Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference

The 500 Hidden Secrets of Bruges

The city of Bruges is one of Belgium`s most popular tourist destinations. Many people only visit its highlights and that`s a pity, because there`s so much more to experience.This new edition in Luster`s successful, practical and attractive series of city guides is the perfect book for those who wish to discover the beautiful city of

Hidden Holland

In `Hidden Holland` writers Saskia Naafs & Guido van Eijck explore every corner of their home country, and share many interesting stories and surprising places in fun lists.`Hidden Holland` is the third guide in the Hidden series covering countries and regions, and following on from the phenomenally successful `500 Hidden Secrets` series which focuses on

The 500 Hidden Secrets of Venice

The perfect book for those who wish to discover the locals` favourite spots in Venice, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.Avoiding the usual tourist haunts, this affectionate guide provides a fresh perspective on the must-visit spots and introduces you to Venice`s best-kept secretsIncludes:- 5 restaurants that most tourists will never find- 5

The 500 Hidden Secrets of Istanbul

The perfect book for those who wish to discover the beautiful city of Istanbul and avoid the usual tourist haunts, as well as for residents who are keen to track down the city`s best-kept secrets. Visit Istanbul in the footsteps of a true local, enjoy modern Turkish cuisine or take a break at one of

The 500 Hidden Secrets of Miami

With this new guide in your bag, you`re set to go out and discover the best and most fun places in hotspot Miami: 500 addresses that many tourists don`t know, a bit off the beaten track, but always loved by the locals and worth a visit. `The 500 Hidden Secrets of Miami` will take you

Hidden Scotland

Lauren MacCallum is an outdoor lover, TV presenter and general manager of a charity. Combined those take her to some of the best corners of the great wee country that is Scotland. As a true local, Lauren wrote this guidebook to show you that Scotland is much more than the staged tourism of the Royal

The 500 Hidden Secrets of Prague

Prague native Vendula Havlikova gives you 500 reasons to book a city trip to her hometown. She shares her favourite places and addresses with plenty of love and enthusiasm, such as:- the 5 best small breweries- 5 tempting food shops- 5 charming hidden courtyards- the 5 best places to observe wildlife- 5 significant places for

The 500 Hidden Secrets of Hamburg

`The 500 Hidden Secrets of Hamburg` reveals 500 off-the-beaten track places and interesting details for anyone who`s keen to explore Hamburg`s best-kept secrets, e.g.- 5 restaurants where locals hang out- the 5 last creative refuges- the 5 best shops for magazines and books- 5 authentic sailors` bars…and much more.Malte Brenneisen is a journalist, author and

Hidden Belgium

Journalist Derek Blyth has lived in Belgium for more than 25 years. He has written countless articles and a number of books about Belgian cities, including the bestselling city guides The Hidden Secrets of Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent.This new alternative guidebook is his personal ode to what he likes to call ‘˜the world’™s strangest country’™.

The 500 Hidden Secrets of Hague

The Hague is the third largest city in the Netherlands; it`s the home of many national and international public services and, subsequently, of a substantial English-speaking community. Many think of The Hague as a stately, regal place, but it`s also a warm and bustling cultural hotspot. On top of that, it`s the only large Dutch

The 500 Hidden Secrets of Budapest

Budapest has so much to offer; `The 500 Hidden Secrets of Budapest` helps you choose where to start when discovering this beautiful city. In this affectionate guide, Budapest local Andrรกs Tรถrรถk shares 500 places to eat, sleep, drink, shop and visit in his hometown, as well as some interesting facts.500 off-the-beaten-track places and interesting details

Best Buildings Britain

`Best Buildings Britain` is the third title in the `Best Buildings` series, following `Best Buildings Belgium` and `Best Buildings Holland`. In this guide, Matthew Freedman presents 75 buildings completed after 1918 in Great Britain, each accompanied by a photo and a short text. The selection is based on the top ten lists of renowned British

The 500 Hidden Secrets of Stockholm

In `The 500 Hidden Secrets of Stockholm` Antonia af Petersens shares in her 500 off-the-beaten-track places in her hometown, as well as interesting details for anyone who’™s keen to explore Stockholm’™s best-kept secrets such as…- the 5 best restaurants for kรถttbullar meatballs- 5 specialised Swedish design labels- the 5 most beautiful underground stations- 5 lovely

The 500 Hidden Secrets of San Francisco

In `The 500 Hidden Secrets of San Francisco` Leslie Snatarina tells you where to go in her hometown. Like the other guides in the The 500 Hidden Secrets series, this book contains 500 places to eat, sleep, drink, shop, discover and visit, as well as fun and good-to-know facts about one of the United States`

The 500 Hidden Secrets of Tokyo

`The 500 Hidden Secrets of Tokyo` is an affectionate city guide, written by Tokyo local Yukiko Tajima. She has listed 500 must-visit places in her truly fascinating hometown, as well as good-to-know facts.500 off-the-beaten-track places and interesting details for anyone who’™s keen to explore Tokyo’™s best-kept secrets, e.g.- the 5 best restaurants for Japanese regional

Hidden Tenerife

Conny Melkebeek works as an official tourist guide in Tenerife; she has been living on the island for over 25 years.This guidebook is her personal ode to the spot she fell in love with so many years ago and that has never stopped fascinating her. It takes you off the beaten track to more than

NYC Guide for Instagrammers

`NYC Guide for Instagrammers` is a one-of-a-kind guide to the Big Apple: hip and trendy, up-to-date, informative and playful. The book provides the reader with no less than a hundred scenic and impressive `Instagrammable` spots in New York. Of course, some classics have been included – Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Central, Liberty Island, Central Park –

The 500 Hidden Secrets of Vienna

Vienna stands for Austrian pomp and traditions, but is also a city bursting with contemporary life. Writer and journalist Tanja Paar reveals Vienna`s modern and trendy sides as well as the city`s rich history as a result of the many different cultures that are present. Discover the city in 100 lists of 5, from museum

The 500 Hidden Secrets of Munich

Local Judith Lohse shares her enthusiasm about the countless lovely places you shouldn`t miss when visiting Munich. Ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world, Munich has all the upsides of a metropolis, but still feels like a warm, refined and welcoming town. Avoiding the usual tourist haunts, this affectionate guide leads

The 500 Hidden Secrets of Milan

A new title in the successful series The 500 Hidden Secrets, The 500 Hidden Secrets of Milan gives you 500 reasons to book a city trip to Milan. True local and journalist Silvia Frau shares in this affectionate guide 500 favourite places in her hometown in fun lists of five, such as 5 trattorias for