Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
Enchanting Australia
From deserts to rainforests, coral reefs to mountains, the empty Outback to the busy cities, mainland Australia, the world`s largest island, is a land of fascinating contrasts. Facts about Australia contain many superlatives: there are an estimated 27,700 plant species, including living fossils such as the cycad palm, and brilliant wildflowers, such as the waratah,
Enchanting Spain
From Santiago de Compostela in the north-west to Granada in the south-east via Madrid in the centre, Enchanting Spain reveals the fascinating breadth and depth of this exuberant country. The Moorish Alhambra, Toledo`s Jewish quarter, the Roman amphitheatre at Merida and Barcelona`s Sagrada Familia, the famously unfinished cathedral, each show a different aspect of Spain`s
Enchanting Borneo
Comprising the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, the independent Sultanate of Brunei, and the Indonesian state of Kalimantan, the island of Borneo is a treasure house of natural beauty and biodiversity. Described by Charles Darwin as “one great luxuriant hothouse made by nature for herself”, Borneo is home to a rich profusion of flora
African Safari: Into the Great Game Reserves
An African safari is arguably one of the most alluring and easily understood dreams of our time. Just the thought of an African safari evokes thoughts of adventure, a journey through nature`s greatest spectacle, a glimpse of the earth before man. African Safari is an exploration of all that the word safari encompasses, from journeys
Mischief in Patagonia: An Intolerable Deal of Sea, One Halfpennyworth of Mountain
`So I began thinking again of those two white blanks on the map, of penguins and humming birds, of the pampas and of gauchos, in short, of Patagonia, a place where, one was told, the natives` heads steam when they eat marmalade.`So responded H. W. `Bill` Tilman to his own realisation that the Himalaya were
Mischief Among the Penguins: Hand (Man) Wanted for Long Voyage in Small Boat. No Pay, No Prospects, Not Much Pleasure
`Hand (man) wanted for long voyage in small boat. No pay, no prospects, not much pleasure.`So read the crew notice placed in the personal column of The Times by H.W. `Bill` Tilman in the spring of 1959. This approach to selecting volunteers for a year-long voyage of 20,000 miles brought mixed seafaring experience: `Osborne had
Living and Working in France
What`s it really like Living and Working in France? Not surprisingly there`s a lot more to life than baguettes, berets and boules! This book is guaranteed to hasten your introduction to la vie francaise, irrespective of whether you`re planning to stay for a few months or indefinitely. Adjusting to day-to day-life in France just got
Touring the Cotswolds
Touring the Cotswolds is a unique guide to one of England`s most popular regions, visiting the region`s most beautiful towns and villages; the eight carefully designed routes take in not only the heavyweight tourist centres, but also a wealth of hidden gems.
The Best of London: Capital of Cool
There are great world cities – from classical capitals to modern metropolises – and then there`s London. One of the oldest settlements in the Western world, its history stretches back to the Bronze Age, through Roman rule and the Norman Conquest, the machinations of the Middle Ages and the inventiveness of the Industrial Revolution, through
Bangalore and Karnataka Footprint Handbook
Karnataka is home to high-tech metropolises, ancient Hindu temples, ornate Islamic palaces, charming British boulevards and a vast countryside where time stands still – for now, at least. Footprint Bangalore & Karnataka will take you from Karnataka`s cultural wonders to its little-visited coastline, lush with river estuaries and mangrove swamps which rival Kerala`s backwaters. This
London London`s Village Walks: 20 Walks Around the City`s Most Beautiful Historic Villages
London is a vast metropolis with a population of over 8.5 million people and a history stretching back two millennia. However, unlike more modern cities, London was never planned as a major city but has grown over the centuries to absorb numerous historic towns and villages. Many of these are now bustling cosmopolitan areas such
Bolivia Footprint Handbook
Bolivia Handbook 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
London`s Monumental Walks: 16 Walks Taking in the City`s Best Monuments, Statues & Memorials
Not surprisingly in a city as old and rich in history as London, there`s a wealth of public monuments, statues and memorials: in fact London probably has more statues than any other major city in the world. It`s streets, squares, parks and gardens are packed with monuments to kings and queens, military heroes, politicians and
El Salvador Footprint Handbook
El Salvador`s roads are less travelled compared to other Central American countries, making for a country which retains that elusive quality travellers often look for: adventure. From dramatic volcanic landscapes to blue-green lagoons, from the bustle of San Salvador to the quiet wilderness of El Imposible National Park, this guidebook will help you make the
London`s Waterside Walks: 21 Walks Along the City`s Most Interesting Rivers, Canals & Docks
Many people are familiar with London`s River Thames, but the city has much more to offer when it comes to waterways, including a wealth of canals, minor rivers (most are tributaries of the Thames), lakes and reservoirs that offer tranquil and beautiful walks. Many waterways have dedicated walking and cycling paths alongside them, notably the
Guatemala Footprint Handbook
Discover black sand beaches on the Pacific coast, a lake crowned by volcanoes and an ancient civilization that came to an abrupt end, leaving its history hidden within the ruins of jungle-clad temples. Travel from beautiful colonial cities and sleepy villages, to deserted beaches and lush rainforests. Footprint Guatemala covers all the top attractions in
