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.

52 of the Region's Best Trips! Whether you're a local lookingfor a long weekend escape, a visitor looking to explore or yousimply need some ideas when family and friends come to visit,Lonely Planet's Trips series offers the best itineraries - andmakes it easy to plan the perfect trip time and again. Theme iconsmake finding the perfect trip simple - no matter what yourinterest. Includes easy-to-use maps for every trip, plus drivingtimes and directions. Explore the region with trips ranging fromtwo days to three weeks, and day trips around Seattle, Portland andVancouver. Local experts share their favorite trip ideas, includinga cheesemonger's cheese tour, a ghost hunter's ghost tour and anOlympic snowboarder's best Whistler runs. Iconic Trips chaptercovers must-do trips across the region, from Highway 101 and theLewis Clark Trail to microbreweries and hidden hot springs.Tune In on the road with our regional music playlists.Family-friendly and pet-friendly listings are shown throughout andthe Green Inde

Lonely Planet knows New Zealand like our own backyard, andthis handy guide brings you the best of the country's South Islandin one easy package. Let us help you discover the South's mostbreathtaking mountain roads, quietest off-the-beaten-track escapesand best city experiences. Lonely Planet guides are written byexperts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. Thisfully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honestadvice, designed to give you the information you need to make themost of your trip. In This Guide: Comprehensive coverage of thehighlights and hidden secrets. Itineraries to inspire great skiing,eating, wine-touring, driving or bushwalking experiences. Practicalinformation on getting around by car, bus, plane or camper van.

Lonely Planet’s city maps present the travelers’ city in one easy view Complete street and sight index makes navigating the city a breeze for walkers and drivers alike All new, improved mapping styles and fully updated Sturdy, laminated, easy-fold format Quick-find highlights and reviews of the top city sights Includes up-to-date transit maps and essential practical information Full color throughout with gorgeous photographs.

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.

What Will Your Shanghai Encounter Be? sizing up the sci-fe skyscrapers of futuristic Pudong; drinking in the riverside views from the historic Bund's bars; bargain-hunting around Tianzifang for shoes, cheongsam and Chairman Mao anything; ...drifting between continents in the tree-lines boulevards and boutiques of the French Concession; ...grazing the canal town of Qibao for spicy lobster or icy coconut; ...discovering street-level character of lilong landes and longtang architecture. 作者简介： DAMIAN HARPER A Londoner, Damian first made it to China in 1992 on his year abroad while slaving for a Chinese degree from the School of Oriental and African Studies at London University. He arrived in Shanghai after living in Beijing and Hong Kong, determined to discover what all the fuss was about. After having worked in Shanghai for two years, Damian now divides his time between China and Southeast London, where he lives with his wife and two children. Damian has writ

Yemen is arguably the most fascinating and leastknown country in the Arab world. Classical geography described itas a fabulous land where flying serpents guarded incense groves.Medieval Arab visitors told of disappearing islands andmenstruating mountains. Our current ideas of this country at thesouthern tip of the Arabian Peninsula have been overrun by imagesof the desert, by oil, by the Gulf War-but there is another Arabia.Writing with an intimacy and a depth of knowledge gained throughthirteen years among the Yemenis, Mackintosh-Smith is a travelingcompanion of the best sort-erudite, witty, and eccentric. Crossingmountain, desert, ocean, and three millennia of history, he revealsa land that, in the words of a contemporary poet, has become thedictionary of its people. In Yemen: The Unknown Arabia wewitness the extraordinary in the ordinary. Yemen is a part ofArabia, but it is like no place on earth, and Yemen is abook in which every page is filled-like the land it describes-withthe marvelous.

What Will Your Krakow Encounter Be? Grabbing a seat and a snack on bustling PlacNowy Wandering among the ghosts of kings at mighty Wawel Cathedral Cocktails and candlelit jazz in a 700-year-old cavern Avant-garde theater in Nowa Huta's communist-era surroundings Hiring a bike and exploring the Old Town by pedal power Discover Twice the City in Half The Time Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easynavigation Our discerning author recommends the very best neighborhoods,sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a shortbreak Local experts reveal Krakow's secrets: from the founder anddirector of the Jewish Culture Festival on contemporary Jewishculture to a local gallery owner on the city's unique art scene

WHAT WILL YOUR BARCELONA ENCOUNTER BE? finishing a night out with a dip in the Med at sunrise fine Catalan cuisine in a low-lit Eixample restaurant funky little boutiques in the medieval streets of the Barri G tic ascending La Sagrada Fam lia for an angel's-eye view of the city choral harmonies in the opulent Palau de la M sica Catalana glistening fish, juicy jam n and ripe fruit in La Boqueria market

"Among the Believers" is V.S. Naipaul'sclassic account of his journeys through Iran, Pakistan, Malaysia,and Indonesia; 'the believers' are the Muslims he met on thosejourneys, young men and women battling to regain the originalpurity of their faith in the hope of restoring order to a chaoticworld. It is a uniquely valuable insight into modern Islam and thecomforting simplifications of religious fanaticism. 'This bookinvestigates the Islamic revolution and tries to understand thefundamentalist zeal that has gripped the young in Iran and otherMuslim countries ...He is a modern master' - "Sunday Times".'Beautifully written and almost impossible to put down' - AuberonWaugh. 'The edgy exactitude of Naipaul's writing is botheffortlessly classical and yet at the same time brilliantlycontemporary, as sharp and lucid as a spear of glass ...He isinimitable, truly great and truly deserving of the Nobel' - RobertMcCrum, "Observer". 'His level of perception is of the highest, andhis prose has become the perfect ins

Norway is the brand new title to join the best-selling BerlitzPocket Guide range. Written by a local Scandinavian specialist,this guide will give you all the need-to-know information andinsider tips. Places to go and unmissable attractions are exploredwithin easy-to-use, colour-coded sections, so you can locate theinformation you need at a glance. The country's top 10 attractionsare identified on a dedicated double-page spread to help you planyour trip and ensure that you see the very best sights, naturalbeauty and more, which include the spectacular scenery of thefjords, the stunning Heddal Starve Church, and the naturalphenomenon of the Northern Lights. Not only does the guide providein-depth information but there are full-colour photographsthroughout that provide a highly visual introduction to thisstunning destination. The brand new feature 'A Perfect Tour' offerstop recommendations for a truly heavenly day out exploring Norway'sbest-bits! Full colour fold-out maps are also included to provideinsta

Take a fresh approach to Hong Kong with this "Step by Step" guide, part of a brand new, stylishly designed series from Insight Guides. Lavishly illustrated in full colour, this book features 18 irresistible self-guided walks and tours, written by a local expert and packed with great insider tips. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, whatever your interests, and however long your stay, this book is the perfect companion, showing you the smartest way to link the sights and taking you beyond the beaten tourist track. All the walks and tours come with clear, easy-to-follow full-colour maps and hand-picked places to eat and drink en route. A 'Key Facts' box at the start of each tour highlights the recommended time needed to enjoy it to the full, plus the distance covered and a start and end point; all this makes it simple to find the perfect tour for the time you have to spare. The book also recommends top tours by theme and includes a special 'Only in' feature, highlighting a number of experiences

The world's best-selling pocket guides have been fully revised and updated, featuring stunning new cover designs and freshly revised page layouts. This guide has clear colour-coded sections that enable you to locate the information you need easily and includes places to go, history of the area, interesting facts, and things to do, including shopping, sports, children's activities, entertainment, nightlife and more. An 'Eating Out' section provides information on where to go and what the local specialities are. The Top 10 attractions are highlighted, allowing you to set priorities for your stay and ensuring 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.

snapping-up contemporary art's next big think at Factory 798 tucking into a hearty serve of the city's signature Peking Duck holding the international center stage with stunning Olympic venues seeking out songbirds or watching open-air mah jong games in the maze-like hutong busting out some kung fu moves or chilling at early-morning taichi watching the skyline shift day by day with ever-changing architecture

Frommer’s Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks includes all the up-to-date practical information and candid insider advice that you need to have the perfect park vacation…in an easy-to-carry size -- and at an unbeatable price: The best strategies for seeing these spectacular parks—and the lowdown on equally stunning (and less crowded!) natural wonders nearby. Great places to stay: cozy park lodges, family-friendly gateway motels, and the best campgrounds. The best hikes, from meandering garden paths to thrilling canyon trails—plus cross-country ski treks, mountain bike and horseback tours, and more. Where to eat and where to stock up on supplies, both in the parks and in gateway towns. Detailed, accurate regional, park, and trail maps—plus a fully illustrated nature guide!

Frommer's Portable Guides are for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to pack a full-size guidebook. The Portables have the same commitment to accuracy and detail as the Frommer's Complete Guides, with the same broad demographic appeal, from budget to deluxe. Frommer's Portable Cayman Islands includes complete information for all three of the Cayman Islands— Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman— in one easy-to-carry guide. We currently publish a complete guide to Frommer's Caribbean that includes coverage of the Caymans. This portable guide is geared toward travelers visiting only islands in the Caymans and will feature more detailed information on the islands than is found in Frommer's Caribbean.

eter Jennings and Todd Brewster conceived of this fascinating book long before the events of September 11th. But watching America respond to one of the worst attacks in its history deepened the meaning of their project. Now, more than ever, Americans need to treasure their way of life, and to reacquaint themselves with the founding ideas that united and sustained this country in its struggle for independence two hundred and twenty-five years ago. In Search of America explores the basic ideals that drive and define the American character. Exquisitely designed, lavishly illustrated with photographs, and peppered with fascinating sidebars, this superb blend of eyewitness reporting and history is a significant, timely achievement. In Search of America is a splendid and provocative journey, one that will assure each and every American that though the principles of our great nation may be shaken, molded, adapted, and assaulted, remarkably, they endure.

"...a complete city guide boiled down to its essences, a sort of text-messaged guidebook with photos and quotes from locals geared to a savvy weekend visitor." --Chicago Tribune, August 5, 2007 作者简介： Sarah Johnstone，Sarah Johnstone came to London on a short break, and a decade and-a half later finds herself entrenched there. She thinks that almost qualifies her as a 'Londoner', but she's still not sure. Having studied journalism as part of a Bachelor of Arts back in Queensland, she's seen many sides of the English capital while working on a range of magazines, including Business Traveller and Virgin Atlantic's in flight magazine HotAir. She's corn pleted a Master of Science at the London School of Economics, worked at Reuters and had a few articles published in the Independent on Sunday, Guardian, Observer and Times. She's been writing guides for Lonely Planet for the past five years.

Wallpaper City Guides are an exciting, stylish new concept in travel guides published by Phaidon Press and Wallpaper* magazine. Glamorous, global and affordable, the new travel guides can be acquired for only $8.95 and feature the world's greatest cities, from Barcelona to Buenos Aires, Istanbul to Sydney, London to Los Angeles. Aimed at the design conscious traveller, the guides offer just the right amount of insider knowledge on the world's most popular cities, from where to stay and what to visit, to where you should eat, shop and be seen. Ideal for a weekend break or business travel, their discreet, pocket sized format tells you everything you need to know, giving you the inside track on what can not be found anywhere else. The guides have been compiled by Wallpaper* magazine's international editors and travel writers who have lived in the featured cities. They provide up-to-the-minute information and authoritative advice on the hottest of venues in the coolest of cities. Each guide will be updated annual

As the traveler at a neighboring table struggles with themenu, you're glad you came equipped with your phrasebook. Not onlydid you order your meal with ease, you're also sure of what'scoming. You smile as the waiter brings your dish and say en miniizakhialsan khool bish... Travel with confidence, using language asyour guide. 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.

This brand new edition is packed with all the information youneed to enjoy Paris in a genuinely pocketable format. From theiconic Eiffel Tower to monumental Notre-Dame, all places to go andunmissable attractions are explored within easy-to-use,colour-coded sections, so you can locate the information you needat a glance. The top attractions are conveniently identified toensure you see the very best architecture, museums, parks and muchmore. The brand new 'Perfect Day' feature is designed to link allthe most quintessentially Parisian experiences that won't fail toinspire you and will help you to plan your ideal trip. From theGrands Boulevards to the Latin Quarter and St-Germain-des-Pres, allareas are covered in depth alongside full-colour photographs thatprovide a highly visual introduction to this fabulous city. Thereare also excursion ideas for those wanting to travel a littlefurther afield, such as a trip to Versailles or Disneyland ResortParis. Full colour fold-out maps are also included to providein

Tracing a ragged line down the west coast of Greece, the Ionian islands are no more than 30km from the mainland, yet this has been far enough to exclude them from many of the key events in Greek history, most notably occupation by the Ottoman Turks. However, their position at the south of the Adriatic instead put them at the mercy of northerly invaders, primarily the Venetians and, later, the British, whose cultures fused with those of the islands. The Venetians, who first arrived in the archipelago in the late fourteenth century, imported language, art, music, law and architecture; the British turned up in the eighteenth century and unpacked local government, education, civil engineering, cricket and ginger beer. To a lesser or greater degree, all these influences can still be found in the islands, and the Italians and British remain the region’s main summer visitors. The Ionian islands comprise a core group of six – Corfu (Kérkyra), Paxí (Paxos), Lefkádha (Lefkas), Itháki (Ithaca), Kefalloni

Experience the best of Hungary with Lonely Planet's 6thedition. Discover the quiet beauty and fascinating culture of thischarming country - relax in Art Nouveau splendour at a thermalbath, treat your palate to the excellent local wines or watchhistory unfold as you drift down the Danube. 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 yourtrip. In This Guide: Essential color section illustrating Hungary'shighlights Unique interviews with a potter, Klezmer band and a cyclingspecialist Activities chapter includes horse riding, hiking, caving andmore

The Nile is a brand new title for the Insight Step by Stepseries. This itinerary-based guide details 12 of the best walks andtours of the Nile, written by a local expert, for that personaltouch and insider information. All itineraries are arranged bytheme for a truly tailor-made travel experience, so whether youwant to explore Downtown Cairo, the pyramids of Giza and theSphinx, the Valley of the Kings in Luxor's West Bank, Aswan Townand islands, the magnificent monuments of Abu Simbel and much more,then there is a tour to suit all. From adventure-seekers toarchitecture aficionados, show-seekers to museum fanatics and foodfiends to shopaholics - this guide covers the best of the Nile tomake your trip truly unforgettable. For those wanting to enjoy thefull travel experience, this is an ideal way to link the topattractions with places to eat, drink and rest along the way, alongwith opening times and admission prices. All itineraries are markedon full-colour detailed maps alongside the text and also on aseparate