Category Archives: Travel Guides

Barbados Bu`n-Bu`n. My Culinary Adventure by Rosemary Parkinson (2 Volume set)

Bu’™n-Bu’™n pronounced ‘˜bunbun’™ is an old Barbadian colloquialism for the layer of coagulated goodness and/or sweetness stuck to the bottom of the pot after cooking, usually kept back for the culinary delight of special family members or guests.This set of two volumes by the famous Caribbean chef Rosemary Parkinson comes in a boxed set and

Jersey Flexi Map SUPERCEDED

This innovative series of laminated maps includes text and photography describing the destination`s top sights and lists useful addresses and essential contacts. The laminated finish is waterproof, hard-wearing, durable, scribble-free and tear resistant. The maps are easy-to-use and fold even when it`s windy and are ideal for short-break, fly-drive and package holidays.

Friendly Fire: Ten Tales of Today`s Cairo

Nine short stories and a novella make up this latest offering by Alaa Al Aswany, author of “The Yacoubian Building”. As in that novel, Al Aswany dissects modern Egyptian society and reveals with skill and detachment the hypocrisy, violence, and abuse of power characteristic of a world in moral crisis. Here, though, the focus has

Thailand Cooking Classics

Zemplรฉn Mountains Atlas

Zemplรฉn Mountains Atlas from the Budapest-based Cartographia with detailed, contoured and GPS compatible mapping at 1:40,000, plus an extensive, Hungarian language guide section providing descriptions of numerous places of interest.The guide has detailed topographic maps at 1:40,000 with contours at 10m intervals enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and graphics for different types of vegetation

Balaton Highlands & Keszthely Mountains Atlas

Balaton Highlands & Keszthely Mountains Atlas from the Budapest-based Cartographia with detailed, contoured and GPS compatible mapping at 1:40,000, plus an extensive, Hungarian language guide section providing descriptions of numerous places of interest.The guide has detailed topographic maps at 1:40,000 with contours at 10m intervals enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and graphics for different

Matra Mountains Atlas

Matra Mountains Atlas from the Budapest-based Cartographia with detailed, contoured and GPS compatible mapping at 1:40,000, plus an extensive, Hungarian language guide section providing descriptions of numerous places of interest.The guide has detailed topographic maps at 1:40,000 with contours at 10m intervals enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and graphics for different types of vegetation

Aggtelek – Gรถmรถr – Torna Karst & Cserehรกt Atlas

Aggtelek – Gรถmรถr – Torna Karst & Cserehรกt Atlas from the Budapest-based Cartographia with detailed, contoured and GPS compatible mapping at 1:40,000, plus an extensive, Hungarian language guide section providing descriptions of numerous places of interest.The guide has detailed topographic maps at 1:40,000 with contours at 10m intervals enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and

Romania – Rock Climbing

The Romania Rock-Climbing guide describes the 17 climbing areas around Brasov in central Romania – the guide describes over 700 routes, contains a comprehensive set of photo-topos as well as Rockfax style symbols giving the character of both the route and the climbing style. The guide also contains GPS coordinates for each crag, detailed approach

Rodnei Mountains Hiking Map and Guide

Rodnei Mountains at 1:50,000 from Bel Alpin on a contoured walking map with a 32-page guide providing descriptions of 23 hiking routes and 51km-long traverse along the ridge route across the whole lengths of the chain.The map has contours at 40m intervals with additional shading and colouring for woodlands. An overprint highlight hiking routes, indicating

Fagaras Mountains Hiking Map and Guide

Fagaras Mountains at 1:75,000 from Bel Alpin on a contoured walking map with a 64-page guide providing descriptions of 56 hiking routes and 90km traverse along the ridge route across the whole lengths of the chain.The map has contours at 100m intervals with additional shading and graphic relief for rocky ridges and outcrops, plus colouring

The Homecoming

A renowned novelist once wrote that one `can never go home again`, but as the author demonstrates in this delightful and subtle account, such is not the case: we can and should cherish our past and, from time to time, we must reaffirm our roots. O`Hara`s homecoming to Burma, as he gives us glimpses into

Frontier Mosaic – Voices of Burma from the Lands in Between

To the long-suffering Burmese people and particularly to the frontier minorities, the Thai border represents a potential escape from poverty and government repression, and a chance for a better life. Despite the natural hospitality of many Thai people and the efforts of individuals and NGOs involved in support programs, the reality of life in the

Sacred Sites of Burma

Sacred Sites of Burma, Myth and Folklore in an Evolving Spiritual Realm, by Donald M. Stadtner, is an exploration of the many facets of Buddhism: art, archaeology, history and belief. With 348 pages, 482 colour illustration and 12 maps and plans, Stadtner helps uncover the development of the myths surrounding sacred places such as Yangon

Thai Folk Wisdom

This dual language book brings to life fifty proverbs and sayings from Thailand with great creative flair. Each proverb is interpreted with an abundance of vibrant pizzazz reflecting modern Thai culture. Under the direction of designer Tulaya Pornpiriyakulchai, sensational visuals have been provided by some of Thailand`s leading contemporary artists from Manit Sriwanichpoom and Pinaree

Hungarian National Long-distance Blue Trail (E7): Irott-ko to Szekszard

Hiking guide to the western section of Hungary’™s National Blue Trail, including part of the E7 European long-distance footpath. The guide covers the route from รrott-ko in the Koszegi range on the Austrian border, across the Orsรฉg National Park and the Mecsek Hills near Pรฉcs, to Szekszรกrd. At the border crossing with Slovakia near Magyarszomnatfa

Early Thailand

Dramatic new archaeological discoveries over the past ten years demand a new look at Thailand`s past. Drawing on his previous work, Prehistoric Thailand, this book with over 40% new material, covers the history of the kingdom from the first human settlement to the earliest civilisation and gives a fresh appraisal of early hunters and gatherers,

Bakony and Somlรณ Mountains Atlas

Bakony and Somlรณ Mountains Atlas from the Budapest-based Cartographia with detailed, contoured and GPS compatible mapping at 1:25,000, plus an extensive, Hungarian language guide section providing descriptions of numerous places of interest.The guide has detailed topographic maps at 1:40,000 with contours at 10m intervals enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and graphics for different types

Bangkok Found

Evocative and incisive, Bangkok Found looks deep within traditional culture to discover how Bangkok is like no other contemporary city. It`s the book you read after you`ve seen the temples and enjoyed the nightlife – and then start to wonder where the mysterious appeal of Bangkok really lies. With wit and a wealth of anecdotes

Bรถrzsรถny Mountains Atlas

Bรถrzsรถny Mountains Atlas from the Budapest-based Cartographia with detailed, contoured and GPS compatible mapping at 1:40,000, plus an extensive, Hungarian language guide section providing descriptions of numerous places of interest.The guide has detailed topographic maps at 1:40,000 with contours at 10m intervals enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and graphics for different types of vegetation