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Stop Line Green (SLG) was a continuous linear defensive position
some 100 mile long running in rough semi circle east of Bristol
from Highbridge on the Bristol Channel in the south to Upper
Framilode on the River Severn in the north. This book gives a guide
to the walk of SLG
Don't just see the sights-get to know the people. Never conquered
by foreigners, this proud and ancient land has been shaped by
Buddhism, the monarchy, and the military. Today it is a
manufacturing powerhouse and a tourist paradise that welcomes more
than 30 million visitors a year. Yet despite the veneer of Western
modernity, the country and its people remain an enigma for many
visitors. Culture Smart! Thailand describes how the Thai people
view the world and themselves. It examines the impact of religious
beliefs and history on their lives, as well as recent social and
political developments. With a wealth of tips on communicating, on
socializing, and on navigating the unfamiliar situations that you
are likely to encounter, this guide will help you to get the very
best out of your time in the Land of Smiles. Have a richer and more
meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the
local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and
traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while
tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate
unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.
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Cotswold Rideabout
(Paperback)
Sheila Booth; Photographs by Nicholas Reardon; Illustrated by Peter T. Reardon
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R239
Discovery Miles 2 390
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Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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This text is designed for families, but can also be used by anyone
who likes a short ride in the countryside. It details a series of
journeys, outlining what the travellers should equip themselves
with. Another title from the Cotswold publisher, Reardon.
The Arran Coastal Way is perhaps Scotland's finest circular
long-distance trail, running 65 miles (105 km) around the Isle of
Arran in a memorable week-long hike from Brodick. It's accessible
from near Glasgow by the Ardrossan ferry. Famous as`Scotland in
miniature', Arran is rich in scenery, castles, caves and standing
stones. The walking is varied, from mountain paths to deserted
beaches, from minor road-walking to boulder-hopping, and in places
it is refreshingly rugged. Arran's wildlife is uniquely
approachable, and its residents welcoming. Both text and photos
have been thoroughly updated after route changes and extra options
created by the Coastal Communities Fund project. This third edition
has mapping at 1:55,000 and 125 colour photos. Its predecessor was
Highly Commended by the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild in
2018. This edition has more pages but is lighter and more rainproof
than before. This guidebook contains all you need to plan and enjoy
your Arran Coastal Way walk, including a Foreword by wilderness
walker Cameron McNeish: detailed description of the route, updated
for 2021 background on geology, pre-history and history
whisky-making, wildlife and habitats boat trip to the Holy Isle
revised mapping of the entire route (1:55,000) information about
public transport and travel lavishly illustrated, with 125 colour
photographs on rainproof paper.
Berlitz Pocket Guide Cape Town The world-renowned pocket travel
guide by Berlitz, now with a free bilingual dictionary. Compact,
concise and packed full of essential information about where to go
and what to do, this is an ideal on-the-move guide for exploring
Cape Town. From top tourist attractions like Long Street, Boulders
Beach and Table Mountain, to cultural gems, including the cell
where Nelson Mandela was held on Robben Island, the elegant Cape
Dutch mansions of the Cape Winelands, and the breathtaking Tree
Canopy Walkway at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, plan your
perfect trip with this practical, all-in-one travel guide. Features
of this travel guide to Cape Town: - Inspirational itineraries:
discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, highlighted
with stunning photography - Historical and cultural insights: delve
into the city's rich history and culture, and learn all about its
people, art and traditions - Practical full-colour map: with every
major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make
on-the-ground navigation easy - Key tips and essential information:
from transport to tipping, we've got you covered - Dictionary:
quick-reference bilingual language guide to help you with
vocabulary - Covers: City Centre; Victoria and Alfred Waterfront;
Table Mountain; Southern Suburbs; Robben Island; Excursions Get the
most out of your trip with: Berlitz Pocket Guide South Africa 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.
Looking for some of the best pub walks around Dartmoor? Look no
further! The 15 circular walks in this pocket-sized guidebook take
in beautiful scenery and all start/finish at a top-rated local pub.
Experience Dartmoor's vast and varied landscape at its best; from
the dramatic moorland around Princetown and Peter Tavy to the
beautiful woods of the Bovey and Plym Valleys; from South Zeal in
the north to Buckfast in the south. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Impressive
Lydford Castle; The charming village of North Bovey with its
thatched cottages & picturesque village green; The remains of
an old copper mine & the wonderful views from Ramsley Hill; St
Pancras church, the cathedral of the moor, in
Widecombe-in-the-Moor; Hound Tor, which, according to legend, was
formed when a pack of hounds was turned to stone.
One woman's enlightening trek through the natural histories,
cultural stories, and present perils of thirteen national
monuments, from Maine to Hawaii This land is your land. When it
comes to national monuments, the sentiment could hardly be more
fraught. Gold Butte in Nevada, Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks in New
Mexico, Katahdin Woods and Waters in Maine, Cascade-Siskiyou in
Oregon and California: these are among the thirteen natural sites
McKenzie Long visits in This Contested Land, an eye-opening
exploration of the stories these national monuments tell, the
passions they stir, and the controversies surrounding them today.
Starting amid the fragrant sagebrush and red dirt of Bears Ears
National Monument on the eve of the Trump Administration's decision
to reduce the site by 85 percent, Long climbs sandstone cliffs, is
awed by Ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings and is intrigued by
4,000-year-old petroglyphs. She hikes through remote pink canyons
recently removed from the boundary of Grand Staircase-Escalante,
skis to a backcountry hut in Maine to view a truly dark night sky,
snorkels in warm Hawaiian waters to plumb the meaning of marine
preserves, volunteers near the most contaminated nuclear site in
the United States, and witnesses firsthand the diverse forms of
devotion evoked by the Rio Grande. In essays both contemplative and
resonant, This Contested Land confronts an unjust past and imagines
a collaborative future that bears witness to these regions'
enduring Indigenous connections. From hazardous climate change
realities to volatile tensions between economic development and
environmental conservation, practical and philosophical issues
arise as Long seeks the complicated and often overlooked-or
suppressed-stories of these incomparable places. Her journey,
mindfully undertaken and movingly described, emphasizes in clear
and urgent terms the unique significance of, and grave threats to,
these contested lands.
The go-to Croatia travel guide for discovering the best walks and
car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Croatia on foot with
the Sunflower Croatia travel guide. And on the days when your feet
may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our
legendary car tours. The Sunflower Croatia guide is indispensable
for hiking in Croatia or seeing Croatia by car. Contrasts and
diversity sum up Croatia, one of the most beautiful and beguiling
countries in Europe: tall forests, wind-combed prickly thornbush
and juniper on the stony uplands, the miraculous waterfalls in the
Plitvice Lakes and Krka national parks, the aridity of the karst
landscapes, modern tourist resorts and timeless old villages, the
deserted Krajina region and the intensively cultivated Neretva
delta. The parks are particularly welcoming to walkers, with miles
of waymarked and well-maintained paths and trails, some bringing
seemingly inaccessible summits within quite easy reach. Whatever
your age or ability we've got some glorious walks and car tours to
ensure you have a memorable Croatia holiday. Inside the Sunflower
Croatia guide book you'll find: 90 long and short walks for all
ages and abilities - each walk is graded so you can easily match
your ability to the level of walk Topographical walking maps - give
you a clear sense of the surrounding terrain with a scale of 1:50
000 Free downloadable gps tracks - for the techies Satnav guidance
to walk starts for motorists 9 car tours and fold-out touring map -
for easy reference on your tour Strolls to idyllic picnic spots -
enjoy our recommendations for where to picnic along the way
Timetables for public transport - ideal if you want to link two
walks or avoid hiring a car on your holiday Online update service
for the latest information Whether you tour Croatia by car or
explore on foot, we look forward to showing you around.
The handiest and most stylish fold-out map of the Kruger National Park that one could hope to find.
Features an innovative and attractive fold pattern, and a complete map of the Kruger National Par.
This map is the perfect companion to take for exploring the
Shetland Islands. It is packed with lots of information on where to
find the best that this group of islands has to offer visitors.
There is a wide range of wild landscapes: from magnificent
coastlines with some of the finest beaches in Europe, to huge sea
cliffs framing areas of windswept moorland. There are also many
important historic sites to visit, some of which are world famous
spanning the long human occupation of the islands.
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