Travel & Holiday Guides

Journey through Southern India: a delightfully irreverent yet insightful travel narrative about a backpacking exploration of southern India by two retirees. From Mumbai to Chennai, via Goa and Coimbatore, the duo's adventures take in speaking at a political street rally, the cricket world cup, an experimental township and lots of yoga.

Make the most of Norwich with this new guide to the sights and secrets of East Anglia's premier city, from the unknown treasures of its magnificent cathedral to the legends and stories behind its historic pubs. It's a place of numerous historical layers, with intrigue and interest lurking on every corner, from the black circus proprietor who inspired one of The Beatles' most famous songs to remnants of England's most notorious red light districts. It's eminently walkable, too, but you can also bike or even canoe your way around the centre, maybe even heading out to explore the natural beauty of Broads National Park which lies just beyond.

Sorry Siracusa is a collection of short stories by Annabelle Hirsch, Adriano Sack, Dana von Suffrin, Giuliano Bonelli, Giovanni Fiderio, Lucia Moschella, Lukas Kubina, and Mario Fillioley.All set in the Sicilian city of Syracuse, this omnibus volume gets you a Coco Chanel, shuttles you to the coast, takes you on workation, makes you suck for the religious paranormal, portrays the local life and fillets tourist fantasies - and performs as your different kind of guide book.The eight short stories are printed in their original version (German or Italian) as well as in English (translated by Caroline Schmidt, Jamie Small and Shane Anderson).Last but not least, Sorry Siracusa introduces our nomadic writers residency. Each stop produces a collection of short stories by local and visiting authors; together they provide a polyphonic view on the destination through the eyes of literature. Over the course of time, the nomadic writers residency is building a library of fiction travel guides.

A guide to the highest peaks in Wales, complete with log to fill in as you climb them! This unique pocket guide - to be used in conjunction with Ordnance Survey maps - provides walking routes and approximate times for ascent. It also gives heights (imperial and metric measurements), translation and pronunciation of mountain names and information about where to park, as well as indexes listed by height and alphabetically. Like the Munro list in Scotland, the Welsh One Hundred offers an exciting physical challenge in the great outdoors. Are you good enough to complete the Welsh One Hundred Challenge?

This compelling tour of Great Britain and Ireland's most beautiful gardens is THE guide to help you choose where to visit.Wherever you visit across Great Britain and Ireland, beautiful gardens abound. From large stately homes to hidden gems, small urban plots to informal country gardens, every region has gardens worthy of a visit.Profiling the well-known and the unusual, those created by home gardeners as well as professional designers, plant havens and sculptural statements, there are gardens to suit every taste, in every style.Broken down by region, this accessible guide helps people to get the most from visiting any part of Great Britain and Ireland. From the comfort of your armchair, stunning photography, location maps, garden information and expert guidance bring the gardens to vibrant life.

Explore the beauty of the Lake District dales with this enchanting and absorbing guide.The Lake District has over 100 dales, many of them tranquil enclaves far from the hectic comings and goings of daily Lakeland life. Yet beyond the main river arteries, most dales remain little-known; some see more sheep and deer than humans. Even locals would be hard pressed to pinpoint some with certainty.Ticking your way through a list of Lake District summits is easy; they stick up and are easily accounted for. Less so the dales. Where, for example, is Blengdale, or Miterdale, seldom-visited Woundale, Fusedale, Moasdale and Pasture Bottom?In Exploring Lake District Dales, Terry Marsh champions the cause of the dales. Diving into their geology, geography, history, culture, folklore and matters of curious and touristic interest, this book reveals the beauty and appeal of dales, great and small.Among captivating text and stunning photography, Exploring Lake District Dales also provides you with essential visitor information such as transport links, the most inspiring visitor attractions and sights, unmissable restaurants and great places to stay, making this book the complete package for all Lake District admirers.

Intrepid Iceland is your inspirational guide to discovering the most engaging and unique experiences from across the country, for first-timers and returning travelers alike. Whether it's an introduction to the country, or a chance to explore new places and experiences, this guide is not just a checklist of things to do, but instead offers insight into the tapestry of things that make Iceland amazing – majestic volcanic landscapes, vibrant cities and villages, unique cuisine, rich culture and history and once-in-a-lifetime nature experiences.  Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Icelandic landscape by visiting its lakes and waterfalls, hike its peaks and explore its historic turf houses. Participate in Reykjavik Pride and catch a game of swamp soccer. Dare yourself to go glacial river rafting, or try viking sushi in Breidafjordur Bay. Learn lessons from Djupivogur, Iceland's first designated slow city, or help out at the puffin rescue center on the Westmann Islands.   Part of the Intrepid Country Guide series, this guidebook will help you get a greater insight and understanding of the parts of a place, to learn from locals who can help you discover the authentic, the eccentric, the rare and the astonishing. All done with an eye to sustainability, to celebrate the planet and protect its unique environments, and making ethical choices that give back to the local makers and communities.