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This title includes: regional map of mighty Mekong river from
source to sea; UNESCO World Heritage sites; French colonial
Vientiane; exquisite Luang Prabang; Pak Ou Caves; Khone Pha Pheng
Falls; and, coffee-growing regions. Laos has been discovered.
Pristine and exotic in a changing world where other Asian cultures
have been affected by rapid development, Laos is still green. The
rivers mostly run free through sites well worth visiting, from the
ancient Khmer temple of Vat Phou in the south to the former royal
capital of Luang Prabang in the north. But if you want to see the
old Laos you have to move fast. Luang Prabang, an exquisite little
town on the banks of the life-giving Mekong, is a UNESCO World
Heritage site and the main Mecca for tourists. The town is home to
some of the finest Buddhist temples anywhere. Charming old colonial
mansions are now hotels, trendy restaurants, or upscale boutiques.
Al fresco restaurants serving spicy Lao fare line the riverside. A
night bazaar with dozens of stalls offers high-quality woven silk
scarves, silver jewellery, and embroidered Hmong bedspreads, just a
few of the popular wares available. Laos has a long, rich tradition
of silk weaving, and textiles are not just a "best buy" for
tourists. They represent the most important craftwork done in the
country and in some ways define the Lao nation. Also on the Mekong,
the capital Vientiane still has the look of a French provincial
town complete with tree-lined streets, fading colonial buildings,
and sidewalk cafes. Its trendy restaurants offer fusion cuisine as
a counterpoint to traditional fiery Lao fare. The city's most
prominent monument, Patuxai, closely resembles the pride of Paris,
the Arc de Triomphe. Upstream from Luang Prabang, at the confluence
of the Ou River, are the Pak Ou Caves, an easy day trip by
long-tail boat through pastoral countryside and jungle-covered
mountains. The two caves, etched over millennia out of limestone
karst cliffs, contain hundreds of images of the Buddha donated by
generations of believers. To get away from the heat along the
river, travellers head to the Bolaven Plateau, a fertile upland
area known for its cooler climate, dramatic waterfalls, and (thanks
to the French) some of the best coffee in the world. This is the
gateway to the higher mountains to the east and the hill tribes. A
trip to southern Laos should include a visit to the spectacular the
Khone Pha Pheng Falls, where the usually languid Mekong boils and
tumbles through eight miles of wild cataracts that effectively
close the river to navigation. One of the key attractions of Laos
is the people. Sixty percent of the population is ethnic Lao, who
migrated from China a millennium ago. The rest are largely upland
people representing about fifty hill tribes. The Lao are mostly
Theravada Buddhists who live in the valleys and are famed for being
easy-going, party-loving and affable. A precious pearl of a country
blessed with pristine natural beauty, exotic flora and rare fauna,
Laos hosts the mighty Mekong for a significant distance during its
almost 5,000 kilometre journey from the Tibetan Plateau to the sea.
Whether you chose to travel by land or by water or both, Odyssey's
"Illustrated "Map will enhance your journey both as a pre-trip
planner and as a post-trip souvenir. Unfolded map size 991mm x
686mm.
A nautical chart of West Indian Island of Barbuda (South West
Coast).
(Edition updated in 2021) MICHELIN Switzerland South-East Regional
Map scale 1/200,000 will provide you with an extensive coverage of
primary, secondary and scenic routes for this region. In addition
to Michelin's clear and accurate mapping, this regional map
includes all the practical information for a trouble free journey,
including major town plans as well as tourism information.
Picturesque routes are bordered by a green border. With MICHELIN
Regional Maps, find more than just your way! MICHELIN REGIONAL MAPS
include practical information for a trouble free journey and show
primary & secondary road networks. * Administrative boundaries
* Scenic routes and tourist sights * Place name index * Time and
distance charts * Plans for a selection of major towns * Practical
information: danger alerts, service stations, picnic areas
Features country mapping along with tourist information.
Discover the best biking routes around Europe. The definitive
European motorcycle touring bible, with the best biking roads
presented in 100 easy-to-follow, tried-and-tested routes from
motorcycle journalist, author and traveller Simon Weir. From the
peaks of the Picos de Europa to the sun-kissed shores of Sicily,
from Alpine passes to dramatic gorges, atmospheric forests and
fabulous historic sites, A-Z Europe for Bikers is packed with
fantastic places to ride. With full-day and multi-day touring rides
across the whole of western Europe, each route is presented with
turn-by-turn directions and detailed mapping, with all the key
attractions highlighted. Printed on high-durability paper and
spiral bound to fit in a tankbag, you need never end up on a dull
road again. Packed with practical advice and stunning photography,
there are memorable rides to be discovered in every corner of
Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria,
Czechia, Switzerland, Slovenia and Italy. Features include: 100
great biking routes to discover on your European adventure Clear,
detailed maps to help you plan Routes for short days and long days
Ideal size for fitting in a tank bag
Scratch Off Wainwright Hill-bagging Print is the perfect gift for
walkers / hill climbers or lovers of the Lake District.Scratch off
the Wainwrights as you climb them. Keep your running total too.
Happy climbing!Scratch Off Wainwright Hill-bagging Print is part of
our Collect and Scratch collection and shows all 214 Wainwright
fells including their heights, covered by a scratch-off latex. This
allows you to document each one you have 'Bagged' by scratching off
the foil to reveal some colour underneath. Also featured on the map
is a tally that you can update with a dry wipe pen as you go along
so you can see how many more you need to 'Bag'.This map is a great
gift for a walking/climbing enthusiast whether they have never
climbed a Wainwright or they know the Lake District like the back
of their hands. This is an inspiring map designed with an avid
walker in mind, aiming to fuel their enthusiasm encouraging them to
climb as many as they can!
(Edition updated in 2019) Updated regularly, MICHELIN National Map
The World will give you an overall picture of the World thanks to
its clear and accurate mapping scale 1/28,500,000. Our map will
help you easily help you identify the different countries of the
world, their administrative boundaries as well their main road
networks. With MICHELIN National Maps, find more than just your
way! MICHELIN NATIONAL MAPS feature: * Up-to-date mapping * A scale
adapted to the size of the country * A clear and comprehensive key
* Distance and time chart * Place name index * Driving and road
safety information * Tourist sights information
Coming from the market leader in European mapping, this compact
spiral edition gives more to leisure travellers with its unique
factfinder of key statistics, currency, driving regs and speed
limits for each country. Packed with details of facilities at major
ski resorts and top visitor attractions, country by country, with
clear route-planning maps, which enable journeys of over 800 miles
to be planned without turning a page. Along with detailed road
maps, there are car ferries, toll-free and pre-pay motorways, all
clearly marked. The continental road network is shown at four
different scales from 1:250 000 to 1:4 500 000, with ultra-clear
detailed mapping. Scenic routes are highlighted, and the maps show
numerous places to visit including beaches, theme parks, national
parks and World Heritage Sites
(Edition updated in 2023) MICHELIN National Map Benelux will give
you an overall picture of your journey thanks to its clear and
accurate mapping scale 1/400,000. Our map will help you easily plan
your safe and enjoyable journey in Belgium, Luxembourg and the
Netherlands thanks to a comprehensive key, a complete name index as
well a clever 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! MICHELIN
NATIONAL MAPS feature: * Up-to-date mapping * A scale adapted to
the size of the country * A clear and comprehensive key * Distance
and time chart * Place name index * Driving and road safety
information * Tourist sights information Our maps are regularly
updated even if the ISBN does not change.
(Edition updated in 2023), MICHELIN National Map Croatia will give
you an overall picture of your journey thanks to its clear and
accurate mapping scale 1/750,000. Our National Map Series will help
you easily plan your safe and enjoyable journey thanks to a
comprehensive key, a complete name index as well a clever time
& distance chart. Michelin's driving information will help you
navigate safely in all circumstances. In addition, some MICHELIN
National Maps are cross-referenced with the MICHELIN Green Guide
highlighting destinations worth stopping for! With MICHELIN
National Maps, find more than just your way! MICHELIN NATIONAL MAPS
feature: * Up-to-date mapping * A scale adapted to the size of the
country * A clear and comprehensive key * Distance and time chart *
Place name index * Driving and road safety information * Tourist
sights information Our maps are regularly updated even if the ISBN
does not change.
In addition to the clear design, the road map "Sweden Southeast,
road and leisure map 1:250,000, freytag & berndt" offers a lot
of additional information such as road conditions, sights,
campsites and a city center map. The extensive location index also
enables quick orientation. Details: sights, distances in km,
campsites, city map of Stockholm. freytag & berndt car maps are
available for many countries and regions worldwide.
(Edition updated in 2023) MICHELIN Western USA, Western Canada
Regional Map scale 1/2,400,000 will provide you with an extensive
coverage of primary, secondary and scenic routes for this region.
In addition to Michelin's clear and accurate mapping, this regional
map includes all the practical information for a trouble free
journey, including major town plans as well as tourism information.
Picturesque routes are bordered by a green border. With MICHELIN
Regional Maps, find more than just your way! MICHELIN REGIONAL MAPS
include practical information for a trouble free journey and show
primary & secondary road networks. * Administrative boundaries
* Scenic routes and tourist sights * Place name index * Time and
distance charts * Plans for a selection of major towns * Practical
information: danger alerts, service stations, picnic areas
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