Paul Theroux celebrates fifty years of wandering the globe bycollecting the best writing on travel from the books that shapedhim, as a reader and a traveler. Part philosophical guide, partmiscellany, part reminiscence, The Tao of Travel enumerates “TheContents of Some Travelers’ Bags” and exposes “Writers Who Wroteabout Places They Never Visited”; tracks extreme journeys in“Travel as an Ordeal” and highlights some of “Travelers’ FavoritePlaces.” Excerpts from the best of Theroux’s own work areinterspersed with selections from travelers both familiar andunexpected: Vladimir Nabokov J.R.R. Tolkien Samuel Johnson Eudora Welty Evelyn Waugh Isak Dinesen Charles Dickens James Baldwin Henry David Thoreau Pico Iyer Mark Twain Anton Chekhov Bruce Chatwin John McPhee Freya Stark Peter Matthiessen Graham Greene Ernest Hemingway The Tao of Travel is a unique tribute to the pleasures and painsof travel in its golden age.

Best-selling Tolkien expert Brian Sibley (The Lord of theRings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy and The Lord of the RingsOfficial Movie Guide) presents a slipcased collection of fourfull-color, large-format maps of Tolkien's imaginary realmillustrated by John Howe, a conceptual designer for the blockbusterfilms directed by Peter Jackson. The set includes a hardcover bookdescribing in detail the importance and evolution of geographywithin Tolkien's epic fiction and four color maps presented withminimal folds, including two (Beleriand and Numenor) never beforepublished in this country.

Donna Blaber is an award-winning travel journalist whospecializes in writing about New Zealand. Her extensive andup-to-date knowledge guides travelers in their discovery of NewZealand’s beautiful landscape.

Nobody knows Germany like Lonely Planet. From Alpine villagesto Berlin's clubs, Moselle Valley vineyards to Heidelberg'shistoric buildings and beer quaffing to sausage savoring, this 6thedition gives you all the information you need to enjoy the best ofGermany. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to theheart of every destination they visit. This fully updated editionis packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed togive you the information you need to make the most of your trip. InThis Guide: Top insider tips on a perfect day in Munich, Hamburg'sharbor sound and Berlin's eclectic highlights. Detailed itinerarieshelp you get the most out of your trip. Unique Green Index picksout the top sustainable travel options.

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Ever since Ponce de Leon, Florida has cast a sensual spellover travelers, and its surreal landscape, heavenly beaches andprehistoric beasts still quicken the pulse and inflame theimagination. Jeff Campbell, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planetauthors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. Wenever accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on usto tell it like we see it. Inside This Book 4 authors 11 weeks of research 27 stone crabs eaten 1 Magic Kingdom Inspirational photos Expanded Walt Disney World coverage Pull-out City Map of Miami Easy-to-read layout Comprehensive planning tools At-a-glance practical info

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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 * customs, values, and traditions * historical, religious, and political background * life at home * leisure, social, and cultural life * eating and drinking * do's, don'ts, and taboos * business practices * communication, spoken and unspoken "Culture Smart has come to the r

In this book, Theroux takes a trip in and around fifty-onePacific Islands. From New Zealand"s rain forests tocrocodile-infested New Guinea, over isolated atolls, through dirtyharbors, daring weather and coastlines, he travels by kayakwherever the winds take him—and what he discovers is a world toexplore and try to understand.

Scotland is deliciously wild and woolly, full of raucousfestivals, remote islands, tempestuous weather, bucolic golfcourses and cities bursting their seams with galleries, cafes andrich Scottish spirit. You don't do this place inhalf-measures. This revised edition travel guide, with it's extended colourphoto section and more focused maps, is the perfect travelcompanion for anyone heading to this beautiful country. 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 guide includes a section detailing Switzerland's history,nine features covering aspects of the country's life and culture,ranging from its rich artistic heritage to its Alpine activities, aregion by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensivetravel tips section packed with essential contact addresses andnumbers. It also includes hundreds of photographs and 20 maps.

Want to know where to discover a spectacular tropicalparadise? How about journeying to the world's greatest naturalwonders, or taking the road trip of a lifetime? 1000 UltimateExperiences brings together 1000 ideas, places and activities sureto inspire and entertain. Make your own list, hit the road, andstart ticking off places you've always wanted to see and thingsyou've always wanted to do. Who knows where you'll end up! Sleepunder the stars in a Bedouin tent in Jordan, find out the bestbeaches to swing a hammock, and jump on board the Ghan for a tripthrough Australia's remote Red Center. Spot Banksy's art inBristol, or come on, get happy in Bhutan.

The voracious energy of Cairo, the grandeur of Luxor's monuments, the laid-back vibe of Dahab and the remote beauty of the Western Desert oases: Lonely Planet's bestselling guide to Egypt packs in more treasures than Tutankhamun's tomb. MEET THE PHARAOHS - an illustrated Pharaonic Egypt chapter by world-renowned Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher brings the ancient rulers to life CRUISE THE NILE - for felucca fun, Agatha Christie-style nostalgia or kid-friendly cruising, our expert tips make finding the right trip a breeze DIVE IN - the definitive Red Sea diving guide will get you underwater and feeling on top of the world SLEEP IN STYLE - whatever your style, opinionated reviews bring you the best city hotels, Nile flotels, budget hostels and sunny resorts GET ORGANISED, STAY CONNECTED - tap into authoritative advice on transport, safety, Internet access and digital photography.

Frommer's Bermuda 2007 is the only guide you'll need to plan the perfect trip to Bermuda. We'll show you the island's best， including the world-reknowned golf courses and snorkeling areas. You'll get insider tips on the Royal Naval Dockyard in Sandys parish， the shops on Front Street in Hamilton， the underwater Rita Zorvetta ship and diving site off of St. David's Island， and the panoramic views from the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse in Southampton parish. You'll find candid reviews of a huge selection of accommodations in all price ranges， from romantic B&Bs to kid-friendly resorts. It's all accompanied by dozens of color maps， the latest trip-planning advice on everything from bargain airfares to cruise options， 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! Frommer's Bermuda 2007 is the only guide you'll need to plan the perfect trip to Bermuda. We'll show you the island's best， including

Featuring more diving information than many other guides, thiswork also includes options for sustainable travel, comprehensivetrip itineraries, and more. color photos, 57 maps.

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Celebrate the world. 229 countries destinations toexplore, 817 beautiful images to inspire. Bigger, brighter andbolder than ever, the second edition of Lonely Planet's definitivetravel pictorial has been revised and updated to be even moreinspiring than the last. The Travel Book captures the essence ofevery country on the planet through stunning photographs andatmospheric text. User-friendly A-to-Z coverage and double-pagespreads of every country make this book a total delight - and anamazing gift.

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.

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Frommer's Spain Day by Day features regional and cityitineraries that will help you maximize your time while touring thecountry's top sights. Explore Barcelona's mind-bendingarchitecture, drive the fabulous scenery of the Picos de Europamountains, taste your way around La Rioja's vineyards, experiencethe peak of Moorish culture in Andalucía, or eat your fill ofBasque cuisine. Our authors, longtime Spain experts, hit all the highlights, fromMadrid's Prado to Granada's Alhambra to Sevilla's bullring. They'vechecked out all of the country's best hotels and restaurants inperson, and offer authoritative, candid reviews that will help youfind the choices that suit your tastes and budget. You'll also get coverage of shopping and nightlife in the majorcities, detailed full-color maps, 750 full-color photos, a fullchapter on Spain's rich history and culture, information onspecial-interest tours, and advice on planning an efficient Spainvacation. Frommer's Spain Day by Day also includes a colo

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