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Someone finally writes about Korean happiness! And who better to do it than Barbara Zitwer, our de facto global ambassador for Korean literature, to give the outside world an account of the joyful aspects of Korean life? - Anton HurFrom the very first...

A vivid blend of history and travel and a sweeping story of collaboration and resistance, fear and heroism, pacifism and sacrifice all set against the backdrop of the Pyrenees.'A beguiling mix of travel, memoir, history and good old-fashioned...

A guidebook to 36 walks in the natural and national parks of Spain's Andalucia region. Graded by difficulty from easy strolls to strenuous mountain hikes, there are routes to suit both beginner and more experienced walkers alike. Walks range...

The only county atlas with all the named streets of Somerset - more than 24,000 named streets, roads, lanes and alleys - ideal for finding the best and most effective route anywhere in the area.Includes all the streets in BATH, BRIDGWATER, FROME,...

An industry insider's look at glamorous, eccentric, captivating, and storied modern homes that embody California cool For more than twenty years, globe-trotting English-born, Los Angeles-based photographer Roger Davies has shot stunning, luxurious, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781859652886Author William FrickerFormat PaperbackPage Count 2Imprint GoldeneyePublisher Goldeneye

Whether you want to follow the Great Migration in Kenya and Tanzania, explore Botswana's Okavango Delta, or experience Victoria Falls, the local Fodor's travel experts in Africa are here to help! Fodor's The Complete Guide to Africa Safaris guidebook is...

This is the second edition of the first field guide to the birds of this fascinating region, and a companion to Birds of East Africa by two of the same authors. The Horn of Africa has the highest endemism of any region in Africa, and around 70...

From medieval Carlingford in Louth to Blarney Castle in Cork, discover the top 100 places to visit in Ireland's Ancient East. Wander through time at sites such as Clonmacnoise, Newgrange and the Rock of Cashel, as well as at hidden gems like Athassel...

Kim Sturgess was a weekend sailor: he enjoyed club racing and several brief sailing holidays, but had never attempted a substantial expedition. Reaching the age of fifty focused the mind and he decided to sail around Britain. While many cruising sailors...

In 1697, a 34-year-old woman mounted her horse and set off on a 3,000-mile journey which over two summers would take her to every county in England. Her name was Celia Fiennes. It was a time when women didn't do such things. It could be gruelling,...

Lonely Planet's Pocket Montreal and Quebec City is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Savour Quebecois cuisine, stroll through Montreal's parks, and explore Quebec City's Citadelle; all with your...

Guidebook blending inspiration and information about 180 walks and scrambles in the High Tatras mountains of Poland and Slovakia. Varied routes among the strikingly beautiful craggy peaks of the High, Western and White Tatras range from easy to...

All the mapping you need to walk the Offa's Dyke Path National Trail that runs for 177 miles along the English-Welsh border between Sedbury (near Chepstow) and Prestatyn on the north Wales Coast. NOTE An accompanying Cicerone guidebook - Offa's Dyke Path...

After their fantastic trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman couldn't shake the travel bug. And after an inspirational UNICEF visit to Africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this...

The latest title from UK travel publisher Cool Places, 200 Hotels showcases the very best Hotels, B&Bs and Guesthouses that Britain has to offer. Based on the UK accommodation website Cool Places, and compiled by Rough Guides founder Martin Dunford...

Bradt's Azores is the only comprehensive guidebook to the nine-island archipelago, a nature-lovers' wilderness perched at the western extremity of Europe in the mid-Atlantic, and one of the best places in the world for whale watching. Thanks to the...

A must-have tome for any ski fan, this wonderfully illustrated book is about all things skiing. Beginning with early Alpine pioneers through to the development of modern skiing, author and ski aficionado Gabriella Le Breton presents the evolution of this...

'A wonderfully quirky history' SUNDAY TIMES'The perfect read while you wait for your summer holiday to begin' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Quippy anecdotes are woven with historical reference and geographical context to give full colour' IRISH TIMESA bulwark against...

Written by a Greek traveller in the second century ad for a principally Roman audience, Pausanias' Guide to Greece is a comprehensive, extraordinarily literate and well-informed guidebook for tourists of the age. Concentrating on buildings, tombs and...

The book that has captivated millions of Chinese readers, translated into English for the very first time. 'Hypnotic . . . A record of one person's fierce refusal to follow a path laid down for her by the rest of the world' Tash Aw, Paris Review Books...

Lonely Planet's Experience Ireland travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Cycle the wild Atlantic Coast Route, kayak amid seals in West Cork, discover soft golden sand...

The Rough Guide to SwedenMake the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides.World-renowned 'tell it like it is' travel guide, now with free eBook.Discover Sweden with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with...

'I needed to get to the stopping places, so I needed to get on the road. It was the road where I might at last find out where I belonged.'Damian Le Bas grew up surrounded by Gypsy history. His great-grandmother would tell him stories of her childhood in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780899978680Author Mindy SinkFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Wilderness PressPublisher Wilderness PressWeight(grams) 272g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910566824Author Imogen LepereFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Hoxton Mini PressPublisher Hoxton Mini Press

Between Edinurgh and Glasgow is an area resonant in romance, history and invention. The moors above Stirling and the carseland surrounding its magnificent castle set the scene for a number of landmark battles, while Falkirk played a leading role in...

Pathfinder are Britain's best-loved walking guides. Enjoy 28 circular walks around the beautiful South Pennines, with Pathfinder, enjoy the stunning scenery with: Easy to follow directions Route highlights from the best view to great pubs Tried and...

Who hasn't explored and enjoyed their surrounding area recently and come to appreciate what is on our respective doorsteps? Philip's have created this new series for walkers, cyclists and local explorers at a scale that provides greener options to...

With a rich avifauna of more than 350 species that includes 29 endemics, the island of Sri Lanka is one of southern Asia's most popular birding destinations. This field guide provides full coverage of every species on the Sri Lanka list, including...

Reptiles of Costa Rica, the long-awaited companion to Amphibians of Costa Rica, is the first ever comprehensive field guide to the crocodilians, turtles, lizards, and snakes of Costa Rica. A popular destination for tourists and biologists because of its...

'Without doubt JBS, as many know him, is one of the world's most eminent explorers' Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Bt. OBE For over 60 years John Blashford-Snell has been exploring some of the planet's most remote, inaccessible and dangerous places; his name is...

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring the Balearic Islands.Explore Mallorca's historic towns and villages, relax on Menorca's pristine beaches, or dance...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783955047054Author Monaco BooksFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint Monaco BooksPublisher MAIRDUMONT GmbH & Co. KG

Glorious cycling routes by the river. World-class wine tasting among the vines. Days of exploring historic chateaux. Loire Valley offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK Eyewitness travel guide...

Marco Polo Caribbean Cruise Ports: the Cruise Ports Guide with Insider Tips Cruise the Caribbean with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Simple, clear and informative, this handy, pocket-size cruise guide is...

This last year has been one of great turmoil as wars, epidemics and extreme climate events have ravaged the globe. Sometimes it has felt as if the old certainties that have shored up our worldview for so long are being swept away in an unstoppable...

An epic journey across 5,000 kilometres and through eight decades, to tell a new story about the old Cold War faultlines With the fall of the Berlin Wall, it seemed that the old divisions between East and West had been consigned to history. But with...

Staggering statistics, strange facts and all kinds of surprising stuff from the National Trust. Haunted houses, baffling objects, bizarre buildings and distinctly curious characters. * Who needs an upside-down lighthouse? * How...

Get back to nature and explore sites unspoilt by humankind with the latest addition to the Inspired Traveller's Guide series.We humans don't just love wild places. We need them; we need their scale, their breath, their drama and enigma. Wild places can...