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Explore the wonders that the world forgot with award-winning travel
writer Oliver Smith - from breathtaking buildings with a dark past
to decaying reminders of more troubled times The globe is littered
with forgotten monuments, their beauty matched only by the secrets
of their past. A glorious palace lies abandoned by a fallen
dictator. A grand monument to communism sits forgotten atop a
mountain. Two never-launched space shuttles slowly crumble, left to
rot in the middle of the desert. Explore these and many more of the
world's lost wonders in this atlas like no other. With remarkable
stories, bespoke maps and stunning photography of fifty forsaken
sites, Atlas of Abandoned Places travels the world beneath the
surface; the sites with stories to tell, the ones you won't find in
any guidebook. Award-winning travel writer Oliver Smith is your
guide on a long-lost path, shining a light on the places that the
world forgot.
Island Ferries are included on the map and include ferries to
Sceilg Mhichil off County Kerry, Oileain Arainn in Galway Bay,
Arainn Mhor off County Donegal, Toraigh off County Donegal and
Rathlin Island off County Antrim.
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
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.
The Annapurna foothills, among the world's most popular trekking
destinations, is divided into 15 sections in this slim walker's
atlas. Also included is a foldout map of the entire region at 1:
125,000 for the bigger picture. Thoroughly researched, the maps
detail all Annapurna trekking routes including the emerging new
alternative trails. Each section is accompanied by an elevation
curve plus 3D imagery for a bird's eye view of the Terrain.
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 now includes a digital
version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app,
OS Maps.
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 : 1:125,000 Flat Size : 914 x
610 mm.
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
REVISED 2019 Streetwise Washington DC Metro Map is a laminated
Washington DC Metrorail Map which conveniently folds to a pocket
& wallet size metro map for travel. Coverage includes:
Washington DC Metro map Washington DC Mall Map 1:15,800Dimensions:
2.8" x 4" folded, 4" x 8.5" unfolded If you're going to Washington
DC and your visit is limited to the sites around the mall then the
STREETWISE Washington DC Metro Map is the perfect map for you.
Small and compact (it folds down to a size a bit larger than a
credit card) this map shows you all of the sites located on and
near the Mall such as the Museum of American History, the National
Gallery of Art, the Capitol building and the White House. From the
Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol building, from Tidal Basin to Blair
House, this Mall map has it all on one side, with a complete color
coded map of the quiet and efficient Metrorail on the reverse side.
Everything you need to take in the epicenter of Washington DC. Our
pocket size metro map of Washington DC is also laminated for
durability and accordion folding for effortless use. To enhance
your visit to Washington DC, check out the Michelin Green Guide
Washington DC which details sites and attractions using the famed
Michelin star-rating system so you can prioritize your trip based
on your time and interest. For a selection of the best restaurants
and hotels, buy the red MICHELIN Guide Washington DC. For driving
or planning your trip to and from Washington DC, use Michelin USA
Mid-Atlantic/Allegheny Highlands Map No. 583.
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 such as walking,
horse riding and off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB
coverage and can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer
- Active, a tough, versatile version of OS Explorer. The OS
Explorer Active range of OL maps includes a digital version of the
paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
Explore new places with handy pocket maps from Collins. Handy
little full colour Collins map of central Dublin with a high level
of detail. Map at a scale of 1:7,800 (8 inches to 1 mile). Includes
major tourist landmarks. Clear, detailed, full colour Collins
mapping is presented in a handy format ideal for the pocket or
handbag. It is excellent value and covers the most visited areas of
central Dublin. It is an essential buy for tourists and residents
alike. This map includes: * Detailed central area map * Tourist
locations * Tram, train, bus stations and ferry information *
Listing of major places to visit, with additional details for the
main attractions * Detailed street index * Around Dublin area map
extending to airport, Dun Laoghaire and Maynooth
For your best adventures, use the best map. Water-proof,
split-proof, tear-proof, adventure-proof. Lefkada, Paxos and
Antipaxos Tour & Trail Maps are simply the toughest, most
accurate, easy to read, easy to use maps of these Ionian islands
that you can buy at any price. A large 840mm by 690mm double sided
map sheet has Lefkada at 1:40,000 scale on one side, with Paxos and
Antipaxos islands at 1:25,000 scale on the reverse. The Lefkada map
sheet also covers Meganisi island and a large area of the adjacent
mainland peninsula, as far as Voulkaria lake in the NE and Pogonias
village in the SE, with its interesting castles and ancient sites.
The peninsula is connected to Lefkada via a road bridge, which
offers an additional 100km2 of the mainland for more touring and
discovering. We have also included a street plan of the capital
town Lefkada at 1:7,000 scale. DWG's special concertina map fold
makes our map easy to open and easy to refold to its 230mm by 120mm
pocket size. Our legendary Tour & Trail level of detail ranges
from major roads to secondary roads to minor roads to streets and
narrow country roads, plus dirt roads, tracks and walking trails.
Place names are in English and Greek to aid your navigation.
Altitude shading is designed to clearly show the altitude range
when travelling across the island by car or on foot. 20 metre and
100 metre contours combined with altitude shading bring this
beautiful landscape to life. There are plenty of individual height
points and all of the official 'Trig' points are on the map. Tour
and Trail attention to detail includes our useful symbol range
including viewpoints, picnic areas, petrol stations,
bar/restaurants and parking areas where you can pull off the road
safely. You will easily identify springs, caves, sports grounds,
cemeteries, monasteries, churches, chapels, lighthouses, castles,
camping areas, wind turbines, hotels etc. Published walking routes
are specially highlighted on the maps. It all adds up to the most
detailed, most durable maps of Lefkada, Paxos & Antipaxos that
you can buy anywhere. Super Durable means a waterproof, tear-proof,
map that can take the roughest treatment and still folds up like
new after your adventures. Super Durable Maps come with a 2 year
adventurous use Wear and Tear guarantee. Digital Custom Map
editions of our Lefkada, Paxos and Antipaxos Tour and Trail Maps
are available as a free zip file download, for use with Garmin gps
units and software; simply follow the instructions on the map
sheet. Free digital editions of Lefkada, Paxos and Antipaxos Tour
and Trail Maps are also available for phone gps apps from
Viewranger/OutdoorActive and LocusMap.
Insight Guides Flexi Map Sicily Let us guide you on every step of
your travels... Designed for easy usage and durability, this map is
all you need to explore Sicily. This easy to use, full-colour,
waterproof map is all you need to navigate Sicily. It also includes
dotted highlight sights such as Valley of the Temples and Mount
Etna, as well as essential information on getting around. Features
of this map to Sicily: - Detailed cartography: produced to the
highest cartographic standards, highlighting all the main tourist
sights, places to visit and transport networks - Informative text:
useful travel information, essential facts about the destination,
recommendations for the best places to see and tips for getting
around - Easy to use: lightweight and wipe-clean in a handy
pocket-size format. Sights linked to the mapping by numbered
markers - Laminated finish: durable, weatherproof and easier to
fold than conventional paper maps - The main map is at a scale of
1: 450 000 - Secondary maps cover Palermo and Sicilian Islands You
may also be interested in: Insight Guides Pocket Sicily About
Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide
books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality,
visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce
around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as
phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different
travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful
travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique
visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
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 : 1:35,000 Flat Size : 965 x 660 mm.
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 660 mm.
Taygetos extends as 70km of magnificent massif anchoring the
southern tip of Greece. From a dense network of challenging trails,
Anavasi selected routes favoured since antiquity by devotees of
sky-gods or their successor, the Prophet Elijah. Paths wrapped in
glorious nature. Trails that exploit favourable folds in the
trails, or follow the rugged gorges that were until recently the
only gateway to the mountain. Each route has its topo map and
altitude profile, plus duration, distance, degree of difficulty,
vegetation, sights, and links to ther trails. Photographs and a
route description enrich the picture. Find out how the ancient
Spartans carved out wagon roads to conquer Greece's most dramatic
mountain 2500 years ago, by Proffessor Yanis Pikoulas. The map is
printed on Polyart paper and is placed in a removable folder.
Hiking guide with accompanying 1:25,000 scale map. This replaces
the Mt Taygetos 1:50,000 (8.1) map
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: 1:100,000 Flat Size: 965 x 660 mm.
A large, steep mountain forms the main trunk of the island, around
which unfolds a landscape of plateaus and fertile plains. The
western shores have wonderful beaches with sand dunes, while the
rockier eastern coastline has small but very pretty coves.
Scattered around the island are numerous monuments from different
ages. In a few words, Naxos has it all. Those who know it well
return year after year.
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
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