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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
Back in America after twenty years in Britain, Bill Brysondecided to reacquaint himself with his native country by walkingthe 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail, which stretches from Georgia toMaine. The AT offers an astonishing landscape of silent forests andsparkling lakes--and to a writer with the comic genius of BillBryson, it also provides endless opportunities to witness themajestic silliness of his fellow human beings. For a start there'sthe gloriously out-of-shape Stephen Katz, a buddy from Iowa alongfor the walk. Despite Katz's overwhelming desire to find cozyrestaurants, he and Bryson eventually settle into their stride, andwhile on the trail they meet a bizarre assortment of hilariouscharacters. But A Walk in the Woods is more than just alaugh-out-loud hike. Bryson's acute eye is a wise witness to thisbeautiful but fragile trail, and as he tells its fascinatinghistory, he makes a moving plea for the conservation of America'slast great wilderness. An adventure, a comedy, and a celebration, A Wal
在线阅读本书 This brand new edition Insight Guide to Greece features a wealth ofinspiring full-colour photography and detailed street maps. Expertlocal writers ensure this guide is an inspiring background read,serves as an invaluable, on-the-spot companion and is a superb,visual souvenir of your visit. Greece's top attractions areidentified to help you plan your trip and a 'Best of' sectionhighlights the most unique experiences Greece has to offer, alongwith personal recommendations on what to see and do whilst there.Editor's top tips reveal lesser-known sights, best castles, bestwines, best festivals plus money-saving hints. A comprehensive'Travel Tips' section details transport, accommodation for allbudgets and other activities to ensure you make the most of yourtime in Greece. A dedicated 'Eating Out' section identifies thebest eateries to suit all budgets within each area, giving theaddress, phone number, opening times and price range, followed by auseful review. The guide also features a us
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.
Opinionated: No bland de*ions and lukewarmrecommendations. Based on a detailed personal inspection, ourauthor covers lavish beachfront resorts, intimate rain-forestB Bs, family-friendly condos, and much, much more. Our diningreviews are simply the best in the business, whether you cravecutting-edge Asian-fusion cuisine or a hearty, affordable platelunch. Insider Advice: Meticulously researched by one of Hawaii's mostnoted journalists, this is hands-down the most reliable,up-to-date, and comprehensive guide to the islands. Our authormakes sure that you'll truly experience the spirit of aloha, andshe'll help you steer clear of anything that's overpriced,touristy, or inauthentic. Where to find secluded beaches; secret spots for snorkeling; thebest outfitters to choose for everything from diving to deep-seafishing; and where to find the top galleries and shops. Whether youwant to golf, snorkel with sea turtles, take the road trip of alifetime on the scenicHana Highway, or simply kick back with
Getting up close and personal with the Green Monster at FenwayPark Haggling over antiques in BeaconHill Feasting at salumerias, pasticerias and enotecas in the very Italian North End Making a house-call to the oldest home inBoston: Paul Revere's abode Gallery-hopping with fellow art enthusiasts inBack Bay Day tripping through history with visits toLexington, Concord, Salem and Plymouth
Insight Guide Brazil. This 375-page book includes a sectiondetailing Brazil's history, 9 features covering the country's lifeand culture, ranging from its shocking wealth divisions to itspassion for soccer and carnival, a region by region visitor's guideto the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed withessential contact addresses and numbers. Plus over 320 marvellousphotographs and 17 maps. --This text refers to an alternatePaperback edition. 自从16世纪葡萄牙殖民者来到这里,巴西一直对外国人有着经久不衰的吸引力。先是黄金,再是橡胶和咖啡,近则是充满异国风情的风景和音乐。对巴西人来说,这也是一片神奇的土地。很多巴西人都相信,在这个国家的某个角落,有一个巨大的宝藏,问题只是要确定这个角落在哪里。 巴西人和外国人从16世纪开始在这个幅员辽阔的国家生长繁衍,孕育了1亿7千5百万人口,成为世界上多种族的国家之一。这里既有繁华的
A brand new edition featuring illuminating text written byexpert, local writers alongside over 250 inspiring full-colourphotographs that will bring the Greek Islands' people and places tolife, at the turn of a page. A brand new 'Best of' featurehighlights the top attractions not to be missed, such as a visit toPanagia Hozoviotissa Monastery on a cliff above Amorgos' southeastcoast and a memorable boat trip around the beautiful IonianIslands. This section also features the editor's choice ofexclusive and unique recommendations, including the best beaches,festivals and museums, along with some money-saving tips. Anin-depth 'Places' section comprises twenty-three chapters coveringall the islands, from Crete's great archaeological sites tocosmopolitan Corfu. All the principal sites along the way areconveniently cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colourmaps, to enable instant orientation and easy navigation at aglance. The information on each area is also accompanied byrestaurant listings, incl
You might be expecting to find elegant cities, spectacularpeaks and ancient cave cities in Ukraine, but were you expectingrampaging nightlife in Odesa and bathers parading around in18th-century and punk costumes on the Yalta coast? Hit the ground running with more Ukrainian * than competingother guides 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 book provides everything you'll ever need in a guidebook.It is an inspiring background read, an in valuable on-the-spotcompanion and a superb souvenir of your visit. ——微笑之国 在亲切友善的外表下,泰国人有着强烈的民族自豪感。他们为自己的文化和君王而骄傲,这种认同感让他们可以笑对人生的起伏。 泰国人口超过6600万,面积与法国相当,是英国的两倍。热带气候,一年三季,3-5月十分炎热,6-11月是季风季节,12-2月比较凉爽。泰国是一个君主立宪制国家,由民选政府管理,但民众对王室仍十分尊崇。首都曼谷人口至少有1000万,是一个国际化大都市,也是政治和经济中心。而泰国的大部分地方都是遍布稻田、种植园和森林的乡村。 泰国的历史可以追溯到千年前的暹逦王朝。富饶的资源,绝美的风光,辉煌的古代建筑,迷人的传统艺术,还有热情好客的民众,都成为泰国不可抗拒的诱惑力。
Dubliners hold forth with their suggestions for shopping, eatingand clubbing. Suitable for the short-stay travellers, this titleshares the author's secrets for fun on the north and south of theLiffey.
This essential guide steers you along Britain’s best cyclingroutes, to great pubs and attractions and the coziest places tostay and eat. Find a tour to suit you – a leisurely day trip, aweek-long tour or the epic 20-day Land’s End to John o’Groatsride. 120 days of Britain’s best cycling where to eat – from pubs to cafes, curry-houses andrestaurants where to stay – from camping to B Bs and luxury hotels on-the-road maintenance tips and recommended bike shops what to see and do, in and out of the saddle how to pack and transport your bike --This text refers to an out ofprint or unavailable edition of this title.
A brand new and up-to-date edition featuring inspiringfull-colour photography that captures the beauty and glamour of theFrench Riviera, alongside comprehensive coverage of the entireregion, from Hyeres and the Massif des Maures to the mountainousBorder Country. A brand new 'Best of' feature highlights the topattractions not to be missed and provides the editor's choice ofexclusive and unique recommendations, such as where to find thebest architecture, hill-top villages and gardens. So whether youwant to experience the glamour of St-Tropez or simply strollthrough a Provencal market, this guide will ensure you make themost of your stay. Dedicated restaurant listings can be locatedafter the exploration of each area and include full contact detailsand an indication of price range and local specialities. Afully-indexed touring map highlights eight of the best drivesspecially designed to ensure you see the best of the region, itschic resorts, remote villages and stunning scenery. Each tour istimed and clear
A brand new edition from Insight for smart travellers bringsyou the Smart Guide to Venice. The unique and innovative A-Z formatof Smart Guides allows you to find your way around the book withease and plan your trip according to your own personal taste. Fullyrevised and up-to-date themed headings cover over 400 amazingthings to see and do from architecture, history, cafes, churches,museums and hotels, to fashion, nightlife, restaurants, bars,shopping, theatre and much more, for a truly tailor-made,individual travel experience. Area overviews cover Piazza SanMarco, Canale Grande, Castello, San Polo, the Lido and more;conveniently highlighting the best each area has to offer,alongside beautiful photography. The front-cover flap highlightsthe 'Top Sights' of Venice, pinpointing exactly where to find thesewithin the guide and allowing you to set priorities for your trip.The guide also contains a street atlas with full index and detailedmapping which is cross-referenced to the main text for ease of use.The b
Nobody knows Sardinia like Lonely Planet. Whether you'rehunting for the perfect rural retreat, the tastiest seafood, themost spectacular walk or the fairest beach, this 3rd edition is avital companion to Italy's emerald isle. Lonely Planet guides arewritten by experts who get to the heart of every destination theyvisit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate,practical and honest advice, designed to give you the informationyou need to make the most of your trip. In this guide: exploreSardinian flavors with our comprehensive food chapter and glossary;value recommendations help make your money go further; and a uniqueGreen Index to help make your travels ecofriendly.
Insight Guides present the full breadth of each nation in alarge format suitable for a thorough introduction to the people andsights, while cities and regions are presented in a portable formatideal for the discriminating urban explorer in pursuit of the bestthe area has to offer. 埃及是诗歌和文学的摇篮,是从建筑到包装的一切西方时尚的灵感来源。长久以来,这个尼罗河畔的国家对普罗大众就有着极大的吸引力。 埃及人的生死观对西方也有相当诡异的影响力。早在中世纪,关于木乃伊的神秘传说就在西方流传。到了16世纪,来到埃及的西方人对木乃伊更是痴迷,他们挖开古老的墓地,从棺椁中取出木乃伊,运回欧洲。 1821年伦敦博物馆开辟了埃及厅,展出意大利探险家GiovanniBelzoni从阿布辛贝神庙运回英国的无数珍宝,轰动全国。 1922年HowardCarter发现图坦卡蒙陵墓,震惊世界。陵墓中出土的5000多件艺术品公开展出。当这批珍宝在
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
Take a fresh approach to Berlin with this "Step by Step"guide, part of a brand new, stylishly designed series from InsightGuides. Lavishly illustrated in full colour, this book featuresirresistible 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 attraction
Twelve-year-old Julie has grown up hearing about the dangerous world of fairy tales, “The Wild,” from which her mother, Rapunzel, escaped. Now The Wild wants its characters back. Julie comes home from school to find her mother gone and a deep, dark forest swallowing her hometown. Julie must fight wicked witches, avoid glass slippers and fairy godmothers, fly griffins, and outwit ogres in order to rescue her mom and save her Massachusetts town from becoming a fairy-tale kingdom. Sarah Beth Durst weaves a postmodern fairy tale that’s fresh, funny, and sweetly poignant.
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
From Crete's beaches, lovely towns, ancient sites towatersports, mountains walks and traditional music, it's all foundin this new Crete Berlitz Pocket Guide - a new edition to thebest-selling Berlitz Pocket Guide range. Fully revised and updated,featuring stunning new cover designs and freshly revised pagelayouts, this handy guide is packed with all the information youneed for your trip. Clear colour-coded sections enable you tolocate the information you need easily, with sections on history,where to go, what to do, eating out, handy travel tips, hotels restaurants and other insightful features, allowing you tomake the most of your leisure time. Written by a local expert, thisguide offers comprehensive coverage of Crete's attractions,identifying the top 10 sights Crete has to offer, as well ashighlighting the island's best shopping, sports, entertainment andchildren's activities. Shopaholics are well catered for with adedicated section on shopping, with advice on the best places tofind textiles, leath