Travel & Holiday Guides

Inside Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany you'll find:- Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Florence and Tuscany- Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favourites- Top sights and hidden gems, from the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo to a 600-year-old perfumery- How to connect with culture: Listen to a street musician's serenade on the Ponte Vecchio, stroll through a morning market sampling freshly-made pasta, and sip full-bodied wines with Montalcino locals at a corner enoteca- Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight- The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of Chianti- Self-guided walking tours of lively neighbourhoods and incredible museums- Detailed maps throughout, plus a handy fold-out map and driving tours through the heart of Tuscany and Brunello wine country- Useful resources including a packing list, a historical overview, and recommended reading- Over 700 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down- Complete, up-to-date information on Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Volterra, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Cortona, and moreMake the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany.Spending less than a week exploring Florence? Try Rick Steves Pocket Florence.

There are nearly 80 million visits to the Royal Parks every year, making them the most popular destinations in the capital. In 1956, author, poet and critic, Richard Thomas Church (1893-1972) wrote The Royal Parks of London, which was published by The Ministry of Public Building and Works as a guidebook at a cost of 3s 6d net. Many years has passed, and these parks continue to thrive, with new additions, events and celebrations. However, any visitor today will be overwhelmed by the beauty of these historic spaces that boast royal palaces, boathouses, bandstands, lodges, gatehouses, ornamental gardens, sculpture, public art, memorials, places for repose and refreshments. Today the Royal Parks as a charitable organisation is responsible for the care and maintenance of a large collection of historical built assets, comprising primarily of monuments, structures and buildings within the parks, and associated boundaries. This book will take you on a journey from Greenwich Park, the oldest of the Royal Parks, via Hyde Park, St James's Park, Green Park, Regent's Park, Bushy Park, Kensington Gardens to the largest of the royal parks - Richmond Park. It is hoped that the reader will gain a greater understanding of how these parks came about, but also to widen the visitor's knowledge of some of the more unusual aspects of London's Royal Parks, and to simply encourage the visitor to meander at will among them - the best way to discover the many pleasures within London's Royal Parks.

Taking adventurous sailors and armchair travellers on a series of visually rich maritime adventures around some of the most beautiful islands, bays and harbours in the world.

In this new and wide-ranging collection of essays Ken Worpole journeys to the Essex marshlands to discover radical communities, and travels further afield to discover how new ideas filtered into England, always from the east.

A collection of recipes from an effortlessly stylish city, interspersed with stories that set the culinary scene of the Danish capital. From the chic restaurants of Vesterbro to the buzzing streets of Nørrebro, eating in Copenhagen is quite unlike dining anywhere else in the world. Known for its innovation, the city's calming vibe draws people from everywhere, and for good reason. Eat Copenhagen explores the feel and the taste of Copenhagen through the recipes - from early morning Cardamom Buns and Cinnamon Kringles to Christmassy Glogg, Honey Bombs and Hot Chocolate, through smorrebrods and Scandi-style salads for summer - and interwoven stories of the city - the cafes and konditori, the markets and restaurants - so you can enjoy a little moment of hygge from home.Text is extracted and updated from Copenhagen Food: Stories, Traditions and Recipes by Trine Hahnemann. A chef and food writer, Trine Hahnemann is an enthusiastic advocate for sustainable solutions, organic sourcing and food cooked with love. With her great knowledge of Danish food and food culture, she writes for and appears regularly in the media in America and Britain. Trine has written ten cookbooks in her native Danish and seven in English, including The Scandinavian Cookbook, Scandinavian Christmas, Copenhagen Food, and Simply Scandinavian.

How to Visit an Art Museum shows you the sense and nonsense of museum etiquette. The original edition became a bestseller, inspiring thousands of readers worldwide to pursue a truly rewarding museum visit. This expanded edition offers newly added tips that let you tackle current challenges such as the male gaze, fossil museum sponsors, the lack of diversity on gallery walls and the cancellation of Picasso and other controversial artists. Now more than ever, the art museum is a place to question what you see. What do you do when the label simply reads "Untitled, 1973"? How do you react to exhibitions dominated by white male artists? With a little courage and creativity you can make your museum visit truly worthwhile and truthful. Ultimately, the art museum is what you make it.

Life on the Road chronicles an expanded, multi-year road trip that maps a circuitous journey to mind-blowing landscapes around the world

Britain's high places are many and varied, from the rolling hills and lush valleys of the Malverns to the vertiginous slopes of Snowdonia, the romantic peaks and vistas of the Lake District and the silent sub-Arctic tundra of the Cairngorms.

Once common across most of the country, beavers were hunted to extinction in the sixteenth century, but have gradually been returning to Scottish waters. In this deeply personal account, Argaty's Tom Bowser tells of his attempts to save these incredible animals, and the gains that beavers ultimately brought to his family farm.

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to the Albania, 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 Albania 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 the Albania, 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 - Tirana, Berat Castle, Ksamil, Gjirokastër, Butrint, Mount Dajti, Theth, Blue Eye, festivals, vineyards, white-water rafting the Vjosa River, Rozafa Castle- 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 the Albania- Language essentials - a handy Albanian dictionary and glossary to help you communicate and connect with locals- Inspiring travel photography - full-colour pictures capture the essence of the Albania, bringing each location to life and fuelling your wanderlust- Bonus eBook - Free download with purchase, offering digital access to our comprehensive guide- Coverage includes: Tirana, Berat and central Albania, Ksamil and the Albanian Riviera, Butrint and Southern Albania, Shkodër and northern Albania, Albanian Alps

Explore the hidden gems of Ireland with Ireland's Curious Places, a captivating guide to 100 of the island's most curious, intriguing and quirky locations.

In rich and telling detail, Alistair Moffat relates the remarkable story of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. The north is being renewed, the land is coming alive once more and this unique story ends on an upbeat note as the Highlands and Islands of Scotland look forward to a future of possibilities.

Join Robin Crawford on a personal journey from the source of the River Tay to the sea. Reaching back to a prehistoric fish found near Balruddery in Perthshire, we follow its story through time to the present day, with detours to seek gold, clans, battles, forts, disasters, witches and whisky. For fans of Robert Macfarlane and Annie Worsley.

THE BEAUTY OF LIVERPOOL is A VISITOR GUIDEBOOKwith maps, directions and co-ordinates to get you to all the sights and best places to stay and eat. THE BEAUTY OF LIVERPOOL is VISUAL CELEBRATION of the NORTH's Greatest City - sorry Manchester. The start of a new series of books celebrating the beauty of the UK