Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
Costa Rica Footprint Handbook
If you are looking for evidence for the belief that size is not everything then Costa Rica should be your first port of call. What Costa Rica lacks in size, it more than makes up for in wildlife, scenery and adventure. Visit Costa Rica and you`ll experience a tropical paradise of jungles and lagoons, thermal
Salvador & Bahia Footprint Handbook
Colourful Portuguese mansions, gilt-covered baroque churches, the martial art dance of capoeira and a thriving music scene: Salvador is a treasure-trove of Afro-Brazilian culture and beautiful colonial streets. The joys of Bahia extend far beyond the city, though – with fantastic cuisine, beaches backed by coconut palms, and plunging waterfalls. From the rituals of candomble
Cartagena & Caribbean Coast Footprint Handbook
Bursting with colour, history and fine colonial architecture, Cartagena is the emerald in Colombia`s crown and Spain`s finest legacy in the Americas. Within easy reach of this lively city are sparkling coral islands, tropical beaches, snow capped mountains and the mysterious Ciudad Perdida, high on many a traveller`s list of Latin American adventures. * Includes
Vietnam Footprint Handbook
Footprint`s Vietnam Handbook will guide you from the elegant, belle-epoque boulevards of Hanoi to the frenetic motorcycle hum of Ho Chi Minh City. Great coverage of the top activities and sights in the country, including cookery schools, kayaking and motorbike tours. Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from
Kilimanjaro & Northern Tanzania Footprint Handbook
From the snow-capped beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa`s highest mountain, to the vast plains of the Serengeti, the north of Tanzania offers enormous diversity. Whether you`re spotting the Big Five on safari, trekking spectacular peaks or exploring the incredible Ngorongoro Crater, Footprint`s Kilimanjaro & Northern Tanzania Handbook covers all the top attractions in this fascinating
India Footprint Handbook
India Handbook, a comprehensive and leading guides designed and written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous and individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture and explore local cultures, sights and
Zanzibar & Pemba Footprint Handbook
Zanzibar`s coastline offers some of the best beaches in the world, with its dazzling white sands and colourful marine life, whilst atmospheric Stone Town is filled with intriguing alleyways and old Arabian townhouses. Whether you`re sampling fresh seafood at the Forodhani Market, scuba diving off the pristine coast of Pemba or challenging your senses on
Valencia and Costa Blanca Footprint Handbook
Valencia Murcia have it all: gorgeous beaches, stylish cities and pretty, low-key towns. From the sun-drenched beaches of Valencia to Murcia`s delightful, flower-filled squares, Valencia Murcia are great provinces from which to enjoy the Mediterranean coastline as well as indulge in authentic Spanish traditions. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment
Nicaragua Footprint Handbook
Nicaragua`s ethereal beauty and anarchic charms make travelling in the country an intense adventure. From the tempestuous spine of volcanoes that run down towards vast Lake Nicaragua, to the sultry rhythms of Caribbean life on the Corn Islands, Footprint`s Handbook will ensure you get the most from your trip with all the information you`ll need.
Paraguay Footprint Handbook
Walk around Asuncion`s historic centre and admire the grandeur of colonial-era buildings like the Palacio de Gobierno, styled on the Palace of Versailles, before hitting market stalls selling traditional arts and crafts. Paraguay is an under-explored pocket of South America, boasting rich wildlife, lush forests, and mighty rivers. This land-locked country is home to a
Morocco: Marrakech – Essaouira – Fes – Atlas Footprint Handbook
Marrakech evokes images of labyrinthine souks, vibrant colours, and minarets stretching towards the sky, with a background of exotic scents wafting from food stalls. Further afield, the white walls and sea breeze of Essaouira are a refreshing break; the cool, snow-topped Atlas Mountains offer much to be discovered; and the medieval streets of Fes are
Reykjavik Footprint Handbook
The northernmost capital city in the world, Reykjavik is also one of the friendliest. From deliciously warm springs and lagoons to its background of snow-topped mountains, Reykjavik is creative and unique. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this welcoming city. Essentials
Havana: Right Now
Cuba is beginning to emerge from its long hibernation, once again becoming a popular tourist destination. It remains a Communist country with a highly regulated economy, yet today small businesses such as private restaurants and farmer`s markets are beginning to thrive and many of its historic attractions are still open for business.Small and tightly focused,
Filthy London
Lust courses through London?s ancient streets ? from leafy suburbs to the throbbing heart of the city ? and Herb Lester sniffs it out. There are medieval bawdy houses and Georgian flogging machines, toe-sucking, striptease, nude saunas and dogging, with cameos from a cast that includes King George IV, King of Soho Paul Raymond, John
Canals, Barges and People
He looks at the bucolic world of life on the British waterways. With over 30 superb engravings which capture his love of the natural world.He had a pastoral vision, albeit one imbued with melancholy, at the passing of time and a changing world. Volume I – In the Heart of the Country by HE Bates
Namibia Footprint Handbook
Namibia in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive and leading guides designed and written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous and individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture and explore
Johannesburg & Kruger National Park Footprint Focus Guide
Johannesburg & Kruger National Park in the Footprint Focus Guides, which are targeted at cities, regions and countries worldwide that have no, or very limited, coverage from other publishers. Widely recognised for their reliability and independent writing style, Footprint Focus guides all have the same layout. Smaller than their sister Handbooks, the Focus guides are
Venezuela Footprint Handbook
Glittering emerald lagoons with dazzling white beaches and wild, untamed rainforest are joined by the Venezuelan llanos, home to luxurious ranches and exotic animals. Footprint Venezuela covers all the top attractions in this overwhelming country, plus lesser-known sights off the beaten track. ProvidesThis new edition of features improved layout both inside and out, including an
Angkor Wat Footprint Handbook
Angkor is one of the architectural treasures of Southeast Asia. Surrounded by mysterious jungle, the hub of the region is charming colonial town of Siem Reap with its bustling market. Footprint`s Angkor covers all the unmissable sights within this spectacular and gargantuan complex, plus lesser-known sights off the beaten track.This new edition of features improved
How to Find Old Los Angeles
An expanded and revised version of our guide How To Find Old LA, delving far deeper into the City Of Angels best preserved treasures. The guides entries are all open to visitors. There are bars, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels and cinemas, each of which retains the classic character of another era while being a vital
