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Style, energy, attitude, innovation: welcome to New York City, where sidewalks buzz with possibility and the next big thing awaits. Summit the Empire State Building, wander cutting-edge Chelsea galleries, bounce at throbbing Brooklyn nightclubs and gaze dreamily at glittering Broadway marquees. To best savor the city, arm yourself with this smart, street-wise guide to 21st-century NYC.
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Experience the best of West Africa with Lonely Planet. With our7th edition you'll discover the varied landscape of thisfascinating region - take a slow boat to Timbuktu, camp under theSahara's starry skies, hike through ancient Dogon Country, discoverCote d'Ivoire's cosmopolitan Abidjan and kick-back on Ghana'spalm-fringed beaches. Lonely Planet guides are written by expertswho get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fullyupdated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honestadvice, designed to give you the information you need to make themost of your trip. This guide includes essential safety informationprovided throughout, unrivalled activities and courses, informationfor the whole region, plus a green index to make your travelsecofriendly.
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Moscow is experiencing a burst of creative energy, evident inall aspects of contemporary culture. Prepare yourself for adistinctively Russian cauldron of artistry and history, nightclubsand vibrant street life. Mara Vorhees, Lonely Planet Writer
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More coverage, zooming in on the top dest. for anyone lookingfor the best of the best; Illust. highlights of the Forum in Rome,Grand Canal in Venice, Pompeii and Uffizi Gallery in Florence; Apull-out map of Venice; New flight routes are opening up Italy totravel from China and the Middle East; budget airlines are inc.flights to southern Italy
This brand new first edition of Frommer’s South Korea features in-depth coverage of this increasingly popular destination, from the cities of Seoul and Busar to the DMZ border area to Jeju Island, the "Island of the Gods." Our author Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee is a first-generation Korean American who passes along insider's tips and insights into Korean culture, plus a Korean recipe or two (Hae-Jin Lee is also a respected cook and cookbook author). She'll steer you away from the touristy and the inauthentic and show you the real heart of South Korea. Eat a Hanjeongsik (full-course meal) in a neighborhood cafe in Seoul, attend the Busar Film Festival, shop for the country's best fabrics (ramie fabrics) at the markets in Hansan, and hike the Seoraksan Mountains (or just buy the area's famous mushrooms and honey)--plus seek out tea houses, limestone caves, Buddhist temples, hot springs, battlegrounds, and parks throughout the region. You’ll travel South Korea like a pro with our candid advice and handy Korea
Cosmopolitan cities, bubbling volcanoes, spectacular mountains and breathtaking art - Russia is as diverse as it is dramatic, while Belarus satisfies those in search of a Soviet experience. Untangle the conspiracy theories and immerse yourself in the rich heritage - from Minsk to Moscow, Siberia to Kamchatka, make sure you're carrying this best-selling guide to the world's most enigmatic destination. CULTURAL CONTEXT - in-depth background information brings you up to date on Belarusian politics and Tuvan throat-singing DISCERNING REVIEWS - hand-picked listings from our team of expert authors reveal Moscow's swankiest clubs and Siberia's finest adventure tours 140+ MAPS - detailed, grid-referenced maps throughout COMPREHENSIVE LANGUAGE CHAPTER - includes Cyrillic *
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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. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience.
