Lonely Planet's Puerto Rico is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for popular and lesser-known experiences. Follow Old San Juan's labyrinthine laneways, laze on the sand at Playa Flamenco, or kayak into the bioluminescent bay at Vieques; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Puerto Rico Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics Eating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try Toolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travelers, LGBTQIA+ travelers, family travelers and accessible travel Color maps and images throughout Language - essential phrases and language tips Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Covers San Juan, El Yunque, Luquillo, Fajardo, Culebra, Vieques, Ponce, Arroyo, Guayama, Pozuelo, Rincon, Mayaguez, Manati, Arecibo, Dorado, Caguas, Bosque Estatal de Carite and more About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travelers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet). 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'  Fairfax Media (Australia)    

Whether you want to explore Norway's fjords and Denmark's historic sites, shop for innovative Swedish design and eat Nordic cuisine, or soak in an authentic Finnish sauna or Iceland's geothermal pools, the local Fodor's travel experts in Scandinavia are here to help! Fodor's Essential Scandinavia guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's Essential guides have been named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide of 2020 Fodor's Essential Scandinavia includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 39 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS for the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF� FEATURES on “Norway's Natural Wonders,� “Family-Friendly Experiences in Scandinavia,� “Scandinavia's Fairytale Castles,� “Picture-Perfect Towns Across Scandinavia,� and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money SPECIAL FEATURES on “Aurora Borealis 101,� “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,� and “What to Eat and Drink in Scandinavia� HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography, and more LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems NORWEGIAN, SWEDISH, DANISH, FINNISH, AND ICELANDIC LANGUAGE PRIMERS with useful words and essential phrases COVERS: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland Planning on visiting other destinations in northern Europe? Check out Fodor's Essential Germany and Fodor's Essential Great Britain. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

Hollywood represents the glorious goddesses and gods of cinema. It’s also a real neighbourhood in Los Angeles with a grit and greatness all its own. Scout out the hidden secrets and learn the surprising stories that give this fabled area its unique and wonderful character. Explore the places where Hollywood legends have left their traces, and also visit an abandoned zoo, a clown-themed, feminist strip club, and a century-old monastery that bakes mythical treats. Go on a romantic ride on horseback through the Hollywood Hills, and visit a natural oasis with an unsolved murder. Get a tattoo where A-listers get inked, and sip cocktails near the oldest structure in California. Meet the artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, chefs, and neighbours along the way as this book guides you through the places of cultural significance and also the unsung spots that make up this living, breathing neighbourhood with deep roots in the entertainment industry and far beyond. 

"The Americas" provides an original and far-ranging interpretation of issues relating to territory, boundaries and societies in the American continent. The articles examine issues such as: the border crossing between Mexico and the United States, transborder pollution between California and Baja California, the Ecuador-Peru dispute, and the Argentine-Chile frontier.
Contributors: Hernan Santis Arenas, Susana Bandieri, Bertha K. Becker, Alfredo C. Dachary, Jan de Vos, Monica Gangas Geisse, Pascal O. Girot, Olivier Kramsch, Allan Lavell, Cuauhte'moc Leon, Marina Robles, Ronald Bruce St. John, Peter Slowe.

Contents:
1. Territory, State and Nation in the Middle East and North Africa 2. Cross-boundary Interaction and Political Conflict in the Central Middle East 3. Demarcation Lines in Contemporary Beirut 4. The Palestinian State: Options and Possibilities 5. Rethinking Functional and Formal Boundary Classification. The Changing Temperament of the Green Line Boundary between Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Strip during the Intifada 6. River and Lake Boundaries in Israel 7. Gaza Viability - The Need for Enlargement of its Land Base 8. The Evolution of the Trans-Jordan - Iraq Boundary 9. Legal Aspects of the Iraqi Sovereignty and Boundary Disputes with Kuwait 10. The Historical Problem of Iraqi Access to the Persian Gulf: The Interrelationships of Territorial Disputes with Iran and Kuwait 11. United Arab Emigrates - Oman Frontiers 12. Captain Kelly's Diaries: The Sudan-Uganda Boundary Commission 1912-13

A spectacular variety of life flourishes between the ebb and flow of high and low tide. Anemones talk to each other through chemical signaling, clingfish grip rocks and resist the surging tide, and bioluminescent dinoflagellates-single-celled algae-light up disturbances in the shallow water like glowing fingerprints. This guidebook helps readers uncover the hidden workings of the natural world of the shoreline. Richly illustrated and accessibly written, Between the Tides in Washington and Oregon illuminates the scientific forces that shape the diversity of life at each beach and tidepool-perfect for beachgoers who want to know why. Features include * profiles of popular and off-the-beaten-track sites to visit along the Greater Salish Sea, Puget Sound, and Washington and Oregon coasts * the fascinating stories behind both common and less familiar species * a lively introduction to how coastal ecosystems work and why no two beaches are ever alike

Nomad at Home dissects the desire to wander the globe from the point of view of the design-led traveller, those for whom ‘it is a better thing to travel hopefully than to arrive’. ‘There are few countries I have visited without consulting the local real estate agent’s window or poring over the free property magazine. Whether in Puglia or Provence, I am already imagining my new life there; the basket I’ll carry to market, the dress I’ll change into for an apéro, the flea market at which I will buy my furniture, the secret cove where I’ll swim.’  In Nomad at Home, compulsive wanderer Hilary Robertson showcases 10 unique locations and tells the stories of different nomadic tribes: the Adopters, who have left home forever and made a life elsewhere, as well as the Escapists, always on the move, with a base in two, three or maybe even four locations. Then there are the Serial Wanderers, who simply absorb the DNA of any given destination and bring it all back home; creating Provence in Pittsburgh with ingredients gathered on their travels. There are more ways than one of satisfying a wandering eye. As well as offering inspiration from homes all over the globe, Nomad at Home also contains champion shopper Hilary's nomadic sourcebook, which allows readers to hit the ground shopping in destinations all over the world, with an address book for every country covered, every story told.

Bradt's São Tomé & Príncipe is the only standalone guide to Africa's second-smallest country, considered by some to be the centre of the world as it is the site of the closest point to the intersection of the Greenwich Meridian and the Equator. In this comprehensively updated third edition, Kathleen Becker - regular tour leader for a major tour operator on São Tomé - provides priceless insider information to the best spots for sleeping, eating and drinking, hiking, watersports, turtle watching and rainforest hikes. Since the previous edition of this guide, a wider choice of accommodation has become available: trendy guesthouses, a surf lodge, a homestay and new plantation tourism on Príncipe to name a few options. Maybe the biggest surprise to visitors is the gourmet food available here, from the 'best chocolate in the world' to the freshest fish, straight from the beach alongside the Equator mark. Meanwhile, Príncipe, São Tomé's jewel sister island, is now a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and offers watersports opportunities such as stand up paddle and surfing lessons. Bradt's São Tomé & Príncipe is the perfect companion for independent travellers, wildlife enthusiasts, trekkers, foodies and anyone interested in colonial history and African developments. This indispensable guide to one of Africa's most important biodiversity hotspots offers sections on background and practical information, followed by four easy-to-follow chapters on São Tomé and a dedicated chapter on Príncipe. It shows the way to plantations lost in time and an organic cocoa cooperative, and also includes local expressions, advice on cultural and medical issues as well as on how to get by on a budget in a destination without backpacker infrastructure. All budgets are catered for, from luxurious chic boutique resorts to city apartments and budget guesthouses. It also includes additional contributions by local experts on wildlife, politics and economy, controversies and tourism.

1. This new edition provides a much-needed update to the original Conservation Skills and, like the previous edition, presents an overview of the current issues facing conservators of historic and artistic works. 2. The book assists with the development of judgement in conservation students and young professionals and, as such, will be essential reading for student conservators and conservation professionals working across a wide range of conservation disciplines around the globe. 3. Titles on conservation that have published since the last edition have generally focused on specific approaches or themes, rather than taking a more general approach to conservation. The proposed book is a more holistic and general text, which explores the subject at an introductory level and enables those studying a specific area of conservation to develop an understanding of the wider nature of the discipline.

For anyone who loves London – whether you're visiting for the weekend or are a die-hard local – this is the book for you. Artist Cierra Block loves to create maps, and this compilation will have you uncovering the best things London has on offer. Featuring the most notable places to eat, what to see, where to walk and what to do, this is a guide like no other. Vibrantly illustrated, Cierra lists all the top addresses and areas to explore. Find out where to indulge in the best afternoon tea and festive mince pies; jump on a bike and take a spin around Shoreditch or Hampstead like a local; or follow in the footsteps of the Suffragettes. From haunted spots for true-crime lovers, to the best bookshops, romantic strolls and coffee pit-stops, London, Block by Block will make your next visit to London the most memorable one yet.

This very failure, compounded by the plague of caterpillars of the book s title allows Nigel Barley to concentrate on everyday life in Dowayoland and the tattered remnants of an overripe French colonial legacy. Witchcraft fills the Cameroonian air; add an earnest German traveller showing explicit birth?control propaganda to the respectable Dowayos, an interest in the nipple?mutilating practices of highlanders, unanswered questions of the link between infertility and circumcision and you have the ingredients of a comic masterpiece. But beneath all the joy and shared laughter there is a skilful and wise reflection on the problems of different cultures ever understanding one another. The Dowayos are a mountain people that perform their elaborate, fascinating and fearsome ceremony at six or seven year intervals. It was an opportunity that was too good to miss, a key moment to test the balance of tradition and modernity. Yet, like much else in this hilarious book the circumcision ceremony was to prove frustratingly elusive.

Philadelphia is known as the City of Brotherly Love and nothing symbolizes this more clearly than the city's historic and artistic landmarks. Through this essential guide for tourists, history buffs, and the simply curious, 130 monuments and memorials are showcased by 170 candid photographs displaying specific categorized descriptions and locations of Philadelphia, e.g. Fairmount Park, Chinatown, Independence Mall, Penn's Landing, Center City, and more. Visit sites commemorating historical events, including the famed Liberty Bell and memorials of over 40 military leaders; and Robert Indiana's famous Love sculpture. Learn about eminent citizens recognized for their battlefield tactics, business acumen, philanthropy, or political savoir faire. Enjoy your next visit to Philadelphia!

Made up of the old counties of Wigtownshire and The Stewartry, Galloway covers a vast swathe of Scotland's quiet southwest corner. This under-discovered area offers 260km of coast, full of sandy beaches and towering cliffs, lonely heather-clad moors and quiet hills. Add to this plenty of wildlife, a rich artistic heritage, strong spiritual influences and a climate kissed by the warming Gulf Stream, and you have a region beckoning to be visited. Darren Flint and Donald Greig's hand-picked selection of 40 walks reveals the sheer variety of landscapes that makes Galloway so special - from the Mull of Galloway, Scotland's most southerly point, to the sweeping Nith Estuary, via Merrick, South Scotland's highest hill and plenty of hidden corners.

Philip's Handy Road Atlas of France, Belgium and The Netherlands features new digital cartography voted Britain's clearest and most detailed European mapping in an independent consumer survey. This glove-box size, compact A5 atlas with lie-flat binding is perfect for travelling across France and the surrounding countries. Philip's Road Atlas France, Belgium and The Netherlands shows the national road networks at a scale of 1:1 million, with ultra-clear, detailed mapping for urban areas. All the scenic routes are clearly highlighted, and the maps show huge numbers of places to visit including beaches, theme parks, national parks and World Heritage Sites. Alongside the easy-to-read, bestselling mapping is: * Special route-planner spread * Listings for ski resorts and top visitor attractions; * Summary of driving regulations in France, Belgium and the Netherlands * Pages of clear, detailed road maps, with car ferries and toll, toll-free and pre-pay motorways all clearly marked * Large-scale approach maps for four major cities (Bordeaux, Lyon, Paris, Strasbourg) to avoid jams * City-centre plans marking historic buildings and tourist attractions as well as car parks, head post offices and other facilities in eight major cities (Amsterdam, Brussels, Bordeaux, Luxembourg, Lyon, Marseilles, Paris, Strasbourg).

A unique travel guide detailing 50 of the best places, routes and adventures to embark upon under paddle power. See the wilderness from the water, discover ancient sites hidden from paths and roads, or stay at remote wild campsites only accessible by river. Suitable for relative newcomers, but with some more ambitious and demanding routes, adventures include: - Get back to nature on the River Great Ouse – paddle from Bedford’s Victorian embankment out into the wilderness and wild-camp in the middle of nowhere for an awe-inspiring night under the stars - Follow the Whisky Trail – paddle down the River Spey as it winds its way out of the Cairngorms, through the Washing Machine white waters and the Knockando rapids - Travel back in time on the River Stour – explore beautiful Constable Country, largely unchanged for centuries - Leave the shore behind – for the more adventurous paddlers, sea kayaking opens up the entire coastline and Britain's 6,000 islands Each location, route and activity is graded by difficulty, and all the essential information is included, such as the best locations to access the water, stopping points, things to see or do, and places to stay. Packed with gorgeous photography taken throughout the year, and as inspiring as it is practical, this is a travel guide like no other.

This series brings together breathtaking landscapes, inspiring quotes, and infographics about environmental issues that will take readers on a journey through the depths of the sea. "For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it." Jacques-Yves Cousteau. The mesmerizing pictures in The Sea combine with powerful quotes about the importance of protecting the world around us. Each chapter begins with an infographic depicting the issues faced by these large bodies of water. The images in this book, from the icy waters of the two poles to the coral reefs in the tropics, testify to why the seas need to be preserved for us and for future generations.

Bestselling author and photographer Gray Malin’s new collection of aerial beach photography, highlighting coastal locations from around the worldA return to Gray Malin’s famed aerial beach photography, Coastal celebrates the beaches of the United States, from the East Coast to the West and Hawaii, as well as some international beaches. This book includes stunning, never-before-published photographs from the luminous waters of Maui to the pebbled beaches of Northern Michigan to the idyllic shores of Nantucket. Fans of Malin’s previous book, Beaches, will love this new installment as he takes you on a journey to the secluded, the celebrated, and the enchanting beaches of the United States.Featured Locations:Midwest: Lake Michigan; ChicagoNortheast: Maine; Cape Cod; New Jersey; Rhode Island; Block Island; The Hamptons; Martha’s Vineyard; Nantucket; BostonSoutheast: Miami; Palm Beach; Sea Island; JupiterSouthern California: Venice; Santa Monica; San Diego; Laguna Beach; Newport Beach; Malibu; Manhattan BeachNorthern California: San Francisco; Big Sur; Monterey; Carmel; Pebble Beach; Lake TahoeHawaii: Oahu; Big Island; Kauai; Maui International: Australia; New Zealand; St. Barths; Bora Bora; Thailand

Buckle up for the next installment in our Epic series and the follow-up to Epic Drives of the World. Showcasing 50 of the Americas' greatest road trips across North and South America as well as the Caribbean, you'll discover classic drives including the Pacific Coast Highway, Gaspesie Loop in Canada and the Hana Highway in Hawaii, plus lesser-known routes. We cover a huge variety of themes and experiences across drives that range from a few hours to a week or more. Each of the featured drives include: First-person accounts from writers who have completed the drive Challenge level grading: easy / harder / epic Inspirational photography, maps and practical information to follow the writer's journey Driving factbox: when is the best time to drive, vehicle hire information, how to get there, what to take Expert travel advice: where to stay, recommended detours, the best places to eat Suggestions for similar drives With a vibrant cover illustrated by Ross Murray, this beautiful hardback continues this collectible series. Whether you're a regular road tripper or just want to explore your destination in a new way, Epic Road Trips of the Americas will inspire a lifetime of adventures out on the open road. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)