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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.
For those that love the mountains of Scotland you can scratch off
the Munros and Munro areas as you bag them. Keep your running total
too. Happy Bagging!The Scratch Off Munro-bagging Print is part of
the Collect and Scratch range and shows all of the 282 Munro hill
tops 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'.
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
(Edition updated in 2017) MICHELIN zoom map Canaries Islands is the
ideal travel companion to fully explore this destination thanks to
its easy-to-use format and its scale of 1/150,000. The Zoom
collection are characterized by the high precision of their
detailed scale, specially adapted for very touristy areas or with a
high density road network, including new developments and
industrial areas. In addition to clarity, reliability and
up-to-date information, all Michelin cartography features include a
wealth of practical information: places and monuments of tourist
interest, picturesque tours, areas for sports and leisure
activities ... Useful plans of cities and a practical index of
localities. Also the maps contain places of interest and
signposting of tracks for bicycles and greenways. MICHELIN ZOOM
MAPS are perfect to discover major tourist areas, with a high level
of details in an easy to use format. They nicely complement our
Michelin Guides and include: * Various leisure activities, such as
water parks, tourist trains, horse racing, etc * Scenic routes and
tourist sights crossed referenced with the famous Michelin's Green
Guides * Camping sites information from Michelin's Camping Guides *
Hotel information from the world famous MICHELIN Guides
OS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is
recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking,
horse riding and off-road cycling. The OS Explorer range includes a
digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS
smartphone app, OS Maps. Providing complete GB coverage the series
details essential information such as youth hostels, pubs and
visitor information as well as rights of way, permissive paths and
bridleways.
Stretching to nearly 4,000 miles, the Yangzi is the third largest
river in the world and without a doubt China's single most
important river artery. These high quality hypsometric-shaded,
relief maps feature numerous captions informing the traveler of
geographical, cultural and historical facts about the river and
surrounding areas along the upper and lower regions of the Yangzi.
This accurate, colour-coded map shows all areas according to their
actual size, with the North-South lines running vertically and the
East-West lines running parallel. The poster features a brief
discussion of the tendency of traditional maps to show countries
incorrectly in proportion to one another, and describes the
'growing awareness of the interdependence of all nations and all
peoples.'
Transit Maps of the World is the first, comprehensive collection of
every rapid-transit system on earth. Using glorious, colourful
graphics, Mark Ovenden traces the history of urban transport
systems, including rare and historic maps, diagrams, and
photographs. Transit Maps could not be more relevant to our modern
existence. It uncovers the way many of us are able live and work
day to day. It is an inspiring compendium for graphic designers and
transport enthusiasts alike.
(Edition updated in 2019) The MICHELIN Oise, Paris, Val-d'Oise
local map, scale 1 / 150 000 is the ideal companion to fully
explore Paris's northern surrounding area and provides star-rated
Michelin tourist itineraries and attractions, as well as impressive
3D relief mapping. MICHELIN local maps are perfect for cyclist and
outdoor enthusiasts with over 20 leisure symbols, extensive
coverage of cycling paths and nature trails. With MICHELIN local
maps, find more than just your way! MICHELIN LOCAL MAPS provide
detailed coverage of France are perfect for fully exploring these
countries and are also ideal for cyclists. * Impressive &
realistic 3D relief mapping * Michelin selected itineraries and
must-sees of the area * A clear and comprehensive key with 20
leisure symbols, as well as cycling paths and nature trails. * Star
rated tourist sights and attractions cross-referenced with the
famous MICHELIN Green Guides. * Plans of main cities and a
comprehensive place name index
As you enter the caldera of Santorini by ferry sheer cliffs rise up
dramatically, exposing richly coloured rock strata, crowned by the
colored houses of the cliff-top settlements. Equally magnificent is
the sunset from the heights of the caldera towards the sea and the
remnants of prehistoric rounded island Strogyli, Thirasia, the New
and Old Kameni. However, there is more than the visual excitement
to discover and if you don?t take the time to walk the island you
will have learnt little of Santorini. The new Anavasi map will take
hiking in every corner, beach and hill top of Santorini and
Thirassia to discover landscapes with visible signs of the
traditional rural culture, with orchards stonewalls, threshing
floors, huts, chapels, inland villages with a well preserved
medieval core (called Castelo), routes with wonderful vistas, lost
beaches quiet even in the heart of summer. The new map is double in
size and scale than the previous version, that means more
information and detail. On the reverse side of the map, there is a
brief description of the 25 proposed hiking routes and a short
guide of the two islands, Santorini and Thirassia.
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