Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference

Yorkshire Dales (Slow Travel) Bradt Guide

This new, thoroughly updated edition of the Yorkshire Dales, part of Bradt`s series of distinctive ‘˜Slow` guides to local UK regions, remains the most comprehensive guide to the area and covers the whole of the recently extended Yorkshire Dales National Park, Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and some ‘˜slow` and historic towns and villages

Ghana Bradt Guide

This 8th edition of Bradt`s Ghana remains the only dedicated guidebook on the market and the most comprehensive source of travel information on the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence and the world`s second-largest producer of chocolate. Covering everything from Ghana`s 550km of Atlantic coastline to its remote and sparsely populated northern border

Dumfries and Galloway (Slow Travel) Bradt Guide

Written by resident experts, this new, thoroughly updated second edition of Bradt`s Dumfries and Galloway remains the only full-blown guide to this increasingly popular southwest corner of Scotland. The region is covered in depth, from Eskdale in the east to Scotland`s southern tip at the Mull of Galloway, via Annandale, Nithsdale, Dumfries, The Stewartry, The

Italy: Friuli Venezia Giulia: Including Trieste, Udine, the Julian Alps and Carnia

This new title continues Bradt`s coverage of lesser-known but increasingly popular Italian regions and is the only guide available to Friuli Venezia Giulia, a region which forms the major part of the hinterland of Venice (but does not – despite the name – include Venice itself), and which is a convenient and fascinating place to

Cornwall (Slow Travel) Bradt Guide

This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt`s Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly remains the only dedicated guide to this perennially popular part of Britain. Offering in-depth exploration of both frequently visited and less well known destinations that will be of interest as much to locals as to newcomers, it is written in a friendly,

Dorset (Slow Travel) Bradt Guide

This new third edition of Bradt`s popular guide to Dorset – part of its distinctive series of `Slow Travel` guides to local UK regions – has been thoroughly updated to reflect all the most recent changes to the region. Where – and what – to eat, where and when to go and what to see

Chilterns & The Thames Valley (Slow Travel) Bradt Guide

This new title from Bradt forms part of its distinctive `Slow` travel series and is the only title available to cover the Chilterns and Thames Valley in depth. The Chilterns and the Thames Valley do not correspond to the specific boundaries of one county or region, old or new. Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire

North Devon & Exmoor (Slow Travel) Bradt Guide

This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt`s award-winning North Devon & Exmoor remains the only dedicated general guide to this compelling area. North Devon`s relative inaccessibility has been a deterrent to ugly development, and Exmoor National Park is one of the smallest, least well known, and utterly delightful of all national parks. The rugged western

Somerset (Slow Travel) Bradt Guide

This new guide to the idyllic and popular county of Somerset from expert author and Somerset resident Norm Longley is ideal for both visitors and locals alike with its mix of visitor information, history, culture and anecdote, not to mention coverage of wildlife, birdwatching, walking, cycling and other outdoor activities. Accommodation and restaurants – and

Falkland Islands Bradt Guide

This new, thoroughly updated second edition of Bradt`s Falkland Islands remains the only standalone guide to this British Overseas Territory and is ideal for both independent and cruise-ship visitors alike. It includes all the most recent details needed for a smooth trip, including information on planning, Stanley restaurants and hotels, conservation issues, wildlife-watching trips, history

Ben le Vay`s Eccentric Oxford

This new edition of Ben le Vay`s irrepressible and irreverent guide to one of the greatest of English cities has been updated and expanded to include even more entertaining tales. There are more civilian/non-academic eccentrics, there is more local history, and there`s a particularly fascinating bit of military history about Oxford that even many locals

Britain in a Bottle: A visitor`s guide to gin distilleries, whisky distilleries, breweries, vineyards and cider mills

A unique, comprehensive and colourful guide to over 340 breweries, cider mills, vineyards and distilleries across Britain. Recent years have seen a huge increase in the number of these places all over the country not only operating but also welcoming visitors, from small single-man producers working from home to large, world-famous labels, from well-established brands

Outer Hebrides: The Western Isles of Scotland from Lewis to Barra

This new, thoroughly updated second edition of Bradt`s Outer Hebrides: The Western Isles of Scotland, from Lewis to Barra by experienced writer and journalist Mark Rowe is the only full-size guide to focus solely on the islands of Lewis, Harris, St Kilda, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay. Masses of background information

Ethiopia Bradt Guide

This new, fully updated 8th edition of Bradt`s Ethiopia remains the most comprehensive, detailed and thorough guide available, particularly known for its strength of background information, coverage of off-the-beaten track areas, and in-depth details of hotels and other tourist facilities. It also contains far more maps than other guides. Bradt`s Ethiopia is also the longest-serving

Luxembourg Bradt Guide

This new, fully updated fourth edition of Bradt`s Luxembourg remains the only comprehensive English-language guide to focus exclusively on this small but fascinating European country. Included are detailed reviews of the best places to stay and eat in all price categories, from luxury to budget; information about every museum and significant place of interest in

Uzbekistan Bradt Guide

Written and updated by expert authors who have extensive experience of living and working in Central Asia, this new, fully updated third edition of Bradt`s Uzbekistan remains the definitive and only standalone practical travel guide to this increasingly liberal destination – central Asia`s most populous country and the heart of the Silk Road. Offering more

Gabon Bradt Guide

Bradt`s Gabon remains the only English-language guide dedicated exclusively to what is considered by many to be `Africa`s last Eden` thanks to its sparse population and perhaps the highest percentage of forest cover of any country in the world. This new edition has been fully updated and covers all recent developments, including in the national

Zimbabwe Bradt Guide

The new, fourth edition of Bradt`s Zimbabwe remains the most authoritative guideavailable to one of southern Africa`s premier wildlife and cultural destinations. Zimbabwe-based author, tour guide and archeologist Paul Hubbard picks up the mantle of this new edition, ensuring that it remains bang up to date and an ideal companion for everyone from wildlife enthusiasts

Belarus Bradt Guide

This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt`s Belarus remains the only full-blown standalone guide to the most westerly of the constituent republics that formed the Soviet Union prior to the break-up in 1991. Written and updated by expert author and Russian speaker Nigel Roberts, who has been travelling throughout the country for over 17 years,

Britain from the Rails: A Window Gazer`s Guide

Expert railway enthusiast Ben Le Vay returns with a new edition of his much-acclaimed guide to discovering Britain from the rails. This latest edition adds new lines and destinations in Britain`s fast-changing railway, while updating the guide to the classic greats.