Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
San Francisco Pocket Precincts: A Pocket Guide to the City`s Best Cultural Hangouts, Shops, Bars and Eateries
San Francisco is a city that needs little introduction. Author Sam Trezise points you in the right direction around the Golden City, paying equal homage to the iconic places and current trends that make this city so progressive. Discover the heart of the downtown area with its stalwart diners and dive bars, take a cable
London Pocket Precincts: A Pocket Guide to the City`s Best Cultural Hangouts, Shops, Bars and Eateries
London is one of the world`s grandest cities, a multicultural melting pot with residents from around the globe speaking more than 300 languages, but it also retains those very loveable English traditions that the city`s fabric is as well-steeped in as a good pot of tea. In a compact, light paperback format perfect for slipping
Lost in Florence: An insider`s guide to the best places to eat, drink and explore
Florence is renowned for its Renaissance art, yet this celebrated city is more than just a tourist hub for galleries filled with gilt-framed paintings. Go beyond the facade of the palazzi and instead take a turn down the cobblestone side streets to discover vintage stores housing designer names, creative bakeries and boutique hotels in 16th-century
Singapore Pocket Precincts: A Pocket Guide to the City`s Best Cultural Hangouts, Shops, Bars and Eateries
Singapore might be small in size, but it definitely packs in plenty of excitement, while also being firmly rooted in its traditions. Here, sleek skyscrapers sit aside heritage-protected temples, mosques and churches. You can shop to your heart`s content before recharging with a plate of Michelin-starred chicken rice in a hawker centre, and then satiate
Go Your Own Way: Hacks, Tips and Tricks to Travel the World Solo
You can do anything! That`s the bold realisation that every reader will come to. Because the world might seem like an intimidating place: a place where no one speaks your language, where no one knows your name and where no one is there to help; but the reality is very different. Travelling solo is empowering.
Art and Fiesta in Mexico City: An Insider`s Guide to the Best Places to Eat, Drink and Explore
In 2016 The New York Times listed Mexico City as the number one place to go in the world. With nearly 40 millions tourists visiting the country in 2017, tourism to Mexico is booming. And despite past safety concerns, the country`s capital has undergone something of a cultural renaissance and is now both an enchanting
Wanderlust in Berlin: An Insider`s Guide to the Best Places to Eat, Drink and Explore
`Wanderlust In Berlin` is an insider`s compendium that reveals the very best places to eat, drink and explore in Berlin.`Wanderlust In Berlin` is a stylish, beautifully designed tour guide to Berlin`s patchwork of uniquely independent boroughs, from its culinary renaissance, maverick coffee culture and notorious bar scene through to its edgy cultural offerings, distinguished museums
Hanoi Pocket Precincts: A Pocket Guide to the City`s Best Cultural Hangouts, Shops, Bars and Eateries
Hanoi is a picturesque mix of the old and the new, with the fading grandeur of its French colonial history juxtaposed against modern architecture. It’s a city where the peaceful music of early-morning tai chi is quickly drowned out by the rush of noisy mopeds; where old-style food vendors sit alongside high-end boutiques and shopping
Travel Anywhere (and Avoid Being a Tourist)
As thrilling as travel can be, planning a great trip can be intimidating for those hoping for a rewarding and personalised journey. `Travel Anywhere (and Avoid Being a Tourist)` is here to help.The travel editors at Fathom have spent years gathering a treasure trove of recommendations and stories from a network of interesting people who
Adelaide Pocket Precincts: A Pocket Guide to the City`s Best Cultural Hangouts, Shops, Bars and Eateries
Couple an extensive food and wine scene with magnificent natural landscapes, and it’s not hard to see why Adelaide and South Australia are growing in popularity as tourist destinations. `Adelaide Pocket Precincts` helps you discover the crafty eateries, small bars, acclaimed boutiques and notable gallery spaces that continue to pop up at a staggering rate.In
Paris for Food Lovers
`Paris For Food Lovers` is the foodie`s guide for those looking for the new, the exciting and the different in Parisian cuisine. With over 120 recommendations for food, drink & beyond, mainly in the culturally unique 11th arrondisement (with a few in the 12, 18, 19 & 20), it will guide you to the “nouvelle
Barcelona Precincts: A Curated Guide to the City`s Best Shops, Eateries, Bars and Other Hangouts
`Barcelona Precincts` is your guide to the coolest places to shop, eat and drink in the city’s 12 hottest precincts. From independent ateliers to Michelin-starred marvels and traditional tapas restaurants, this book offers a curated hit list of the best iconic places and hidden gems that only a local would know. Each precinct chapter comes
Rome for Food Lovers
`Rome For Food Lovers` is the foodie`s guide to Rome for those looking for a contemporary and accessible cross-section of its coolest food spots. With over 120 recommendations for food, drink & beyond, discover the trattorias that have been in the same family for decades, the hole-in-the-wall pizzerias, and the best of the best gelaterias
Rome Precincts: A Curated Guide to the City`s Best Shops, Eateries, Bars and Other Hangouts
Rome Precincts is an insider`s guide to the Rome the locals know, live and love. Meticulously curated, the guide reveals the finest shopping, eating and drinking spots in 18 old and new city precincts, from secret ateliers selling jewellery or classic leather goods, through to Roman trattorias, bakeries and well-versed wine bars.Each precinct chapter comes
Tokyo for Food Lovers
`Tokyo For Food Lovers` is the foodie`s guide to Tokyo for those looking for a contemporary and accessible cross-section of its coolest food spots. With over 120 recommendations for food, drink & beyond, discover smoky yakiniku eateries and steaming ramen restaurants, cocktail bars the size of wardrobes and rowdy punkizaya joints with fantastic small plated
Montreal & Quebec City Pocket Precincts: A Pocket Guide to the City`s Best Cultural Hangouts, Shops, Bars and Eateries
Cosmopolitan and effortlessly bilingual, Montreal is the largest city in Canada`s French-speaking province of Quรฉbec. This UNESCO City of Design offers everything from the arts to ice-hockey, the maple harvest to craft beer, and world-renowned jazz and comedy festivals. Montreal & Quebec City Pocket Precincts is your curated guide to these cities` best cultural, shopping,
Tokyo Pocket Precincts: A Pocket Guide to the City`s Best Cultural Hangouts, Shops, Bars and Eateries
Tokyo is a city like no other, a looming contemporary metropolis where every turn is a new adventure. There are bright lights and neon signs, bars under railway bridges, Michelin ramen and sushi, tech, toys and vintage shopping. The crazy, the cute, the chic and the traditional are all flourishing in this city`s broad thoroughfares
Stockholm Pocket Precincts: A Pocket Guide to the City`s Best Cultural Hangouts, Shops, Bars and Eateries
From the saffron-coloured buildings and cobblestone-covered streets, to the sleek modern bars and trendy restaurants, Stockholm is a city of history, style and impeccable design. `Stockholm Pocket Precincts` takes you beyond the city`s glittering surface – it`s your guide to all the best places to eat, drink, shop and explore, from underground cafes and basement
Melbourne Pocket Precincts: A Pocket Guide to the City`s Best Cultural Hangouts, Shops, Bars and Eateries
Melbourne is a city of proud locals, and visitors who wish they lived here. Whether by bike or by tram, explore the lively streets and beautiful green spaces; it`s no wonder Melbourne has long been considered one of the most liveable cities in the world. Culture reigns supreme with world-class museums, galleries, street art and
Paris Precincts
Paris is the mecca of style. It is the Grand Dame of elegance. It is also an intimate fusion of culture and creativity. As the many movies and books tell us, Parisians know how to eat, drink and shop. Here`s your chance to find out where they go to eat, drink and shop …and maybe
