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Let's Go Budget London is a budget traveler's ticket togetting the most out of a trip to London—without breaking the bank.Whether you want to experience the breathtaking views from theGolden Gallery of St. Paul's Cathedral, watch free speech in actionat Speakers' Corner in Hyde Park, or chow down on some authenticpub grub, this slim, easy-to-carry guide is packed withdollar-saving information to help you make every penny count. Let'sGo Budget London also includes neighborhood maps to help you getoriented, plus eight pages' worth of color photos to whet yourappetite for sightseeing. From how to get discount tickets formuseums, performances, and public transportation to where to findcheap eats and affordable accommodations, Let's Go Budget Londonhas got you covered—and it's small enough to fit in your backpocket.Let's Go publishes the world's favorite student travelguides, written entirely by Harvard undergraduates. And who betterthan a starving student to figure out how to stretch a budget—anddisc
When time is short, Fast Talk French gives you the essentiallanguage to: do the sights shop till you drop...book a room order a meal...get from A to B...clinch that crucialdeal...get your message across. Includes easy pronunciation of allwords and phrases plus a mini dictionary of key words. LonelyPlanet's Fast Talk series provides you with all the basics for ashort trip or weekend away in a practical pocket-sized format,making sure your stay is fun, easy and hassle free.
Qinghai means "blue lake,"and indeed the name of the provincecomes from the pristine waters of the vast Qinghai Lake high on theplateau - the "roof of the world." Three great rivers rise inQinghai: the Yellow River and the Yangtze River nurtured dazzlingChinese civilizations that sprang up along their valleys; theLancang River starts here too irrigating first Tibet and Yunnan,before flowing through Southeast Asia as the Mekong. Historically remote, but not isolated, both the southern route ofthe Silk Road and the Tang Tubo Road linking the Tang emperors inChang an and the ubokings in Lhasa made their way through the heartof Qinghai. In the gentle embrace of Sanjiangyuan - the Great Source of ThreeRivers - are vast grasslands, rippling snow mountains, the devoutpilgrims,sacred living creatures….
As anyone who has spent time on the road knows, you often haveto depend on signs...to navigate through a town, locate your hotel,even obey the law - a scary thought if you've ever come across anyof the publicly posted absurdities that appear in this book. Signsabout as easy to understand as a Swahili auctioneer (to anon-Swahili speaker) or as well-planned as the dance steps in amosh pit with the help of signspotters around the globe, we'veassembled a collection of some of the most unintentionallyentertaining postings on the planet - we hope they confuse andamuse you!
Thirteen centuries of history, Byzantium beyond Eastern Bloc,this gateway between East and West offers so much more. For beachesand banitsa , culture and kashkaval , raise a rakia to diverse Bulgaria. This phrasebook will guide youalong the way. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical andsocial words and phrases in more than 120 countries. Chat with thelocals and discover their culture - a guaranteed way to enrich yourtravel experience.
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
Moon Spotlight Detroit Ann Arbor is a 78-pagecompact guide covering the best of Southern Michigan, includingDetroit's treasured Belle Isle and one-of-a-kind The Henry Ford,the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and the W.K. Kellogg BirdSanctuary, one of America's pioneer wildlife conservation centers.Author Laura Martone offers seasoned advice on must-seeattractions, and includes maps with sightseeing highlights so youcan make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packedwith recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping,recreations, accommodations, food, and transportation, as well aseasy-to-read maps, making navigating these diverse areasuncomplicated and enjoyable.
Bejaysus and begorrah! The next best thing for anyonenot blessed with the gift of gab - a grand tour through thelanguage, lilt and laughter of Ireland old and new. So joint in thecraic, forget the Blarney Stone, and wrap your tongue aroundEnglish the way the Irish reinvented it. Features special sectionon Irish Gaelic. Lonely Planet's English Language Culture series goesbehind the scenes of languages you thought you knew. Get into theculture and humour behind common - and not so common - Englishexpressions and learn about the local languages that inspiredthem.
Packed with phrases on everything from bargaining at a rynok to hiking and eating out, this book will spice up yourUkrainian adventure. Whether bathing in culture or the Black Sea,speak the language and make your experiences unique. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix ofpractical and social words and phrases in more than 120 languages.Chat with the locals and discover their culture - a guaranteed wayto enrich your travel experience.
Take the guesswork out cultivating a gorgeous Northwest garden with this friendly, informative guide.Organized into easily accessible chapters ranging from Top 10 Perennials to Top 10 Edibles-with Top 10 guides for annuals, shrubs, bulbs, roses, and more in between-it offers novice and seasoned gardeners alike a comprehensive guide to planning and maintaining a thriving garden in the Northwest. Includes an introduction by Sunset magazine's NW Bureau Chief Steve Lorton plus contributions from well-known Northwest celebrity gardeners.
