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Few countries are as marked by their history as the Maltese islands of Malta and Gozo. Each period of Maltas turbulent historynot least its heroic role during the Second World Warhas added to its rich cultural fabric. Deborah Manleys selection of...

When I am on a journey, all ties suddenly fall away. I feel myself quite unburdened, disconnected, free - There is something in it marvellously uplifting and invigorating. Whole past epochs suddenly return: nothing is lost, everything still full of...

All the information you need to enjoy your mountain trail adventure At 4810m (15,781ft), Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in western Europe, and one of the most famous mountains in the world. The trail (105 miles, 168km) that circumnavigates the...

Lonely Planet's Experience Spain is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Trek beautiful national parks, sample tapas and wine from around the country and explore Roman and Moorish sites in the south - all guided by local experts...

Europe has been widely acclaimed as among the finest achievements of 'one of our greatest living writers' (The Times). A personal appreciation, fuelled by five decades of journeying, this is Jan Morris at her best - at once magisterial and particular,...

Europe has been widely acclaimed as among the finest achievements of 'one of our greatest living writers' (The Times). A personal appreciation, fuelled by five decades of journeying, this is Jan Morris at her best - at once magisterial and particular,...

'The idea of owning anything except the experience is hubris.'Unknown Pleasures is a collection of works by the climber and award-winning author Andy Kirkpatrick.Obsessed with climbing and addicted to writing, Kirkpatrick is a master storyteller...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782917183250Author Gallard BabetteFormat PaperbackPage Count 274Imprint Pilgramage PublishingPublisher Pilgramage PublishingWeight(grams) 322gDimensions(mm)...

Marco Polo Pocket Guide London: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore London with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on...

Lonely Planet's Western Europe Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful European phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Ask for directions to historic sites, learn about...

They stuck their coaches on ride-on, ride off ferries, whisked through France and Italy moaning about garlic and rudeness, then bored the neighbours to death by having them all round to look at their holiday watercolours'Many people associate the Grand...

Inside Rick Steves Venice you'll find:* Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Venice* Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites* Top sights and...

Night trains have long fascinated us with the possibilities of their private sleeping compartments, gilded dining cars, champagne bars and wealthy travellers. Authors from Agatha Christie to Graham Greene have used night trains to tell tales of romance,...

A guidebook to Austria's Adlerweg (the Eagle's way) a long-distance trail from St Johann in Tirol in the east, passing through the historic town of Innsbruck at its mid-point before continuing to St Anton am Arlberg in the west. This waymarked 324km trek...

Insight Pocket Guides: ideal itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Now with free eBook, and a pull-out map.Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference...

Lonely Planet's Madrid is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at masterpieces by Spain's best painters in the beautiful Museo del Prado, enjoy tapas in La Latina,...

Lonely Planet's Experience London travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Find a floral jungle at Columbia Road Flower Market, visit Sky Garden's park in the clouds, see...

Europe by Eurail has been the train traveler's one-stop source for visiting Europe's cities and countries by rail for nearly fifty years. Newly revised and updated, this comprehensive annual guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and...

Lonely Planet's Pocket London is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Explore history at the British Museum, delve into history at the Tower of London and soar over the city on the London Eye; all...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780951885994Author Cheryl StraffonFormat PaperbackPage Count 146Imprint Meyn Mamvro PublicationsPublisher Meyn Mamvro PublicationsWeight(grams) 181g

Full of eccentric characters, Killing Dragons is the story of the first British mountaineers to tackle the Alpine summits of Switzerland during the late eighteenth century. Originally the explorers of this area were poorly equipped, wearing ordinary...

Lonely Planet's Experience Greece is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Marvel at Athens' ancient Acropolis, island-hop through the Aegean Sea, and relax on pristine beaches - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives...

Walking Guides are a series that showcases the world's great cities, with this streamlined, itinerary-driven guide, created in a handy, take-along format. The best way to appreciate the city is to walk: it is only on foot that you can explore the...

Europe by Eurail has been the train traveler's one-stop source for visiting Europe's cities and countries by rail for over forty years. Newly revised and updated, this comprehensive annual guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and...

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Best of France is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Embrace the sights and sounds of Paris,...

Lonely Planet's London is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the treasures of the British Museum, binge on art at Tate Modern and the National Gallery, and find...

Large-format collection of photography featuring the flora, fauna, and pristine landscapes of the Alps' protected regions. Capturing the allure of this grandiose legacy of the ice age is difficult, even in superlatives, but this photo book...

'A full and fascinating portrait of one of the great figures of mountaineering.' - Michael PalinAt dusk on 24 September 1975, Doug Scott and Dougal Haston became the first Britons to reach the summit of Everest as lead climbers on Chris Bonington's epic...

A guidebook to 21 day walks and 2 multi-day treks in Slovenia's Karavanke. Exploring the 120km mountain range between Slovenia and Austria, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced hikers alike. Walks range from 4 to 26km (2-16...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950924356Author Daily Language LearningFormat PaperbackPage Count 174Imprint Bravex PublicationsPublisher Bravex Publications

Marco Polo Pocket Guide Berlin: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore Berlin with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get...

This book is a celebration of mountain huts, showcasing the the sheer variety and sometimes quirky nature of these buildings that allow walkers, trekkers and climbers to access remote corners of the mountains. Packed with entertaining stories that bring...

Lonely Planet's Experience Paris travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Listen to jazz at the intimate Bab-llo club, devour fresh cheese from Marche d'Aligre, picnic in an...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788361155348Author terraQuestImprint terraQuestPublisher terraQuest

Nowhere in Ireland is there such a rich diversity of walks as Killarney. Thousands visit every year to walk in the beautiful landscape for which Killarney is renowned, and until now there has been no guidebook for these walks. Jim Ryan has compiled...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet England is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Ponder the mysteries of Stonehenge, visit...

Paris leads the world's other cities in art and cuisine, in architecture and history, in music and sculpture, in philosophy and political ferment, in nearly every other area on interest to the visitor. It has to be seen and experienced, and done so in a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060753443Author Adam NicolsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 154gDimensions(mm) 202mm *...

Europe by Eurail has been the train traveler's one-stop source for visiting Europe's cities and countries by rail for more than forty years. This comprehensive guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as well as...

Invention, passion, war and exile are but some of the elements in this revealing new insight into Paddy Leigh Fermor's many Romanian journeys. Starting with the `great trudge' on foot through Romania in 1934 and ending in 1990 with his assignment for...