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A celebration of one of England's most alluring and picturesque
regions, the Lake District Sketchbook is packed with over 200
beautiful line and watercolour illustrations of some of the
author's favourite places in the magnificent English lakeland. The
illustrations are accompanied by historical footnotes, quirky
facts, some easy walks, identification of mountain scenes, a
gazetteer and, most importantly, where to park and get a cup of
tea! The Lake District is Britain's premier tourist region,
attracting visitors from throughout the world, which ensures a huge
market for the Lake District Sketchbook, which is both a useful
guidebook and ideal souvenir. Jim Watson is an experienced
illustrator and writer with three best-selling, award-winning books
on the English Lake District to his credit: Lakeland Villages,
Lakeland Towns and Lakeland Panoramas. He has also written and
illustrated the definitive guide to two long-distance walks across
Lakeland: The Cumbria Way and The Allerdale Ramble. A unique book,
in handy A5 format, beautifully bound and printed in colour
throughout, the Lake District Sketchbook, along with the Cotswolds
Sketchbook, are the first titles in a new series celebrating the
most beautiful regions of Britain. Casebound and printed in colour.
This guidebook describes the Karnischer Hoehenweg, a 170km
long-distance walk through the beautiful Carnic Alps which straddle
the border between Austria and Italy. Following a high Alpine trail
along the main ridge, the route is clearly waymarked and requires a
reasonable level of fitness, a sense of adventure and a head for
heights, but no special equipment or technical expertise. It can be
walked between mid-July and the end of September and takes up to a
fortnight, though it is possible to devise shorter itineraries
taking in the highlights. The guide describes the full route of the
Karnischer Hoehenweg from Arnbach, near Sillian, to Arnoldstein,
near Villach, and includes plenty of practical information to help
you prepare for the walk. Each stage features comprehensive route
description, clear mapping and fascinating insights into the
history of the 'war in the mountains' plus other local points of
interest. Accommodation listings and other useful contacts can be
found in the appendices. Also known as the Friedensweg ('Peace
Trail'), the route follows the First World War front line, and
reminders of the conflict are everywhere. But the trail isn't just
rich in historical interest: this is Alpine ridge-walking at its
best, boasting spectacular mountain vistas and views of the
Dolomites, Hohe Tauern and Julian Alps. The guide covers two key
variants of the trail, one on the Austrian side of the border, the
other on the Italian side. Also included is an optional ascent of
Monte Coglians, the highest peak in the Carnic Alps, and a visit to
the open-air museum at the Ploeckenpass.
Lonely Planet's Experience Paris travel guide reveals exciting new
ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind
adventures at every turn. Listen to jazz at the intimate Bab-llo
club, devour fresh cheese from Marche d'Aligre, picnic in an
idyllic hidden garden - using our local experts and planning tools
to create your own unique trip. Inside Lonely Planet's Experience
Paris: - Local experts share their love for the real Paris,
offering fresh perspectives into the city's traditions, values and
modern trends to make your travel experience even more meaningful -
In the know tips to help you build on your experiences when
visiting well-known sights and landmarks - Fun insights that will
pique your curiosity and take you to the heart of the place - visit
iconic cafes frequented by Picasso and Hemingway in
St-Germain-des-Pres; discover Paris' oldest buildings in Le Marais,
one of the city's trendiest neighbourhoods; slurp sublime oysters
around rue Montorgueil - Experience the perfect day with our local
writers who share their ideal itinerary from morning to afternoon
and night - Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts,
hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy
views - Handy seasonal trip planner to guide you on where to go,
when to travel and what to pack - Easy day trip building tools so
you can escape to exciting nearby destinations that feel worlds
apart - Practical information on money, getting around, unique and
local ways to stay, and responsible travel - Comprehensive
selection of maps throughout and beautiful full-colour photography
to inspire you as you plan your unforgettable journey -Covers
Eiffel Tower & Western Paris, Champs-Elysees & Grands
Boulevards, The Louvre & Les Halles, Montmartre & Northern
Paris, La Goutte d'Or, Le Marais, Menilmontant & Belleville,
Bastille & Eastern Paris, The Islands, A Day on the Seine, The
Latin Quarter, St-Germain & Les Invalides, Montparnasse &
Southern Paris Lonely Planet's Experience Paris is an essential
travel guide for all explorers looking to immerse themselves in the
city's culture. Each book within the Experience series contains
handy trip building tools so that you can take your pick of the
must-see attractions and activities as suggested by our local
experts - and create your own dream travel itinerary to get away
from the everyday. Unlock even more travel secrets using the QR
codes throughout each guide and discover story-worthy travel
moments that you'll never forget. 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 traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet
reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in
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telling entire generations of people how to travel the world." -
Fairfax Media (Australia)
Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher
Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the
freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Galway & the West
of Ireland's Best Trips. Featuring seven amazing road trips, plus
up-to-date advice on the destinations you'll visit along the way,
you can find traditional folk music, Connemara's wilderness and
cute villages - all with your trusted travel companion. Jump in the
car, turn up the tunes, and hit the road! Inside Lonely Planet's
Galway & the West of Ireland's Best Trips: Lavish colour and
gorgeous photography throughout Itineraries and planning advice to
pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interests Get
around easily - easy-to-read, full-colour route maps and detailed
directions Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble
spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll
roads Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone
numbers, websites, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating,
sleeping, sight-seeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Useful features - including Stretch Your Legs, Detours, Link Your
Trip Covers Galway, Connemara, County Clare, County Galway, County
Mayo, Sligo, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Galway
& the West of Ireland's Best Trips is perfect for exploring the
west of Ireland by road. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a
leading travel media company and the world's number one travel
guidebook brand, 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 grown a
dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also
find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages,
nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks,
and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'
- New York Times '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)
Bookshop Tours of Britain is a slow-travel guide to Britain,
navigating bookshop to bookshop. Across 18 bookshop tours, the
reader journeys from the Jurassic Coast of southwest England, over
the mountains of Wales, through England's industrial heartland, up
to the Scottish Highlands and back via Whitby, the Norfolk Broads,
central London, the South Downs and Hardy's Wessex. On their way,
the tours visit beaches, castles, head down coal mines, go to
whiskey distilleries, bird watching, hiking, canoeing, to stately
homes and the houses of some of Britain's best-loved historic
writers - and last but not least, a host of fantastic bookshops.
'Inspirational - with a deliciously bone-dry Berlinische humour' -
Owen Hatherley Few European cities can boast a history as storied
and tumultuous as that of Berlin. For more than 150 years it has
been at the centre of revolutionary politics; of era-defining
struggles between the Left and the Right. It has been bombed,
rebuilt and carved in two. In Revolutionary Berlin, veteran tour
guide Nathaniel Flakin invites you to stand in the places where
this history was written, and to follow in the footsteps of those
who helped write it. Through nine self-guided tours illustrated
with maps and photographs, readers enter the heady world of 19th
century anti-colonial struggles, the 1918 November Revolution and
the 1987 May Day riots - encountering the city's workers, queer
community and radical women along the way. The first
English-language guidebook to tell the story of Berlin's radical
history, this is a must-have for Berliners and visitors alike.
This new, thoroughly updated sixth edition of Bradt's Bosnia and
Herzegovina remains the only full-length English-language guide to
this cultural and outdoor adventure Balkan crossroads. Written by
an expert who came to volunteer during the war and ended up staying
almost thirty years, it offers a unique first-hand account combined
with practical information that goes beyond any other guide
available. New for this sixth edition are updated maps, contacts
and detailed visitor information not easily found online, insider
knowledge on the ever-changing hotel and restaurant scene in
Sarajevo, details of new attractions such as cable cars and
museums, new rural and eco-accommodation around the national parks,
and new coverage of the Green and Blue trails of the Via Dinarica,
which has been further developed, particularly around Sarajevo and
in Herzegovina. Up-and-coming tourist hubs such as Banja Luka,
Tuzla and Mostar are also covered, while a new Eastern Bosnia
chapter expands on what to see and do in the main towns and
includes details of new outdoor adventure offerings along the
Montenegrin/Tara border. This edition also includes a complete
run-down of all the wineries in Herzegovina. A rich history, great
food scene, outdoor activities, nature and hiking make Bosnia and
Herzegovina popular with all age groups and the Bradt guide
provides all the information needed for a successful trip, from
hostels to boutique hotels, cheap eats to fancy restaurants,
wilderness adventure to business travel.
Explore Florence on foot with these wonderful and insightful
routes. Plan your time with the unique bird's-eye view
illustrations that capture the spirit of this amazing city.
Following these walks is like being shown around the city by an
exceptionally knowledgeable friend. They're fun and they'll help
you fit it all together. And you'll discover plenty of interesting
things you never knew about the city along the way. Inside our
guide you'll find: *Easy to find the way - the routes are shown on
unique aerial-view maps giving you a detailed street layout as well
as the look of your surroundings so you can really get your
bearings. *Friendly, accessible information - the maps are
supported by personal insights and advice, including food, drink
and shopping along the way. We'll introduce you to all the must-see
areas. *Most of the routes take about an hour - but if you're
planning to fit all the sightseeing in as well then allow two to
three hours. And if you want to make it a longer expedition it's
easy to interlink the routes to make a day of it. Discover Florence
on foot with this inspirational guide and unique bird's-eye view
maps and illustrations.
Within hours of cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Washington,
DC lie thousands of miles of trails accessible to tens of millions
of residents and visitors. The Mid-Atlantic region offers a wide
variety of terrain and possible expeditions, and "AMC's Best
Backpacking in the Mid-Atlantic" is an easy-to-use guide""that will
help hikers experience 30 of the best multi-day trips. Ranging in
difficulty from intermediate to expert, these trails take hikers
through forests of wild rhododendron at Dolly Sods, across the
beaches of Assateague, and over the peaks of New York's Catskill
Mountains. Basic topographic maps, a region-specific planning
guide, photos, and GPS waypoints of parking lots and points of
interest will help hikers plan their trips. Complementing AMC's
successful "Best Backpacking New England," this new guide is an
essential backpacking tool complete with turn-by-turn directions
and expert advice on how to best experience the Mid-Atlantic.
A PNBA Bestseller! Color the Pacific Northwest is an inky
exploration of the people, places, plants, and popular culture that
define Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. The 50
illustrations appear on only one side of a high-quality paper that
supports a variety of mediums, including pencils and markers. You
can color Sasquatch, ink your own latte art, fill in the details of
an intricate family of salmon, discover the Oregon Trail, and color
a flying fish from Seattle's Pike Place Market, all from the
comfort of your own home.
Barry Golson knows all about retiring abroad -- he and his wife,
Thia, have lived in six different countries. Now they choose
expatriate-friendly locales around the world for their low cost and
their high quality of living and explain how to investigate and
settle in each country with minimum hassle and maximum pleasure.
Taking you step-by-step through the process of researching,
testing, and finally living abroad, the Golsons' practical how-to
guide covers all the major issues, including health care, finances,
real estate, taxes, and immigration. Each location is profiled by
an expatriate writer who has made that country his or her home and
who knows how to answer all the questions about living richly and
economically in some of the world's most beautiful places.
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Sacred Nile
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Chester Higgins; Text written by Betsy Kissam
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This book is a must for every lover of plants and green spaces
either living in or visiting London. It has a month-by-month
section highlighting what's in season and where best to see it,
followed by an A Z listing giving comprehensive details of each
garden with information on public transport and disability access.
From snowdrop glades to tropical conservatories, from roof gardens
to houseboats, from cemeteries to parkland, Lorna Parker's labour
of love presents both the city's famous floral gems - such as Kew,
Chiswick Gardens and Regent's Park - and its quirkier havens of
horticultural interest.
Suitable for both professionals and pet owners, this book covers
all common behavioural problems pertaining to the cat.
The 500 Hidden Secrets of Rotterdam is a guide to the city's hidden
gems. It takes you off the beaten track to discover the city's
turbulent history, its modern architecture, its little-known
museums, the best restaurants and the coolest clubs. True locals
Saskia Naafs & Guido van Eijck selected 500 addresses and facts
about Rotterdam that few people know and presents them in lists of
5, alongside beautiful photographs. Guido and Saskia's favourite
addresses include a former harbour warehouse turned daily fresh
market where you can sample a perfect locally roasted coffee or a
homemade cider, a bright-red light-vessel ship where you can attend
an intimate concert, or a former subtropical swimming paradise
where you can grow your own oyster mushrooms.
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One of the world's great salmon rivers, the Tweed cuts through the
heart of the Scottish Borders and, in part, forms the historic
boundary between Scotland and England. Rising in the rolling hills
near Moffat it weaves through a cherished landscape on its way to
Berwick-upon-Tweed and the North Sea passing through the proud
Border towns of Peebles, Galashiels, Melrose, Kelso and Coldstream
on the way. There is no better way to discover the wildlife,
architecture and history of this area of Scotland than to walk.
Whatever your ability - walking at high or low level, following
tough terrain or level paths - the 25 routes in this guide offer
something for everyone.
Now in its 21st year, this engagement calendar is packed full of
practical information on cultural happenings in New Mexico's urban
centers, small towns, and Pueblos alike from ceremonial dances,
music festivals and rodeos to International Folk Art Market, Indian
Market, Spanish Market, and the Hatch Chile Festival. Showcases
celebrated New Mexico photographers with stunning images of the
state's cultural attractions and unique natural landscapes.
Palermo - the capital of Sicily - is a destination with a
difference. The city is a treasure trove of original monuments and
works of art, combined with architecture of grand proportions. Yet
it also has a grittier side, shown by the continuing influence of
the mafia. Jeremy Dummett here provides a concise overview of
Palermo's eventful history, together with a survey of its most
important monuments and sites. He looks at the influences of the
city's various ancient rulers - the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs and
Normans - as well as its more recent incarnation as part of the
Italian state. In addition to being an essential companion for
visitors to Palermo, this book can be equally enjoyed as a
standalone history of the city and its place at the heart of
Sicily.
Our memories define our lives. So we owe it ourselves to create as
many wonderful memories as we can. Travel is great at creating
memories and travel adventures create the most 'memorable' of
memories. As they say: 'travel is the only thing we pay for that
makes us richer'. The world is a big and fascinating place and
affordable airfares have made it accessible for all of us. But what
will you do when you get there? Will you sit on a beach or will you
embark on an adventure that will enrich your life? If you prefer
the latter then this book is for you. It took more than 20 years to
assemble these adventures. They are not the result of online
search; they were discovered the old fashioned way: by trial and
error and by luck and happenstance. The one thing they all have in
common is that the author has personally experienced each adventure
so there is a reliable consistency to these 111 adventures as much
as there is an exotic variety.
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