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Destination Wellness - A Little Book for Those Who Want to Relax and Reset (Hardcover, First Edition, Hardback): Kate Morgan Destination Wellness - A Little Book for Those Who Want to Relax and Reset (Hardcover, First Edition, Hardback)
Kate Morgan; Illustrated by Wenjia Tang
R233 Discovery Miles 2 330 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Destination Wellness offers travel inspiration for reducing your stress and finding your zen, listing destinations where you can do just that, from week-long meditation retreats and intensive creative workshops to luxury day spas and Ayurvedic health centres.

Across the modern world, many of us are feeling the urge to get away from it all, take time out from the chaos of everyday life and reset. Smart phones and devices, endless meetings, work, appointments, children, pets and chores dominate our days, and stress is becoming an increasing health issue. It’s time to put yourself first, indulge, detox, relax and find some inner calm.

With stunning illustrations by New York-based artist Wenjia Tang and tips on health and wellness, Destination Wellnesss will help you to start relaxing with a bit of armchair travel before you’ve even set off on your trip to a better you.

DK Eyewitness Austria (Paperback): DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness Austria (Paperback)
DK Eyewitness
R476 R390 Discovery Miles 3 900 Save R86 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Stunning Alpine landscapes, sparkling lakes, art-filled palaces - Austria is a blend of pristine nature and high culture. Whether you want to hike in the alps, visit remarkably well-preserved medieval towns or simply indulge in Vienna's decadent café culture, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Austria has to offer. The beauty of Alpine peaks, idyllic valleys and magnificent waterfalls has long enchanted visitors to Austria and inspired a rich cultural output. You'll see it on the evocative cobblestoned streets and grand boulevards of Austria's cities, where the sounds of Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven fill the air, and magnificent palaces stand shoulder-to-shoulder with modern architectural masterpieces. Our newly updated guide brings Austria to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. Our updated 2023 travel guide brings Austria to life. DK Eyewitness Austria is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Austria you will find: - A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Austria's must-sees and hidden gems. - Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day. - Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money. - Colour-coded chapters to every part of Austria, from Vienna to Syria, Tyrol to Burgenland. - Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay. - Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently. - Covers: Vienna Inner City, North of Mariahilfer Strasse, South of the Ring, Beyond the Centre, Lower Austria and Burgenland, Styria, Upper Austria, Salzburger Land, Tyrol and Vorarlberg, Carinthia and East Tyrol. Only visiting Vienna? Try our DK Eyewitness Vienna or DK Eyewitness Top 10 Vienna. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.

The Women Who Ran Away - And the secrets that followed them . . . (Paperback): Sheila O'Flanagan The Women Who Ran Away - And the secrets that followed them . . . (Paperback)
Sheila O'Flanagan
R150 Discovery Miles 1 500 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

*LOSE YOURSELF THIS SUMMER IN THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER* 'One of my favourite authors' MARIAN KEYES Deira isn't the kind of woman to steal a car. Or drive to France alone with no plan. But then, Deira didn't expect to be single. Or to suddenly realise that the only way she can get the one thing she wants most is to start breaking every rule she lives by. Grace has been sent on a journey by her late husband, Ken. She doesn't really want to be on it but she's following his instructions, as always. She can only hope that the trip will help her to forgive him. And then - finally - she'll be able to let him go. Brought together by unexpected circumstances, Grace and Deira find that it's easier to share secrets with a stranger, especially in the shimmering sunny countryside of Spain and France. But they soon find that there's no escaping the truth, whether you're running away from it or racing towards it . . . *LOSE YOURSELF THIS SUMMER IN THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER* Praise for Sheila O'Flanagan's irresistible novels: 'Brilliantly written and with plot twists popping out like Prosecco corks' Woman and Home 'An exciting love story with a deliciously romantic denouement' Sunday Express 'A feel-good story told by a funny and down-to-earth heroine' Woman's Weekly 'If you're seeking an escape of your own, this sunny, evocative story is the perfect place to hide away' S Magazine A NO. 1 IRISH BESTSELLER (JULY 2020) A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER (MARCH 2021)

Worth A Detour North Island - Hidden places and unusual destinations off the beaten track (Paperback): Peter Janssen Worth A Detour North Island - Hidden places and unusual destinations off the beaten track (Paperback)
Peter Janssen
R456 Discovery Miles 4 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Reisen in den Vereinigten Staaten, Canada und Mexico - Zweiter Band (German, Paperback): J W Von Muller Reisen in den Vereinigten Staaten, Canada und Mexico - Zweiter Band (German, Paperback)
J W Von Muller
R1,328 Discovery Miles 13 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Tokyo Like a Local - By the People Who Call It Home (Hardcover): DK Eyewitness, Kaila Imada, Lucy Dayman Tokyo Like a Local - By the People Who Call It Home (Hardcover)
DK Eyewitness, Kaila Imada, Lucy Dayman
R345 R270 Discovery Miles 2 700 Save R75 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Keen to explore a different side of Tokyo? Like a Local is the book for you. This isn't your ordinary travel guide. You won't find the Tokyo Tower and the Imperial Palace, in these pages, because that's not where Tokyoites hang out. Instead, you'll meet the locals in iconic anime shops, modern art galleries, or whilst paddle boring along the scenic Okutama River - and that's where this book takes you. Turn the pages to discover: - The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals. - 6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as vintage shopping and manicured gardens. - A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore Tokyo. - Helpful 'what3word' addresses, so you can pinpoint all the listed sights. Compiled by two proud locals and revised and updated for 2023, this stylish travel guide is packed with Tokyo's best experiences and secret spots, handily categorised to suit your mood and needs. Whether you're a restless Tokyoite on the hunt for a new hangout, or a visitor keen to discover a side you won't find in traditional guidebooks, Tokyo Like A Local will give you all the inspiration you need. About Like A Local: These giftable and collectable guides from DK Eyewitness are compiled exclusively by locals. Whether they're born-and-bred or moved to study and never looked back, our experts shine a light on what it means to be a local: pride for their city, community spirit and local expertise. Like a Local will inspire readers to celebrate the secret as well as the iconic - just like the locals who call the city home. Looking for another guide to Tokyo? Explore further with our DK Eyewitness or Top 10 guides to Tokyo.

Eine turkische Reise - Erster Band (German, Paperback): Karl Braun Eine turkische Reise - Erster Band (German, Paperback)
Karl Braun
R1,311 Discovery Miles 13 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Guide to Baltimore Architecture (Paperback, Rev and Enl): John Dorsey A Guide to Baltimore Architecture (Paperback, Rev and Enl)
John Dorsey
R741 R582 Discovery Miles 5 820 Save R159 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From eighteenth-century mansions to urban high-rise buildings, A Guide to Baltimore Architecture chronicles two hundred years of architectural history through an exploration of the city's most beautiful and significant structures. Grouped by neighborhood in fifteen walking and driving tours, more than two hundred notable Baltimore buildings are pictured and described with commentary on their history and style. Thoroughly rewritten, the guide incorporates new photographs, maps, and tours as well as updated biographies of Baltimore architects. This edition also features a fresh examination of twentieth-century design in Baltimore by architectural historian Phoebe B. Stanton.

Bericht uber eine Reise nach Niederlandisch West-Indien - und darauf gegrundete Studien (German, Paperback): Karl Martin Bericht uber eine Reise nach Niederlandisch West-Indien - und darauf gegrundete Studien (German, Paperback)
Karl Martin
R1,310 Discovery Miles 13 100 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Das Frutigland (German, Paperback): Karl Stettler Das Frutigland (German, Paperback)
Karl Stettler
R1,368 Discovery Miles 13 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Rick Steves Scotland (Fourth Edition) (Paperback): Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves Rick Steves Scotland (Fourth Edition) (Paperback)
Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves
R505 R426 Discovery Miles 4 260 Save R79 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Scotland. Whether you take the high road or the low road, Scotland is yours to explore with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Scotland you'll find: * Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for spending two weeks or more exploring Scotland * Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites * Top sights and hidden gems, from the wild beauty of Orkney Islands and the Hebrides to cozy corner pubs in Edinburgh * How to connect with local culture: Chat with experts on the Speyside Whisky Trail, cheer on the locals at a Highland Games event, or try authentic haggis * Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight * The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a dram of scotch * Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and historic sites * Detailed neighborhood maps and a fold-out regional map for exploring on the go * Useful resources including a packing list, a phrase book of Scottish slang, a historical overview, and recommended reading * Complete, up-to-date information on Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, St. Andrews, the Scottish Highlands, Oban, Mull, Iona, Staffa, Glencoe, Fort William, Inverness, Loch Ness, Pitiochry, Balmoral Castle, the Isle of Skye, Wester Ross, the Orkney Islands, and more * Covid-related travel info and resources for a smooth trip Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Scotland. Spending less than two weeks in Scotland? Hit the highlights with Rick Steves Best of Scotland.

Um die Erde - Eine Reisebeschreibung (German, Paperback): Julius Hirschberg Um die Erde - Eine Reisebeschreibung (German, Paperback)
Julius Hirschberg
R1,365 Discovery Miles 13 650 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
DK Eyewitness Chile and Easter Island (Paperback): DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness Chile and Easter Island (Paperback)
DK Eyewitness
R380 R304 Discovery Miles 3 040 Save R76 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Whether you want to hike the soaring peaks of Torres del Paine, soak in the hot springs of Pucón or lose yourself in Santiago's fine arts museums, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Chile and Easter Island has to offer. Framed by the Atacama Desert, the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, Chile is blessed with wonderful scenery at every turn. And it's not just a feast for the eyes: the country's dramatic landscape is a playground for epic climbs, electrifying surfs and thrilling white-water rafting. Simpler pleasures are also offered in abundance - think world-class wine-tasting, stargazing in the desert and fascinating ancient sites. Our updated 2022 travel guide brings Chile and Easter Island to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. DK Eyewitness Chile and Easter Island is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Chile and Easter Island you will find: - A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Chile and Easter Island's must-sees and hidden gems - Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day - Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money - Colour-coded chapters to every part of Chile and Easter Island, from Santiago to Central Valley, Northern Patagonia to Tierra del Fuego - Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay - Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently - Covers: Santiago, Central Valley, Norte Grande and Norte Chico, Lake District and Chiloé Northern Patagonia, Southern Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, Easter Island and Robinson Crusoe Island About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.

A Fortune-Teller Told Me - Earthbound Travels in the Far East (Paperback, New Ed): Tiziano Terzani A Fortune-Teller Told Me - Earthbound Travels in the Far East (Paperback, New Ed)
Tiziano Terzani
R313 R297 Discovery Miles 2 970 Save R16 (5%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Warned by a Hong Kong fortune-teller not to risk flying for a whole year, Tiziano Terzani – a vastly experienced Asia correspondent – took what he called 'the first step into an unknown world… It turned out to be one of the most extraordinary years I have ever spent: I was marked for death, and instead I was reborn.'
Travelling by foot, boat, bus, car and train, he visited Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Mongolia, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia. Consulting soothsayers and shamans wherever he went, he grew to understand and respect older ways of life and beliefs now threatened by the crasser forms of Western modernity.

"Terzani is already something of a legend. He is a wonderful journalist. But he is much more than that. His book is not the self-important tale of a journalist but the progress of a modern, sceptical and emotional pilgrim – and wilful showman… part autobiography, part journey through the comforting past, the unbearable present and the unwelcoming future, and part prophecy… He has written magnificently all his life. Never better than now."
WILLIAM SHAWCROSS, 'Literary Review'

"One of the most interesting and unusual travel books I have ever read."
FIONA PITT-KETHLEY, 'Daily Telegraph'

"A great book written in the best traditions of literary journalism… profound, rich and reflective."
RYSZARD KUPUSCINSKI

Peru - Beobachtungen und Studien uber das Land und seine Bewohner (German, Paperback): Ew Middendorf Peru - Beobachtungen und Studien uber das Land und seine Bewohner (German, Paperback)
Ew Middendorf
R1,843 R1,747 Discovery Miles 17 470 Save R96 (5%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Northern France Marco Polo Map - Ile de France, Haute-Normandie, Picardie (Sheet map): Marco Polo Northern France Marco Polo Map - Ile de France, Haute-Normandie, Picardie (Sheet map)
Marco Polo
R258 Discovery Miles 2 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Marco Polo Northern France Map: the ideal map for your trip Let the Marco Polo Northern France Road Map guide you around this wonderful region. Discover the regions of Ile de France, Haute Normandie and Picardie with this highly durable, detailed, touring map of the Northern France. It folds away easily and is always on standby to help when you're stuck. Perfect touring map - the scale is 1 : 300 000* ideal to help you tour the region by car or campervan. Easy to use - the super clear mapping in strong colours and clear text will help you navigate the country like a local. New ZOOM system - all large urban areas marked on the main map are cross-referenced to separate transit maps zooming in on the city. Zoom even further with detailed city maps in the index booklet. So if you choose to meander around the country lanes, criss-cross the region by motorway or navigate your way through Paris this handy, fold-out map hasall the information you need. Includes 6 city maps - detailed street maps of Amiens, Chartres, Lille, Orleans, Paris and Rouen are also included. Northern France highlights - major sights and key points of interest are marked on the map by numbered stars and these are listed in the index booklet with a brief description to help you pick the best places to see en route. Extensive index - the thorough index is fully cross-referenced to the map to help you pinpoint your destination quickly. For the big trips and the little detours, trust Marco Polo's clear mapping and thorough index to guide you around Northern France. *( 1:300 000 | 1cm = 3km | 1inch = 4.7 miles)

Secret Brussels (Paperback, 5th edition): Nathalie Capart, Isabelle De Pange, Nicholas Van Beek, Florent Vertraeten Secret Brussels (Paperback, 5th edition)
Nathalie Capart, Isabelle De Pange, Nicholas Van Beek, Florent Vertraeten
R472 R386 Discovery Miles 3 860 Save R86 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A 'love hotel' where one can say a prayer, a stretch of the Senne reconstituted in Saint-Gery, a farm in the centre of the city, a Freemasonic reading of the Brussels Park, the amazing physiognomic fountain of Magritte, the place where the Tsar of Russia vomited at the park of Brussels in 1717, the former rotunda of Panorama parking, a tribute to the soldier pigeon, from speleology to The National Basilica of the Sacred Heart, a panoramic swimming pool, a scandalous pavilion in the park Cinquantenaire, a huge vegetable garden in Uccle, a nineteenth-century artist's studio in Schaerbeek, a campsite in the heart of the city, a garden forgotten in the Forest ... For those who can observe, push the doors and exit beaten tracks, Brussels is full of curiosities and surprising details that will amaze its inhabitants as well as its visitors who thought they knew it well.

France - Mini Atlas - Mini Atlas Spiral (Spiral bound): France - Mini Atlas - Mini Atlas Spiral (Spiral bound)
R184 R139 Discovery Miles 1 390 Save R45 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Small and practical, France mini-road atlas is a must have in your car's glove compartment. This pocket sized atlas will give you an overall view of your journey thanks to its scale 1/1000 000. This compact atlas is very convenient to use thanks to its pocket sized format, a complete index of localities and a very clever distance and time chart Small and practical. France mini-road atlas features: * Scale: 1/1,000,000 * Key to map page * Distance table * Exhaustive town index * Primary and secondary road network * Indication of tourist sights and scenic routes

Landscape Detective - Discovering a Countryside (Paperback): Richard Muir Landscape Detective - Discovering a Countryside (Paperback)
Richard Muir
R358 Discovery Miles 3 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The countryside is a gigantic puzzle which contains within its intricate pattern of lanes, woods and farmsteads the keys to its history. This book takes the reader through the process of landscape detection, by way of a journey through a fascinating landscape in the Yorkshire Dales. Richard Muir shows how exploring landscape history can be compared to investigating a crime. The detective analyses different kinds of evidence to construct what happened, when and why. Along the way he or she has to think logically, to interpret all sorts of complex evidence, and be prepared to abandon false trails. Gradually, as the evidence accumulates, the past comes to life. It is much easier to understand how the process works if you actually look at a particular landscape. Ripley township covers only a few square miles, but crams a wealth of features into its tiny territory. The author finds a 'lost' Roman road, reveals field-systems dating from Anglo-Saxon times, and finds oak trees, which may date from the time of Domesday Book, still alive in the deer park. He recreates the appearance of deserted medieval villages, discovers a lost formal garden, and evaluates the impact of landscaping and Parliamentary Enclosure. The end result is a chronicle of the past times of Ripley, the story of a landscape. One of the great joys of landscape history is that the techniques employed here can be adopted by any reader who wants to understand his or her own patch of countryside. This is a book which is sure to stimulate the imagination.

Cuba - Michelin National Map 786 - Map (Sheet map, folded, 2015): Cuba - Michelin National Map 786 - Map (Sheet map, folded, 2015)
R185 R141 Discovery Miles 1 410 Save R44 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Michelin’s extensive country map collection now encompasses the intriguing, up-and-coming destination of Cuba. Updated regularly, MICHELIN National Map Cuba will give you an overall picture of your journey thanks to its clear and accurate mapping scale 1/800,000. Our map will help you easily plan your safe and enjoyable journey in Cuba thanks to a comprehensive key, a complete name index as well a clever distance time & distance chart. Michelin's driving information will help you navigate safely in all circumstances. With MICHELIN National Maps, find more than just your way!

Beached in Calabria (Paperback): Ian Ross Beached in Calabria (Paperback)
Ian Ross
R309 R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Save R32 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'Belissimo' - Daily Mail 'an amusing and charming read...Ross is the champion of the impulsive adventurer...If you are interested in Italy, in travel writing and the tales of a decent raconteur then this is for you.' - Paul Burke, NB Magazine Where do you go to when you only have a pittance for a home away from home for a huge family? Ian Ross realises that his small inheritance won't get him a place in France or even Spain, so he heads for southern Italy where he remembers the Blue Guide describing long empty sandy beaches in southern Calabria. When he arrives in Southern Italy he finds the house prices are encouragingly low. Why does no one go there? It's inaccessible and it's beloved of the Mafia. Not to be put off Ross stumes on the perfect beach on a crystal-clear bay in the deeply southern province of Reggio Calabria, an area he is soon advised is 'Bandit Country'. And the fact that there is a house right on the beach big enough for all the family at a price he can afford overcomes all fears and to a large extent all common sense. Buying it was only the beginning. Beached in Calabria catalogues the things that can go wrong in southern Italy for this English fish-out-of-waterman; he's out of his depth in a whirlpool of incomprehensible rules and regulations, family systems, conflicting advice and linguistic conundrums. Disaster follows disaster, but this travelogue encompasses tales of the friendships Ross makes on the way in this forgotten corner of Old Italy where the food and the 326 days of sunshine a year make for a perfect setting to a triumphant escapade.

Argentina - Travel Maps International Adventure Map (Sheet map, folded): National Geographic Argentina - Travel Maps International Adventure Map (Sheet map, folded)
National Geographic
R395 Discovery Miles 3 950 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

AdventureMaps are the most authoritative maps for touring international destinations. They provide global travellers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective, highlighting hundreds of points of interest and the diverse and unique destinations within the country. Each map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof and tear-resistant. This map of Argentina includes popular places such as Patagonia, Los Glaciares National Park, Peninsula Valds, Iganz Falls, Andes Mountains, Puente del Inca, Quebrada de Humahuaca and The Pampas. Scale : 1:2,300,000 Flat Size : 965 x 660 mm.

The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Tourism (Hardcover): A.A. Lew The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Tourism (Hardcover)
A.A. Lew
R4,171 Discovery Miles 41 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Tourism presents a collection of readings that represent an essential and authoritative reference on the state-of-the-art of the interdisciplinary field of tourism studies. * Presents a comprehensive and critical overview of tourism studies across the social sciences * Introduces emerging topics and reassesses key themes in tourism studies in the light of recent developments * Includes 50 newly commissioned essays by leading experts in the social sciences from around the world * Contains cutting-edge perspectives on topics that include tourism s role in globalization, sustainable tourism, and the state s role in tourism development * Sets an agenda for future tourism research and includes a wealth of bibliographic references

Wild Wales (Paperback): George Borrow Wild Wales (Paperback)
George Borrow
R486 Discovery Miles 4 860 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
A Postcard from Kasos, 1965 (Hardcover): Robert A McCabe A Postcard from Kasos, 1965 (Hardcover)
Robert A McCabe
R671 Discovery Miles 6 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Kasos is the southernmost island of the Dodecanese, lying between Carpathos and Crete. Roughly 11 miles long and four miles wide, with a rocky, mountainous landscape, Kasos was famed from antiquity as a centre of shipbuilding, and played a role in the Greek War of Independence. But with the advent of steam, the island’s shipyard closed, and its population dwindled. Today some one thousand people remain on the island, living in five small villages full of historic homes and churches. The islanders produce agricultural products of exceptional quality; preserve their distinctive culinary, musical, and dance traditions; and welcome a small number of adventurous travellers to their sparkling beaches. Robert A. McCabe’s stunning black-and-white photographs of Kasos, most taken in 1965, offer a unique record of the island’s people, architecture, and natural landscapes. In a stark contrast to the transformation undergone by other Greek islands, many of the scenes depicted in McCabe’s photographs remain almost unchanged today. The text, by a distinguished Greek journalist born on Kasos, brings to life the places and personalities pictured in this book, which will appeal to all travellers off the beaten track.

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