在线阅读本书 What Will Your Bangkok Encounter Be? Grabbing a quick spicy meal streetside, or taking your time overmouthwatering seafood Shopping till your credit card pleads for mercy at the mother ofall Bangkok malls, Mah Boon Krong Joining clubbers in their almost-holy pursuit of sanuk (fun) frommidnight till dawn Turning the tables - watching the tourists instead of the locals -at (in)famous Khao San Road Discover Twice the City in Half the Time Full-color pull-out maps and detailed neighborhood maps for easynavigation Experienced Bangkok-bases author recommends the very best sights,restaurants, shops and entertainment Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a shortbreak Locals' insights: food commentary from the brains behind a topBangkok restaurant, a local muso's tips on the city's nightlife,and a fashionista's shopping tips
Shangri-la exists. Trek to the top of the world, or share a smile with a Buddhist monk; raft down a mountain gorge, or glimpse a living Hindu goddess - in Nepal adventure and culture go hand in hand. With this definitive guide, you'll tread lightly through the best of the Himalaya.
Frommer's London 2006 is the only guide you'll need to plan the perfect trip to London. We'll show you the city's best, including the world-class theaters and pub scene. You'll get insider tips on shopping on Oxford Street, enjoying an afternoon tea at the Ritz, rowing on the Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park, and dining on pheasant at Rules, possibly the city's oldest restaurant. You'll find candid reviews of a huge selection of accommodations in all price ranges, from chic boutique hotels to homey B&Bs. It's all accompanied by dozens of color maps, the latest trip-planning advice on everything from bargain airfares to rail passes, money-saving tips, and a complete shopper's guide. You'll even get a free color fold-out map and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!
Take a road-trip through the U.S.A! This a-maze-ingly detailed maze book will delight puzzle fans of all ages as they travel through each twisting turn. With one-of-a-kind mazes depicting all 50 states, this is a perfect gift for any puzzle nut. Maddeningly addictive, whether in the shapes of New York, South Dakota, or California, these intricate mazes will have you hooked in no time!
Insight's City Guide to Perth brings to life the biggest cityon Australia's beautiful western coast. Evocative accounts of thecity's history and culture combine with lively de*ions of themain attractions, all illustrated with full colour photographs.Colour maps throughout help you get around, and the travel tipsprovide all the planning information you'll need.
Beyond the deserted beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula and the visceral heights of the Monteverde cloud forests lies the real Costa Rica - a land of delicate pathos, forthright purity and hard-won pacifism. Tromp through virgin rain forest - sighting poison-dart frogs and howler monkeys along the way - or simply explore the local lore and laid-back beach scene with this comprehensive guide. LESS IS MORE - expanded ecofriendly coverage and loads of volunteer and learning opportunities make traveling with a conscience easier than ever THE WILD SIDE - spot your favorite rain forest dwellers - scarlet macaws, caimans and more - with our expert-written color wildlife section GAPS ON THE MAP - lose yourself in the seldom-visited corners of this ecological powerhouse with informed do-it-yourself content and more than 80 maps CHARGE IT! - surf the world's longest left at Pavones, hike through rain forest in Corcovado or drop into roaring rapids with our Adventure Travel chapter
You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go-they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Frommer's Brazil is the premier guide to the country, with complete coverage of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Salvador, Bahia, Natal, Brasilia, and more. You'll get details on Carnaval, Ponta Negra, the Amazon, the hang gliding in Rio, the prawns of Ilhabela, and the moquecas of Salvador. Whether you're an archaeology buff, an outdoor adventurer, or a partier in search of a good time, Brazil presents so many d
Marco Polo thought Sri Lanka was the finest island of its size in all the world - and we agree. Explore the majestic ancient cities of . Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya. Stretch out on secluded palm-fringed beaches. Follow the glowing strings of lights on the pilgrim trail up Adam's Peak. Ride through hillside tea plantations in a rattling train. This guide gives you the inside information on Sri Lanka's richest experiences. GET THE LOWDOWN - our dedicated Snapshot, Culture and History chapters are your ticket to understanding local life . GO ON SAFARI - get up close to Sri Lanka's birds, elephants and leopards: our detailed national parks information shows you how DON'T JUST LIE THERE - we tempt you off the beach with Sri Lanka's best diving, hiking and surfing . KNOW YOUR KITUL FROM YOUR KIRI BATH - our Food & Drink chapter will help you gobble your way through the island's celebrated cuisine . FIND YOUR WAY - easy-to-read maps show you where to go .
The home of romance? Undoubtedly! Once you've sampled delectable food, discovered unmissable art or wandered along café-lined streets, you'll be head over heels. Filled with the essential ingredients for a short stay, Best of Paris puts the whole city in your pocket.
The world's best-selling pocket guides have been fully revised and updated, featuring stunning new cover designs and freshly revised page layouts. Clear colour-coded sections enable you to locate the information you need easily and include places to go, history of the area and interesting facts, and things to do, including shopping, sports, children's activities, entertainment, nightlife and much more. An 'Eating Out' section provides information on where to go and what the local specialities are. The Top10 attractions are highlighted, allowing you to set priorities for your stay and ensure you don't miss out on the best your destination has to offer. Accommodation for all budgets is recommended, along with other practical travel tips, such as transport and currency. Beautiful colour photographs accompany the text throughout, making this guide truly a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.
You'll fall in love with Hong Kong. And why not? Glittering skyscrapers and a world-famous shopping scene. Frenetic wet markets and the best dim sum ever. Spectacular hikes through jungle-covered islands. And don't forget the devil-may-care casino-hop through Macau. This indispensable guidebook is the key to all your Cantonese adventures. FIND YOUR WAY up winding side streets, navigate through every district - detailed and accurate maps make exploring easy. UNLEASH the gastronome within - insider reviews of the city's outstanding restaurant scene, from HK$10 noodles to decadent Chinese banquets. ESCAPE TO MACAU - extensive coverage takes you to historic cathedrals, temples, and the infamous casinos. SLEEP LIKE AN ANGEL in this city of bustle - the best accommodation options for every budget. EXPERIENCE a taste of China - shop to your heart's content in Shenzhen, then soak your tired feet in one of Zhuhai's hot springs.
Step-by-Step London reveals this iconic capital through aselection of clearly laid-out walks and tours, complemented bybeautiful, full-color pictures, an authoritative narrative voice,and a wealth of practical information, all in a compact package.The guide starts with Recommended Tours, suggesting the book’s besttours for foodies, families, and art buffs, among others. In theOverview, an engaging introduction reveals essential backgroundinformation on London’s culture, geography, and lifestyle, plus thelowdown on food, drink, shopping, entertainment, and local history.This provides all the background information needed to set thewalks and tours in context. The Walks and Tours section features 20irresistible self-guided routes, from the traditional big royalsights, and the attractions of the National Galleries, CoventGarden and Soho, to the historic City of London and the vibrantSouth Bank, with trips further afield to leafy Hampstead andmaritime Greenwich. All show step by step how to get the most outof
There's never been a better time to experience Thailand's world-class islands and beaches, pristine sands and crystal clear waters await. Expanded coverage on remote islands; new diving & other activities special chapter; indepth history, culture and food & drink chapters; more than 85 easy to use maps. EXPERT AUTHORS - providing the best insider tips and tricks UNBEATABLE ACCURACY - updated on the road, in person by regional experts THE WORLD'S BEST TRAVEL MAPS - more then 80 detailed maps inside NO GUESSWORK - opinionated reviews and inspiring highlights sections
Discover Kyoto Celebrate the seasons at an elaborate geishadance Rid yourself of bad karma at Jingo-ji - just try not to getaddicted Sift through reams of vintage kimono fabric at the local fleamarkets Make a night of it in the baths at Funaoka Onsen In This Guide: The only full city guide to Kyoto Personally researched by a long-term resident author New coverage of traditional crafts, with the best places to buyhandmade paper, fans and pottery Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com forup-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights.
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. 尼泊尔虽然是一个南亚小国,却有着壮观的自然美景和独特的文化遗产,可以说是世界上与众不同的国家之一。 在尼泊尔北部绵延的群山中,有着世界十大高峰中的八座海拔8000米以上的山峰,其中著名的就是世界之巅——珠穆朗玛峰。这些山峰既有摄人心魄的绝美风光,又有让人望而却步的艰难险阻,因而成为全世界登山者挑战极限的天堂。 尼泊尔地处中印两个大国之间,是一个多元文化的国度。北方的佛教和南方的印度教相互影响,在加德满都山谷融合成灿烂的纽瓦丽文化——结构精巧的庙宇宫殿,精美绝伦的木雕艺术,绚丽多彩的民族服饰,令人垂涎的美酒佳肴,吸引着无数游人纷至沓来,流连忘返。
From the originator of the bestselling HIP Hotels series comes a book that will once again revolutionize our approach to travel. Amazing Places Cost Nothing is a call to arms for a return to the old-fashioned adventure of authentic travel, in an age in which monolithic global brands dominate, and the world? leading destinations are all beginning to look very much alike. Drawing on more than twenty years of experience travelling the globe, Herbert Ypma presents a handpicked selection of thirty of the most interesting undiscovered hotels, guesthouses and resorts in Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. These are places with real personality, free of branding, signposts and tourist hordes places whose magic has nothing to do with money and everything to do with natural beauty, adventure and romance. Authentic travel is emotive, deeply satisfying and, out of all the things we experience in our lives, certainly one of the most memorable and enduring pursuits. Let this book inspire you to forge your own
Nobody knows Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands like LonelyPlanet. Our 8th edition gives you the tools you need to create yourown adventure, whether you want to browse colorful handicrafts atOtavalo's Saturday market, climb active Volcan Cotopaxi, swim withthe Galapagos penguins or relax in chilled-out Vilcabamba. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heartof every destination they visit. This fully updated edition ispacked with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to giveyou the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Dedicated Outdoors chapter: hiking, biking, surfing andkayaking Insightful, respectful coverage of Ecuador's rich indigenouscultures Green Index identifies sustainable options
毛利人把这个地方叫做Aotearoa,意思是“一片白云般的土地”。 这里有终年积雪的高山,人迹罕至的雨林,还有无数风光绝美的湖泊、岛屿、冰河、峡湾、温泉、火山……你无需长途跋涉就可以饱览各种美景。 这里曾经是毛利人的家园。18世纪末,欧洲移民来到这里。虽然文明的冲突在所难免,但新西兰的历史中并没有像它的邻居那样针对原著民的种种罪行,因而留下了许多足以启迪后人的公共政策,成为一种值得骄傲的传统。 众多自然奇观让新西兰成为一个度假天堂,新西兰人也酷爱户外活动。新西兰人为他们所拥有的一切而自豪,也乐于和来访者分享这一切。
Voices woven through staccato rhythms lead you to a narrowalley. Laughter flows from beneath a door. It opens to akaleidoscope of sound and color, led by an azmari singing asong of invitation. A waiter smiles as you glance in the book - youorder a bira and some ocholoni . The day had startedwith a mountain-top view of the Blue Nile and now the vibrant citynightlife takes you in... Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical andsocial words and phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with thelocals and discover their culture - a guaranteed way to enrich yourtravel experience.
Frommer’s Puts the Parks in Your Pocket。 The best strategies for seeing this spectacular park, whether you have a full week or just a few hours。 Great places to stay: from cozy lodges on the canyon rim to family-friendly gateway motels——plus a complete campground guide。 Canyon adventures for everyone: helicopter tours, guided mule rides, rafting trips along the Colorado, and more。 The best hikes, from gently rolling rim trails to overnight treks, that take you deep into the canyon。 Where to eat and stock up on supplies——both in the park and in gateway towns? Frommer’s。 The best trips start here。 Experience a place the way the locals do。 Enjoy the best it has to offer。 And avoid tourist traps。 At Frommer’s, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices。 From the Back Cover。 Frommer’s Puts the Parks in Your Pocket。 The best strategies f
Book De*ion Can't choose between the northern lights in Lapland, fairytale castles in Transylvania, picturesque beaches on the Mediterranean coast or the bright lights of Paris and London? Then why not try them all! Written for backpackers by backpackers, this guide lets you go further, stay longer and pay less for a trip of a lifetime. FIND YOUR WAY - inspiring itineraries and hundreds of maps help you plan your modern-day Grand Tour EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY - extended listings for cheap and chic sleeps, tasty budget eats, uber-cool bars and world-famous clubs, with hand-picked splurge suggestions BE IN THE KNOW - our culture coverage puts everything from ancient Greece to flamenco dancing in context SEE ANOTHER SIDE - discover wife carrying in Finland, cheese rolling in Britain and tomato fights in Spain with our lowdown on the strange world of Europe's festivals