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Don't just see the sights-get to know the people. The French are
"different." You'll often hear this in conversations among the
"Anglo-Saxons," as the French like to call English-speakers.
"Different" means charming, challenging, questioning, stylish, and
doing things in their own way and to their own advantage. By
looking at the attitudes and values of the French, and explaining
how French life and business works, Culture Smart! France shows you
how to fit in as a foreigner. It gives practical advice on how to
avoid faux pas and how to behave in different contexts. It takes
you through French history, festivals, and traditions, and
describes the French at home and at work. Above all, it shows you
how the French communicate, and how to get the best out of this
idiosyncratic and brilliant people. Have a more meaningful and
successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local
culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life
will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette
and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and
avoid faux pas.
This guidebook describes 25 coastal and inland day walks covering
the whole of the county of Essex, stretching from the Lea Valley in
the west and the Thames in the south over to the North Sea and up
to the River Stour in the north. Walks range from 4 to 18 miles and
are mostly circular. Also included is a description of the Essex
Way which crosses the county in 11 stages from Manor Park, on the
fringes of London, to the port of Harwich - a distance of 96 miles.
The walks are suitable for all abilities and there are shorter
alternatives for many of the longer routes. With a huge variety of
scenery and walking landscapes, Essex surprises and delights in
equal measure. It boasts a 350-mile coastline (which, away from the
busy seaside resorts, is barely known), numerous estuaries and
river valleys, great and ancient forests, and more green lanes than
any other English county except Dorset. Each walk is described
step-by-step, illustrated with OS map extracts and packed with
historical, and geological information about the landscape the
route passes through.
Whether you want to explore the Winelands, visit Kruger National
Park, or climb Table Mountain, the local Fodor's travel experts in
South Africa are here to help! Fodor's Essential South Africa
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 Series of 2020! Fodor's
Essential South Africa travel guide 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 35 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST
RECOMMENDATIONSon the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife,
shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "South Africa's Hidden Gems,"
"South Africa's Unusual Accommodations," "South Africa with Kids",
and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to
go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the
local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music,
geography and more SPECIAL FEATURES on "Winelands 101," "What to
Watch and Read Before You Visit," and "Best Beaches" LOCAL WRITERS
to help you find the under-the-radar gems Afrikaans, Swahili, and
Zulu LANGUAGE PRIMERS with useful words and essential phrases
UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Capetown, Johannesburg, Durban, Hermanus,
The Garden Route, the Drakensberg, Kruger National Park, Addo
Elephant National Park, Cape Winelands, Blyde River Canyon,
Victoria Falls, and more. Planning on visiting any other African
safari destinations? Check out Fodor's The Complete Guide to
African Safaris *Important note for digital editions: The digital
edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text
included in the physical edition. 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
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join our friendly community of travel experts at
fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your
experience with us!
Batsford's Walking Guides is an exciting new gift series of walking
books, aimed at the weekend, family walker. These small-format,
portable, hardback books have an attractive retro feel, with
nostalgic line drawings and hand-drawn maps. Each of the 20 walks
have been carefully selected to appeal to family walkers, most are
circular and none are too strenuous. Each walk contains the
following: Clear, easy-to-follow route directions Detailed
hand-drawn maps Refreshments and pubs Parking information OS map
references In addition, each walk contains information on wildlife,
or other special attractions to watch out for while walking. The
ideal gift for anyone wanting to explore the countryside within
easy reach of London.
Inside Oman Pocket Guide: Where To Go details all the key sights in
the city, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your
way around, and are cross-referenced to the text. Top 10
Attractions gives a run-down ofthe best sights to take in on your
trip. Perfect Day provides an itinerary of thecity. What To Do is a
snapshot of ways to spendyour spare time, including sports and
outdoor activities, attending the festivals and finding thebest
live music. Essential information on culture, including a brief
history of the country. Eating Out covers the country's
bestcuisine. Curated listings of the best hotels andrestaurants.
A-Z of all the practical informationyou'll need.
This guidebook describes 30 low level and easy walks that are
suitable for all abilities. The hikes covered are in the northern
part of Snowdonia National Park, close to Conwy, Betws-y-Coed,
Llanberis and Porthmadog. Most of the walks take around 2hr, with
others ranging from 2 to 6hr. Each walk has an accompanying
Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 or 1:50,000 map showing the route,
easy-to-follow route descriptions and information on distance,
time, ascent, refreshments and where to park. The guide also
includes more general advice on walking in the area, historical
information, and facts about the points of interest seen on each
walk. In this part of Wales, neolithic settlements and Roman ruins
stand beside the medieval castles of Welsh Princesses and the
modern remnants of the mining industry. Myths and legends abound,
and many walks relate to the stories of King Arthur and Merlin,
Anfanc and Welsh fairies.
Berlitz Pocket Guides: iconic style, a bestselling brand, this is
the quintessential pocket-sized travel guide to Guernsey Plan your
trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this
pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to
discovering what to do and see in Guernsey, from top attractions
like Shell Beach, Fort Grey, Hauteville House and the car-free
island of Sark to hidden gems, including La Vallette Bathing Pools,
the Victorian Shop and Parlour and the historic Alderney Railway.
This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this
fascinating island. Compact, concise, and packed with essential
information, this is an iconic on-the-move companion when you're
exploring Guernsey Covers Top Ten Attractions, including Castle
Cornet, Sausmarez Manor and the German Occupation Museum, and
Perfect Day itinerary suggestions Includes an insightful overview
of landscape, history and culture Handy colour maps on the inside
cover flaps will help you find your way around Essential practical
information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around
Inspirational colour photography throughout Sharp design and
colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experience About
Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to
bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including
travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses,
dictionaries and kids' language products.
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