In 1982, at the age of just twenty-three and halfway through her architecture studies, Elspeth Beard left her family and friends in London and set off on a 35,000-mile solo adventure around the world on her 1974 BMW R60/6. Reeling from a recent breakup and with only limited savings from her pub job, a tent, a few clothes and some tools, all packed on the back of her bike, she was determined to prove herself. She had ridden bikes since her teens and was well travelled. But nothing could prepare her for what lay ahead. When she returned to London nearly two and a half years later she was stones lighter and decades wiser. She'd ridden through unforgiving landscapes and countries ravaged by war, witnessed civil uprisings that forced her to fake documents, and fended off sexual attacks, biker gangs and corrupt police convinced she was trafficking drugs. She'd survived life-threatening illnesses, personal loss and brutal accidents that had left permanent scars and a black hole in her memory. And she'd fallen in love with two very different men. In an age before email, the internet, mobile phones, satnavs and, in some parts of the world, readily available and reliable maps, Elspeth achieved something that would still seem remarkable today. Told with honesty and wit, this is the extraordinary and moving story of a unique and life-changing adventure.

Choose Charming Small Hotels Italy guide to discover your dream place to stay. With this Charming Small Hotels Italy guide, you'll discover dream places to stay that are worth planning your visit around. Here you'll discover a huge selection of truly special places to stay with character, charm and the personal touch from budget to luxury. Charming Small Hotels Italy offers a calm, reasoned evaluation. We go to great pains to try to get under the skin of each hotel; to draw a word-sketch of what the hotel really is and we're not afraid to offer the negative as well as the positive points! Inside our hotel guide you'll find: *Colour photographs and a thoughtful description for each entry. *A genuinely independent review - no hotel pays to be included in our guide. *A unique focus on places with charm and character. We favour places that can offer a genuinely personal welcome. *Every entry is more than just a bed for the night: it's an experience worth going out of your way for. From chic stylish city hotels to contemporary inns, from outstanding B&Bs to captivating country houses we're sure you'll find just the place you're looking for. With each hotel hand-picked by Fiona Duncan, arguably Britain's most respected hotel critic, your visit starts here.

New York is one of the world's megacities, with almost 20 million people living in the wider metropolitan area. America's most populous city has been described as the cultural, financial and media capital of the world. It is also a universally recognizable city, home of the Manhattan skyline, Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge and the headquarters of the United Nations. New York provides a pictorial exploration of the city's five boroughs: Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island. The book introduces the reader to some classic architecture, such as the art deco Chrysler Building and Empire State Building; quirky neighborhoods, such as Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and Hell's Kitchen; iconic landmarks, such as the Statue of Liberty and One World Trade Center; and great cultural centres, such as Broadway, the home of North American theatre; Times Square, the 'Crossroads of the World'; and Madison Square Garden, an indoor sports and events arena. Presented in a pocket-sized landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each photo, New York is a stunning collection of images that vividly brings to life the world's greatest city.

Bikepacking is the off-road equivalent of cycle touring, often offering opportunities for wild camping in addition to the usual accommodation options for sleeping under a roof: it promises an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the environment as you explore the best of what the area has to offer on two wheels. This guide presents eight challenging 2–5 day rides in the Lake District, suitable for mountain bikes (some routes are also rideable on a gravel bike). All routes are accessible by public transport and many can be completed over a long weekend. They are graded from Moderate to Very Hard, although all involve considerable ascent and descent and sections where you may need to push or carry your bike – as such, they are suited to fit experienced riders. Clear route description, mapping and elevation profiles are supplemented with a wealth of planning information, including accommodation listings, notes on facilities, and summary details (including grades) for each individual section of the route. Also included are tips on food, kit and navigation and alternative itineraries. The routes combine roads, tracks, lanes and bridleways to take you among, around and over the Lakeland Fells, with highlights including the iconic road climbs of Hardknott, Wrynose, Whinlatter and Honister; the off-road passes of Sticks Pass, Stake Pass and Black Sail; and the highest bridleway in England over Helvellyn, England's third highest mountain. The guide also features the classic Lakeland 200, which can be ridden over 5 days or completed as an Individual Time Trial.

This compact, practical and entertaining travel guide to Amsterdam will help you discover the best of the destination. Our slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for travellers on short trips. It covers all the key sights such as Dam Square, Koninklijk Paleis, Nine Streets, restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest independent recommendations from expert authors. This Amsterdam guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free ebook.

The Pocket Rough Guide AMSTERDAM covers The Old Centre, the Grachtengordel, the Jordaan and western docklands, the Old Jewish Quarter and eastern docklands, the Museum Quarter and the Vondelpark and the outer districts.

Features:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Amsterdam, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Begijnhof to family activities in child-friendly places, like the Museum Quarter or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like The Old Centre.

INCISIVE AREA-BY-AREA OVERVIEWS
Covering The Old Centre, the Grachtengordel, the Jordaan and more, the practical Places section of this Amsterdam travel guide provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
The routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like the Grachtengordel and Westerkerk, as well as hidden gems like the Old Jewish Quarter and Waterlooplein.

DAY-TRIPS
Venture further afield to Nieuwe Kerk or Vondelpark. This travel guide to Amsterdam tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive.

HONEST INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to Amsterdam.

COMPACT FORMAT
Packed with pertinent practical information, this Amsterdam guide book is a convenient companion when you're out and about exploring Oude Kerk.

HANDY PULL-OUT MAP
With every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map of our Amsterdam travel guide makes on-the-ground navigation easy.

ATTRACTIVE USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN
Features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Includes invaluable background information on how to get to Amsterdam, getting around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory and a handy language section and glossary.

FREE EBOOK
Free eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to Amsterdam to access all the content from your phone or tablet for on-the-road exploration.

Hazel Hendry is a remarkable woman. She worked tirelessly raising money for charities, and particularly for TEARFUND, including walking the form of a cross from John Oa Groats to Lands End and from Ramsgate to Fishguard in Wales. When the Croatian War began, the founder of TEARFUND, George Hoffman, told her, a Hazel, the people of Croatia need your helpa . So she raised money to send over 50 lorries, full of much needed supplies of food, furniture, medical equipment and toiletries, into Croatia. She travelled personally with many of them during and after the war. Hazel delivered aid right to the Front Line risking her life to help people who had lost their homes, livelihoods, and families. This book is about her experiences during those dangerous years, and the people who helped her and those that she helped. It is based on journals which she kept at the time and later recollections of particular people and events. As such, it is a vivid account of how the Croations in the War Zone suffered at the hands of the Chetniks who would attack their villages while leaving neighbouring villages in Croatia where Serbs lived unscathed. Some of the details that she recalls are not for the squeamish, but the way in which her faith supported her throughout this period shines through on every page.

Our authors have chosen 15 of the best short walks around the Surrey Hills for you to explore. Our guide comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. We've included information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops, and most of the walks can be completed in under 3 hours. We haven't included any walks with challenging terrain or complicated navigation, and all you'll need to take with you are a waterproof jacket and a pair of comfortable trainers.

The tour guide is designed specifically for the enthusiast wanting to explore and discover more about Israel's military history. But instead of simply reading about historical events this guide takes the traveller to the battle sites themselves throughout Israel. The guide is in chronological order starting with the First World War and taking you through selective events in history up to 2006. From a geographical perspective the tour will take you from southern Israel through the Jordan Valley and on to the Golan Heights in the north by the Syrian and Lebanese border.

This authoritative history of the Strandveld reads like a thriller, filled with the adventures of its pioneers and the gripping tales of its shipwrecks. Topics include tales of shiprwrecks, local farms and forebears, plants and birds of the region, the whales and wines and the lighthouse at Agulhas.

This guide describes ascents of 25 Lake District fells that can be climbed from Langdale and the Vale of Grasmere. Easily accessible from the popular bases of Grasmere and Ambleside, this area offers stunning scenery and fantastic walking, from the 'small but perfectly made' Loughrigg - ideal for a Sunday afternoon hike - to eye-catching Helm Crag ('the Lion and the Lamb'), from the lofty heights of Bowfell to the iconic Langdale Pikes. England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, is also included in this volume. Unlike other guidebooks which describe a single or limited number of routes to a particular destination, the aim of the Walking the Lake District Fells series is to offer all the options. These are presented as numbered sections which can be combined to create infinite possibilities - from simple ascents to longer ridge routes. You'll find the classics and popular routes alongside less traditional alternatives perfect for the wandering spirit. The series gives you both the freedom to devise your own routes and the information to make informed decisions, thanks to the clear descriptions of the routes, terrain, hazards, interesting features and safe descent paths should the weather close in. Also included are a handful of classic ridge routes for longer fell days. Mark Richards' inimitable text is complemented by HARVEY mapping and the author's own beautiful sketch topos and panoramas. Perfect for keen hillwalkers and peak-baggers alike and ideal both for pre-planning and use on the hill, Walking the Lake District Fells is the new incarnation of the Fellranger series, which sees the volumes updated and trimmed to a more practical size. These true connoisseurs' guides are sure to inspire you to get out and explore the beautiful fells of Lakeland.

Alan Winnington traveled to Yunnan province and spent several months with the headhunting Wa and the slave-owning Norsu and Jingpaw. The first European to enter and leave this area alive, Winnington reported on the struggle of recently released slaves as they came to terms with their newfound freedom.

The only guide offering a healthconscious take on all that London has to offer. Combining reviews and articles about food, fitness and relaxation, the guide provides a well-rounded offering of wellbeing pursuits, which will appeal to anyone interested in sport and fitness as well as those looking for a trvel or lifestyle related title