Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference

China Traveler Guide

This beautiful guide makes the vast enigma of China accessible to every traveller. Popular features include insider tips from National Geographic experts; not-to-be-missed lists; experiential sidebars; sections on contemporary life, history, and culture; special excursions; and, handy maps and a hefty Travelwise selection with hand-picked hotels and restaurants.

NG Walking Washington DC

See the best of Washington with this streamlined walking guide, complete with step-by-step itineraries and maps to help you explore the city like a pro and navigate like a local. Created in a handy, take-along format, this guide is written by a seasoned travel writer to help conjure the spirit of the place in elegant

NG Walking Venice

See the best of Venice with this streamlined walking guide, complete with step-by-step itineraries and maps to help you explore the city like a pro and navigate like a local. Created in a handy, take-along format, this guide is written by a seasoned travel writer to help conjure the spirit of the place in elegant

Novel Destinations, 2nd Edition

Follow in the footsteps of much-loved authors, including Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, Mark Twain, Jack Kerouac, Jane Austen, and many more. For vacationers who crave meaningful trips and unusual locales, cue National Geographic`s Novel Destinations–a guide for bibliophiles to more than 500 literary sites across the United States and Europe. Check into Hemingway`s

Costa Rica Traveler Guide

This dazzling guidebook, written by Central America travel expert Christopher P. Baker, covers all the main cities, towns, and regions of Costa Rica, helping travelers negotiate one of the world`s leading destinations for eco-travel. Travel tips for San Jose, Nicoya, and Guanacaste are all fully revised and updated for this latest edition. The book outlines

Japan Traveler Guide

The latest edition of this popular guidebook, updated by Japan travel expert Perrin Lindelauf, covers all the main cities, towns, and regions of Japan, helping travelers negotiate one of Asia`s most popular yet challenging destinations. Travel information tips for Tokyo and Japan`s eight main islands and regions are fully revised and updated in this latest

Scotland Traveler Guide

The latest edition of National Geographic`s popular guidebook covers all the main cities, towns, and regions of Scotland, helping travelers negotiate one of Europe`s more remote yet enduringly popular destinations. The book providesdetailed city walks in Edinburgh and Glasgow and drives into the highlands, complete with maps and reservation information. Also included are features on

New Zealand Traveler Guide

This newly revised edition of National Geographic`s comprehensive New Zealand guide brings the visitor attractions, museums, hotels, restaurants, and ski resorts of this dynamic country right up to the moment. The Christchurch chapter has been fully updated to reflect the recovery and rebuilding after the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, and a new two-page experiential

National Geographic Guide To Scenic Highways And Byways, 5th Edition

The fifth and latest edition of National Geographic Guide to Scenic Highways and Byways provides more than 300 possibilities for spectacular getaways in your local area and throughout the 50 states. Whether you`re looking for a short day trip close to home or a several-weeks-long vacation, you`ll find a host of ideas in this beautifully

The Amalfi Coast Traveler Guide

Readers go on a drive along the Amalfi Coast; a boat trip to Capri and the islands; a walk through old Naples; and visit the Trulli houses of Puglia. Author Tim Jepson is a renowned expert on Italian travel. Opening chapters give readers practical advice on planning your trip and explains the city and its

100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas

Filled with helpful travel tips and beautiful National Geographic photography, this expert guide showcases the best experiences in the top national, state, and city parks throughout North America.In the sequel to the best-selling `50 States, 5,000 Ideas`, National Geographic turns to the United States` and Canada`s most pristine–and adventure-filled–national, state, and city parks with 5,000

Barcelona Traveler Guide

Barcelona in the National Geographic Traveler guide series, produced by America’™s leading travel publishers, exploring a range of cities, regions and countries worldwide and using the expertise and tradition of National Geographic to provide a comprehensive survey of each destination. Each of the guides in the series draws upon National Geographic’™s rich history of travel

Ireland Traveler Guide

Ireland in the National Geographic Traveler guide series, produced by America’™s leading travel publishers, exploring a range of cities, regions and countries worldwide and using the expertise and tradition of National Geographic to provide a comprehensive survey of each destination. Each of the guides in the series draws upon National Geographic’™s rich history of travel

Germany Traveler Guide

Germany in the National Geographic Traveler guide series, produced by America’™s leading travel publishers, exploring a range of cities, regions and countries worldwide and using the expertise and tradition of National Geographic to provide a comprehensive survey of each destination. Each of the guides in the series draws upon National Geographic’™s rich history of travel

London Book of Lists: The City`s Best, Worst, Oldest, Greatest, and Quirkiest

An eclectic and hugely entertaining illustrated compendium of more than 120 lists of London life, culture, and history, from its ancient Roman origins to the present day. Organised with a minimum of organisation, the lists in this fun and easy-to-dip-into book comprise and are annotated by quotes; sidebars containing compelling facts and figures; snippets from

Panama Traveler Guide

Panama in the National Geographic Traveler guide series, produced by America’™s leading travel publishers, exploring a range of cities, regions and countries worldwide and using the expertise and tradition of National Geographic to provide a comprehensive survey of each destination. Each of the guides in the series draws upon National Geographic’™s rich history of travel

Thailand Traveler Guide

Thailand in the National Geographic Traveler guide series, produced by America’™s leading travel publishers, exploring a range of cities, regions and countries worldwide and using the expertise and tradition of National Geographic to provide a comprehensive survey of each destination. Each of the guides in the series draws upon National Geographic’™s rich history of travel

Walking Prague: The Best of the City

See the best of Prague with this streamlined walking guide, complete with step-by-step itineraries and maps, to help you explore the city like a pro and navigate like a local. Created in a handy, take-along format, this guide is written by a seasoned travel writer to help conjure the spirit of the place in elegant

Walking Berlin: The Best of the City

See the best of Berlin with this streamlined walking guide, complete with 15 step-by-step itineraries and maps to help you explore the city like a pro and navigate like a local. Created in a handy, take-along format, this guide is written by a seasoned travel writer to help conjure the spirit of the place in

Paris Traveler Guide

In this richly illustrated guide, Paris residents Lisa Davidson and Liz Ayre share their inside knowledge of the City of Lights. All the fabled sights are here, from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, with detailed information on how best to visit (purchase a museum pass, for instance, for the best price into museums). Readers