"Make the Most of Your Time on Earth: A Rough Guide to the World" with 1000 must-do experiences from around the world is a book that will inspire everyone. Perfect for both the seasoned traveller and the armchair dreamer, it brings you the very best travel experiences - extraordinary landscapes, jaw-dropping architecture, white-knuckle adventures, and the world''s best beaches. From intrepid travel adventures such as trekking to the source of the Ganges, cycling the Karokoram Highway and hiking Corsica''s GR20, to suggestions for the perfect places to stay- have you ever tried sleeping in a yurt in Inner Mongolia or chilled out at the Icehotel in Sweden?For amazing wildlife why not look for lemurs in Madagascar or go platypus-watching in Australia. Don''t forget the world''s most spectacular festivals including Queen''s Day in Amsterdam, Trinidad carnival and the camel fair in Pushkar. Whether you are tempted by living in an African village or tagging dolphins on the Spanish coast, there''s all manner of ethical travel experiences to keep those feet itching! This book features the very best things to see or do, and not before you die, but now.
El mundo es un lugar impresionantemente grande, y en este gran libro se ha emprendido la ingente tarea de mostrar con detalle tanto como ha sido posible: todos los países, muchas de las grandes regiones y otros destinos mas pequeños. Haciendo uso de la experiencia del viajero, este libro muestra una porcion de la vida de cada rincon del mundo, y todos los puntos intermedios, despertando los sentidos del lector y sumergiendolo en una aventura que combina las imagenes, olores, sabores, sonidos y sensaciones de nuestro sorprendente mundo. Incluye: - Doble pagina con grandes fotografias. - Aspectos culturales, hechos claves y mapas de cada pais. - Informacion practica: que leer, que escuchar, que ver, que comer, que beber. - 1.200 imagenes en mas de 400 paginas. Libro de gran formato ideal como regalo para gente aventurera
The ideal travel companion, the Travel Journal is sturdily constructed yet lightweight, with useful information, a timezone wheel and plenty of room to write.
This latest edition in the Bluelist franchise is the definitive resource on travel for 2008. With tantalizing content compiled from Lonely Planet staff, authors, and travelers, this guide offers insiders scoops on when to go, where, and what to do in 2008.
The ultimate work of historical reference From cavemen to the Cold War, from Alexander the Great to global warming, from warfare through the ages to the great voyages of exploration, The Times Complete History of the World is the book that has all the answers, the detail and the authoritative text in one breathtaking single historical source. With over 600 full-colour maps and charts on a wide range of historical subjects and representing the work of a team of professional historians, this new edition continues a tradition of nearly thirty years of excellence, style, authority and cutting-edge design. This edition is internet-linked, permitting further in-depth exploration of key subjects. With fully up-to-date text, including material on Iraq and Afghanistan, terrorism, Israel and the EU, this book, edited by leading modern historian Professor Richard Overy, is broad-ranging and more visually enticing than ever
This tropical trio will bamboozle you with all manner of delights - Mauritius has aquamarine lagoons, a vibrant cultural mix and delicious cuisine; Réunion's got a live volcano, tropical climate and Parisian-style cafes; and the Seychelles boasts isolated, idyllic islands. Grab yourself the only guide to wrap up everything you need to know about these three tropical-paradise destinations
Body & Soul escapes is an exciting full color guidebook to places across the globe where people can relax and replenish mind, body and soul. Experienced travel writer Caroline Sylge has picked a fascinating mix of over 400 places and experiences to suit different temperaments and budgets, including holistic and meditation retreats, extreme fitness breaks, life coaching, yoga, pilates and tai chi holidays, spiritual treks, thermal, thalassotherapy and ayurveda resorts, and destination spas. Includes detailed glossary of body & soul treatments and activities and with color photography and mapping throughout.
Carolyn BainBasking in the Mediterranean, the Maltese Islands boast attractions well out of proportion to their tiny size. Whether you''re here for the magnificent prehistoric temples, the exuberant festivals, or simply to get away from it all on Gozo, this inspirational guide will help you connect with the real Malta. BECOME THE EXPERT with our in-depth account of Malta''s fascinating history and culture EXPLORE - use our itineraries to discover the medieval walled cities and fortresses before hitting the dramatic coastline and little Comino DIVE IN - sightsee underwater in crystal-clear seas with our comprehensive guide to Europe''s finest diving and snorkelling DINE OUT - extensive reivews help you track down traditional Maltese cuisine, from unassuming local haunts to fine-dining institutions GET AROUND - find you way from the Azure Window to Zurrieq with ease using our detailed, grid-referenced maps
