A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Thoroughly revised and revamped with expanded coverage for its tenth editio n, The Rough Guide to India is the ultimate travel guide to one of the worl d's great travel destinations. From the majestic landscapes of the Himalaya s to the tropical backwaters of Kerala, the Rough Guide covers this endless ly fascinating country in unparalleled depth, with crystal-clear mapping an d stunning photography throughout. Rough Guides' team of experts bring you ... View More...
INTRODUCTION Barcelona has boomed since the early 1990s, when preparations for the Olymp ic Games wrenched it into modernity, and today it remains well in the vangu ard of other Spanish cities (with the possible exception of Madrid) in term s of prosperity, stability and cultural activity. It's a confident, progres sive city, looking towards the rest of Europe for its inspiration and its i nnovations - the classic tourist images of Spain seem firmly out of place i n Barcelona's bustling central boulevards and stylish modern streets. And s tyle is what brings many visitors here, attracted by en... View More...
A remarkably complete -- and compact -- travel guide to the entire United S tates. I scrutinized pages for two cities I know intimately (New Haven, CT, and Seattle, WA) and one I just visited (Palm Springs, CA) and can honestl y say that this book does a very good job of capturing the essential feelin g of each place, and of describing the high and low points of each locale. As is inevitable for such a copious compendium, there are entries for estab lishments that have gone out of business (The Unicorn and Costermonger), or entries I wished they had included (The Museum of Toasters). But on th... View More...
A nice clean copy, no markings throughout: The Rough Guide to Thailand is the most discerning and accessible handbook to this intriguing country. A 24-page full colour section introduces the co untry, its climate, regions and culture and full colour spreads highlight t he best of the activities, events and sights. There is evocative coverage o f all the sights in opinionated write-ups, including the best beaches and i slands, and critical reviews of places to stay, eat and drink. The authors give expert advice on activities ranging from trekking to spa treatments, a nd from scuba-diving to coo... View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. A comprehensive guide to this destination, with evocative accounts of all the attractions from the atmospheric temples of Angkor and Phnom Penh, to the laid back resort of Sihanoukville and the jungle-clad hills of Rattanakiri. It includes a detailed background on Cambodian history, religion and the resurgance in cultural life since the end of the Khmer Rouge era. View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. View More...
The Rough Guide to Bali & Lombok is the definitive guide to these two spect acular Indonesian islands. A 24-page, full-colour introduction gives an ins piring insight into many of the islands highlights, from the dramatic clif ftop temples and sparkling white-sand beaches to the unforgettable sunrise views from Gunung Batur. The guide includes extensive reviews of the island s finest places to eat, sleep and drink for visitors on any budget. Whethe r you are an active traveller looking for advice on the best diving spots o r looking for a something more relaxed like a spa or a cookery course, ... View More...
INTRODUCTION The islands of Bali and Lombok are part of the Indonesian arch ipelago, a 5000-kilometre-long string of over thirteen thousand islands, st retching between Malaysia in the west and Australia to the east. Located ju st east of the island of Java, Bali has long been the primary focus of Indo nesia's flourishing tourist industry and its eastern neighbour, Lombok, has also grown in popularity in recent years. Both islands are small (Bali ext ends less than 150km at its longest point, Lombok a mere 80km), volcanic, a nd graced with swathes of extremely fertile land, much of it (particu... View More...
