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| Africa Overland (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621357) Exploring Africa independently by traveling overland is an increasingly popular way of seeing this massive and varied continent. Travelers can relish the freedom of the road with this thoroughly updated guide, covering the continents' most memorable landscapes on a country-by-country basis, from Morocco to South Africa, with route and regional maps. Comprehensive planning and preparation tips are combined with health and security advice.
Suggested routes and border crossings for each country, including accommodations, food, and culture, make this a practical bible for independent travelers. Features include: >On-the-road driving techniques dealing with breakdowns, natural hazards, and other troubleshooting tips >Latest information on hotels and paperwork requirements >Buying a vehicle, driving, maintenance, repairs, and more >A-Z country gazetteer with essential travel facts and highlights more>> |
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| Albania (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621494) Albania is perhaps the last hidden corner of eastern Europe, newly opening its frontiers to travelers after decades of tyranny and instability. Written by an insider and Albania enthusiast, the Bradt guide to Albania takes a fresh look at how and where to explore the heritage of a country influenced by the Greeks, Romans, Italians, and Turks--who have all left their mark on the landscape and culture. Albania boasts a breathtaking natural beauty, splendid and empty beaches, excellent local wines, a Mediterranean climate, and a tradition of hospitality, making it a potentially prime holiday destination, easily accessible by air, ferry via the Greek islands and Italy, or even by road via mainland Greece, Montenegro, or Kosovo.
Features include: >Archaeological attractions and museums plus historic background >In-depth coverage of the capital, Tirana >Cultural background including topics such as communist nostalgia and blood feuds >Easy-to-follow guide to the Albanian language more>> |
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| Amazon (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621739) This new edition has been completely revised with updated information on hotels, lodges, and tour operators. It covers all nine countries of the Amazon Basin and Orinoco and includes a detailed illustrated natural history section on native species and habitats. The Amazon is an ideal place to suit the needs of eco-travelers, naturalists, sports enthusiasts, and explorers.
Travelers are given sound advice on eco-travel, combating perils, and planning their own expedition. Features include: *Revised travel safety and health information *Amendments and updates to health and natural history information *Expanded language glossary more>> |
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| Argentina (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621388) A full range of must-do travel experiences are featured such as trekking on horseback through the Andes and wildlife excursions around the Valdes peninsula, famed for its penguin and seal colonies and whale-watching. This guide also focuses on the small-scale initiatives for visitors that are mushrooming, such as archaeological digs and wildlife conservation projects that make up the new face of tourism in Argentina. Going head-to-head with a new edition from the major travel guide competitor the Bradt guide emphasises eco-friendly and culturally sensitive travel.
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| Armenia (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621630) "Georgia with Armenia: The Bradt Travel Guide" previously covered Armenia on a short-stay basis, but Nicholas Holding shows that Armenia is a destination worth visiting in its own right. This rural retreat enjoys an astonishingly well-preserved legacy of monastic buildings, often set in magnificent locations - such as clinging to the sides of steep gorges. Other historic attractions include Bronze Age astronomical standing stones and medieval castles.
Practical details include visas, red tape, land border crossings and health and safety issues. The guide offers full coverage of Yerevan - accommodation, eating out, sightseeing plus half-day and full-day excursions - and includes the enclave of Nagorno Karabagh. more>> |
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| Azores (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621562) The Azores Bradt Travel Guide allows you to get the very most from a glorious landscape.
Scale the rugged sides of Pico mountain or take a gentler stroll to the mythical lakes of Sete Cidades. Walk the length of Europe's westernmost coastline on the island of Flores or explore the narrow streets of Angara, a World Heritage City.
Whatever you choose, you cannot fail to be enchanted by these 'Garden Islands of the Atlantic'.
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| Baltic Capitals (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621395) The Baltic capital cities of Tallinn, Riga, Vilius and Kaliningrad have become increasingly popular for city breaks. This guide provides city information including sightseeing and walking tours and half-day excursions from each city. It also contains background material including history and culture, and words and phrases in four languages. It serves as a useful source for both tourists and business travellers. more>> |
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| Belgrade (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621456) This compact new guide contains all the information expected for the weekend visitor, business person and traveller on a tour; from walking tours of the city with tips on the best shopping and café pit-stops to essential words and phrases to help you order the local specialities and enjoy all the city offers. Short trips beyond the city to Smederevo fortress and Mount Avala are included to introduce the visitor to the Serbian countryside.
• First guide to the new city break hotspot of Belgrade
• Concentrates on the must-see and do attractions for the short break visitor
• Contexts: history and culture of the Balkan region
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| Benin (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621487) This new guide to Benin expands the Bradt range of West African guides further, exploring this small but varied country which is gaining popularity with adventure and exotic travel enthusiasts. National parks, game viewing, markets, pristine tropical beaches, and surfing are just some of the highlights of Benin that are readily available with aid of this guide, which caters to cultural and historical visitors, those tracing their roots in Benin's slave trade, overland adventurers, and wildlife enthusiasts. Features include: >Where to find the best music, dance, and food in Benin >Wildlife in depth--with an exploration of the Parc National du W and Parc National de la Pendjari >Detailed focus on the slave kingdom of Dahomey >Wide-ranging historical background information including the history and culture of voodoo more>> |
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| Boliva (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621654) Bolivia retains its pre-Columbian traditions more than any other country in South America. This full-length country guide explores every aspect of Bolivia with a strong focus on the natural history and culture--hallmarks of the Bradt range. David Atkinson provides an insider's selection of the best Bolivia can offer: a country which is a haven for hikers and trekkers, possesses a bustling streetlife of traditional markets and modern nightclubs, and is also an ideal place to soak up some Latin American culture before the onset of mass tourism.
Features include: *Insider's tips and perspective, by an experienced travel writer residing in Bolivia *Full suggested itineraries and excursions, even for the short-stay visitor *A special section on the best treks *In-depth coverage of the travelers' hubs: La Paz, Santa Cruz, and Sucre more>> |
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| Botswana (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621661) The Bradt guide to Botswana concentrates on the prime regions for travelers in the north of the country, with the essentials on the gateway cities of Gaborone and Maun. The Okavango Delta is a wetland paradise and one of the top destinations in Africa for wildlife enthusiasts, who will delight in the thorough descriptions of the unique ecosystem and its multitude of bird and plant life. Other key regions covered in depth are the Chobe National Park--an important conservation area--the Linyanti Swamps, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, and Tsodilo Hills with their wealth of bushman rock art. Features include: *In-depth coverage of national parks and game reserves, with details of where best to see each species*Unrivaled guidance on safari camps and lodges for this major destination for up-market safari visitors*GPS points for bush navigation catering to fly-drive visitors*Background to the culture and people of the region more>> |
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| Bratislava (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621425) "Bratislava" is the latest in the Bradt collection of city guides to many of eastern Europe's cultural gems. This Slovak capital, impressively set on the Danube boasting stunningly restored baroque and rococo buildings, begs to be explored on foot with the author's walking tour of the highlights. Full details of the practicalities of visiting are provided, including accommodations, eating out, transportation, and out-of-town excursions plus a full background spanning the city's culture and its checkered history.
Features include: >History and culture, providing insight into the many restored architectural attractions of this splendid city >Restaurants, cafes, bars, and nightlife, plus souvenir shopping and museums >Day trips from Bratislava >City maps in full-color more>> |
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| Bulgaria (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621555) Bulgaria s charms include the attractive Black Sea coastline with a mixture of secluded coves and nature reserves; rugged mountainous scenery, with a wealth of wild flowers, birds and mammals; and several flourishing ski resorts. This corner of eastern Europe can also boast nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, all included in detail in the Bradt guide. more>> |
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| Burkina Faso (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621548) The first English-language guide to Burkina Faso, the Bradt guide brings to life the many attractions of this stable country which offers a thriving culture, laid-back cities, and wildlife encounters. The authors help visitors discover dramatic mask festivals, Fulani horse-dancing, and both the pan-African film festival in Siao and the craft fair in Fespaco, two of the largest events of their kind on the continent. The romance of the Sahel desert can also be explored and information on desert markets, camel safaris, and secret dune encampments is covered for the intrepid traveler.
Features include: >Africa's most exciting cultural celebrations >Best wildlife experiences--from lion-tracking in Arly to close encounters with crocodiles in Bazole >Varied history, architecture, and stunning artisanship >Visiting villages: animist rituals, millet beer, and market days more>> |
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| Cape Verde Islands (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621029) Adrift in the Atlantic Ocean, one of the attractions of the Cape Verde Islands is the watersports; surfing, windsurfing, diving, and fishing. Travelers are also lured to the islands by the promise of scenic hikes around the dramatic terrain of these volcanic outcrops, including the climb up the Pico de Fogo volcanic cone. Many off-the-beaten-track highlights are provided to help explorers discover the hidden treasures of this magical archipelago, from beautiful bays with whaling history and beaches teeming with turtles to botanical gardens and cobbled paths leading to summits high above sea level.
Features include: >How to get there, where to stay, and specialty restaurants >Local culture, including music, customs, and history >Detailed hiking routes for all levels of experience >Maps and town plans of key areas of the islands more>> |
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