Category Archives: Travel Guides
Lonely Planet East Timor Phrasebook and Dictionary
Lonely Planet East Timor Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful East Timor phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Be able to communicate with locals when hiking on out-of-the-way treks, enjoy trying new meals, or know the etiquette of being a guest in
Growing Old Outrageously: A Memoir of Travel, Food and Friendship
Two old school friends reconnect unexpectedly after thirty-five years and discover that they both love travelling – and the more exotic and far-flung the location, the better! Not having a clue whether they will get along, the eccentric pair embark on a trial journey to Morocco. That tentative beginning has turned into a series of
The French Dog
At once touching, ethereal and warm, Rachael`s unique viewpoint has made her one of the most successful animal photographers in the world today. When she recently embarked on a new life in France, it was inevitable that she would turn her talents to capturing the beauty of the new world around her. The result has
Molvania: A Land Still Untouched by Modern Dentistry
The funniest book about travel you will ever read: a travel guide to the fictional European republic `Molvania`, birthplace of the polka and whooping cough. The text and design draw on the standard travel guide format and include: background information on the destination, including cultural details, useful phrases, holidays, and calendar of events; accommodation and
Green Kitchen Travels: Vegetarian Food Inspired by Our Adventures
After the enormous international success of their first book The Green Kitchen, authors David and Luise are back with another collection of health conscious and delicious recipes – with inspiration taken from all over the world. David, Luise and their daughter Elsa are a family who love to travel. Hungry to see and taste more
Venice: Recipes Lost and Found
There`s an old Venetian saying – magna e bevi che a vita xe un lampo – `Eat and drink because life is a lightning flash`. With this in mind, Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi have dodged the tourists and unearthed some of the most delicious and authentic recipes that the romantic, alluring city of Venice has
Men in This Town: London, Tokyo, Sydney, Milan, New York
From five distinct cities around the world – Sydney, Tokyo, Milan, London and New York – photographer, art director and blogger Giuseppe Santamaria brings together a unique photographic collection showcasing the styles of the modern man. Giuseppe seeks out the everyday man in each city whose dress sense speaks out about who they are. Alongside
All the Cats in the World
Photographer Jesse Hunter embarked on a global photographic adventure to frame the world in his own way. For two years he travelled across 44 countries, on six continents, always armed with his camera gear and with his eyes open to new and interesting sights that the world had to offer. As he hopped from country
Sharing Puglia: Delicious, Simple Food from Undiscovered Italy
Featuring traditional recipes and dazzling on-location photography, Sharing Puglia transports you to the sun-kissed Puglia region of the southern coast of Italy. A collection of the quintessential culinary delights of Puglia, the recipes in this fresh and modern cookbook focus on delectable dishes perfect for sharing with friends and family. Celebrate seasonal produce with dinner
The New Nordic: Recipes from a Scandinavian Kitchen
Filled with dishes that typify the food of this vast geographical region, this book takes its influence from the traditional ingredients that can be found from Sweden to Finland, Denmark to Norway, and transforms them into modern everyday recipes that are hugely popular throughout Nordic homes. Split into nine chapters, The New Nordic is based
J`aime Paris City Guide
Following the success of J`aime Paris and J`aime New York, Alain Duccasse`s comprehensive collection of his favourite eating haunts in these capital cities, comes a luxuriously produced compact city guide to Paris. A small hardback complete with a fold-out map, the J`aime Paris City Guide is perfect for popping in your luggage and are an
East: Culinary Adventures in Southeast Asia
“East” celebrates the ingredients and flavors of South East Asia, taking you on a unique journey from the comfort of your own kitchen. Inspired by the authors personal travels and the culinary highlights they discovered in Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia and Burma, “East “is a colorful exploration of the food and culture of
Modern Flavours Of Arabia
Modern Flavours of Arabia serves up a generous helping of tradition and good eating from the kitchen of Suzanne Husseini. Authentic Arabian dishes inspired by Suzanne`s fondest food memories are blended with an elegant, modern take: crepes are speckled with pistachios and sweetened with rose syrup, and scones are enhanced with dates, orange and cardamom.
From China to Vietnam: A Food Journey Along the Mekong River
The Mekong is one of Asia`s most famous rivers, twisting through gorgeous rainforests and mountains. Join Luke Nguyen as he journeys down the river, immersing himself in the culture and communities of the countries he visits, learning stories and histories from each region as well as sampling and recreating local cuisines. Luke begins his travels
Saraban – A Chef`s Journey Through Persia
Following on from the success of their award-winning books, Saha and Turquoise, Greg and Lucy Malouf now explore one of the world`s earliest and greatest empires. Saraban is an unforgettable journey through the culinary landscapes of ancient Persia and modern-day Iran. Persian cooking is one of the oldest and most sophisticated cuisines in the world
The Making of Australia: From a Tiny Struggling Convict Settlement to the Remarkable Nation it is Today
In his latest book, David Hill traces the story of our nation from its European beginnings to Federation. When James Cook landed on the east coast of Australia, the rest of the world had some idea of how empty, vast and wild this continent was, but so little was known of it that in 1788
Vietnamese Street Food
As any traveller to Vietnam will know, the street food is second to none in terms of its diversity, great taste and availability. From the authors of KOTO, Vietnamese Street Food gives you an insider`s view of the country and features over sixty well-loved and authentic recipes, from the ever-popular pho to prawn rice paper
Awakening: Four Lives in Art
When Ibsen`s controversial play A Doll`s House opened to packed audiences at Melbourne`s Princes Theatre, the slam of the door as Nora left her husband in the final act echoed in the minds of thousands of young Australian women. This book is about four of these women, born in Victoria between 1867 and 1893, who
Greater Mekong
Join Luke Nguyen as he journeys down one of Asia`s most famous rivers, the Mekong. To tie in with the third instalment of Luke`s popular SBS series, The Greater Mekong tells the stories, experiences and recipes from the TV show of the same name. Luke immerses himself in the cultures and communities of the countries
Real Food of China
The Real Food of China is the definitive guide to home-style Chinese cuisine. It is inspired by the authors` personal travels to China and the realisation that what is commonly perceived as “Chinese food” in the Western world, is only part of the story. While there is a growing appreciation of regional Chinese food in
