Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
The 500 Hidden Secrets of Toronto
An insider`s guide to Toronto and its hidden secrets and addressesAn inspirational and practical guide to Toronto`s finest and most interesting places, buildings, restaurants, shops, museums, galleries, neighbourhoods, gardens and cafรฉsThere`s so much more to Toronto than the CN Tower and Niagara Falls. Toronto has just as much to offer as Montreal or Quebec. Enjoy
Eastern Andalucia: From Malaga to Cabo de Gata, Spain: II
This title in the Crossbill Guides Series is one of two volumes covering the autonomous region of Andalucia in Spain. This title covers the eastern provinces of Cordoba, Jaen, Granada and Malaga. This book describes the flora and fauna, landscape and traditional land use of this region, plus 20 detailed routes and 18 sites with
The 500 Hidden Secrets of Vancouver
Vancouver seems to have it all: a lively city centre with trendy shops, a diverse cultural scene, clubs and bars for partying, impressive architecture, but also beaches and skiing areas close by. The beautiful wild natural surroundings are perfect for, for example, jaw-dropping hikes or kayak trips during which you might spot orca whales. No
Southern Portugal: From Lisbon to the Algarve
This new title in the Crossbill Guides series covers Southern Portugal from Lisbon to the Algarve. Like all other Crossbill Guides, this title poses and answers two key questions: what makes this area so special and how you can experience this uniqueness for yourself. This book describes the flora and fauna, landscape and traditional land
500 Hidden Secrets of Porto
In The 500 Hidden Secrets of Porto Joana and Sofia Lacerda guide you through one of Europe`s top city trip destinations. The two sisters were born and raised in Porto and are so crazy about their hometown and country that they decided to share their enthusiasm with the world online. They founded the website joandso.com,
Hidden Iceland
In his `Hidden Iceland` Michael Chapman shares his love for Iceland, its people and its most magical places, in lists like: – impressive waterfalls – off-road hiking trails that don`t require a guide – gorgeous places for wellness – the best spots for spotting wildlife – great restaurants in Reykjavik
Hidden Malta
In `Hidden Malta`, licensed tourist guide Vincent Zammit shares the most beautiful secrets on and about the island, such as: – the best reasons to visit the island of Gozo – the most secluded beaches – cool places to discover contemporary art – restaurants with a breathtaking view – shops to buy the most beautiful
Nostalgic London
Nostalgic London is the first book in Luster`s second spinoff from the successful The 500 Hidden Secrets series. Following the Hidden guides on regions, there will now also be themed guides, focussing on a specific subject in or a specific side of a city or region.The first guide in this series will lead you to
Belgium for Foodies
In `Belgium for Foodies` Femke Vandevelde leads you to the best places in Belgium to eat and drink. Femke is a food writer and restaurant critic (for, i.a., De Morgen Magazine). She inherited a passion for great food and quality products from her grandmother, and as a journalist she is always in the know about
Learn To Cycle In Amsterdam
You already know how to ride a bicycle. Now, you want to become one of the locals- a confident, competent, courteous cyclist, in control and ready to roll. This essential guide covers numerous aspects of learning how to adapt your cycling style to the hustle and bustle of a small but dynamic city, with dense
Welcome to Unspoilt Basilicata & Matera
Welcome to Unspoilt Basilicata and Matera is a richly illustrated photographic evocation that tries to lovingly capture the essence and the enigmatic beauty of this unspoilt part of Italy, a travel guide that takes the reader on an unforgettable odyssey into a region steeped in the charm of a mysterious past where the spirits of
North-East Poland
Biebrza Marches (Biebrzanski National Park) in a series of nature guides to ecologically important regions of Europe from the Crossbill Guides Foundation, with 9 special eco-routes for exploring the area on foot, by bike or by car.The Crossbill Guides Foundation, based in the Netherlands, is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing public involvement with nature
Eastern Rhodopes
This new title in the Crossbill Guides Series is the first nature travel guidebook to cover the stunning region of the Eastern Rhodopes on the border of Bulgaria and Greece. This book covers this wild, rugged mountain range in Bulgaria together with the adjacent National Park of Dadia, the Evros Delta and the Nestos Delta
Cevennes and Grands Causses – France
This Crossbill Guide covers the Cevennes and Grands Causses which combined, form one of the wildest and most beautiful regions of France. This guide describes the flora fauna and natural history of this remarkable area. With 19 detailed route descriptions, the reader is able to explore the Cevennes and Grands Causses on foot and by
Canary Islands II: Tenerife and La Gomera – Spain: II
This new title in the Crossbill Guides Series covers Tenerife and La Gomera, the two most diverse of the Canary Islands. The flora and fauna of these islands is unique and consists of many species that occur nowhere else in the world. This guidebook describes the nature of these islands from the sun-soaked lava fields
Spanish Pyrenees: And Steppes of Huesca – Spain
This is the new edition of the successful Spanish Pyrenees and steppes of Huesca – Spain. It covers the central part of the Pyrenees, and the dry steppe plains further south, to the river Ebro – a region that roughly coincides with the province of Huesca.Within this region, most of the iconic alpine parts of
Lesbos: Greece
The Greek island of Lesbos is a famous destination for birdwatchers and naturalists. In spring and autumn, the already impressive number of breeding birds swells with the arrival of countless migrants. Less well known but equally attractive are the hiking trails, superb geology and abundance of orchids. The old trails and minor roads between the
Western Andalucia: From Huelva to Malaga: I
This title in the Crossbill Guides Series is one of two volumes covering the autonomous region of Andalucia in Spain. This title covers the western provinces. This book describes the flora and fauna, landscape and traditional land use of this region, plus 18 detailed routes and 28 sites with concrete indications on where and how
Dordogne
This new title in the Crossbill Guides covers the well-known region of Dordogne in southwestern France. Like all other Crossbill Guides, this title poses and answers two key questions: what makes this area so special and how you can experience this uniqueness for yourself. This book describes the flora and fauna, landscape and traditional land
