and creperies, the best markets, bakeries and hotels. Fromexploring the 15th century Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Tronoen toschooner sailing at Le Val-Andre and building sandcastles at LaBaule, and enjoying the selected coastal walks and driving tours,the maps, illustrations and color photos help you orient yourselfthrough the region.
Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, may be a hotbed of progressiveattitudes, but in the rest of the 'Land of the Blue Sky', liferemains pretty much the same - horses outnumber people, nomadsstill move camp each season and on long-distance bus rides you'llbe serenaded by passengers singing folk tunes. If you time yourtrip right you can experience the festival of Naadam, this annualthree-day festival features Mongolian wrestling, horse racing,archery and traditional sports. The only guide to include maps of major towns across all regions.GPS coordinates to help you find what you're looking for, even whenthe signs don't help, as well as feature essays to provide insightinto Mongolian history and way of life. This guidebook has been fully updated! * Intuitive layout and new text styles make it easier to read, scanand find information at a glance * New visual design and structure improves navigation withoutsacrificing depth or quality * Expanded planning section helps travellers plan by time, season,interest or re
This brand new Insight Regional Guide to the Italian Lakesfeatures inspiring full-colour photography alongside comprehensivecoverage of all the lakes, such as Lake Garda, Lake Como, LakeMaggiore, and many more, as well as the main cities; Brescia,Milan, Bergamo and Verona. A fully-indexed touring map highlightseight of the best drives to take in order to see the very best thisregion has to offer, from fabulous lake and mountain views tocastles, villas and palaces. Each tour is timed and clearly markedon the map for ease of use. The guide is durable and highlyportable, making it an ideal companion for your trip and also awonderful souvenir. With this guide you also receive a FREEHotelClub loyalty card, offering GBP15 off your first hotel bookingplus great savings of up to 60% on over 30,000 hotels across 120countries.
Nobody knows New Zealand like Lonely Planet. With this new guidewe bring you the best of the popular North Island in one handypackage. You can trust us to lead you to Northland's best beaches,Rotorua's steamiest thermal pools, Wellington's hippest cafes andall the highlights and back-road escapes in between. Lonely Planetguides are written by experts who get to the heart of everydestination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed withaccurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you theinformation you need to make the most of your trip. In This NewGuide: The North's best sights cultural experiences.Comprehensive coverage, from nature's highlights to city secrets.Practical information on getting around by car, bus, plane orcampervan.
