Sip a Singapore Sling at the Raffles, Discover Peranakan Culture, Behold the Merlion and Hop on a 'Bumboat' Ride; take a fresh approach to Singapore 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, this guide has something to suit all budgets, tastes, and trip lengths, showing you the smartest way to link Singapore's sights and taking you beyond the beaten tourist track. As well as covering Singapore's many classic attractions, the routes track lesser-known sights and up-and-coming areas; there are also excursions for those who want to extend their visit outside the city. 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
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.
“Marble palaces balanced atop wooden poles, commuters crossingthe Grand Canal standing in gondolas, prosecco bottlespopping in tight quarters: Venice defies all common sense, andchooses wonder instead.” – Alison Bing, Lonely Planet Writer
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 stunning volume was the gift book of the year when it firstpublished, and the images that grace its pages remain iconic. Fromthe famous Afghan girl whose haunting green eyes stare out from thebook’s cover, and her poignant story that captured the world’sinterest, to award-winning photography culled from the Society’svast archives, The Photographs offers readers an inside look atNational Geographic and a sharp-eyed view of the world. The bookshowcases the skill and imagination of such notable Geographicphotographers as David Doubilet, William Albert Allard, Sam Abell,Jim Stanfield, Jodi Cobb, Jim Brandenburg, David Alan Harvey, andmany more. They share their techniques, as well as personal andcolorful anecdotes about individual images and their adventures inthe field—sometimes humorous, sometimes terrifying, always vividlycompelling. Author Leah Bendavid-Val writes about thephotographers’ achievements from technical, journalistic, andartistic perspectives. Five chapters cover core Nationa
Enjoy the sunny slopes of Beaujolais, canoe down the Gorges deL'Ardeche, take the waters at Vichy, discover the ancient volcaniclandscape of Monts du Cantal, nibble on the delicious regionalcheeses. Let Green Guide Auvergne Rhone Valley help you plan yourtrip. Researched by experts, the guide covers it all frompatisserie shopping in Montlucon to the Festival of the Bird Kingat Le Puy-en-Velay. Recommended driving and walking tourscompliment the famed star-rating system to ensure you get the bestfrom your trip.
Combining environmental concerns about travelling with agrowing enthusiasm for cycling, this product intends to encouragepeople to take up travelling in this manner in short or long rides,through urban, suburban or rural areas, alongside roads, coasts andmountain paths and record these colourful journeys. On the onehand, the journal is an ode to that long-time travelling companion,his bike. On the other hand, however, it is also, and above all,supposed to encourage others to do the same, cycle and draw(possibly not at the same time). His drawings will act as promptersand punctuation marks, dividing sections (on travels throughcities, the countryside, coasts, mountains, etc.), mapping outideas and guiding imaginative riders through new landscapes, bothreal and imaginary. With 20 illustrations, blank pages to write onand 16 envelopes to store mementoes of your journeys. The journalwill be designed by Roger Fawcett-Tang of Struktur Design. Hisprevious books include "New Book Design" and "ExperimentalFormats".
WHAT WILL YOUR BANGKOK ENCOUNTER BE? Watching the sun set while sipping a cocktail at one of Bangkok's rooftop bars Unwinding with a relaxing Thai massage Eating your way through the fresh, irresistible and affordableworld of Thai street food Hunting for bargains in the bustling labyrinth that is ChatuchakWeekend Market Shopping like a Thai teen at Bangkok 's famous malls Recovering from big-city exertions on an idyllic palm-fringedbeach, just a few hours away DISCOVER TWICE THE CITY IN HALF THE TIME Full-color pull out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easynavigation Bangkok resident and veteran food writer recommends the very besteating, drinking, shopping, entertainment and sights Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the best of ashort break Insider tips from tuned-in locals, including a Buddhist monk 'sinsights into the benefits of meditation, and a local food writer's tips on the best places to experience
Explore Ethiopia and Eritrea with the people who know it best:Lonely Planet. Discover ancient churches and cities frozen in time,trek the dramatic landscape of the Simien and Bale Mountains, andgo diving in the thriving reefs of the Dahlak Islands. ExploreAsmara's astounding Italian Art Deco architecture and finish theday with the perfect macchiato. 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. Tailored trips to get you up close with history and nature Take a hike or dance the day away with our festivals andactivities chapter Green Index to make your travels ecofriendly
This fully revised and updated Berlitz Pocket Guide is packedwith all the information you need to enjoy Venice. Places to go areexplored within easy-to-use, colour-coded sections, so you canlocate the information you need at a glance. The city's top 10attractions are conveniently identified on a dedicated double-pagespread to help you plan your trip and ensure that you see the verybest sights and include Basilica di San Marco, The Grand Canal, TheAccademia, Bridge of Sighs and the spectacular Palazzo Ducale. Thebrand new 'A Perfect Day in Venice' feature is designed to link allthe most exclusive experiences that won't fail to inspire you. Allareas are covered in-depth, including Venice's surrounding islandsof Murano and The Lido, alongside full-colour photographs that givea highly visual introduction to this stunning destination. Fullcolour fold-out maps provide instant orientation wherever you andinclude transport maps for easy navigation. A concise historychapter and the handy cultural tips throughou
Explores Indian English's history and its place in society.Full of humorous and quirky expressions, slang, jargon and commonlanguage misunderstandings. Will help travelers speak like localswith Hinglish terms for food, sports and entertainment
When Jos Saramago decided to write a book about Portugal, hisonly desire was that it be unlike all other books on the subject,and in this he has certainly succeeded. Recording the events andobservations of a journey across the length and breadth of thecountry he loves dearly, Saramago brings Portugal to life as only awriter of his brilliance can. Forfeiting the usual sources such astourist guides and road maps, he scours the country with the eyesand ears of an observer fascinated by the ancient myths and historyof his people. Whether it be an inaccessible medieval fortress seton a cliff, a wayside chapel thick with cobwebs, or a grand mansionin the city, the extraordinary places of this land come alive.Always meticulously attentive to those elements of ancient Portugalthat persist today, he examines the country in its current periodof rapid transition and growth. Journey to Portugal is an ode to acountry and its rich traditions.
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.
Whatever you hunger for - art, architecture,cuisine, snow - you better pack a big appetite when you come toAustria. Symphonies in a Viennese concert hall, spotting marmots onthe Alpine trails, heavenly cakes and a kitschy Sound of Music tour- you'll be popping your dirndl with pleasure. This guidebook has been fully updated! * Redesigned color highlights section and dedicated chapter onOutdoor Activities * 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
Take a fresh approach to Venice with this "Step by Step"guide, part of a brand new, stylishly designed series from InsightGuides. Lavishly illustrated in full colour, this book features 14irresistible self-guided walks and tours, written by a local expertand packed with great insider tips. Whether you are new to the cityor a repeat visitor, whatever your interests, and however long yourstay, this book is the perfect companion, showing you the smartestway to link the sights and taking you beyond the beaten touristtrack. All the walks and tours come with clear, easy-to-followfull-colour maps and hand-picked places to eat and drink en route.A 'Key Facts' box at the start of each tour highlights therecommended time needed to enjoy it to the full, plus the distancecovered and a start and end point; all this makes it simple to findthe perfect tour for the time you have to spare. The book alsorecommends top tours by theme and includes a special 'Only in'feature, highlighting a number of experiences or attract
From the author of A Venetian Affair and Lucia comes acharming odyssey in the path of the mysterious Zen brothers, whoexplored parts of the New World a century before Columbus, andbecame both a source of scandal and a cause célèbre amonggeographers in the following centuries. This delightful journey begins with Andrea di Robilant’sserendipitous discovery of a travel narrative published in Venicein 1558 by the Renaissance statesman Nicolò Zen: the text and itsfascinating nautical map re-created the travels of two of theauthor’s ancestors, brothers who explored the North Atlantic in the1380s and 1390s. Di Robilant set out to discover why later, in thenineteenth century, the Zens’ account came under attack as one ofthe greatest frauds in geographical history. Was their map—and eventheir journey—partially or perhaps entirely faked? In Irresistible North the author follows the Zens’ route from theFaeroes to Shetland to Iceland and Greenland, greeted by characterswho help unravel t
Completely revised and updated, AIA Guide to Chicago, SecondEdition is the liveliest and most wide-ranging guide ever writtenabout Chicago's architecture. More than a thousand individualbuildings are featured, along with more than four hundredphotos-many taken expressly for this volume-and thirty-fivespecially commissioned maps. The book is arranged geographically sothat the user, whether Chicago citizen or visitor, can tour eacharea of the city as conveniently as possible. Building de*ionsfocus on the illuminating-but easily overlooked-details that givethe behind-the-scenes, often unexpected story of why a buildingtook the shape it did. And in the best Chicago tradition, thisguide does not shy away from opinions where opinions are calledfor. Comprehensively researched, meticulously written, and morethan thorough.
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.
Lost at a train station? To buy a ticket, turn to page 40. Tofind a hotel, go to 55. Hot day, blue sky? To hit the beach, turnto page 141. To meet a local, open page 93. Take this phrasebookand choose your own adventure! Our phrasebooks give you acomprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases in morethan 120 languages. Chat with the locals and discover their culture- a guaranteed way to enrich your travel experience.
In 1977, Laura Bell, at loose ends after graduating fromcollege, leaves her family home in Kentucky for a wild andunexpected adventure: herding sheep in Wyoming’s Big Horn Basin.Inexorably drawn to this life of solitude and physical toil, ayoung woman in a man’s world, she is perhaps the strangest memberof this beguiling community of drunks and eccentrics. So begins herunabating search for a place to belong and for the raw materialswith which to create a home and family of her own. Yet only throughtime and distance does she acquire the wisdom that allows her tosee the love she lived through and sometimes left behind. By turns cattle rancher, forest ranger, outfitter, masseuse, wifeand mother, Bell vividly recounts her struggle to find solid earthin which to put down roots. Brimming with careful insight andwritten in a spare, radiant prose, her story is a heart-wrenchingode to the rough, enormous beauty of the Western landscape and thepeculiar sweetness of hard labor, to finding oneself even i
