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 annua

Bathed by the waters of two oceans, Thailand'svaried diving environments are home to colorful coral reefs and animpressive diversity of marine life. Live-aboard ships explore theoffshore islands with their beautiful white-sand beaches and lushvegetation, and go beyond the Thai border to newly pioneered divesites in Myanmar. A rich culture and well-developed infrastructuremake this the most popular diving region in SoutheastAsia.

在过去的500年间，越南曾多次遭遇外族入侵。这段艰辛的历史培养了越南人强烈的民族认同感和坚韧、务实的民族特性。 越南人有一句口号：“越南是一个国家，不是一场战争。”但是在二战后的30年里，越南几乎是战争的同义词。如今，战争的记忆渐渐淡去，战争的痕迹仍隐约可见——昔日的弹坑成了鱼塘，军事要塞成了旅游景点。现在的越南人口中60%是30岁以下的年轻人，他们生于战后，童年时代没有留下关于战争的记忆。 经历了多年的战乱和纷争之后，在这个共产党执政的国家，越南人的务实精神让他们选择了转向市场经济的改革。在河内的街道上，你可以感受到这里的人们为未来打拼的急切心情，而不是在很多贫困地区常见的那种孤苦无助、听天由命的无奈。 在越南，等待你的不仅仅是碧海蓝天、古迹遗址、海鲜大餐、异域风情，还有更多值得探索的人

From remote hill villages to glamorous resorts, from Alpinevalley to busy ports, every corner of Provence is covered. InsightRegional Guides come in a portable format with a rounded spine -making the guides more comfortable to carry on the move. The guidesinclude a free touring map, highlighting the best drives in theregion helping visitors to get the most out of their stay. Thetours are designed to take visitors off the beaten track andhighlight all the major sights along the way. The pull-out map isfully indexed and also includes inset city plans of major towns.There is also a section of insider's tips to help readers setpriorities and save time and money.

What Will Your Shanghai Encounter Be? Drinking in the riversideview from the historic Bund's bars. Sizing up the sci-fiskyscrapers of futuristic Pudong. Bargain-hunting, cafe-hopping andart-ogling amidst the traditional architecture of Tianzifang.Indulging in the chic charm of the French Concession's tree-linedboulevards. Escaping modernity to the quintessentially Chineselandscapes just outside of town. Discovering the street-levelcharacter of lilong lanes and longtang. Discover Twice The City InHalf The Time. Easy navigation with full-color pull-out map,detailed neighborhood maps and Chinese characters throughout thebook. Our expert author explores atmospheric alleys and sleekskyscrapers for the best shopping, eating, drinking, entertainmentand sights. Highlights and customized itineraries help you make themost of your short trip. Get behind the scenes with insider tipsfrom tuned-in locals, from a traditional woodcarver to a modern-dayfashionista.

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.

Tuck into oysters at Cork, discover the vibrant atmosphere ofDublin, surround yourself with the wild beauty of Killary Harbor.This completely updated Green Guide hand-picks the best Ireland hasto offer. Clearly set out by region with color photos, maps andillustrations, this resourceful guide suggests what to do and whereand offers vacation itineraries and in-depth features on art andculture. The address book gives the best places to stay andrestaurants to feast in. Green Guide Ireland is the only guide onIreland you'll need.

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 annua

What will your Rome Encounter Be? Admiring the brush-clutchingrebel, Caravaggio, at the Villa Borghese. Nibbling aperitivi andflaking out on funky furniture at Freni e Frizioni. Gazing into theGallery of Mirrors in Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, Rome's snack-sizedVersailles. Locking lips, and padlocks, on the Ponte Milvio.Finding your inner fashionista on the streets of Monti. Gettinginto the counterculture groove in Rome's centri sociali (socialcentres). Discover Twice The City In Half The Time. Full-colorpull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation.Our Italian author recommends the very best sights, restaurants,shops and entertainment. Unique itineraries and highlights help youplan the perfect short break in the Eternal City. Local expertsreveal Rome's secrets.

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

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 annua

Content reflects the hottest must-have experiences. Author is aresident New Yorker.

Brand-new format: 24 pages of colour, two-colour textthroughout, easy-to-read maps.

This brand new edition of the Insight Guide to the Nile hasbeen fully revised and updated. This guide includes a sectiondetailing the history of the area with detailed information onPyramidology, Ancient Gods, the rise of Christianity, the spread ofIslam and much more. Features cover aspects of the life andculture, ranging from Taming the Nile, the history of Nilecruising, the people of the Nile and Egyptian cuisine, alongsideothers. The guide then details a region by region visitor's guideto the sights, ranging from Nubia and Lake Nasser, Aswan to Luxorand Cairo, along with a comprehensive travel tips section packedwith essential information on transport, accommodation, eating out,activities and language tips. This new edition contains over 250brand-new photographs, which, along with revised text, brings thisedition up-to-date, along with several maps.

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

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

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. 尼泊尔虽然是一个南亚小国，却有着壮观的自然美景和独特的文化遗产，可以说是世界上与众不同的国家之一。 在尼泊尔北部绵延的群山中，有着世界十大高峰中的八座海拔8000米以上的山峰，其中著名的就是世界之巅——珠穆朗玛峰。这些山峰既有摄人心魄的绝美风光，又有让人望而却步的艰难险阻，因而成为全世界登山者挑战极限的天堂。 尼泊尔地处中印两个大国之间，是一个多元文化的国度。北方的佛教和南方的印度教相互影响，在加德满都山谷融合成灿烂的纽瓦丽文化——结构精巧的庙宇宫殿，精美绝伦的木雕艺术，绚丽多彩的民族服饰，令人垂涎的美酒佳肴，吸引着无数游人纷至沓来，流连忘返。

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

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

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

What Will Your Amsterdam Encounter Be? Sipping cold beer andwatching canal boats float by in the Jordaan. Discovering cleverDutch design in the boutique-filled Negen Straatjes. Contemplatingthe secret annexe at the Anne Frank Huis. Sampling spicy Indonesiansnacks and caramel-filled stroopwafels at the vibrant AlbertCuypmarkt. Experiencing the convivial Dutch gezelligheid at atraditional brown cafe. Cycling past grasslands and fields of wildorchids in the Amsterdam Woods. Discover Twice the City in Half theTime. Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps foreasy navigation. Our discerning author pinpoints the city's bestsights, museums, shops and restaurants. Unique Snapshots chapterhelps you get under the skin of the city. Meet the locals: insidertips from a food blogger, innovative bike shop owners and a culturecritic.

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

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