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Take a road trip to remember with Road Trips Northern and Central Italy. Hilltop villages, winding Tuscan roads, dramatic alpine passes: Italy is the perfect destination for a road trip to remember. With Road Trips Northern and Central Italy, it's yours to explore.Featuring 25 wonderful drives across the country, and packed with detailed driving instructions and practical information, this easy-to-use guide helps you discover Northern and Central Italy at its best.Inside you'll find:- 25 easy-to-follow scenic driving tours, each lasting one to five days- A laminated pull-out road map of Northern and Central Italy, which helps you navigate with ease- Ways to see more of each area en route, including great viewpoints, delightful detours, walks through historic towns and villages, outdoor activities, and a variety of tours and trips.- Our pick of the best places to stay, eat and shop- Rules of the road, addresses for satnavs, detailed directions for easy navigation, road conditions and parking tips, and useful travel, visa and health informationLooking for more on Northern and Central Italy's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Italy travel guide.

From Glendalough in the Wicklow mountains to Tipperary's Rock of Cashel and Offaly's Clonmacnoise, from Aghagower in County Mayo to County Dublin's Clondalkin, Round Towers Of Ireland features over forty of these remarkable and intriguing structures.

The world's favourite pocket travel guidesMake the most of your trip to Copenhagen this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Copenhagen has to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.Inside this guide to Copenhagen, you'll find:- Top 10 lists of Copenhagen's must-sees and must-dos, including visiting the Nationalmuseet, wandering through the gardens of Kongens Have and taking a canal tour- Copenhagen's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping- Themed lists, including the best outdoor activities, museums, nightlife, local dishes and much more- Brand-new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week- A laminated pull-out map of Copenhagen, plus five full-colour area mapsDK's Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002.Looking for more on Copenhagen's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Denmark travel guide.

Discover 15 of the best short walks in the Scottish Borders. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route descriptions and lots of images, plus information on beauty spots and refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means everyone can enjoy the walks.

This mini pocket Paris travel guidebook is perfect for travellers looking for essential information about Paris. It provides details on key places and main attractions, along with a selection of itineraries, recommendations for restaurants and top tips on how to make the most of your trip. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.In this Paris guidebook, you will find:- Curated recommendations of places - expert picks of main attractions, child-friendly activities and relaxing spots, plus where to take the best photos- What's new, when to go and sustainable travel - all-new features direct you to what you need to know- Things not to miss in Paris - Centre Pompidou, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, the Marais, Jardin du Luxembourg, the Louvre, Montmartre, Place des Vosges, Notre-Dame, Musée d'Orsay- Three unique trip plans - itinerary suggestions for those on a short break, including one for a Perfect day- Food and drink - recommendations for local specialities and the best dining experiences- What to do in Paris - recommendations for entertainment, shopping, sports, children's activities, events and nightlife- Practical information - how to get there and around, money, health and medical care, and tourist information- Overview maps - handy maps on the inside cover flaps show Paris and around- French section - basic vocabulary and phrases from the local language- Striking pictures - inspirational colour photography throughout- Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook- Coverage includes: Île de la Cité, Île St-Louis, the Louvre, Tuileries and Concorde, The Grands Boulevards, Beaubourg, Les Halles and the Marais, Bastille and Eastern Paris, Champs-Élysées, Trocadéro and West, Montmartre and Pigalle, La Villette, Latin Quarter and St-Germain-des-Prés, around the Eiffel Tower, Montparnasse, La Défense, Versailles, Fontainebleau, Malmaison, Vaux-le-Vicomte, Giverny, Disneyland Paris

Japan. It's on your bucket list, right? And deservedly so. Where else can you ride the world's fastest trains, soak in the hot springs of an active volcano or dine in a robot-staffed restaurant? Japan is a country like no other, but with so much to see and do, where do you start? Bringing together everything that makes Japan so exciting, this book gives you all the inspiration you need to make your trip the best ever. Inside, you'll find the cherry blossom viewing parties and sushi eating experiences that no traveller should miss, plus the bucket list ideas you never knew you needed, like meeting onsen-loving snow monkeys in Nagano or attempting the mighty 88 Temple Pilgrimage. Even better? Interest-themed chapters and expertly planned itineraries - showing you how to make the most of your time, no matter what you're into - take you one step closer to planning the perfect trip.This is your ticket to the must-sees and must-dos in Japan - all that's left is to book that trip to the land of the rising sun.

There are endless reasons to love Italy. This beautiful country has us hooked on morning espressos and afternoon spritzes, bowls of pasta and slices - oh, so many slices - of pizza. It has us wearing chic street style, admiring great art, driving gleaming sports cars. Heck, it even has us thinking about the Roman Empire. Italy has seduced us all, and we're here for it.In this love letter to the world's favourite country, you'll find everything youknow and love about Italy: the classic food, the dreamy landscapes, the Renaissance masterpieces. Along the way you'll meet the people who make Italy what it is, the philosophies they live by and the traditions that make la dolce vita.We all want to live the Italian life. With this book, you're one step closer.

Published here for the first time are the journals of Pierre Lefèvre-Pontalis, explorer, Oriental scholar, and diplomat, offering a unique window into the colonial mindset of the late 19th and early 20th century.

This Italy guidebook, perfect for travellers planning longer trips, is written by Insight Guides' destination experts. It blends detailed coverage of local history, culture and places to visit with the visual appeal of an illustrated magazine, packed with enticing photos that will inspire excitement for your travels. Printed on eco-friendly paper for sustainability.In this Italy travel guidebook, you will find:- Top Attractions and Editors' Choice - must-visit highlights including Lake Como, Ancient Rome, The Dolomites, Tuscan Spas, Le Cinque Terre, Florence, Truffles in Alba, Venice, The Amalfi Coast, showcasing the best of what Italy has to offer- In-depth coverage of attractions - detailed narrative descriptions of sites and hidden gem destinations, all organised by geographical location- When to go to Italy - guidance on the perfect times to visit, with details on the high and low seasons, climate and festivals- Practical travel information - essential advice on logistics, including getting there, moving around, budgeting tips, dining and shopping- Insider recommendation - top tips on beating the crowds, saving money and finding the best local spots- Engaging essays - thoughtful features on the country's history, culture, contemporary life and politics give a deeper understanding- High-quality maps - detailed maps, featuring must-see places organised by number and corresponding to text- Striking pictures - inspirational photography on every page- Colour-coded chapters - each chapter is assigned a unique colour, aiding in easy navigation- Free download of eBook - after purchasing the printed guidebook, you'll also have access to a free download of the eBook- Coverage includes: Rome, Venice, The Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Trentin-Alto Adige, Milan, Lombardy, The Lakes, Piedmont Valle d'Aosta and Liguria, Emilia Romagna, Florence, Tuscany, Umbria and the Marches, Abruzzo and Molise, Naples, Campania, Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria, Sicily, Sardinia

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Corsica, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.Inside this Corsica travel book, you'll find:- Regional deep dive - coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each one- Itinerary samples - designed for various durations and interests- Practical information - tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and more- Expert recommendations - insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activities- Seasonal tips - when to go to Corsica, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip- Must-See pick - a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors - the Micheline train, Bastia Vieux Port, Apéritif at L'Hôtel Les Roches Rouges, Calvi, Plage de Roccapina, the GR20, Col de Bavella, boat trips from Bonifacio, Corsican cheese, Plage de Palombaggia, les Calanches de Piana, Spelunca Gorge- Navigational maps - colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment- Cultural insights - engaging stories delve into the local culture, history, arts and more, enriching your understanding of Corsica- Language essentials - a handy French dictionary and glossary to help you communicate and connect with locals- Inspiring travel photography - full-colour pictures capture the essence of Corsica, bringing each location to life and fuelling your wanderlust- Bonus eBook - Free download with purchase, offering digital access to our comprehensive guide- Coverage includes: Bastia and northern Corsica, the Balagne, the northwest, the Ajaccio region, the south, Eastern Corsica, Central Corsica