Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
Epic Runs of the World
Put on your running shoes – it`s time to hit the road, the trails and the great outdoors. In this comprehensive runner`s companion, you`ll find 50 of the world`s greatest running routes – from short city runs and must-do marathons to cross-country trails and challenging ultras – plus a further 150 courses around the globe
Amazing Boat Journeys
Experience 60 of the world`s greatest adventures on water – from sailing the Nile by felucca and cruising the Canadian Arctic, to exploring Pitcairn Island by cargo ship. With detailed accounts of each route, beautiful photos and practical tips on how to plan your own voyage, `Amazing Boat Journeys` will help you discover a more
Madrid: A Literary Guide for Travellers
Madrid has now overtaken Barcelona to become Spain`s most visited and popular city. Its literary tradition has always been deeply ingrained in the city`s history and poets and writers continue to hold court in the city`s literary salons. Jules Stewart guides the reader on a colourful journey through more than 400 years of literary and
Barcelona: A Literary Guide for Travellers
“Barcelona is a fountain of courtesy, shelter of strangers…land of the valiant, avenger of the offended, reciprocator of firm friendship, a city unique in its location and beauty.” Don QuixoteCity of outlandish cathedrals, eccentric parks, elegant placas and atmospheric barrios, Barcelona is `haunted by history`, yet alive with the ghosts of those it has inspired,
Iceland: A Literary Guide for Travellers
As much shaped by storytelling as it is by tectonic activity, Iceland`s literary heritage is one of Europe`s richest – and most ancient. Its stories have been passed down through the generations. From the captivating Norse myths, which continue to inspire contemporary authors such as A.S. Byatt, to gripping Scandinavian crime fiction and Game of
Venice: A Literary Guide for Travellers
“Memory`s images, once they are fixed in words, are erased,” Marco Polo”Perhaps I am afraid of losing Venice all at once, if I speak of it, or perhaps, speaking of other cities, I have already lost it, little by little.” Italo Calvino, `Invisible Cities` Venice, `La Serenissima`, is one of the most breathtaking cities in
Strolling Through Rome: The Definitive Walking Guide to the Eternal City
Rome, the Eternal City – birthplace of western civilisation and soul of the ancient world – has a history that stretches back two thousand five hundred years. It is also one of the most-visited places in the world, but where does one begin to delve into two millennia of history, culture, art and architecture, whilst
Lonely Planet Pocket Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast
Lonely Planet: The world`s number one travel guide publisher*Lonely Planet`s Pocket Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk historic Dubrovnik`s mighty walls, catch the cable car up Mount Srd for breathtaking views, and explore the
Lonely Planet Germany
Lonely Planet`s Germany is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the beautiful Black Forest, marvel at Cologne`s cathedral, and cruise along the Rhine; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Germany and begin your journey now!
Lonely Planet Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Lonely Planet`s Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Climb Half Dome, gaze at Mono Lake, and ski in Yosemite; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of these national parks
Lonely Planet Seoul
Lonely Planet`s Seoul is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the labyrinthine streets of Bukchon Hanok Village, hike alongside Seoul`s original city walls, and sample myriad street eats into the night at Gwangjang Market; all with your trusted travel companion.
Lonely Planet Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks
Lonely Planet`s Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Climb to Angels Landing, drive Hwy 12, and hike the Narrows; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Zion & Bryce Canyon
Lonely Planet France
Lonely Planet`s France is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Bordeaux`s wineries, lose yourself in Paris, or reach new heights in the French Alps; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of France and begin your journey
Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park
Lonely Planet`s Grand Canyon National Park is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike the Hermit trail, swim in Oak Creek, and ride the Colorado river; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Grand Canyon National Park
Lonely Planet Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks
Lonely Planet’s Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Paddle alpine lakes, watch wildlife, and ski at Big Sky; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Yellowstone & Grand Teton and
Lonely Planet Portugal
Lonely Planet`s Portugal is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Lose yourself in the labyrinthine alleyways of the Alfama district in Lisbon, explore the mysterious, fairytale setting of Sintra, and sip the world`s best port in the centuries-old wineries of Porto;
Lonely Planet Hong Kong
Lonely Planet`s Hong Kong is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Cruise on the legendary Star Ferry with its views of Hong Kong`s iconic skyline, ride the hair-raising Peak Tram to the top of Victoria Peak, and browse the hundreds of
Lonely Planet Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Lonely Planet`s Great Smoky Mountains National Park is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike Mt LeConte, explore Cataloochee, and raft on Pigeon river; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Great Smoky Mountains and begin your
The Cruise Handbook
Exploring the frozen Alaskan wilderness; spotting elephants and lions on a Botswana river safari; sailing through the mighty fjords in Scandinavia and New Zealand; island-hopping the Caribbean, rich in colonial plazas and white sand beaches. Cruising has never been more diverse. This practical and inspiring guide gives you the lowdown on the wide world of
Lonely Planet Pocket Naples & the Amalfi Coast
Lonely Planet: The world`s number one travel guide publisher*Lonely Planet`s Pocket Naples & the Amalfi Coast is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Re-evaluate artistic ingenuity at the Cappella Sansevero in Naples, walk with the gods on the Sentieri degli Dei
