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| Australia By Rail (Trailblazer Publications, ISBN: 9781873756812) From the vast emptiness of the Nullarbor Plain, on the longest straight rail line in the world, to the twisting tracks of outback Queensland and the rainforests of the north, Australia's railways offer a rich variety of contrasting experiences. Taking the train is an ideal way to explore the continent in comfort and style. Features include: >Fully revised fifth edition- updated and expanded: with seventy maps including the new Ghan extension to Darwin >Rail travel for all budgets--from the five-star luxury of the Great South Pacific Express to economy sleeping berths for budget-conscious travelers, plus full details of the Austrailpass and other passes and ticket bargains >Railway route guides with seventy rail maps--all main lines and branches, what to look out for when traveling, and where to stop >Railway history--and the battle for the survival of rail in Australia >City guides and maps--the best sights, recommended hotels, and restaurants in many stops along the lines; with extensive sections on Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, and Canberra >Forty color photographs more>> |
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| Azerbaijan Travel Guide (Trailblazer Publications, ISBN: 9781873756799) In 1999, the first edition of this book put Azerbaijan on the travel map. Packed with practical, cultural, and culinary information as well as scores of maps it helped visitors and residents alike to make the most of this beautiful, varied, and much under-estimated country. "Caspian Business News praised the book as being in the "usual travel guide format but with an added feel for the country based on in-depth research." This expanded, thoroughly-updated third edition includes ever wilder excursions into the mystical mountains and reveals quaint old Pensar mosques, little-known 6th century church ruins, more bubbling mud volcanoes, and bizarre natural flares in the land where even water catches fire (at Archivan and Barda).
Visitors can uncover a field full of rusting Soviet-era tanks and armored vehicles near Puta, take idyllic Caucasian hikes from the timeless village of Xinaliq, and explore 4WD routes to remote Allar and secret Sim. There are even more off-beat curiosities pinpointed such as the Perigala "fairy castle," the "hand tree" in Goychay, a cowpie pyramid near Agdash, and a grand disemboweled Lenin statue at Yevlax. Also featured in this fully revised third edition are: >Practical information for all visitors and foreign residents, including visas, getting to Azerbaijan, hotel and restaurant reviews, language, and cultural tips.
>Comprehensive information for motorists: Landmarks at key turnings, fuel stations, 4WD routes, and city transit, plus bus and train services. >190 maps and 180 diagrams--includes even more maps and diagrams than the previous edition with revised spellings to better reflect the current Azerbaijani transliteration system. >Plus,excursions to neighboring Georgia more>> |
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| Coast to Coast Path (Trailblazer Publications, ISBN: 9781905864096) The Coast to Coast Path is a 191-1/2-mile (307km) trail that runs from St Bees on the Irish Sea across the width of Northern England to the North Sea at Robin Hood's Bay. This spectacular two-week walk crosses three National Parks - the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors.
Features include: 109 walking maps, walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest. These are not general-purpose maps but fully edited maps drawn by walkers for walkers and detailed public transport information for all access points.
Also includes practical information for all budgets - what to see, where to stay and where to eat. more>> |
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| Cornwall Coast Path (Trailblazer Publications, ISBN: 9781873756935) Fully revised second edition of the second of Trailblazer's 10-title series of British Walking Guides. The Cornwall Coast Path is a 203-mile section of a National Trail around the south-western tip of Britain, with some of the best coastal walking in Europe. With constantly changing scenery, the footpath takes in secluded coves, tiny fishing villages, rocky headlands, bustling resorts, wooded estuaries and golden surf-washed beaches.
It is an area rich in wildlife with seabirds, wild flowers, dolphins and seals. For this second edition we have extended coverage by 43 miles so that the trail information in the book begins from Bude rather than Padstow and now includes Tintagel. - 13 town plans and 99 large-scale walking maps - at just under 1: 20,000 - showing route times, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest and much more.
These are not general-purpose maps but fully-edited maps drawn by walkers for walkers. - - Itineraries for all walkers - whether walking the route in its entirety over 17-21 days or sampling the highlights on day walks and short breaks - - Practical information for all budgets - camping, bunkhouses, hostels, B&Bs, pubs and hotels; Bude through to Falmouth - where to stay, where to eat, what to see, plus detailed street plans - - Comprehensive public transport information - for all access points on the coast path - - Flora and fauna - four page full color flower guide, plus an illustrated section on local wildlife - - Green hiking - understanding the local environment and minimizing our impact on it more>> |
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| Corsica Treking GR20 (Trailblazer Publications, ISBN: 9781873756980) A mountain range rising from the sea, Corsica holds the most arrestingly beautiful landscapes in the Mediterranean. From its cobalt blue gulfs and shell-sand beaches, hillsides of evergreen maquis give way to pristine oak, chestnut and pine forests, awesome gorges, alpine lakes and a spine of snow-streaked peaks and passes. Among the many trails that penetrate its remotest corners, the GR20, following the island's watershed, is a high-level route that has won an international reputation as being Europe's most challenging long-distance path.
35 detailed trekking maps - showing walking times, places to stay and points of interest, with detailed route descriptions for the entire GR20 Practical information - planning your trip; travelling to Corsica from other parts of Europe, North America and Australasia; getting to the trailheads; historical and cultural background; what to see; health and safety; minimizing your impact on the environment; French and Corsican language sections Accommodation and restaurants - reviews of places to stay and eat at all budgets, from luxury heritage hotels to the pick of Corsica's gites, hostels and restaurants Gateway towns - comprehensive guides to Ajaccio, Bastia and Calvi Corsican flora - full-color photo guide to the island's flora more>> |
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| Dolomites Trekking, Alta Via 1 & Alta Via 2 (Trailblazer Publications, ISBN: 9781873756836) As a trekking destination the Italian Dolomites has few peers. Juxtaposing dramatic mountain scenery with picture-perfect Tyrolean villages, and flower-filled alpine meadows with poignant WWI battlefields, this small yet exquisite range rarely fails to enchant and beguile those who visit. This guide has been re-researched and updated to include the two most popular long-distance hikes in the Dolomites--the Alta Via 1 (AV1) and the Alta Via 2 (AV2) as well as shorter walks.
The Alta Via 1 is the classic high level traverse of the Venetian Dolomites, from north to south. It's a nine to fouteen day walk which begins at Lago di Braies in Val Pusteria running along a trail which connects a network of high mountain refuges south to Belluno. The Alta Via 2 is the longest alta via of them all, taking ten to sixteen days.
>55 detailed trekking maps--showing route times, places to stay, and points of interest: >Alta Via 1 (nine-fourteen days) >Alta Via 2 (ten-sixteen days) >15 short treks (one-five days) >Practical information--planning the trip and getting to Italy from other countries in Europe, North America, and Australasia >Historical and cultural background--with comprehensive sections on the legends and culture of the indigenous Ladin people >Cortina, Bolzano, and ten other towns and villages--detailed street plans, where to stay, where to eat, what to see, and getting to the start of a trek >Green hiking, health, and safety--how to stay healthy on a hike and minimize impact on a fragile region >Italian language section >Flora and fauna--four-page full-color guide to the flowers of the Dolomites, plus an illustrated bird identification section. more>> |
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| Inca Trail with Cusco & Machu Picchu (Trailblazer Publications, ISBN: 9781873756867) This guide features ten hikes from two days to two weeks with thirty-four detailed route maps showing walking times, camping places, and all points of interest. Best known is the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, which follows part of the old Inca highway over passes of 4200m (13,750ft). Discover the Vilcabamba Trail, a fascinating four-day hike to the ruins at Espiritu Pampa, last Inca capital; the trek to Choquequirau and the trail to Santa Teresa.
Also included are hikes around Cusco and the Urubamba Valley. Coverage consists of the following: >Cusco--where to stay, where to eat, and what to see in the ancient Inca capital >Lima--street plans, what to see, where to stay, and getting to Cusco >Practical information--planning a trip and getting to Peru from North America, Europe, and Australasia >History of the Incas--plus ground plans of twelve Inca ruins >Green hiking--how to minimize impact on a fragile region >Flora and fauna--full-color section >Language--Spanish and Quechua >Fifty maps and street plans more>> |
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| Offas Dyke Path (Trailblazer Publications, ISBN: 9781873756591) This new series of walking guides is unique, with highly detailed hand-drawn trail maps featuring the kind of information not normally found on maps -- walking times, gradients, important directions, hotels, restaurants, and points of interest. As one reviewer put it, the maps are "user-friendly, with route-finding tips scribbled onto the map itself. Gradients are indicated by arrows -- great if you don't know contours from condors." Britain's network of long-distance trails enables walkers to explore some of the finest landscapes in the country's best walking areas.
Each book includes: -- Planning and background information -- Practical information -- places to stay, places to eat, and transport information -- Itineraries -- day trips or the full 1-2 week route -- Trail guide -- Maps -- at a scale of 1:19,500 these are the most detailed available -- 16pp of color photographs A National Trail from the Severn Estuary to the north Wales coast following the line of Offa's Dyke, an impressive 8th century earth-work along the English/Welsh border. The ever-changing landscape -- the Wye Valley, the Black Mountains, the Shropshire Hills, and the Clwydian Hills -- is steeped in history and legend providing 168 miles of fascinating walking. more>> |
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| Pembrokeshire Coast Path (Trailblazer Publications, ISBN: 9781873756560) This new series of walking guides is unique, with highly detailed hand-drawn trail maps featuring the kind of information not normally found on maps -- walking times, gradients, important directions, hotels, restaurants, and points of interest. As one reviewer put it, the maps are "user-friendly, with route-finding tips scribbled onto the map itself. Gradients are indicated by arrows -- great if you don't know contours from condors." Britain's network of long-distance trails enables walkers to explore some of the finest landscapes in the country's best walking areas.
Each book includes: -- Planning and background information -- Practical information -- places to stay, places to eat, and transport information -- Itineraries -- day trips or the full 1-2 week route -- Trail guide -- Maps -- at a scale of 1:19,500 these are the most detailed available -- 16pp of color photographs A 189 mile footpath around the stunning coastline of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in southwest Wales. Renowned for its unspoilt sandy beaches, secluded coves, tiny fishing villages and offshore islands rich in bird and marine life, this National Trail provides some of the best coastal walking in Britain. more>> |
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| Sahara Overland (Trailblazer Publications, ISBN: 9781873756768) Sahara Overland is the first guidebook to consider the entire Sahara Desert from the Atlantic to the Nile. It is one of the few guides to seriously address the distinct requirements and expectations of packaged 4WD- and camel trekking tourists as well as the increasingly popular option of self-drive escorted tours. Sahara Overland covers all aspects of desert travel including: where and when to go. Vehicle Choice and Preparation Four-wheel drive cars and trucks, motorcycles and even bicycles are all considered in detail. Navigation, health and water. Saharan landforms, peoples and prehistoric art. The guide also features over 30 detailed GPS itineraries in Morocco, Libya and Mauritania and Mali as well as full background on less-visited countries like Chad, Niger and Egypt's Western Desert. more>> |
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| Siberian Bam Railway Guide (Trailblazer Publications, ISBN: 9781873756188) Expanded from the first edition (Siberian BAM Railway Guide) to include not only travel by rail on the BAM but also on the Lena by steamer and on the winter road to Magadan in this fascinating corner of Russia. Includes full details of how to get to the region, where to stay, what to see and how to get around. The 3400km rail trip from Lake Baikal to the Pacific Ocean, the Lena River from the Baikal mountains to the Arctic Ocean, and the winter road to Magadan are covered by a master route map and six detailed route maps. The book includes: Planning your trip explains what you need to know when setting off for Russia, and for north-east Russia in particular. En route describes travelling conditions - how you will travel, what you will see, and who you will meet. BAM Mainline and Branch Route Description. Route maps. History of the BAM gives the political and engineering story of this immense project. As well as other essentail peices of information. more>> |
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| Silk Roads: A Route And Planning Guide (Trailblazer Publications, ISBN: 9781905864003) The Silk Road was never a single thread but an intricate web of trade routes - Silk Roads - linking Asia and Europe. This new practical guide helps travellers explore all these threads and covers Turkey, Syria, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan and China. - Getting to the region from North America, Europe and Australasia - How to travel - train, bus or plane - Trips for all budgets - from $15 a day to over $150 a day - What to see and where to go - Full reviews of hotels and restaurants - Comprehensive chapter on the historical background of this most famous of all trade routes - 50 maps and town plans - Adapted from "Silk Route by Rail," which was shortlisted for the Thomas Cook Guide Book of the Year Awards - Covers more countries than other Silk Road guides - Turkey, Syria, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan and China more>> |
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| The Ridgeway (Trailblazer Publications, ISBN: 9781873756881) The 87 mile Ridgeway runs from Overton Hill near Avebury in Wilshire to Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire; part of the route follows the oldest road in England. The walk takes 5 to 7 days, is not particularly difficult and offers fine views across rolling countryside and downs. The guide includes 53 detailed walking maps, (1:20 000), itineraries for all walkers whether hiking the entire route or just doing day walks, also included is info on accommodation, where to stay and public transport information. more>> |
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| Tibet Overland (Trailblazer Publications, ISBN: 9781873756416) Whether you’re travelling by 4WD, bus, mountain bike or even yak, this guide provides invaluable advice and the most detailed maps for the independent traveller crossing the world's highest and largest plateau. Tibet is a mountain-biker’s paradise. Where else in the world can you cycle alongside 8000m (26,250ft) peaks and cross 5000m (16,400ft) passes, almost daily? The Lhasa–Kathmandu route includes the world's longest downhill run: a drop of 4200m in just over 160kms of heart-stopping descent! Tibet is still one of the most remote regions in the world and any visit will be an adventure, however you travel. The book also includes detailed information on a wide range of journeys, full colour maps, all you need to know about planning and preparing for yor trip, background information, health and safety plus mountain biking in Nepal. more>> |
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| Trans-Canada Rail Guide (Trailblazer Publications, ISBN: 9781905864010) The world' s most scenic rail ride. A journey on Canada' s transcontinental railroad ranks as one of the greatest rail experiences in the world. Stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the lines span 3974 miles, taking in not only several of North America' s finest cities but also some of the most dramatic scenery on earth, including the spectacular Rocky Mountains.
Rail travel for all budgets - This comprehensive guidebook gives information for all budgets, from the cheapest rail tickets with shoestring accommodation in the cities along the route to the most luxurious guided tours. - Fully revised 4th edition - updated and with new mapping - Rail travel for all budgets - where to get the best deals - Mile-by-mile route guide - what to see along the route; with 25 maps - Railway history - the rail link that created modern Canada - City guides and maps - the best sights, recommended hotels and restaurants in eight major stops along the lines: Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Vancouver and Calgary more>> |
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