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This first edition offers an unprecedented level of detail on the country’s sites, culture, history and wildlife alongside entertaining literary quotes and historical anecdotes. This guide features 22 maps and exceptional colour photography helping bring this fascinating country alive.
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The only in-depth guide to Liguria, a mountainous region of dizzy passes and breath-taking views where mountains plunge down into the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean. Liguria will leave you awestruck by its beauty. The narrow strip of coast includes the gems of the world famous Italian Riviera, the great port city of Genoa, the glitzy resort of Portofino and the charms of the Cinque Terre. Yet in the hinterland there are many beautiful villages and mountain walks that have yet to be discovered by tourists. The walks vary in difficulty so are accessible to all. Many of the walks and cycle routes featured in the book are through beautiful wilderness.
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Sitting at the cross-roads of Europe, Croatia offers an unrivalled mix of culture and nature. It continues to seduce visitors with its beautifully preserved historic towns and cities, magnificent cultural sights, gorgeous coastline, outstanding national parks and delicious food—not to mention some of the clearest waters you are likely to find anywhere in the Mediterranean. In this updated edition, all the basics are covered with details of transport, the increasing number of boutique hotels and ecotourism home-stays, and local wines, food and olive oil. An expanded culture section includes information on all the new museums opened in recent years, traditions added to the UNESCO List of Intangible Heritage and the Garden Festival at Zadar on the Dalmatian coast.
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Author Emma Thomson introduces travellers not only to the World Heritage Sites of Brussels' Grand Place or Bruges' romantic canals but also to snug spots, like the bewitched village of Laarne and Geraardsbergen, the real home of Manneken-Pis. Flanders provides something for everyone: the city-break or business tourist seeking restaurants and shopping; the wildlife and outdoor enthusiast after bird-watching and rural walks; the traveller wishing to seek out towns, villages and countryside off the beaten track; and the visitor in search of luxury and pampering.
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The Northwest Passage is an ice-choked waterway with spectacular
landscapes and a powerful history of naval endeavour. It is also an
unfolding opportunity for adventurous travel. The five-century dream of a
trade route to Asia by way of a short-cut through the Arctic
archipelago is, this book shows, finally a reality. Over the last
decade global warming has opened this fabled passage in late summer for
freight and for bold tourists. This is the first book to draw together
the rich history with a guide to the region - home for the majority of
the world's seabirds, enormous numbers of seals, plenty of polar bears
and narwhals and more than enough mosquitoes. It is also home for Inuit,
who arrived from the east, adapting superbly to a cruel climate.
Today's travellers can see incomparable scenery and a wealth of
wildlife.
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Bradt's Azores is the only publication in English that not only provides details of travel and activities, but also gives in-depth background information about the archipelago's discovery, settlement and subsequent social history. David Sayers outlines how the archipelago erupted from beneath the ocean some five million years ago. Revised throughout, this new edition also includes in-depth sections on whaling, fishing and agriculture, climate, and geology.
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Now in its eighth edition, this book covers all the major routes across the United States and Canada. Perfect for the well-planned traveller and the whimsical day-dreamer alike, it contains both practical information and background on the places that you'll see. Whatever the route, sit back, relax and watch a breathtaking continent unfold.
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This book journeys from pilgrimage sites with tombs of martyrs and scenes of medieval miracles to the remote islands of Iona, Bardsey and Lindisfarne, as well as to modern Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic shrines. It visits pre-historic stone circles and ancient chalk hill carvings such as the phallic Cerne Abbas giant. As well as sites of myth, legend, and apparition it covers shrines to philosophers and locations revered for their connections with art, music, literature, sport and crime.
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This second edition offers practical information on the growing health and wellness holidays, weddings and yachting parties as well as extended coverage of the rich cultural heritage. There is a new chapter on the highly popular Waitukubuli National Trail. The author is resident in the country so has detailed insider knowledge
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Slovenia travel guide book. Once part of the larger republic of Yugoslavia, Slovenia is now an independent country with impressive Alpine scenery and charming Adriatic coastal towns. In addition to practical information on the country's accessible capital, Ljubljana, the Bradt guide explores off-the-beaten-track Slovenia including visits to wine-growing regions, hiking in the Julian Alps, white-water rafting and skiing. A strong emphasis on culture and history is combined with practical information on where to stay and eat, and how to get around.
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One of the most misunderstood corners of Europe, Serbia is a spirited and fascinating country. Belgrade and second city Novi Sad are lively, cosmopolitan and welcoming, while rural Serbia, with its hidden monasteries and breathtaking countryside, is an undiscovered gem. This edition of the guide features the burgeoning music festival scene, bird-watching, wine-tasting and Serbia's growing litany of sporting stars such as Novak Djokovic. This edition includes a new section on the Danube cycling route with details on where to stop, where to shop and sights to see on the way. Updated throughout, the listings include boutique hotels, eco-lodges and backpacker hostels to cater for all budgets. The guide goes into greater depth than its competitors with more detail on the history, politics, culture and sights and more detailed reviews of hotels and restaurants.
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With its unique geography of coastal waters, mangroves, marshes, savannas, mountains and tropical rainforests, it's an ideal match for adventure seekers and wildlife enthusiasts. Explore the interior's waterways from a dugout canoe, swim alongside a black caiman the world's largest alligator, take in Amerindian culture at Surama, or spot one of Guyana's 800-plus birds
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Philip Briggs covers everything from the low-key capital Hargeisa and mediaeval port of Berbera to peerless rock art sites such as Las Geel, and the scenery and wildlife of the Daallo Escarpment, towering 2,000m high above the pristine reefs of the Gulf of Aden. Somaliland's ruined cities and historical ports date back 5,000 years and have links with ancient Egypt and Axum in northern Ethiopia, as well as the Ottoman and British Empires.
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Separated from the north in 2011, South Sudan is the world's newest
country and has emerged from decades of inaccessibility as a vibrant and
diverse destination. Nature lovers are drawn to the region to
experience one of the world's largest wetlands, the many tropical
forests and the second-largest wildlife migration on earth. The tribal
peoples such as the Dinka, Bari and Zande preserve unique cultures
thousands of years in the making.
Authors Sophie Ibbotson and Max Lovell-Hoare provide practical
information on getting around this new country where the travelling is
rugged but the rewards are immense. This stand-alone guide outlines tour
operators, hotels, restaurants, suggested itineraries, and how you can
give back to the community. The chapter on Sudanese culture provides
in-depth coverage of its languages, people and culture. Divided into
geographical regions with photographs and maps, South Sudan enables the
intrepid traveller to explore the length and breadth of the country.
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Transylvania is a wild, wooded, intensely romantic region, filled with mountains, gorges, myths and legends, dragons, wolves and vampires. This new edition of the hugely popular and personal guide to the romantic Transylvania region covers a whole range of attractions from creepy castles to medieval landscapes populated by vampires, bears and wolves. Updated throughout with all the practical information that the independent traveller needs, Transylvania is an invaluable companion for anyone wanting to explore its breathtakingly beautiful nature reserves, forest reservations and parks, as well as its historic castles, medieval towns and preserved folk villages.
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The Bradt Travel Guide includes choosing where to visit, and where to stay. Detailed coverage if national parks and illustrated wildlife section. Safaris and how to organise them - walking, driving and canoeing. People and culture, including local festivals. Adventure travel and adrenaline sports and 45 maps with over 300 GPS coordinates.
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Ghana is an ideal destination for first-time visitors to Africa; rich in little-visited national parks, forest reserves, cultural sites and scenic waterfalls, blessed with bleached white beaches and lush rain forests of the Atlantic coastline. This stand-alone guide, the only one available, caters for both the budget backpacker and the luxurious resort wallower. Including authoritative history and wildlife sections, updated accommodation and restaurant recommendations and a wealth of background and practical information, Bradt's Ghana covers the country with unrivalled detail and knowledge.
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Ukraine is the largest country in Europe. Evolving rapidly, the country offers visitors an unrivalled combination of old and new. Updated throughout, this edition of the guide highlights towns and villages well off the beaten track, and goes into greater depth than its competitors, with more detail on the history, culture and sights, and more opinionated and entertaining reviews of hotels and restaurants. The practical information highlights how to get there by bus, rail and boat. The culture section features some of the new writers of independent Ukraine; the history section has been updated to cover all the events that followed Yanukovych's election in 2010.
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Visit in May and find the slopes of the Tian Shan carpeted with tulips, base yourself in cosmopolitan Almaty and daytrip to the nearby mountains and or sample a glass of kumiss at a Kazakh dastarkhan. Now updated with more detail, Kazakhstan provides in-depth explanation of the rich and unique Kazakh traditions and nomadic heritage. The most comprehensive guide available, it's invaluable for anyone visiting or living in Kazakhstan.
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Often overlooked by visitors to South America, Paraguay is unspoilt and waiting to be discovered. Jesuit ruins echo with centuries of history, jaguars prowl the Chaco and the sound of the Paraguayan harp drifts through the air. From its poignant carved statues to smiling campesions, this unassuming country will leave you captivated. The only stand-alone guide to the country, Bradt's Paraguay offers detailed background information and practical advice for travellers looking to escape the tourist trail and experience the real heart of South America.
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Uruguay is perhaps best known for wining the first World Cup and its former meat-processing factory at Fray Bentos. Few know that, in addition to vast hectares of prairie grassland dotted with grazing cattle, this South American republic boasts wetlands and lagoons home to over 459 species of bird, pristine empty beaches lining boho-chic fishing villages, canyons filled with subtropical forests, and a laidback capital wich hosts rodeos and giant beef barbecues, and displays elegant Art Deco architecture. With full background and practical information, Bradt's Uruguay is the only dedicated English-language guide to this small but characterful country.
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Turkey is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations and yet the rugged plateaus stretching east from Istanbul are rarely explored.
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This is the most detailed guide to Central Asia's most populous country and the heart of the historic Silk Road. Strikingly beautiful yet little understood, Uzbekistan finally has a guide to inspire independent travelling, with all the in-depth practical information required, highlighting epic landscapes through to awe-inspiring architecture.
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Tajikistan is Central Asia's smallest and least understood country. Epic mountain landscapes, glacial lakes and the mighty Oxus River encircle ancient Buddhist sites, Silk Road trading posts, medieval shrines and planned Soviet cities.
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Swaziland is Africa's second smallest country and its last remaining absolute monarchy. Dwarfed by neighbouring South Africa, this tiny, landlocked nation punches well above its weight in terms of both nature and culture.
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The Bradt guide to Oman includes exploring the 'land of the frankincense' in Dhofar. This guide also provides information on the caves, tombs, and ruined cities in Oman. Also included in this guide is the art of wadi-bashing, the best areas to watch turtles nesting, and the places to go for the most rewarding shopping experience. Information about the best sightseeing in the capital can be found in detail throughout this guide. As well there is information about the capital and information to help the reader learn Arabic for their trip to Oman.
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Philip Briggs presents the eminently visitable Malawi in a way that avoids the partronising and disdainful tone of so many other guides dealing with developing countries. His affection and respect for Malawi and Malawians shines through the most mundane advice. Includes up-to-date practical information about transport, visas and accommodations. Features health and safety information. Explore on and around Lake Malawi. Includes 32 fully revised computer-drawn maps and town plans.
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This guide, fully updated with the latest route information, explores the length and breadth of the country by public transport. There is a detailed section on understanding the Swiss Travel System to help travellers get the most from their visit. Switzerland without a car showcases the unique features of each station such as luggage forwarding, cycle hire, walking routes and even the station café which is used by locals because of its quality
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Iceland Travel Guide by Bradt. Not just for those looking to glimpse glaciers or wallow in hot springs, Bradt’s new edition of this award-winning guide to Iceland caters to the outdoor enthusiast as well as those who share Andrew Evans' passion for the country’s rich Viking traditions and history. Learn when to use each one of the eight Icelandic words for sheep, how to avoid injury from dive-bombing Arctic terns, or the connections between present-day sites and Iceland’s rich literary tradition of sagas. Biking, trekking, deep-sea and river fishing, horse-riding, glacier exploration, Reykjavík’s wild nightlife – it’s all covered.
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The first dedicated English-language guidebook to an emergent and largely unspoiled ecotourist destination otherwise overlooked by the travel publishing industry. Peaceful and politically stable, Suriname is one of the world's five most thinly populated countries.
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