Travel & Holiday Guides

The home of trusted full-colour visual dictionaries for everyday use. A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Japanese. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Japan and Japanese language and culture.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Myanmar, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Bagan and Inle Lake, and hidden cultural gems like trekking in Shan State.

Camping Europe is a budget travel guide for driving and enjoying Europe easily and affordably. Regional sights, cycling routes, hike trails, kayaking waters, and bird watching locations are detailed for 26 countries. 400 maps and accompanying detailed driving directions to campgrounds close to the sights of interest described are included.

Travel is the departure from ones little pond. It is the bold renouncement of the petty comforts that hold us prisoner. It is a movement away from the known towards the unknown and unimaginable. Travel is expansion, widening, opening-up. After years as a media executive, Nicos Hadjicostis abandoned the business world and set his sights on a larger and more fulfilling goal: to explore our planet as if it were one huge country, a single destination. Starting from New York and traveling west for six-and-a-half-years, the author visited six continents and seventy countries delving deep into their peoples, cultures and natural wonders. Destination Earth is the result of this life-transforming journey. While many travelers today concern themselves with destinations solely for amusement, relaxation, and entertainment, the author proposes a more meaningful, rewarding, and fulfilling way of viewing Travel and its relation to Life. Enriched with travel incidents and some of the authors best travel photos, Destination Earth sheds light on both Travel and Life. Ideas and experiences are interwoven into a newly created Philosophy of Travel that is practical and easy to read. *January 2019 Now in a new edition!*

Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region is often ignored by visitors, but it is rich in history, natural beauty, artwork and architecture spanning centuries. And it is the home of some of the culinary cornerstones of Italian cooking. Join Zeneba and Matt as they take readers off the beaten path to immersive, authentic, and delicious adventures.“...what every armchair traveler and guidebook devotee is seeking: An indelible sense of place and the locals-only advice you need to experience it for yourself.”— Robert Firpo-Cappiello, Editor in Chief, Budget Travel“Eccellente amici miei!”    — Dario Castagno, Author of "Too Much Tuscan Sun"“...made my recent solo trip in Italy, using only backroads, both flawless and fun!”    — Ray Langton, CEO, Envigur International, Ltd.

A Pathfinder (R) walking guide for North and Mid Devon featuring 28 great country walks from 3 to 11 1/ 2 miles. Areas covered include Valley of Rocks, Lundy Island and the South West Coast Path, with all walks accompanied by GPS waypoints, Ordnance Survey maps and beautiful photography.

Lonely Planet Antarctica is your passport to the most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get up close and personal with the local penguin populations, cruise the picture-perfect Lemaire Channel, or pay a visit to Ernest Shackleton's eerily preserved hut, all with your trusted travel companion.

An astonishing true story about one woman''s journey to Ireland where she lived in a cottage with leprechauns. These seldom-seen beings taught her about the evolution of elementals-the race to which leprechauns, faeries, elves, trolls belong. They explained the importance of humans and elementals working together for the betterment of both of their races and the Earth."Tanis Helliwell is a spiritual evocateur and deep seer who opens us up to other voice...other realms..." Jean Houston, author Search for the Beloved"This delightful book is not only great fun to read, but makes most interesting and intelligent suggestions about the reality and work of this particular branch of the nature world. It can help us open our minds to fascinating dimensions that do exist on the planet." Dorothy MacLean, co-founder of Findhorn and author of To Hear the Angels Sing"Opening this book opens a door in the imagination. Whether you take it as fact or fiction, this book carries a message of planetary priorities." Julia Cameron, An Artist''s WayTanis Helliwell, M.Ed., is the founder of The International Institute for Transformation (IIT). She has experienced and later worked with elementals, angels, and master teachers on other planes since childhood. Living on the sea coast north of Vancouver, Canada, she is the author of Pilgrimage with the Leprechauns, Take Your Soul to Work, Embraced by Love, and Decoding Your Destiny: Keys to Humanity''s Spiritual Evolution.

A guide to the unexplored side of the storied metropolis and its exciting new food, drink, fashion, and design destinations

From Inca ruins and swinging cities to tropical jungles and the open plains of Patagonia, Footprint's legendary South America Handbook is essential for inspiration, planning and on-the-road advice for this vast and incredible continent.

A comprehensive travel guide dedicated to Germany's Bauhaus architecture, this book takes an in-depth look at over 100 locations that can still be visited today.

In the footsteps of bestsellers Where Chefs Eat and Where to Eat Pizza - where the best bartenders go for the best drinks

Ten years ago, Janine Marsh decided to leave her corporate life behind to fix up a run-down barn in northern France. This is the true story of her rollercoaster ride from her early struggles and homesickness through personal tragedy, to her attempts to become self-sufficient, with her sharp observations on the very different way of life in France.

Tells the story of how American arose out of the English language, and along the way, de-mythologizes his native land - explaining how a dusty desert hamlet with neither woods nor holly became Hollywood, how the Wild West wasn't won, why Americans say 'lootenant' and 'Toosday', and more.

Take your Norwegian to the next level with this improver's course and feel at home in Norway.

The author has the rare knack of being out of his depth wherever he goes - even (perhaps especially) in the land of his birth. Whether discussing the strange appeal of breakfast pizza or the jaw-slackening direness of American TV, the author brings his brand of bemused wit to bear on that strangest of phenomena - the American way of life.

"The acknowledged Rosetta Stone of island hopping" Sunday Times

From petticoat duels and lucky cats to the Stiffs Express, Lord Nelson's spare nose, the Piccadilly earthquake and the Great Beer Flood of 1814, this book takes you on a captivating, wildly entertaining tour of the city you think you know, unearthing the capital's secrets and commemorating its rich, colourful and unusual history.

Toss another shrimp on the barbie, crack open a tinny or pour yourself a chardy while you traverse Australia's vast expanse of true blue, fair dinkum Aussie lingo - from cosmopolitan communique to surf slang, outback jargon and some of the world's oldestindigenous languages. C'mon, avagoyermug!

Maps have the most amazing stories. Suitable for mapophiles, this book offers narratives on everything from the challenge of mapping the oceans to spellbinding treasure maps to the naming of America, from Churchill's crucial war maps to the lay-out of a Monopoly board, from crime maps to music maps, from rare map dealers to cartographic frauds.

Lost Lanes, a captivating book penned by Jack Thurston, takes readers on an unforgettable journey. Published in 2013 by Wild Things Publishing Ltd, this book is a must-have for all book lovers. Lost Lanes is not just a book; it is an experience that transcends the boundaries of genre. Jack Thurston, with his unique storytelling style, has crafted a masterpiece that lingers in the minds of readers long after they have turned the last page. This book is a testament to Thurston's literary prowess and a gift to the literary world. Wild Things Publishing Ltd, known for their collection of extraordinary books, added another gem to their repertoire with the publication of Lost Lanes. So, immerse yourself in the world of Lost Lanes and let Jack Thurston's words guide you through an exhilarating journey.

Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide (full edition) is a captivating book that transports you back in time, offering a unique insight into the world of the 19th-century railway traveler. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC in 2012, this comprehensive guide is a must-have for any railway enthusiast. Although the author's name is not provided, the detailed information and meticulous research evident in the guide speaks volumes about the author's expertise. The genre of the book is hard to pin down, as it seamlessly blends elements of travel, history, and reference. The full edition of Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide is more than just a book; it's a journey through time, traversing the length and breadth of the European continent during the golden age of rail travel.

In this beautifully illustrated guide to travelling across France by bike you will discover hidden lanes, stunning gorges, amazing places to eat and stay, plus the best of French cycling culture. This iconic journey of more than 1000 miles takes you through some of the country's most striking landscapes.

A Voyage For Madmen is a captivating book by Peter Nichols. This book, published in 2011 by Profile Books Ltd, belongs to a genre that will take you on a journey of adventure and discovery. The book's title suggests a journey, but not just any journey. It is a journey meant for the brave, the adventurous, and yes, perhaps even the mad. Nichols' unique storytelling style will keep you engaged from the first page to the last. This book is more than just a tale; it's a testament to human courage and resilience. If you're a fan of adventure and suspense, A Voyage For Madmen would be a perfect addition to your collection. The book is available in English.

From the best-selling author of The Glass Palace and Sea of Poppies, an extraordinary work of non-fiction that combines ancient history with a modern-day travelogue.

Detailed guide to sites and ruins from Hitler's Third Reich located at Nazi HQs in Berchtesgaden and the Obersalzberg, Bavaria. This book gives the history of Hitler and his henchmen at their Bavarian homes, and also the military headquarters built to support Hitler's home area. Many hidden and out-of-the-way sites are highlighted with directions.

Traveling in a foreign country such as Russia suddenly becomes a lot more exciting when you can engage in elegant small talk with the locals. Russian Phrases For Dummies is your handy guide to everyday words and phrases you can start using immediately to make your visit more rewarding and a whole lot easier.