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Have you always dreamed of seeing the world? Let Tales’ selection of Travel guide you through the most wonderful travel places on Earth. Our selection of travel books counts both maps, atlases, and travel guides spiced up with the most charming stories from the local areas and tips to small hidden places. Traveling to another country can be a challenge, but with all the amazing travel books in our selection, you will be guided in the best possible way, both when it comes to language, local attractions, food and where to stay the night. The only thing you need to decide is where the journey should lead you.
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    by Giovanni Fanelli
    £41.99

    Rome is the city where past and present, spectacle and the everyday collide around every corner; where Baroque drama flourishes alongside ancient classical wonders; where necks crane to admire Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel; and where Fellini immortalized la dolce vita. This photographic portrait of Rome brings you all the history and all the...

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    - 75 routes - north, central and east ranges
    by James Rushforth
    £15.49

    Guidebook to via ferrata routes in the Italian Dolomites covering the northern, central and eastern regions, including Cortina, Fassa, Sesto, Canazei and Corvara, with advice on choosing the best base. Comprehensive route descriptions for 75 graded routes with maps, topos and stunning photography. Part of a 2-volume set.

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    - A Guide to Chefs' Favorite Restaurants, Third Edition
     
    £16.49

    Eat around the world with 650 of the world's best chefs. Wherever you are, youll never miss the best local diner for breakfast, the best restaurant for a business dinner, or the best place for a late night snack - and everything in between

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    - 2nd Edition
    by Anna Chittenden
    £12.99

    The recommendations in this book are a highly curated selection of special spots for Bali and its surrounding islands chosen by the author Anna Chittenden, who has personally visited and selected each place. Recommendations can range from secret beaches, boutique retreats and cool cafes, to traditional artisans and surf spots. Designed to be practical and useful as well as beautiful, this book is organised into neighbourhoods, with maps and original photography to give the reader all the information that they need. The book also includes interviews and features with inspiring local creatives.

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    by Lonely Planet
    £15.49

    Lonely Planet's Central Asia is your most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Enjoy booming Almaty's cafes and clubs, wind through rugged mountains and remote yurt camps on Tajikistan's Pamir Highway; and wonder at the architecture in Uzbekistan's Samarkand -all with your trusted travel companion.

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    by Lonely Planet
    £13.49

    Lonely Planet's Ukraine is your most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sip morning coffee in Lviv's cosy cafes, hike the flower-filled upland pastures and wide, snaking valleys of the Carpathian Mountains, and take a guided tour of Chernobyl -all with your trusted travel companion.

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    by Lonely Planet
    £28.49

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    by Lonely Planet
    £11.99

    Lonely Planet's Maldives is your most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Encounter hammerhead sharks on a dawn dive, find your perfect luxury beach resort or family-run guesthouse, and hop around by seaplane for views of coral atolls and blue lagoons -all with your trusted travel companion.

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    by China Williams, Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Iain Stewart, et al.
    £13.99

    Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring is your most up-to-date advice on how to optimise your budget for an extended continental trip. Wander among the temples of Angkor, dine like an emperor in Hoi An's Old Town, or lock eyes with prehistoric monsters at Komodo National Park, all with your trusted travel companion.

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    - From beans to brewing - coffees explored, explained and enjoyed
    by James Hoffmann
    £19.49

    This ultimate guide to coffee contains comprehensive details on the beans and brews of more than 35 countries.

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    £13.99

    From the leading independent travel and style magazine Cereal comes Cereal City Guide: Paris: a portrait of the French capital offering a finely curated edit on what to see and do for discerning travelers and locals alike. Rich Stapleton and Rosa Park, Cereal's founders, travel extensively for the magazine and were inspired to create a series of city guides that highlighted their favorite places to visit. Now, after building a loyal readership that counts on their unique, considered advice, they are relaunching the books with a fresh design and new content. Rather than a comprehensive directory of all there is to see and do, these Cereal City Guides offer instead an edit of points of interest and venues that reflect Cereal's values in both quality and aesthetic sensibility. Rich and Rosa have personally visited hundreds of venues in Paris, distilling their preferred locales down to their firm favorites. From lively, local-filled cafés to design-driven boutiques that channel the inimitable Parisian savoir faire, these are the finds that that will offer a more personal take on the city. Meticulously researched and illustrated with original photography, each guide includes: photo essays of striking images of the cityan illustrated neighborhood mapinterviews and essays from celebrated locals such as Patrick Seguin of Galerie Patrick Seguin, artist Frédéric Forest, and morelists of essential architectural points of interest, museums, galleries, day trips outside the city, and unique goods to buyan itinerary for an ideal day in Paris Cereal City Guide: Paris is a design-focused portrait of an iconic city, offering a distinctive look at the best museums, galleries, restaurants, and shops. Also, check out Cereal City Guide: London and Cereal City Guide: New York.

  • - Five Walking Tours
    by P S Quick
    £11.49

    The city of Verona is second only to Rome in the antiquities that can be seen. This book aims to give the tourist an opportunity to visit and enjoy not only the few major attractions that a guided tour usually includes, but also many of the other interesting sights that many people do not see. In addition to the famous amphitheatre, cathedral and sights linked to Romeo and Juliet, you will also visit the monumental gateways, beautiful bridges, castles, fortresses, palaces, gardens, graves, remains of Roman villas and other places that show the magnificence of Verona's past. By providing five different walking routes and detailed information about each attraction passed it puts a visitor to Verona in charge of the time spent at any particular place rather than having to rush and keep up with a guide. With detailed instructions of how to get from one place to another, this book is the perfect way to experience the many wonderful things that Verona has to offer without having to join costly and rushed guided tours.

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    by Jeanne and Bastide Damas
    £13.49

    In Paris dispels the myth that there is only one type of Parisian woman, and offers a rare glimpse of the city that real Parisienneslive in - taking us into their homes, their careers, their style - and what being Parisian means to them.Profiles of twenty real-life women of Paris - artists, activists, booksellers, and filmmakers, aged fourteen to seventy, living in tiny attic studios, grand apartments, or houseboats - are accompanied by more than 100 full-colour photographs by Jeanne herself as well as tips on secret Parisian hideaways and the French art de vivre: from the five types of red wine to order depending on the occasion, and the bars to drink them in, to the best red lipsticks, and places to be kissed.Witty, elegant, and modern, In Paris reveals the secret to living like a Parisian, wherever and whoever you are.

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    - 60 mountain and levada routes on Madeira and Porto Santo
    by Paddy Dillon
    £13.99

    A walking guide to the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo. Selection of varied day walks exploring Madeira's network of levadas (water channels) as well as routes across steep and rugged mountains, with slopes of bare rock or laurisilva 'cloud' forest. The neighbouring island of Porto Santo offers easy walking and a sandy beach.

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    - The Monocle Travel Guide Series
     
    £11.99

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    - Vans, Nomads and Roadside Adventures
     
    £25.49

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    - The Monocle Travel Guide Series
     
    £11.99

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    by Lonely Planet
    £11.99

    Hit the open road with this practical and inspiring guide. In the first half, you'll discover how to choose and customise your perfect van, and get it fitted for sleeping, cooking and storage. In part two, we'll tell you how to stay safe, save money and park legally, then share the best road trips around the world, complete with itineraries.

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    - 500 of the World's Greatest Trips
    by National Geographic
    £25.49

    This inspirational travel guide reveals 500 celebrated and lesser-known destinations from around the globe.

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    by Stephen Graham
    £10.99

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    - Living Life the Italian Way with Dolce Far Niente
    by Sophie Minchilli
    £10.99

    It's time to embrace the Italian way of life...

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    - Places to Find Peace and Quiet
    by Victoria Ward
    £20.49

    Explore hard-to-find quiet spots in urban jungles, ultimate wilderness hideouts, the world s best mindfulness and meditation retreats, and ancient centers of spiritual succour and artistic solace - perfect for whether you want to find yourself or get completely lost.

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    by Lonely Planet
    £11.99

    Lonely Planet Epic Bike Rides of the World is an inspiring and captivating book by the renowned author, Lonely Planet. Published in 2019 by Lonely Planet Global Limited, this book takes you on a journey through some of the most thrilling bike rides across the globe. The book, belonging to the travel genre, is a treasure trove for cycling enthusiasts and explorers alike. It brings to life the thrill and joy of cycling through picturesque landscapes, rugged terrains, and exotic locales. With its vivid descriptions and engaging narrative, Lonely Planet not only introduces you to epic bike rides but also stirs the wanderlust in you. It's a must-read for anyone who loves adventure and exploration. Published by Lonely Planet Global Limited, this book is a testament to their commitment to providing readers with unique and enriching experiences. Dive into Lonely Planet Epic Bike Rides of the World, and embark on an unforgettable journey.

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    - From Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut
    by Paddy Dillon
    £14.99

    A comprehensive guidebook for hiking the Arctic Circle Trail, which crosses the largest ice-free area of West Greenland, 25-30 miles north of the Arctic Circle. At just over 100 miles long, and taking 7 to 10 days to complete, this splendid backpacking route runs from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut - both with airport access.

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    - The World's Ultimate Underwater Destinations
    by Carrie Miller
    £21.99

    Explore 100 breathtaking scuba diving sites around the world--from the cenotes of Mexico to the best wreck in Micronesia--through stunning National Geographic photography, expert tips, and cutting-edge travel advice.Filled with more than 350 images from National Geographic, 100 Dives of a Lifetime provides the ultimate bucket list for ardent scuba divers and aspirational travelers alike. From diving with manta rays at night in Kona, Hawaii, and swimming with hammerheads of Cocos Island in Costa Rica to exploring caves in Belize's Lighthouse Atoll and diving beneath the ice floes of Antarctica, this exquisite inspirational book is filled with beautiful imagery, marine life guides, trusted travel tips, and expert diving advice from world-famous National Geographic divers and explorers like Brian Skerry, Jessica Cramp, and David Doubilet. Organized by diving experience and certification level--from beginner open water and wreck dives to expert cold water and cave dives--each location offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the magic of our world's oceans--from your armchair or with your scuba gear in tow.

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    by Michael Palin
    £9.49 - 15.49

    This beautifully produced volume - colour plates, outstanding maps - is a landmark achievement.' - Ken McGoogan, author of Fatal Passage`I absolutely loved it: I had to read it at one sitting .

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    by Ryszard Kapuscinski
    £9.49

    Features a report on the life and death of the Soviet superpower, from the entrance of Soviet troops into the author's hometown in Poland in 1939, through his journey across Siberia and the republics of Central Asia, to his wanderings over the vast Soviet lands in the years of the USSR's decline and disintegration in 1991.

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    - The King's Trail through Northern Sweden
    by Mike Laing
    £13.99

    Guide to the Kungsleden (King's Trail), Sweden's premier long-distance trek. Lying mostly within the Arctic Circle, the 460km route across Lappland is presented in 28 stages but can be walked in shorter sections if preferred. Includes an optional ascent of Kebnekaise, Sweden's highest peak, plus notes on huts and wild camping.

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    - Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea Ceremony
    by Hector Garcia
    £12.99

    For every fan of manga, anime, J-pop, or Zen, A Geek in Japan is a hip, smart and concise guide to the land that is their source. Comprehensive and well informed, it covers a wide array of topics in short articles accompanied by sidebars and numerous photographs, providing a lively digest of the society and culture of Japan. Designed to appeal to the generations of Westerners who grew up on Pokemon, manga and video games, A Geek in Japan reinvents the culture guide for readers in the Internet age.Spotlighting the originality and creativity of the Japanese, debunking myths about them, and answering nagging questions like why they're so fond of robots, author Hector Garcia has created the perfect book for the growing ranks of Japanophiles in this inspired, insightful and highly informative guide.

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    by Lonely Planet
    £14.99

    Lonely Planet Bolivia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Tour the world's largest salt flat, walk in the path of the Inca or search for magic potions in La Paz markets; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Bolivia and begin your journey now!

Travel

Everyone needs to relax and take a break from the everyday, and to travel away from your usual surroundings can be helpful. Discovering and experiencing new countries, landscapes and cultural attractions can help you to renew your energy. It can however be difficult to decide where you should spend your holiday or weekend. At Tales’ selection of Travel, you will find travel books online about almost every destination from your local arena to a country on the other side of the world. Whether you like far off places with wild landscapes you can enjoy all by yourselves, or you prefer a classic charter holiday, where everything has been arranged and taken care of just for you, you find it at Tales. You can also find guides to your next big-city holiday, whether you want to spend the weekend or a whole week. You find all the best travel guides books to all the popular travel cities such as New York, Paris, Rome and London. To travel is to make memories for life and they are often spent with people you love. 

One of the most popular travel destinations is Italy. Italy is with its beautiful and charming architecture, extraordinary history and art, and it’s absolutely delicious food one of the most wonderful places to spend your holiday. That is why you find a wide selection of travel books to Italy at Tales. They will guide you to the best pasta places, art museums and cultural attractions. Italy is wonderful to visit whether you prefer a big-city holiday to Rome or a quiet and romantic trip to the countryside. Take a look at our travel books to Italy and get inspired. 


Travel trends

In recent years, because of the focus on the enormous climate footprint that travel and specially flying leave on the Planet and because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many have become aware of discovering their own country. Many people have seen the world, but many do not know their own local arena. To travel in your own country or even your own local neighbourhood can be just as exciting as flying many miles to a far off place with exotic beaches, warm waves and lots of sunshine. Great Britain has its own charm and comprises a lot of wonderful places. Get inspired by Tales’ selection of travel books online before taking a trip in your local arena or country. As a brite you are lucky to have four countries in our proximity. You can choose to take on an adventure to the Scottish Highland and get lost in the foggy and beautiful landscape with heather blooming all around like a purple blanket hugging the landscape. You can choose a big-city holiday in the grand, old London. You could also dive into the magnificent history of Wales and visit ancient castles and fortresses that will take you on a journey back in time. Finally you could also choose to visit the beautiful and almost magical country of Ireland. Ireland has the most extraordinary and beautiful landscape ever seen with its mountains, waterfalls and wide expanses. To travel in your own proximity can only be recommended and many people have found new wonderful places just a few kilometers from where they live, and the good thing about traveling in your local neighbourhood is that you avoid the tourists. 


Travel books as coffee table books

Sometimes you just need to take on a little journey in your dreams and for that matter you could make a travel books coffee table. Just add a lot of wonderful travel books to your coffee table. One of the characteristics of a good travel book is that they contain a lot of beautiful photos from the most magnificent travel destinations. Transform your coffee table into a travel books coffee table and take on a new journey every day from your own living room. 


No matter which kind of travel style you prefer, you will find all the best travel books including maps, atlas and travel guides at Tales - your online travel bookstore.

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