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| Eccentric London (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621937) England's capital is a unique yet seriously strange and secret city. Benedict le Vay reveals London's most bizarre and macabre secrets with his novel approach, which doubles both as a thematic guide to the hidden attractions of the streets of London and a compelling insight into the citizens and culture of this historic city. Features include: *Eccentric Londoners *Eccentric shopping, pastimes and careers *Eccentric homes, gardens, and buildings more>> |
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| Ecuador (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841620756) Ecuador's mountains and volcanoes have drawn climbers and hikers for decades. This guide caters for those in search of extreme adventure, providing routes up Ecuador's most challenging rock-faces, as well as more leisurely walks through highland villages. New maps and route plans are included. more>> |
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| Eritrea (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621715) A new edition of the essential guide for independent travelers to this unusual and remarkable African country, which is emerging from its war-torn past to welcome tourists. In addition to the charms of the capital Asmara, with its broad avenues, markets and Roman Catholic cathedral, the interior – rich in historical remains – is well worth visiting. more>> |
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| Estonia (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621944) As more and more of Estonia opens up properly to tourists, this new fifth edition is inevitably bigger and better than its predecessor. The author provides extensive coverage on new spa hotels and beaches to be explored as well as hidden manor houses and brand new concert halls to enliven stays there. Features include: *Fully updated accommodation listings *New galleries and museums to explore *A new section on Narva, for travelers en route to Russia
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| Ethiopia (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621289) This Bradt guide has become the definitive source of information on this country rich in culture, history, and dramatic scenery. For first-time visitors, Philip Briggs supplies plenty of practical advice on how to bridge the cultural gap and plan a trouble-free trip. Heritage hotspots in a land thought to be the cradle of civilization and resting place of the Ark of the Covenant include the architecturally fascinating rock-hewn church of Lalibela, the unofficial eighth wonder of the world, and ancient palaces and staelae at Axum.
Ethiopia boasts nine national parks and several wildlife sanctuaries, all of which are detailed in Philip Briggs's comprehensive text. This guide features: >Where to find some of East Africa's rarest wildlife, including the Simien wolf, walia ibex, and gelada baboon >Ethiopia's national parks and wildlife sanctuaries >Traveling the Northern Historic Circuit >Addis Ababa in detail: where to stay, eat, and drink, plus nearby sightseeing more>> |
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| Falkland Islands (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841620374) Situated some 300 miles west of Argentina, the Falkland Islands are teeming with wildlife and history and offer a great opportunity for penguin watching. This new Bradt guide provides full coverage of the islands' many attractions including the bustling capital, Port Stanley; the flora and fauna and the historic battlegrounds, as well as special interest subjects such as Falklands philately and offshore shipwrecks. Conservation and environmental issues are given particular prominence. more>> |
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| Faroe Islands (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841622248) The Faroes are eighteen North Atlantic islands located northwest of Scotland and halfway between Iceland and Norway. Since 1948, they have been an autonomous region of Denmark with their own parliament, flag and official national language. Known for their towering cliffs and mountainous terrain, these islands offer a unique opportunity to hike through some of Europe's most unspoilt landscapes, explore traditional fjordside villages, cycle around remote valleys or watch the 300 or so species of birds. more>> |
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| Gabon, Sao Tome & Principe (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841620732) Gabon is the ideal destination for naturalists, boasting easily accessible rainforests and reserves where an astonishing range of wildlife can be found and environmental conservation and research is being carried out. This guide offers introductions to the history, geography and culture of the region and covers all the hard facts a visitor needs to know, including activities such as fishing, watersports and whale and dolphin watching. Thorough sections on the independent volcanic islands of Sao Tome and Principe will help visitors to discover this archipelago of sugarloaf peaks, idyllic beaches and fertile rainforests, which hosts a range of endemic species.
With extensive practical information on accommodation, restaurants and transport and sections on languages, from French to local dialects, this book offers an insight into one of the best locations in Africa for both birds and primates. more>> |
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| Galapagos Wildlife (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621005) This book is the fruit of many journeys to the Galapagos archipelago. The islands' wildlife is described in a highly readable style based on our close observations. The photographs were chosen to bring the islands to life. Despite being a small pocketbook, the visitor sites descriptions are more detailed than any other guidebook. We guarantee this will enhance your visit to the Galapagos and for armchair travellers it will bring the ‘Enchanted Isles’ into your home more>> |
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| Gambia (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621371) The authors of The Gambia are deeply passionate about the place they have made their home, and they use their local knowledge to take you beyond the obvious. Whether you choose to explore the lush forests or walk along the golden beaches, drink green tea in mud-walled villages or seek out the secretive hippos, this guide will help you celebrate the rich diversity of a land labelled 'the gateway to Africa'. more>> |
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| Georgia (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621906) This guide provides the most up to date and detailed source of hard facts for independent travelers and hikers on getting to and around this little explored but very welcoming ex-Soviet state. Thorough coverage is provided on the increasingly cosmopolitan capital, Tbilisi, together with plenty of suggestions for itineraries further afield, highlighting Georgia's picturesque and unspoiled countryside. Features include: *The Black Sea coast, Caucasus mountains, and Svaneti *A traveler's guide to Georgian hospitality, customs, and transport *The flora and fauna of the region more>> |
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| Ghana (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841622057) Bradts Ghana has remained the bestselling guide to the country since it was first published in 1998, being used by almost every English-speaking visitor to the country. Visitors will discover a country steeped in rich cultural tradition and little-visited attractions and an uncrowded place to go for game-viewing with Mole National Park and Baobeng Monkey Sanctuary among the highlights. more>> |
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| Great Wall Of China (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841621586) This is the first guide for travelers completely dedicated to exploring the greatest landmark in the world, going beyond the popular tourist hotspots. Each chapter covers an individual province, incorporating the history, stories, and legends related to the wall in that area. There is also coverage of main cities which act as a base for those exploring the wall.
A range of cultural information, including Chinese food, customs, history, politics, and economy, provides the essential background to gain insight into the Chinese way of life. Features include: >Planning a trip, with full details of red tape and relevant organizations to contact >Route maps of each section of the wall >Accommodations on route: hotels, guesthouses, monasteries, tea houses, or camping >Sections on local interest, spanning flora and fauna to Chinese culture >Beijing and other must-see sites near the wall more>> |
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| Guyana (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841622231) Guyana is the ideal destination for the discerning visitor seeking adventure. Within its vast interior, the Guiana Shield (one of the four pristine tropical rainforests left in the world) converges with the Amazon Basin, creating a unique geography composed of coastal waters, mangroves, marshes, savannas, mountains and tropical rainforests. more>> |
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| Hungary (Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN: 9781841620916) Romantic Budapest floats with the cream of world capitals, and is an established 'must-see' for travellers in Europe. But Hungary has oodles more besides. Here you'll find forested mountains and rolling 'puszta' plains, peasant villages and pretty Baroque towns, whip-cracking cowboys and bathers dozing in thermal pools.
Whatever your passion, this country's got it covered. "Hungary: The Bradt Travel Guide" provides all the practical and background information you'll need for a short stay or a longer tour. It contains information on: hiking in the Matra Hills, wine tasting in the Eger valley, horse-riding in the Great Plain, caving in Aggtelek, nosing in the museums of Pecs, splashing in central Europe's largest lake - or goulash slurping at a pavement cafe as the sun sets over Sopron. more>> |
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