DK Eyewitness Barcelona Mini Map and Guide
A pocket-sized travel guide, packed with expert advice and ideas for the best things to see and do in Barcelona and Catalonia, and complemented with a sturdy pull-out map - perfect for a day trip or a short break. Whether you want to lose yourself in the stunning landscapes of Catalonia, seek out the most atmospheric caf矇s, eat mouth-watering tapas, or explore the wondrous architecture of Eixample - this great-value, concise travel guide will ensure you don't miss a thing. Inside Mini Map and Guide Barcelona and Catalonia: - Easy-to-use pull-out map shows Barcelona and Catalonia in detail, and includes a Metro map- Colour-coded area guide makes it easy to find information quickly and plan your day- Illustrations show the inside of some of Barcelona and Catalonia's most iconic buildings- Colour photographs of Barcelona and Catalonia's museums, architecture, shops, cathedrals and more- Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to eat, drink and shop, plus useful transport, currency and health information and a phrase book- Chapters covering Old Town, Eixample, Montju簿c, Beyond the Centre and Catalonia Mini Map and Guide Barcelona and Catalonia is abridged from DK Eyewitness Barcelona and Catalonia Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Barcelona. About DK Eyewitness Travel DK's Mini Map and Guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with expert advice and easy-to-read maps to inform and enrich any short break. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.
DK Eyewitness Venice Mini Map and Guide
A pocket-sized travel guide, packed with expert advice and ideas for the best things to see and do in Venice, and complemented with a sturdy pull-out map - perfect for a day trip or a short break. Whether you want to lose yourself in the canals, seek out the best Italian wine, or simply explore the collections of priceless art - this great-value, concise travel guide will ensure you don't miss a thing. Inside Mini Map and Guide Venice and the Veneto: - Easy-to-use pull-out map shows Venice in detail- Colour-coded area guide makes it easy to find information quickly and plan your day- Illustrations show the inside of some of Venice's most iconic buildings- Colour photographs of Venice's museums, architecture, shops, cathedrals and more- Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to eat, drink and shop, plus useful transport, currency and health information and a phrase book- Chapters covering San Marco; San Polo and Santa Croce; Castello; Dorsoduro; Cannaregio; The Lagoon Islands; The Veneto Plain; Verona and Lake Garda; The Dolomites Mini Map and Guide Venice is abridged from DK Eyewitness Venice and the Veneto Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Venice. About DK Eyewitness Travel DK's Mini Map and Guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with expert advice and easy-to-read maps to inform and enrich any short break. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.
DK Eyewitness Florence Mini Map and Guide
A pocket-sized travel guide, packed with expert advice and ideas for the best things to see and do in Florence and Tuscany, and complemented with a sturdy pull-out map - perfect for a day trip or a short break. Whether you want to stroll through the sublime landscape, admire Renaissance artworks, or sample fabulous wine, cheese and truffles - this great-value, concise travel guide will ensure you don't miss a thing. Inside Mini Map and Guide Florence and Tuscany - Easy-to-use pull-out map shows Florence and Tuscany in detail- Colour-coded area guide makes it easy to find information quickly and plan your day- Illustrations show the inside of some of Florence and Tuscany's most iconic buildings- Colour photographs of Florence and Tuscany's architecture, shops, villas, beautiful landscapes and more- Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to eat, drink and shop, plus useful transport, currency and health information and a phrase book- Chapters covering Around the Duomo; Around Santa Croce; Around San Lorenzo; Oltrarno; Northeast Tuscany; Central Tuscany; Southeast Tuscany; Northwest Tuscany; Southwest Tuscany Mini Map and Guide Florence and Tuscany is abridged from DK Eyewitness Florence and Tuscany Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Florence and Tuscany. About DK Eyewitness Travel DK's Mini Map and Guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with expert advice and easy-to-read maps to inform and enrich any short break. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.
DK Eyewitness Seville Mini Map and Guide
A pocket-sized travel guide, packed with expert advice and ideas for the best things to see and do in Seville and Andaluc穩a, and complemented with a sturdy pull-out map - perfect for a day trip or a short break. Whether you want to lose yourself in the geranium-filled streets of Seville, seek out the best caf矇s and tapas bars, or simply wander the streets of C籀rdoba - this great-value, concise travel guide will ensure you don't miss a thing. Inside Mini Map and Guide Seville and Andaluc穩a - Easy-to-use pull-out map shows Seville and Andaluc穩a in detail- Colour-coded area guide makes it easy to find information quickly and plan your day- Illustrations show the inside of some of Seville and Andaluc穩a's most iconic buildings- Colour photographs of Seville and Andaluc穩a's museums, architecture, shops, cathedrals and more- Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to eat, drink and shop, plus useful transport, currency and health information and a phrase book- Chapters covering El Arenal; Santa Cruz; La Macarena; Parque Mar穩a Luisa; Across the River; Huelva and Sevilla; C獺diz and M獺laga; C籀rdoba and Ja矇n; Granada and Almer穩a Mini Map and Guide Seville and Andaluc穩a is abridged from DK Eyewitness Seville and Andaluc穩a Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Seville and Andaluc穩a. About DK Eyewitness Travel DK's Mini Map and Guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with expert advice and easy-to-read maps to inform and enrich any short break. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.
Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents
The book "" Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.
Savoring the Camino de Santiago
Savoring the Camino de Santiago: It's the Pilgrimage, Not the Hike is the first book by author Julie Gianelloni Connor. The book focus on the Camino de Santiago, an ancient pilgrimage trail that began around 820 AD. A resurrection of interest in the Camino since the 1970s has meant that more than 300,000 individuals are nowadays undertaking the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela each year. The author made the pilgrimage in 2016 via the French route from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, a journey of some 500 miles. Her book incorporates a blog and travel journal she kept during that pilgrimage. The book is also a memoir, with Ms. Connor explaining how and why she decided to make the pilgrimage.Savoring the Camino is also a practical guide to the Camino for those interested in it. While the prevailing culture of the Camino is to walk the route, Ms. Connor believes that walking is not the only way to undertake the route. Taking buses, taxis, or even driving are also valid ways to experience the Camino, in her opinion. She advocates for pilgrims to slow down and savor the pilgrimage by stopping in churches, cathedrals, museums, and interesting towns and cities along the route. Not everyone experiences spiritual or personal growth through the act of walking; Ms. Connor urges pilgrims to take the trip in the manner that will most connect them with their spiritual, religious, and transcendent well springs.After completing the pilgrimage, the author journeyed on to Madrid and Toledo, and there are chapters in the book covering those visits. Ms. Connor also recounts activities following the journey related to the Camino, such as writing an open letter to relevant governmental authorities in Spain and hosting a thank-you dinner in Houston for those who helped her plan and organize her pilgrimage.The book also includes a useful chapter on resources as well as an index.
Europe, Europe
In this highly acclaimed and entertaining book, already "among the touchstones of the new travel writing" (Newsweek), one of West Germany's leading authors takes us on an insider's tour of Europe in the recent past. Focusing on Italy, Poland, Hungary, Sweden, Spain, and Portugal, he describes how Europe has been moving toward a new identity. Enzensberger makes a witty and knowledgeable traveling companion, delving into surprising corners and byways--from the back alleys of Budapest to the halls of the Italian mint--and striking up conversations with everyone from bankers to revolutionaries, astrologers to apparatchiks. In the process, he suggests that Europe's strength lies increasingly in embracing diversity and improvisation, not bigness and regimentation. He enables us to see with fresh eyes one of the most exciting parts of the world today.
Kaliningrad The Capital of The Westernmost Region of Russia
Russia is an immense country with the territory extended from plains and mixed forests of Eastern Europe to thе Pacific Ocean's spacious shores, hills and volcanoes of Kamchatka. Today we will go to the most western part of Russia - to the small island of this country located in Europe namely Kaliningrad region. We will start our journey from Kaliningrad city and continue to other cities of Kaliningrad region such as Zelenogradsk (including Curonian Spit National Park), Svetlogorsk, Yantarny, Primorye, Baltiysk and Sovetsk. At the end of our journey we take a tart aftertaste with us.The Baltic power and its salt air, the spacious sand beaches, dunes, the warm gold of amber, the crazy sunsets, European heritage and Russian hospitality - everything makes this place unique.
Find Your Right Direction
"A well-organized, information-packed and interactive resource. Phyllis Folb's unique history and perspective has given the reader a story-filled, inspirationaland motivating book that delivers an important and powerful message about the Gap Year in Israel."- Rae Nelson, The Gap Year Advantage by Karl Haigler and Rae Nelson"Thousands of students have used the Israel Gap Year to enrich their Jewish knowledge and commitment. With the help of the Find Your Right Direction: The Israel Gap Year Guide many more will follow the same exciting path."- Michael Medved, nationally syndicated radio talk show host, best-selling author of God's Hand on America- - - - - - - - -The definitive resource for navigating Gap Year programs in Israel!This essential resource is for students and parents seeking to understand what a Gap Year in Israel offers. It is also a roadmap for high school guidance counselors to help their students navigate the many Israel Gap Year program options. This book will answer the question: "Why is a Gap Year in Israel right for me?"How Gap Year programs fit into the rich history of travel to IsraelA Gap Year quiz to help students identify their ideal programSixty descriptions for co-ed, women's, and men's Israel Gap Year programs.Stories from former Gap Year students- - - - - - - - -Having been to over 20 countries on 5 continents to promote Israel Gap Year Programs, I can safely say that Phyllis Folb herself is the ultimate Israel Gap Year Program resource. In a post- COVID-19 outbreak world this book will be a valuable resource to help everyone looking for an Israel Gap Year Program.- Simon Cohen, Co-Founder and Admissions Director of Aardvark Israel Programs
35 Best Walks around Marbella
Ready to explore the great outdoors around Marbella and pick up an interesting story? Then choose from a variety of 35 walks in the mountains and around the white villages, for every level and taste. Discover a fascinating part of Andaluc穩a, including Marbella's Sierra Blanca and the Sierra de las Nieves National park, the Serrania de Ronda, spectacular El Chorro, and much more. From cave houses to Roman ruins, from Moorish castles to Catholic churches, from the Smurf Village to the Art Village, the mountains and villages are a vast museum covering thousands of years of history. Each walk is enriched with inspiring stories, facts, or legends about the rich cultural and natural heritage, making the experience more fun. The walks are half or full-day excursions from Marbella for beginners to experienced hikers.
The Land of The Messiah
Are you a Christian or a traveler who has always wanted to visit the Land of the Messiah?Are you prevented from doing so because of health or financial limitations?Now you can experience it all in this beautiful book!The part of the world that forms the Holy Land is steeped in history that stretches back thousands of years. Within it lies uncounted treasures, cities, fortresses and sites that have attracted travelers and pilgrims for centuries, as well as its fair share of conquerors. For some people, getting to the Holy Land is a lifetime's ambition but with distance and cost being prohibitive it can often be a forlorn hope.But now you can immerse yourself in everything it has to offer in this stunning book, The Land of the Messiah: A Land Flowing with Milk and Honey, where you can visit some of the most famous places like: Beit ShemeshBethlehemJerichoThe Jordan RiverMasadaMegiddoThe Sea of GalileeSt. George of Kosiba MonasteryAnd many more...With a total of 82 amazing sites and 600 unique accompanying photographs you will be able to get a real feel for the Holy Land and all it has to offer in this pictorial masterpiece, almost as if you were there in person.Each site is described in detail, using all the author's knowledge gained from a bachelor's degree in Theology, an M.A. in Archaeology and a Tour Guide license, allowing you to learn the complete history that exists behind the photos.Scroll up now and click Add to Cart for your copy!
Mornings in Florence
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Living with Norwegians
This guide is a collection of personal experiences, Norwegian stereotypes, and friendly advice on how to survive life in Norway. It's the ideal starting point for someone who is curious about life in Norway and for those already in the process of making the move. Learn how to adapt to life in Norway and better understand the sometimes-peculiar Norwegians themselves.After reading this book you'll be better prepared for the challenges Norway will throw at you. And you, regardless of your country of origin or status, will be challenged by life in Norway. However, through these challenges, you might just come to love Norway. Although it's not an easy country to love sometimes, you have to work hard for it. You have to struggle sometimes to be worthy of the great honor of having Norway love you back. This struggle before the reward is actually the Norwegian way. The book is organized into several sections. It's not meant to be some concrete "dos and don'ts" guide or heavy academic work on the intricacies of Norwegian society. Although it will tell you over 50 things you can try to not only survive Norway but hopefully thrive as well.
Iberia by Bike
Flagging at work, being submerged in an illustrious corporate lifestyle, making money matters at whatever cost to the soul or planet, Jim battled to justify his increasing impact to an unsustainably selfish system.Jim was never destined for office work, but it consumed him nonetheless. As a West Country man in his mid-twenties - who crosses the border between immaturity and a midlife crisis - he quit his job and set off.Having recently passed his motorbike licence; this was his lifeline and an opportunity for reflection. In need of a new direction, Jim embraced the challenge of Iberia by Bike (Spain, Portugal and a bit more) riding almost 10,000 kilometres through southwest Europe with little more than a tent and his 'particular' companion.So you're struggling with the soul-sucking office job. What do you do?The short answer - be bold, it's your life, you choose!Dive into Spain, France and Portugal on this journey of discovery that encourages personal exploration and development. You'll encounter recommended remote spots, wild camping, city breaks, hidden gems and the paths and patios in between. --Aidan is a cartographer and illustrator living in Somerset who works on personalised map projects for several publications. With a passion for nature and the outdoors, he finds a distinctive style of design for his editorial and custom maps for locations across the globe. Maker of illustrated maps. https: //whereaboutsmaps.com
Into Trouble
2022 Readers' Favorite award winner2022 Best Book Awards Finalist "It's honest and authentic, and quite simply an amazing story!" Barbara Noe Kennedy, former Senior Editor -- National Geographic Travel Books "A well-written account about a young man's mistake and the threat of dire consequences. Our verdict: Get it." Kirkus Reviews "Loved it! Along the lines of 'On the Road' and less depressing than 'Into the Wild'. Gorman's writing is clear and honest!" -- Victoria Irwin - Discovery In 1969, impetuous 19-year-old Paul Gorman leaves Seattle during a snowstorm seeking adventure, dodging the draft, and escaping a domineering father. With just $300 in his pocket and blind ambition, he hitchhikes to see a girl in Germany. As a harbinger of things to come, he has run-ins with cops, criminals, and cons by the time he arrives in Europe. Spurned by the girl, he searches out sunny beaches and cheap prices, settling in Spain's Canary Islands. Grifting the streets, sleeping under fishing dories, his troubles explode, as does the suspense and intrigue. Told with flair and sparkling with humor, Into Trouble tells the dramatic true story of a young man traveling alone, searching for his place in the world, and the thrills and dangers he experiences. In the spirit of Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer, Catch Me if You Can by Frank Abagnale, and Midnight Express by Billy Hayes, Gorman's writing is "honest and authentic." 52 years later, he is finally recounting his riveting odyssey and how it matured him.
My Swiss Home
Captivated by the beauty of the Swiss Alps, Wolfgang Koehler was determined to experience living in Europe, with its rich history, cobblestone streets, medieval buildings and endless cafes, as more than a tourist. That being said, he convinced his wife of 25 years to leave their children, family and home that they knew in Canada and go on this crazy adventure.Through their initiation into Swiss culture, Wolfgang and Karin immediately discovered that living amongst the Alps was not just eating chocolate and cheese. Come join Wolfgang as he struggles to work in Switzerland and learn that trying to start a business with his colleagues in a foreign country is not that easy. Laugh along with Karin as she tries to steer through everyday life as an expat navigating the Swiss banking system, buying groceries, and even wrestling with Swiss appliances. Travel with Wolfgang and Karin as they discover Switzerland and embrace its traditions and cultures.If you have ever dreamed of leaving it all behind and starting over in a new land, let Wolfgang take you on a journey of discovery and find out how it really is.
Europe Revised
Europe Revised, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish these books in high quality, using the original text and artwork so that they can be preserved for the present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Europe-Whither Bound?; Being Letters of Travel from the Capitals of Europe in the Year 1921
Europe-Whither Bound?; Being Letters of Travel from the Capitals of Europe in the Year 1921, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish these books in high quality, using the original text and artwork so that they can be preserved for the present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
An American Girl Abroad
An American Girl Abroad, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish these books in high quality, using the original text and artwork so that they can be preserved for the present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Charanik-PB
Originally written in 1942 by Mohonlal Gangopadhyay, Charanik beautifully captures the trials and travails of the author and his friend Mirek while trekking through pre-World War II Czechoslovakia, when it was still independent and posed no problems of entering or leaving the country. The duo set out on an adventure of a lifetime, walking through the tranquil and beautiful Czechoslovak countryside. As they cross villages and small towns, and climb hills and valleys, they discover the sheer joy of walking. Meeting strangers and making new friends on the way, they realize that sometimes you have to lose your way to find yourself. Charanik has been translated by Jayanta Sengupta, who had earlier translated Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay's Chander Pahar, published as The Mountain of the Moon.
Alone
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The Discovery of Yellowstone Park
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Diversions in Sicily
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European Nonsense
A laugh out loud page turning travelogue in the tradition of Bill Bryson and Tim Moore, European Nonsense: The French Connection is a quirky travel writing book with a difference - for all of us on the wrong side of 50 and finally free of those pesky children that have bled us dry for years. "This is a very unique style that appeals to anyone with wanderlust, anyone who wants to escape the rat race and anyone who enjoys humour with a bit of history. Married couples will love the stories as this couple experience many funny moments in their quest to unshackle themselves from life for a thoroughly enjoyable trip in France and beyond". Monica. "A thoroughly enjoyable read by an obviously funny man". Kate. "If you need a mix of history, wit and a travel adventure story or two this is the book for you!" Ms Spence. If you have ever sat in a work meeting and thought "what a complete waste of time?", followed - almost immediately - with "what the hell am I doing with my life?" then this book is for you. Like the proverbial plumber with a leaky tap, Jeff was a management consultant advising corporate clients about improving staff satisfaction, without ever taking the time to consider his own. Suffering from a peculiar mix of ennui and wanderlust, he has an epiphany - life is short and work takes up far too much of it. Reasoning that there must be more fun travelling, he convinces his long-suffering wife to take a sabbatical - like a gap year but not really, since they didn't have that luxury - following the classic 18th-century European route undertaken by people of sufficient means. Having the means, but never the opportunity, due to the insistent demands of pesky children that expect to be fed and watered, fate intervenes after eldest leaves home and youngest is invited on a school tour of France. From being squashed into a Fiat navigating the perilous roads around Lake Como, to feeling middle-aged amongst bikini-clad babes on the beaches of Ibiza or following Jefferson's footsteps in his futile attempt at sampling every Premier Cru in Bordeaux, the author takes you on an educational yet hilarious journey through Europe. With each chapter serving up a new question, he dishes out condensed nuggets of history along with lashings of humour, sometimes even answering the question. "European nonsense - The French Connection" is a travel (mis)adventure that will appeal to readers who enjoy a mixture of history, psychology and philosophy, delivered in a fast-paced, entertaining style. During a global pandemic, this armchair travel guide provides a timely reminder of our essential need to get out and see the world.
Living The Lingo of Linguine
Are you looking for a lesson in language and in life? If the answer is yes, look no further.Luckily for us, Italians have gifted the globe with their many contributions in the realms of art, opera, cinema, pizza-the list is endless. Although, one area which is often overlooked is the Italian gift of the gab. The greatest gift of them all.Italians possess a bevy of phrases to get you through all of life's phases. So, if you want to change your life, it's simple. All you must change is your vocabulary.Living The Lingo of Linguine will provide you with some of Italy's wisest words, expressions, and proverbs. It will strike up a conversation of cultural comparison and translate these words, not only into English but into a carefully curated way of life.You are welcomed to embrace this language of longevity. To value a vernacular which will raise your vibration. To proudly pronounce an existence of peace and positivity. And to dive into a dialogue like no other.
Tourism in European Cities
Tourism in European Cities explores the relationship between tourist activity and the architecture and built environment within which it takes place. This is the first book to consider urban tourism with a particular focus on European cities. Tourism in European Cities considers the tourist experience and the various elements that shape it. In many cities, the historic core plays a crucial role in tourism either as the location of the more important attractions, or as an attraction in its own right. The book dedicates a chapter to urban heritage and its relationship to tourism, including urban conservation and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Another chapter considers contemporary architecture and debates some cities' efforts to use iconic architecture, in particular, to enhance their attractiveness in the context of increased competition between cities. In the context of competition, many cities are resorting to events as a strategy to reposition and differentiate themselves from other cities. Major events are accompanied by major investment in event venues and in urban infrastructure. The city often serves as a backdrop to the urban festival as activities and performances are staged in the city's urban spaces. This book is essential reading for students of tourism and urban geography. It is also of interest to students of urban planning and architecture, and anyone keen to learn more about tourism and European cities.
Walking Europe's Edge
Portugal is both a celebrated and an unknown land. Millions come to enjoy its beaches and the fashionable coastal cities of Lisbon and Porto. In this sense it looms large in the minds of many. But its out-of-the-way places, its turbulent history and contemporary challenges are little-known outside of the country's boundaries.From autumn 2018 to spring 2019, British journalist Stephen Powell travelled the length of Portugal, following a zigzag path of nearly 1,500 kilometres on foot. Away from the mass tourism, he wanted to form his own unhurried impressions of this very distinctive country.He discovered a very mixed reality. The dark side was the blight of rural exodus that is emptying so many villages. But he also found a profoundly generous, warm-hearted people with time to converse - a gift that is not found everywhere."Stephen Powell's beautifully written account of his life-changing walk through Portugal enriches the reader with his insights and impressions of the country's history, culture, scenery and spirit. For me, the book was a fascinating journey of discovery through Portugal's lesser-known provinces, further enhanced with exquisite illustrations by two of his daughters, Megan and Rachel. Simply wonderful."Valerie Poore, memoir author
Vacationing with God
From having traveled the world, I pass onto you a piece of advice: travel as a pilgrim, not as a tourist. I define a pilgrim as a person who is a humble seeker and open to new experiences. And when a new experience does happen, a pilgrim accepts it, believes in it, and treasures it. Get out from behind your camera or cell phone. Utilize your senses smell, touch, and feel the place. The world is not a museum. Embrace it all and expect the unexpected. Perhaps you too will be blessed with mystical experiences. However, no one has the ability to create these experiences; they are truly authentic. One cannot make them happen; either they happen or they don't.
S羹dtirol and Dolomites
Alto Adige - S羹dtirol is a German-speaking province, where food is more similar to Austrian food than to Italian. Smoked speck is a specialty here. And don't forget the mountains, and there is always something to do in the summertime. It is a guide to the Italian mountain province of S羹dtirol. It describes its provincial capital city of Bolzano with its surroundings of San Genesio, Sarentino Valley, Ritten, Rosengarten, Carezza Lake, and Steinegg, as well as the Pusteria and Venosta valleys, including Merano and its surroundings of Senales Valley, Passeir Valley, Naturns, Lagundo, Schwemmalm, Vigiljoch, Ulten Valley and Naturns. It also includes the Seiseralm - Alpe di Siusi, with Kestelruth, Fie allo Scillar, and the Alta Badia Valley, and the Val Gardena with Santa Cristina, Selva, and Ortisei. The guide includes extensive descriptions and photos of the localities covered. The guide includes a section on S羹dtirol food and recipes.
AFRICA, FROM KIMBANGO TO KAGAME - Celso Salles
Simon Kimbango and Paul Kagame, two prominent African entities, each in their own time, who end up taking the sleep of the West. Kimbango for the great legacy he left in the material and spiritual field and Kagame for the results achieved during his time in government at the head of Rwanda, managing in a much more adequate way to the African way of life. Another extremely courageous book by Afro-Brazilian author Celso Salles, resident in Angola in 2021, when he wrote this book. A series of certainties and truths need to be reflected. Simon Kimbango, taken a Belgian prisoner for assuming a Christianity with a Christian posture very different from that adopted by the European colonizers at the time, was imprisoned for 30 years and even so, metaphysically, performed countless miracles that showed that Christ had nothing to do with the process colonizer of the time. Paul Kagame, with a story in progress at the time this book is written, who has taken on a country from countless confrontations, giving it positive numbers, far above the average of countless countries inside and outside the African continent.
Five Weeks in the Land
Whether you are a pilgrim, Bible student, or intending tourist, this is quite a different book about the Holy Land. It is a reflective travelogue written as a journal of an in-depth study tour and is a remarkable treasury of encounters, conversations, discussions, observations, and analyses of biblical and current events in Israel from Dan in the north to Beersheba in the south. Added to that is the author's thrilling account of a bicycle safari through the Jordanian desert to Petra, culminating in a hike up Mount Sinai!
L’AFRIQUE, DE KIMBANGU ? KAGAME - Celso Salles
Simon Kimbangu et Paul Kagame, deux entit矇s africaines de premier plan, chacune ? leur rythme, qui finissent par prendre le sommeil de l'Occident. Kimbangu pour le grand h矇ritage qu'il a laiss矇 dans le domaine mat矇riel et spirituel et Kagame pour les r矇sultats obtenus durant son mandat au gouvernement ? la t礙te du Rwanda, g矇rant de mani癡re beaucoup plus ad矇quate le mode de vie africain. Encore un livre extr礙mement courageux de l'auteur afro-br矇silien Celso Salles, r矇sident en Angola en 2021, lorsqu'il a 矇crit ce livre. Une s矇rie de certitudes et de v矇rit矇s doivent 礙tre r矇fl矇chies. Simon Kimbangu, fait prisonnier belge pour avoir assum矇 un christianisme avec une posture chr矇tienne tr癡s diff矇rente de celle adopt矇e par les colonisateurs europ矇ens de l'矇poque, il fut emprisonn矇 pendant 30 ans et pourtant, m矇taphysiquement, il accomplit d'innombrables miracles cela d矇montrait que le Christ n'avait rien ? voir avec le processus de colonisation de l'矇poque. Paul Kagame, avec une histoire en cours au moment o羅 ce livre est 矇crit, qui a affront矇 un pays d'innombrables confrontations, lui donnant des chiffres positifs, bien au-dessus de la moyenne d'innombrables pays ? l'int矇rieur et ? l'ext矇rieur du continent africain.
Portofino and the Riviera
"A little village stretching like an arch of the moon around a quiet basin. Never have I felt the way I did when I walked into that green indefiniteness, with such a sense of peace and fulfillment". From Vie Errante by Guy de Maupassant Portofino is a typical fisherman village of the Ligurian Riviera, which has become one of Italy's most famous tourist spots. However, it is best known worldwide for its tall colored houses situated in a semicircular formation around the small port and piazza. Portofino and the Tigullio Gulf are symbols representing Italy throughout the world. The coast is a sequence of fashionable resorts with their marinas, pastel-colored houses, first-rate sports facilities, and the Dolce Vita's seductive atmosphere. But perhaps the most striking thing for the traveler is the beauty of the seascapes, with some of Italy's most famous views suspended between the intense blue of the sea and the green mountains. Portofino's area boasts an exceptional natural heritage that includes traces of rural and nautical civilizations, beautiful religious architecture, and clusters of rural houses surrounded by tiny orchards and sections of land planted with grapevines and olive trees. This is a guide to a visit to Portofino and the towns of nearby Riviera del Levante, from Sestri Levante to Genoa, including Sestri Levante, Santa Margherita Ligure, Camogli, San Fruttuoso and the villages of the Cinque Terre, with the trails between them. There are extensive descriptions and photos of the attractions. It contains many reviews for the best-recommended restaurants that are at the location described.
Milan and Day Trips to Lakes and Art Cities
This book is a guide to Milan for a visit lasting two, three, or more days. There are extensive descriptions and photos of the attractions: museums, churches, nightlife, and other attractions. In addition, it includes descriptions of how to get to Milan, driving, and parking in the city, and helpful info to stay there. The guide includes sections on day trips from Milan to visit Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Portofino, and the art cities of Pavia, Bergamo Alta, and Vigevano. In addition, the guide contains sections covering single days or half days, so you can combine several areas depending on the length of your stay and your preference of what o see.
The Wonders of the Black Sea
In this the second of Audrey Forsyth's "Tales of a Grandmother" travel series we are able to take a unique tour visiting cities in countries bordering on this large, but lesser known, inland sea.From the comfort of your armchair in this book you can experience: the amazing Sumela Monastery in Georgia; the secret dacha of Joseph Stalin in Sochi; visit the Crimea - now off route to tourists - to visit Sevastopol, Chekhov's Yalta home and the Tsar's Lavadia Palace, where the Yalta WWll Conference was held.Other pearls of the Black Sea visited includes beautiful Odessa, Ukraine, historical Constanza, Romania, the old trading city of Nessebur, Bulgaria and finally the Istanbul of Florence Nightingale in Turkey.Audrey covers it all and gives a human insight into everything that she observes in a way that is absorbing, stimulating and enjoyable whilst also making the reader feel a partner in that journey.She shares and brings to life her travel experiences and love of history, culture, language, geography, music and people of the countries visited.Audrey's Tales are all the more moving when one considers that this and the many other book manuscripts in her Tales of a Grandmother series were completed by her, but not published, in her lifetime.
Lake Maggiore
Stresa To the tourist, who, for the first time, arrives in Stresa, a breathless sight is offered. In the beginning, a superb window of the lakefront, delineated with lines of palm trees, with flourishing gardens and facades of grand hotels. Then, turning to look at the lake, enchanted, as if emerging from the same waters, the spectacular Borromean Islands (Isola Bella, Isola Madre, and Isola dei Pescatori). The splendor of these visions is enough to understand how Stresa has become one of the maximum international tourism meetings. Stresa, already in the middle half of the 19th century, was the most beautiful place to stay, the most visited by the global upper-middle class. Isola Bella On this island just across from Stresa, in 1670, Count Vitaliano Borromeo started constructing the impressive baroque palace. He began to landscape the majestic scenery of the gardens for which the Island, easily reachable by boat from Stresa, became so famous and which today still bear witness of the splendors of that bygone age. The royal Borromeo residence contains priceless masterpieces: tapestries, furniture, and paintings by great masters. The gardens bloom with every variety of trees and rare flowers. The parks provide a classic, perfect example of the celebrated "Italian garden." This guide covers Lake Maggiore and the town of Stresa; in addition to the one-day trips you can make from one of these towns to the Borromean Islands, the Angera castle, Santa Caterina del Sasso, Locarno, Mottarone, Villa Taranto, and the Centovalli railway. It also covers Nature Parks and Wilderness Areas near the lake. There are extensive descriptions and photos of the attractions. It also has a listing of many reviews for the best-recommended restaurants within walking distance from the boat pier or the train station.
Gardasee
Die Verwendung von frischen Zutaten in der italienischen K羹che scheint Gro?britannien und die USA in den Schatten zu stellen. Die Freude am Verzehr von frischen Tomaten und hervorragendem Oliven繹l ist unvergleichlich. Es ist schwer, irgendwohin in Italien zu reisen, ohne auch die feinen Weine zu genie?en, die dort angeboten werden. Wein zum Essen zu trinken ist hier ein wichtiger Teil der Kultur. Wenn Sie schon viele der gr繹?eren italienischen St瓣dte besucht haben, k繹nnen Sie sich fragen, wie die Region um den Gardasee im Vergleich dazu aussieht. In Ihrem Reisef羹hrer k繹nnen Sie nachlesen, dass es in dieser Gegend meist relativ kleine D繹rfer, St瓣dte und Ferienorte gibt. Es w瓣re eine Reise, die sich erheblich von fr羹heren Besuchen in diesem Land unterscheiden w羹rde. Sie k繹nnen sich daf羹r entscheiden, umherzuziehen und w瓣hrend Ihres Aufenthalts am Gardasee so viele D繹rfer am See wie m繹glich zu besuchen. In vielen von ihnen werden Sie bl羹hende M瓣rkte und Restaurants finden. Dieser Reisef羹hrer f羹r einen Besuch am Gardasee f羹hrt Sie im Uhrzeigersinn von Desenzano aus und ber羹hrt nacheinander alle kleinen Orte, darunter Sal簷, Gardone Riviera, Toscolano Maderno, Gargnano, Tignale, Tremosine, Limone Sul Garda, Riva del Garda, Torbole, Malcesine, Brenzone, Torri del Benaco, Bardo-lino, Garda, Lazise, Peschiera del Garda und Sirmione. Au?erdem werden alle Str瓣nde am See beschrieben. Er beinhaltet auch eine eint瓣gige Bootsfahrt auf dem See, die in Peschiera del Garda beginnt und dann die Orte Lazise, Bardolino, Garda, Sal簷, Gardone Riviera, Malcesine, Limone del Garda, Torbole und Riva del Garda ber羹hrt. Es gibt ausf羹hrliche Beschreibungen und Fotos der Attraktionen. Es enth瓣lt viele Bewertungen f羹r die am besten empfohlenen Restaurant an dem beschriebenen Ort.
National Geographic Walking Rome, 3rd Edition
In Rome, to walk in places rich in history, savor the majestic atmosphere of St. Peter, and mingle with the crowd in the streets and squares, a good guide is needed. The city is built on a complex structure, with street names changing from one block to another and roads that curve, rise, and fall through the legendary seven hills on which the capital of the Roman Empire was founded. The Tiber contains much of the historic center on its left bank, while Trastevere and the Vatican are on the right. This comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guidebook offers 16 carefully planned itineraries, created by a National Geographic expert travel writer, that highlight the best attractions the city has to offer. Plus, you will find practical tips on what to see, eat, and do to experience the authentic culture of Rome beyond the Colosseum and ancient ruins. Useful information throughout ensures a rewarding, authentic, and memorable urban experience. Choose to walk or drive along one--or all--of these paths to explore Rome at its finest.
The Diary of an Ennuy矇e
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Saint Petersburg The North Capital of Russia
Saint Petersburg is one of the most original and unique cities not just in Russia but throughout the world. Founded on territory of scattered villages and settlements on wetland, went through a lot of difficulties, destructions and overcame unbelievable obstacles during the existence of the city, Saint Petersburg has become a jewel of Russia, an architectural masterpiece and one of the most beautiful and romantic places on the Earth. St Petersburg is not opened immediately to everyone - you need to know it better, to explore and come back here again. That's why I invite you to spend a few days in this beautiful city, to get acquainted with its beauties and try to touch its mystery.
New Naked Europe
Many readers of my KEY WEST SERIES have asked HOW I MET GABRIELLE...and this book, right here in front of your face, is the somewhat-saucy, somewhat-embarrassing, life-changing journey about how (and where) it all began.If you've read the original Naked Europe, not to worry, this is a completely new edition. With six (yes six) additional new, never-before-seen chapters, along with loads of updates and oozing with bad-ass facts.
Siena, Volterra, San Gimignano
This is a little guide to Siena, Volterra, and San Gimignano. Siena is one of Italy's best-preserved medieval towns, located in the heart of Tuscany. Built on three hills and surrounded by well-preserved walls, it is filled with beautiful Gothic architecture examples and has one of the world's unique piazzas - il Campo - (shaped like a shell with scalloped edges). Of course, the world-famous Palio di Siena is an integral part of Sienese identity, history, and culture. Siena is also the birthplace of St. Catherine of Siena Metairie. Volterra Volterra still retains its medieval character, charm, and atmosphere. Its isolated position has impeded any progressive development. The defensive wall built in the 13th century resulted from an urban development that began in the year thousand and was completed at the beginning of the 14th century. San Gimignano San Gimignano is a pretty medieval walled city in Tuscany, Italy, well known for its large number of campaniles. The town is also known as the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages." Competing families tried to build the highest campanile to impress each other. There are extensive descriptions and photos of the attractions and the "Palio di Siena."
My Modena
My Modena, by Andrea Susan Valentine Gelfuso Goetz (aka Andrea Gelfuso), is a hilarious memoir of the year she and her family spent in Modena Italy. Modena, an Italian city that frustrated her every attempt to do the simplest things. Buying a stamp shouldn't be this complicated. Living in an apartment that was like camping, with tile and nowhere to sit. Modena is a town full of ancient churches and beautiful Italians.Here you will meet her friend Melanie, a fashionista who can make ATM's bend to her will from across the country. You will also meet her landlady Giovanna and her husband Raimondo who watched as six firefighters tried to get Andrea and her family back into their 7th floor apartment, using a ladder truck. You'll also meet Piero the artist, Luca who sold boots, and let us not forget Danilo, Fabio (of the soon to be famous Fabio's balcony), and Marcello, heart-stoppingly gorgeous Italians all.There's also a mime who knew much more than he was saying.Come along with Andrea on a year long journey of hilarity, frustration, and exhilaration in Italy. In Modena. In only the way Andrea can tell it.Come with her to My Modena.
The Saxon in Ireland
"The Saxon in Ireland: or, The Englishman in Search of a Settlement in the West of Ireland," published in 1851 by John Hervey Ashworth, discusses the prospects of redeveloping lands in Ireland at the time, more than twenty years after the potato famine devastated Ireland, explained in terms helpful to English emigrants looking to resettle there. The state of Irish culture and society, agriculture and labour are analyzed and the limitations imposed by that country's legal system discussed.
Ghosts of the Belle ?poque
Murder, music and the mafia in Sicily's Grand Hotel. The Grand Hotel et des Palmes is an icon of Palermo life. Its rooms and public spaces have witnessed the events that have shaped twentieth century Sicily, everything from the suicide of poets to political intrigues and clandestine mafia meetings. The hotel has a long and venerable history. It started out as a private residence for the Ingham-Whitakers, the Anglo-Sicilian family of marsala fame, before becoming a hotel in 1876 and a favorite stopover on the Grand Tour. Wagner was one of the first guests to stay, looking for inspiration to finish his last opera, Parsifal. A few days after he completed it, Renoir arrived to paint his portrait in celebration. Next came Guy de Maupassant, who demanded to stay in Wagner's suite to be close to his 'presence'. The novelist and playwright, Raymond Roussel, checked in in the 1930s and checked out a few years later--in a coffin. Arthur Miller, Sophia Loren and Maria Callas were all regular guests and when Visconti was filming The Leopard in Sicily, the entire cast--notably Burt Lancaster, Claudia Cardinale and Alain Delon--stayed at the hotel. Less illustrious guests included Aleister Crowley, Lucky Luciano and Giulio Andreotti, the former Italian Prime Minister, who stood trial for murder and mafia associations in the '90s. A richly researched history of this historic hotel, with a cast of characters ranging from the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Cathedral Cities of Spain; 60 Reproductions from Original Water Colours
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After Waterloo
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