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This Laos guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Laos travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards.This Laos guidebook covers: Vientiane and the northwest, Luang Prabang, The northeast, The far north, South Central Laos, The far south.Inside this Laos travel book, you'll find:- A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks- Itinerary examples - created for different time frames or types of trip- Practical information - how to get to Laos, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more- Author picks and things not to miss in Laos - Gibbon Experience; Plain of Jars; waterfalls of the Bolaven Plateau; Vieng Xai; Luang Prabang; colonial architecture; The Nam Ou; Vang Vieng; massages; trekking- Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots- When to go to Laos - high season, low season, climate information and festivals- Where to go - a clear introduction to Laos with key places and a handy overview- Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences - regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs- Places to eat, drink and stay - hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels- Practical info at each site - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges- Colour-coded mapping - with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife- Background information for connoisseurs - history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity- Essential Khmer dictionary and glossary of local terms- Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook to Laos- Fully updated post-COVID-19The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Laos, as well as great planning tools. It's the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.

In Come Wind, Come Weather, Janet Lees, a former school chaplain, shares her inspiring journey walking the length of Britain at the age of 60. This book is more than a travelogue; it's a practical guide to transforming your own walks - physical or metaphorical - into journeys of self-discovery and connection with the world around you.  Pilgrimage, once a niche activity, has gone mainstream. Maybe you too are longing for such a transformative experience that will reconnect you with nature, deepen your faith, and empower you to act on climate change.  This book offers: ? Practical tips and inspiration for planning and undertaking your own pilgrimage? Profound reflections on faith, nature and the climate crisis, gleaned from Janet's 1110-mile trek across Britain? Unique resources tailored to different ecological habitats, from mountains to the sea? A powerful call to action to protect our planet No matter your destination or motivation, Come Wind, Come Weather will help you: ? Walk with intention and awareness? Deepen your connection with the natural world? Find inspiration for your own prayers and reflections? Discover fresh perspectives on familiar places? Expand your environmental activism Wherever you journey, whatever you do, may you 'tread gently on the earth'.  Janet Lees is a writer, blogger and member of the Lay Community of St Benedict.

A humorous, meandering journey through the many hidden wonders of "the other down under."

The annual bible for lovers of Australian wine, detailing the best wineries and vintages of the key regions, as well as a series of awards.

This book explores anthropological and global art collections as a catalyst, a medium, and an expression of relations.

Let Marco Polo Dubai guide you around this awe-inspiring city. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants and ideas for travel with kids with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Let Marco Polo show you all this extraordinary city has to offer.

Let Marco Polo Bali guide you around this beautiful island. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants and ideas for travel with kids with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Let Marco Polo show you all this Indonesian island has to offer.

Explore Iceland with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the country's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping, what to do on a limited budget and ideas for travel with kids. Let Marco Polo show you all this charming country has to offer...

Combine your thirst for great British travel and good quality beer with this refreshing guide to 30 of Britain's best beer scenes. The British have always championed ale, and now a new generation are enthusiastically embracing beer, too. Like many of their fellow older beer fans, this new generation of aficionados loves to travel and rediscover home shores. Modern brewers are becoming increasingly creative in their offerings and a growing number of craft beer bars, brewery tap rooms, festivals and micropubs have sprung up in towns and cities across the country, embracing local produce and sustainability. Beer Breaks in Britain joins the dots between beer and travel, exploring the British beer scene and also suggesting what to do in between pints (halves and thirds). The book focusses on 30 destinations across the country, steering visitors to expert selections including breweries, tap rooms, pubs and bars, beer festivals and circuits, highlighting local brews and live tastings with knowledgeable locals. The book equips readers with everything they need to know to make the most of their visit to the destination - delving into each area's history and culture, and natural and built attractions, as well as giving ideas about where to eat and stay; everything you'll need for a truly unforgettable trip.

A beautiful and inspirational compilation of 30 of the best island escapes across Australia, plus extra island-hopping adventures.

The Four Counties Ring and the Cheshire Ring - two of the most popular and long established circular canal routes - are included in one guide book for the first time, forty two years after they first appeared in print as separate titles.

This book proposes that sustainable marketing should be founded on a higher level of consciousness, governed by the Eastern ethical principles of dharma and karma. It suggests a socially responsible, integrated marketing strategy to boost transformational heritage tourism.

This book proposes that sustainable marketing should be founded on a higher level of consciousness, governed by the Eastern ethical principles of dharma and karma. It suggests a socially responsible, integrated marketing strategy to boost transformational heritage tourism.

Walking and its relationship to our mental and cultural lives has been a topic of much recent academic and popular interest. Here, Alan Vardy explores the role of walking in Romantic texts from the canonical to the ephemeral, illuminating the quotidian, fleeting events that nonetheless constitute our subjective selves.

When Steven Lovatt's grandmother died, he lost not only a beloved family member, but also his last link to the way of life she had represented: rooted in place, socially democratic, ecologically rich. Cut loose from the past and confronted with a present missing even the birds of his childhood, Steven's mind cracked.Drawing on field work, local library archives and oral history, as well as dreams, diaries and visions, Enchanted Ground charts a fractured course from breakdown to belonging. For if he is to survive, Steven realises he must set out, like a pilgrim, across the motorways and monoculture wastes of Britain in search of enchanted ground - and those who know how to build it.

The first 'objects' book to explore the history of polar exploration

Leads you straight to the very best Toronto has on offer. Whether you're looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights, or want to find the best nightspots, this guide features dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 best seafood restaurants - there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid.