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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.
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 of OL maps
now 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.
A large-format, folded paper map with a protective card cover.
Printed by the best cartographic press in the UK with special
pantone inks to highlight amazing walks and fun activities.
Double-sided, with a city atlas on the reverse. It shows Glasgow in
detail as a green and blue landscape fit for outdoor exploration.
(Edition updated in 2020) MICHELIN zoom map French Riviera is the
ideal travel companion to fully explore this destination thanks to
its easy-to-use format and its scale of 1/100,000. This map covers
Cannes, Nice, Monaco and Menton areas. 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
green-ways. 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
AdventureMaps provide global travellers with the perfect
combination of detail and perspective, highlighting hundreds of
points of interest and the diverse and unique destinations within
the country. Each map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making
them waterproof and tear-resistant. They also include the locations
of cities and towns with a user-friendly index, plus a clearly
marked road network complete with distances and designations for
major highways, main roads and tracks and trails for those seeking
to explore more remote regions. Scale : 1:450,000 Flat Size : 965 x
660 mm.
For the best adventures, use the best map. The Moorish white
villages of the Alpujarras are well known to day trippers from the
Costa del Sol. For walkers this is an idyllic region with
stone-laid donkey trails linking the tipico villages and stretching
up the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada to Mulhacen; at 3,483
metres the highest mountain peak on mainland Spain. From Spring to
the end of Autumn this is a paradise for hikers, whether you are
walking from village to village sampling the local delicacies or
tackling the challenging major ascents. One thing you will know is
that using the Alpujarras Tour & Trail Map will help you plan,
and get the best out of, your adventures. On a large 960mm by
700mm, double sided, map sheet at 40k scale this map has all the
detail you need including 20 and 100 metre contours, combined with
altitude shading, giving you a true feel to this impressive
landscape stretching from west of Lanjaron to Ohanes in the east
taking in the Poqueira and Trevelez valleys, while going north to
include Mulhacen and Veleta mountain peaks along with the Sierra
Nevada ski area. The GR240, GR142 & GR7 (official long distance
hiking routes) are specially highlighted (in green) along with all
the walking routes from Walk! the Alpujarras guidebook (in red).
Our new edition Alpujarras Tour & Trail Map covers an area of
70 kms (E-W) by 28 kms (N-S); more than twice the land area of our
earlier editions. A special 'Concertina Map Fold' makes Tour &
Trail Maps easy to use, and more importantly easy to fold back to
their handy pocket size. Digital editions of Alpujarras Tour &
Trail Map are available for phone apps by Viewranger/OutdoorActive
and LocusMap. A digital edition of Alpujarras Tour & Trail
Custom Map for Garmin users is available as a free digital download
from Discovery Walking Guides website. Alpujarras Tour & Trail
Custom Map can be loaded into Garmin gps units, and used in Garmin
Basecamp and Google Earth. Tour & Trail Super-Durable Maps are
printed on a specially finished plastic substrate using special
inks which produces a lightweight map that feels like silk while
being both water-proof and incredibly tough so that after even the
toughest of adventures your Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map will
fold up like new. Super-Durable Maps come with a 2 year adventurous
use wear and tear guarantee. All the materials used for this map
are 100% recyclable in category 2 HDPE.
The OS Landranger Active Map series covers Great Britain with 204
detailed maps, perfect for day trips and short breaks. Tough,
durable and weatherproof, covered in a lightweight protective
plastic coating that can be written on, so that your favourite
routes can be easily highlighted. Each map provides all the
information you need to get to know your local area and includes
places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp
sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales. OS
Landranger Active includes a digital version of the paper map,
accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
Using more than five hundred historical maps from collections
around the world, this stunning book is the first to tell the story
of America's past from a unique geographical perspective. Covering
more than half a millennium in U.S. history - from conception to
colonization to Hurricane Katrina - this atlas documents the
discoveries and explorations, the intrigue and negotiations, the
technology and the will that led the United States to become what
it is today. Richly detailed, visually breathtaking maps are
accompanied by extended captions that elucidate the stories and
personalities behind their creation. Coasts and mountains, rivers
and lakes, and peaks and plains are described by explorers
encountering them for the first time. These maps can convey
explorers' ideas of what lay over the mountains ahead, their
notions about what was discovered, and their explanations of the
land's potential for sponsors back home. The maps can also show a
promoter's attempt to sell his project to settlers or a general's
assessment of a coming battle. They chart the wars that created and
molded the country: the French and Indian War and the War for
Independence; the Mexican and Civil Wars; the numerous Indian wars;
as well as more localized battles of conquest and survival. Readers
can follow the progression of map creation and design as more
knowledge was gained about the American continent. Distilling an
enormous amount of information into one handsome volume, the
"Historical Atlas of the United States" highlights the evolution of
geographical knowledge at the same time that it presents a
fascinating chronicle of the expansion and development of a nation.
From Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide publisher
Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold
format, Lonely Planet's Lake District & Cumbria Planning Map
helps you get around with ease. Get more from your map and your
trip with images and information about top attractions, itinerary
suggestions, a transport guide, planning information, themed lists
and practical travel tips. Durable and waterproof Easy-fold format
and convenient size Handy slipcase Full colour and easy to use
Before-you-go info Beautiful imagery Tailored itineraries
Can't-miss regional highlights Detailed town index Transport
planner Themed lists Covers Windermere, Grasmere, Coniston,
Hawkeshead, Keswick, Derwentwater, Ullswater, Cumbrian Coast,
Inland Cumbria and more Looking for more coverage? Check out Lonely
Planet's Pocket Lake District, our small, handy-sized guide
featuring the best sights and experiences for a short trip or
weekend visit. 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. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every
traveller'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 'Lonely Planet guides are,
quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times
National Geographic's Trails Illustrated Maps are the most detailed
and up-to-date topographic recreation maps available for US
National Parks, National Forests and other popular outdoor
recreation areas. A necessity for exploring the outdoors, each map
is printed on waterproof, tear-resistant material. They also
contain key safety and contact information, GPS and compass
coordinates, Leave No Trace ethical guidelines and hundreds of
points-of-interest, including scenic viewpoints, campgrounds, boat
launches, swimming areas, marine sanctuaries and wildlife refuges.
Scale : 1:75,000 Flat Size : 965 x 559 mm.
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