Travel & Holiday Guides

Lonely Planet Filipino (Tagalog) Phrasebook is your handy passport to the most relevant and useful Filipino phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Chat with locals and navigate menus; all with your trusted travel companion.

Crackles and sparks with life like exploding Diwali fireworks. - William Dalrymple Monisha Rajesh turns to a map of the Indian Railways and takes a page out of Jules Verne's classic tale, embarking on an adventure around India in 80 trains.

Winner Best Travel Book - American Book Fest Winner of Excellence in Craft Award from Florida Outdoor Writers Association Finalist Best Interior Graphic Design - American Book Fest Named the "Most Excellent Place to Travel Worldwide" by Tripadvisor, the peculiar tropical paradise at the end of the road draws millions of visitors, but many miss out on its true spirit and hidden places. Now, you won't endure such a fate. This 288-page, full-color guide enlightens and entertains, whether you're escaping here for a weekend, a lifetime, or are simply planning an armchair journey from afar. Inside, find hundreds of local picks for lodging, food, bars, and attractions, all while taking an honest, unpredictable literary voyage through obscure hideouts, tall tales, local food, and nature. Basically this is a guide by locals, set to the spirit of the Keys.

A delightful and charming story celebrating Christmas in Lagos, a modern West African city.  This picture book explores the sights and sounds of Lagos at Christmas through the eyes and words of a little Nigerian girl writing a Christmas journal.A cold, dry wind blew in from the Sahara desertand into Ranti's roomIt is ten days to Christmas, and also the last day of school.  Ranti, a six year old girl who lives in the West African city of Lagos, Nigeria, sits in class and listens to her classmates describe all the exciting, far-away places they will visit during the Christmas holidays.  Many of them will travel abroad for Christmas with their families.Ranti feels left out, and believes that her Christmas will be the most boring Christmas ever because she will be spending it in the city where she lives: Lagos.  Because there is no snow in Lagos, she won't go ice skating or build a frosty snowman.However, with the encouragement of her class teacher, Miss Ani, Ranti starts a Christmas journal where she details all the amazing things that take place in the city of Lagos during Christmas.  Although there is no snow in Lagos, and no tower to visit, Ranti develops a newfound appreciation for Lagos, and discovers all the exciting reasons that make Christmas in Lagos so special. Children will learn that you don't need to travel to exotic places to enjoy Christmas in your own town, city or village.  Children will also learn the value of keeping a daily journal or diary.This picture book is a celebration of all the wonderful things that make Christmas special in Lagos.Readers of all ages will love following Ranti's journey through her Christmas diary, as she takes us through Lagos at Christmastime.  It is also a celebration of all the things that make a Nigerian Christmas truly special, including Christmas concerts and Christmas carols in Nigerian languages.Perfect for read-alouds and storytime. Recommended for 4 - 8 year old children, preschoolers, kindergaten kids, toddlers and readers of all ages.

The second edition of this full-color guide is written by a Vancouver local and takes travelers to top historical and cultural sights, hidden surprises, and outdoor adventures in this popular Canadian city

Making wine on Europe's largest active volcano doesn't come easy. Frequent changes in topography, elevation, and weather influence each vintage and every winemaker has an interpretation of the evolving volcanic landscape. This is part of what makes Etna so exciting. The wines are as inviting as the terrain. For millennia the mountain served as a backdrop in the development of Europe. Today, the UNESCO Heritage Site is a destination for the world. American wine expert Benjamin Spencer goes beyond the vines to explore the history and rebirth of the region that has everyone talking about Sicily.

A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Thai. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Thailand and Thai language and culture.

A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Korean. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Korea and Korean language and culture.

Lonely Planet Estonian, Latvian & Lithuanian Phrasebook is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Baltic phrases for all your travel needs. Chat to locals, shop at markets and order local dishes; all with your trusted travel companion.

Culture Smart! Uzbekistan will take you beyond the standard descriptions of minarets, kebabs with vodka, embroidered skullcaps, and Soviet-style bureaucracy. It will make you aware of the value systems, attitudes, and behaviors of the different cultural groups in the country, and offer an insider's view of Uzbekistan's fascinating history, national traditions, various cuisines, and cultural scene. It will tell you what the peoples of Uzbekistan are like at home, at play, and in business, and give practical advice on how to behave in different situations so as to make the most out of your visit. Uzbekistan is a land of paradoxes, both enjoyable and surprising for foreign visitors. It is famous for its fabulous architectural monuments and the exotic spirit of the Great Silk Road, the ancient trade route connecting East and West. Uzbekistan is a multicultural society where old and revived traditions coexist with modernity.

An unbeatable e-guide to Berlin, includes insider tips and ideas, detailed maps, all designed to help you see the very best of Berlin.Stroll along Unter den Linden, experience a world-class orchestral performance at the Philharmonie, take in the Baroque gardens of the Schloss Charlottenburg or visit the cool caf s in Prenzlauer Berg. From Top 10 art galleries to Top 10 lounges and clubs - discover the best of Berlin with this easy-to-use travel guide.Inside Top 10 Berlin:- Twelve easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week- Top 10 lists showcase the best attractions in Berlin, covering Brandenburger Tor and Pariser Platz, the Reichstag, Museumsinsel, Kurf rstendamm, Kulturforum and more- In-depth area guides explore Berlin's most interesting neighbourhoods, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing - Colour-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day - Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful transport, visa and health information- Colour maps help you navigate with ease- Chapters covering Central Berlin: Unter den Linden; Central Berlin: Scheunenviertel; Central Berlin: Around Alexanderplatz; The Tiergarten and Federal District; Charlottenburg and Spandau; Kreuzberg, Sch neberg and Neuk lln; Prenzlauer Berg; Berlin's Southeast; Grunewald and Dahlem; Potsdam and SanssouciStaying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide to Berlin? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Berlin.About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's Top 10 guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your weekend trip or cultural break. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Marrakech, includes insider tips and ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists - all designed to help you see the very best of Marrakech.Explore the vast Jemaa El Fna plaza, lose yourself in the warren of the city's souks, relax in soothing green gardens, or step back in time at the ancient Saadian Tombs. From Top 10 Hammams and Spas to Top 10 restaurants, discover the best of Marrakech with this easy-to-use travel guide.Inside Top 10 Marrakech:- Eight easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week-Top 10 lists showcase the best Marrakech attractions, covering Jamaa El Fna, the Souks, the Majorelle Gardens, and more- In-depth neighbourhood guides explore Marrakech's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing - Colour-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day - Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful transport, visa and health information- Colour maps help you navigate with ease- Covers Jemaa El Fna and the Kasbah, The Souks, The New City, Essaouira, Tizi-n-Test Pass and Tizi-n-Tichka PassStaying for longer and looking for a comprehensive guide? Try DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Morocco.About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's Top 10 guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your weekend trip or cultural break. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

Oyster Isles is a journey around the oysters of the British Isles and Ireland, showing how their story is interwoven into the fabric of our history, culture, nature and people.

Sunday Times bestselling author Tom Cox writes around, and about, nine types of hill, taking each as a starting point for one of his inimitable explorations

Guidebook describing 30 walks in Snowdonia, Wales. Routes are mostly low level and on clear paths and showcase the region's beautiful scenery and rich history and culture. Part of a 2-volume set, this northern volume includes the Snowdon area, the Ogwen and Conwy Valleys, Betws-y-Coed, Beddgelert, Ffestiniog and the coast.

Each location brings its own epic challenges - whether it's the first climb of an arctic ice fall in Greenland, the first recorded navigation of a South American river, or the first exploration of the world's longest cave system in Mexico.

A fully illustrated guide, including photographs, maps and gradient diagrams, to the most famous cycling climbs in Belgium, home of the world's greatest single-day bike races, including the Tour of Flanders and the Liege-Bastogne-Liege.