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| Tanzania (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621531) Bradt's ever popular "Tanzania "has the latest information on planning a trip, whether visitors are seeking advice on independent travel or all-inclusive safaris in luxury game lodges. The main attractions of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and lakes Victoir and Tanganyika are covered in depth, with supporting advice on how to get the most out of photographic equipment, combating danger from hippos, crocodiles, and snakes, recommended ground tour operators, interaction with local cultures, and communicating in Swahili. Features include: >Coverage of every corner of the readily explorable country >Comprehensive details of lodges, safaris, and the great wildlife-watching opportunities on offer >Zanzibar and Pemba Islands, climbing Kilimanjaro, and exploring the national parks >Tanzania's well-developed infrastructure more>> |
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| Tasmania (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841620565) With the emphasis on the natural splendour of the island and how to travel around it with minimum impact and maximum enjoyment, this guide features every aspect of travel in the magical Australian island of Tasmania. It contains information on all 18 national parks, sports and trails. more>> |
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| Tibet (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621647) Exploring ethnic Tibet independently is a challenge. The proverbial "land of snows," it possesses some of the wildest and roughest road routes in high Asia, and so trekking, motoring, and mountain biking are all covered in this new edition. Political and cultural issues make Tibet a sensitive destination for Westerners to visit; Michael Buckley's advice includes guidelines on cultural etiquette, local customs, and traveling with minimum impact on Tibet's environment. Michael Palin, the renowned television personality (Himalaya), described the first edition as: "The most thumbed of all my books on Tibet. I might have had some trouble with the yak-butter tea, but Buckley made everything else about Tibet wonderfully palatable. A must-read."
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*Knowledgeable insight into Tibetan culture and history
*The holy city of Lhasa in depth, Buddhist monasteries, and pilgrimage
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*Routes through the northern and eastern areas of Kham and Amdo
*"Star treks"--high altitude trekking, including the Everest region
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| Turkmenistan (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621449) Turkmenistan is one of the few countries of any size left on the globe which is not the subject of a dedicated travel guide in English (major competitors cover Central Asia as a region). Yet, lying as it does at the heart of the Silk Road route, it is a historically and culturally rich land. Travelers can gain insight into the heritage with the clear itineraries supplied of the major archaeological sites of Merv and Konye Urgench and coverage of Turkmen pilgrimage shrines.
For travelers looking to explore further afield, this guide spans the whole country comprehensively, including little-known sites such as the Yangakala canyon and the flaming crater at Darvaza. Turkmenistan is currently one of the safest countries in the Central Asia region, particularly where personal safety is concerned. Features include: >Information catering to all travelers: businesspeople, volunteer workers, archaeologists, and intrepid adventurers >Silk Road archaeological treasures, ex-Soviet era relics, and post-independence monuments >Horse trekking, how to buy Turkmen carpets, and other activities >Paperwork, visas, and how to surmount red tape more>> |
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| Uganda (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621821) Bradt's "Uganda" has been thoroughly revised and updated to keep up with the country's fast pace of development. This fifth edition includes a more in-depth look at the booming tourism activities at East Africa's center of adventure, including whitewater rafting, an aerial runway, bungee jumping, quad biking, and horseriding. Features include: *Gorilla tracking--details of all available locations to see the endangered mountain gorilla including new sites at Nkuringo (Bwindi forest) and Democratic Republic of Congo *Up-to-date information on activities, reserves, camps, and restaurants *Extensive coverage of all the national parks more>> |
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| Ukraine (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621814) There has never been a better time to travel to Ukraine with visas no longer necessary for most tourists. Visitors to the country will discover traditional churches, monasteries, and sacred sites providing a contrast to the notorious, but compelling, landmark of Chernobyl. Sites can easily be explored by rail, river cruise, or sea ferry, and also on foot--the ideal way to take in rustic villages of old-world eastern Europe.
Features include: *Detailed coverage of new hotels and restaurants *A region-by-region guide to the provinces, including the stunning Crimean peninsula *Kiev--the birthplace of Slavic civilization--in fresh detail *Thorough language section in both Russian and Ukraine more>> |
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| USA by Rail (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621272) Ever since they came on the scene, American trains have had a strong hold on the popular imagination, inspiring countless stories, songs, scandals, films, and legends. Attracted by the pace of life and an ever-changing view, more and more people are discovering the joys of taking to the rails to cross this vast continent in comfort. This new edition of a bestselling Bradt title provides background travel information for twenty-five long-distance rail journeys in the United States and further twelve routes in Canada on such poetically named engines as The Twilight Shoreliner and the Californian Zephyr.
Over 500 destinations are covered, including attractions such as the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, Yellowstone Park, and Disney World. This guide features: >The latest timetables and rail-pass information >Thirty-seven long-distance routes in the USA and Canada >Sightseeing and accommodations in thirty-eight major cities on rail routes >Steam railways and museums for enthusiasts more>> |
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| Yemen (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841622125) Yemen is shrugging off its image of being a country with a security issue, to reveal its stunning landscape and fascinating culture justifiably worth visiting by professional archaeologists, historians, the business traveller, or those making the most of Yemen s adventure sports, such as hiking and scuba-diving. more>> |
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| Zagreb (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621890) Zagreb is the latest in the series of Bradt city guides to some of the world's most fascinating, yet less well-known city destinations. With its old-world Austro-Hungarian feel, lively street cafes, and beautiful setting, Croatia's capital is the perfect short-break destination. The city's compact size and unspoilt charm make it an ideal weekend break, with a sparkling cultural scene offering everything from affordable world-class opera to free summer concerts.
Features include: *In-depth coverage of Zagreb city and surrounds *Hotels for all tastes and budgets *Restaurants and bars, from the laid-back to that place for a special occasion *Beyond the city: the hidden secrets of the Zagorje and Zumberak regions, woodland walks on nearby Medvednica Mountain, easy cycle tours through the surrounding countryside, and visits to romantic castles more>> |
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| Zambia (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841620824) Chris McIntyre has fully updated every aspect of travel in a country which is still scarcely touched by tourism. The guide features detailed coverage of lodges and camps, to enable visitors to choose with confidence, as well as in-depth information on planning and preparation.
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| Zanzibar (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621579) The Bradt guide was the first travel guide to concentrate exclusively on Zanzibar and Pemba. This sixth edition brings every aspect of travel on the islands up to date, from sourcing hotels to creating an individual itinerary from the selection of landmarks, markets, and activities detailed in the guide. Fascinating background on the history and culture of the islands, a thorough section on land and marine wildlife, and a guide to the architectural treasures of Stone Town will help the traveler discover many aspects of Zanzibar.
Features include: Getting to Zanzibar and island transport links; New chapter on Mafia Island in addition to Zanzibar and Pemba islands; Detailed natural history and conservation written by experts; Extensive coverage of island culture: festivals, markets, arts and crafts; A comprehensive range of essential information including health, watersports, and the Swahili language. more>> |
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