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**WINNER of the 2020 Amazon Storyteller Literary Award**"Llama Drama is simply hilarious. If anyone wants something witty and moving at the same time. Also, something empowering, then this is the one for them. I literally inhaled it." - Claudia Winkleman,...
Book
"Humorous and heartfelt, Nothing Like a Dane is a memoir of a New Zealander living her best life in Denmark. The Danish concept of hygge is a wonderful thing. Even if most fail miserably when they try to pronounce or explain its true essence. Unless you're...
"This richly illustrated guide to 650 places will appeal to those who want to explore Britains lost animist landscape of fairies, folklore, myth and paganism. Discover pre-Christian healing shrines and Norse mythology. Learn where rock, water and hill...
"Lonely Planet's Pocket Madeira is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Spend a night discovering the bars and restaurants of Zona Velha, ascend to the cool, leafy neigh...
"A journey through New York's outposts of good food, design, retail and more, this definitive travel guide will make you feel like a local no matter where you are from"--Publisher's description.
"Explore wild mountain terrain, vibrant cities and romantic coastline. Whether you want to trek the dramatic peaks of the Picos de Europa, appreciate contemporary art at Museo Guggenheim or hop from bar to bar in the side streets of San Sebastian, your...
"With its scenic towns, romantic medieval cities and evocative landscapes, Germany is the perfect destination for a leisurely road trip. It’s yours to explore with Road Trips Germany, our redesigned and newly updated guide containing 24 drives across...
"A cultural bonanza, a sun-seekers paradise, a foodie haven: Mexico is a treat for every visitor. Whether you want to sample smoky mezcal in Oaxaca, swim in the Yucatán's crystal-clear cenotes or discover ancient Maya ruins in the jungle, your DK Eye...
"Epic landscapes, abundant wildlife and unforgettable adventures, welcome to Alaska. Whether you want to be awed by its jaw-dropping scenery, spend time in the national parks, or learn about the rich historical roots of native culture, your DK Eyewit...
"With its historic plazas, glorious gardens and regal architecture, Madrid dazzles with opulence. But for all its trappings of royalty, this intimate city is also a creative powerhouse, home to world-class art galleries, bustling markets and musical....
"Lonely Planet's Experience Paris is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Indulge your appetites at sensational bistros, immerse yourself in artistic masterworks and experience the heights of haute couture - all guided by local...
"Lonely Planet’s Pocket Florence & Tuscany is your guide to the city’s best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Marvel at Florence’s duomo, sip Chianti’s fine wine, and explore the treasures of the Uffizi Gallery; all with your...
"Ideal for both armchair and in-destination travel, [this book] covers history, archaeology and culture, including iconic sites such as Babylon and Ur, the stunning architecture of the country's mosques, the natural beauty and wildlife of the Marshes...
"An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Athens, packed with insider tips and ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists, and a laminated pull-out map - all designed to help you see the very best of Athens. Wander through the ruins of the ancient Agora, admire the...
"Corsica is a truly spectacular island. Unspoilt wilderness, soaring mountains, pristine beaches and timeless villages abound at every turn. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around the "Island of Beauty" with absolute...
"The most full-on, 24-hour city you could ever hope to visit, Las Vegas is a playground of extravagant casino resorts, spectacular shows, and top restaurants - a place to have fun and relax. Make the most of your trip to this legendary city with DK E...
"With its snow-capped mountain ranges and beautiful hill towns, Italy is an ideal destination for a leisurely road trip. It's yours to explore with Road Trips Northern and Central Italy, our redesigned and newly updated guide containing 25 drives across...
"A joyous and life-affirming story of one family's move from London to a rural French village. There it stands, a thousand-year-old ruin ignored by the Languedoc villagers of Causses-et-Veyran who pass by it on their way to the church next door. But ...
"Accompanied only by three Amazigh Muslim men and their camels, Scottish explorer Alice Morrison set off to find a hidden world. During her journey along the Draa river, she encountered dinosaur footprints and discovered a lost city, as well as what ...
"In 1968, Donald Crowhurst was trying to market a nautical navigation device he had developed, and saw the Sunday Times Golden Globe round the world sailing race as the perfect opportunity to showcase his product. Few people knew that he wasn't an ex...
"Beautifully situated between the ocean and picturesque mountains, Vancouver offers the cultural vibrancy of a modern metropolis, as well as the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking rugged coastline and wilderness of nearby Vancouver Island. Make the...
"Fuelled by espresso coffee, Seattle is a trendy, vibrant and ambitious city at the helm of technology and popular culture. Beyond the skyscrapers and farmers' markets, Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains beckon with unmatched natural beauty. Make the...
"When, in 1796, Calcutta-based Scottish merchants Campbell & Clark dispatched an Indian ship hurriedly renamed the Sydney Cove to the colony of New South Wales, they were hoping to make their fortune. The ship's speculative cargo was comprised of all...
"Running Wild highlights the most exciting trail runs from around the world, from the heights of the Alps and the snowy expanses of the Arctic to the jungles of Latin America and the outback Down Under. Each destination is brought to life by a different...
"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...
"Many of the greatest names in literature have visited or made their home in the colourful and diverse metropolis of London. From Charles Dickens to George Orwell, Virginia Woolf to Bernadine Evaristo, London's writers have brought the city to life t...
"What would you do if you were not afraid? During a difficult time in what had already been a difficult life, Leonie Katekar decided to plunge herself into the unknown, embarking on a 12,0000-kilometre solo bike-packing expedition. When We're Not Afraid...
"What would you do if you were stranded in the coldest place on Earth as the world you knew back home changed forever? David Knoff had embarked on the adventure of a lifetime as station leader of Davis research station in Antarctica when the COVID-19...
Large Print
"It's now a golden age for these tales - they crop up in novels, films, and popular culture. But what's the modern relevance of Theseus, Hera, and Pandora? Were these stories ever meant for children? And what's to be seen now at the places where heroes...
"From the author of Hidden Gardens of Paris and The Streets of Paris comes a beautifully illustrated guide to the history of Paris through its renowned and beloved places of worship. When visiting the City of Light, the spirit of Paris can be felt ev...
"Offers insight into how the tragedy affected its survivors, drawing on archival research and interviews with family members to explore how some propelled themselves to fame while others were devastated by survivor guilt"--Publisher's description.
"Anita Sethi was on a journey through Northern England in Summer 2019 when she became the victim of a race hate crime. The crime was a vicious attack on her right to exist in a place on account of her race. After the event Anita experienced panic attacks...
"A fascinating insight into life in NZ at the turn of the 20th century and the evolving face of Aotearoa over time. The Edwardian era (1901-1910) marked a pivotal time in New Zealand's history. In the main centres, the country had emerged as a modern,...
"Lonely Planet’s Experience Rome is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Explore the city’s ancient icons, gaze at Michelangelo’s masterpieces, and eat a Roman meal in a neighbourhood trattoria - all guided by local experts with...
"Lonely Planet’s Pocket Naples & the Amalfi Coast is your guide to the city’s best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Amble the gardens of Ravello, traverse time at Pompeii and photograph Positano; all with your trusted trav...
"Lonely Planet's PocketMadrid is your guide to the city’s best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Start your day with chocolate con churros, feast on art at Museo del Prado, and fuel your evening fun with the best tapas; all...
"Lonely Planet’s Experience Tokyo is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Eat sushi for breakfast at the Toyosu market, see sumo in Ryogoku, take a soak in a sento - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover...
"Lonely Planet’s Pocket Jerusalem & Tel Aviv is your guide to the city’s best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Explore holy sights, discover ancient Jaffa, and walk up Mt Zion; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover...
"Lonely Planet’s Pocket Stockholm is your guide to the city’s best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Wander in historic Skansen, jump into the seafaring past at Vasamuseet and test the waters in the Stockholm Archipelago; all...
"Lonely Planet's Pocket Nice & Monaco is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. View masterpieces in the Musee Matisse, enjoy the glittering Casino de Monte Carlo and explore Vieux Nice; all with your...
"Lonely Planet's Experience New York City is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Walk through Harlem's rich literary history, treat your senses in Chinatown and explore bohemian Village haunts - all guided by local experts with...
"Lonely Planet's Pocket Dublin is your most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stroll through the cobbled squares of Trinity College, savour a pint at the Guinness Storehouse, and explore Dublin Castle- all...
"Lonely Planet's Pocket Valencia is your guide to the city’s best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Stroll around the bustling Mercado Central, explore the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, and sample tapas in Russafa; all...
"Lonely Planet's Experience Barcelona is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Wonder at La Sagrada Familia, dine on tapas and paella, and get ready to enjoy one of Europe's most famed nightlife scenes - all guided by local experts...
"Lonely Planet's Experience London is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Discover royal palaces, have a pint in a pub, and catch a West End show - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover London's best ex...
"Discover Spain - a compelling country filled with must see sights. Whether you want to explore Granada's spectacular Alhambra palace, watch swirling flamenco dancers in Seville or walk through lush countryside on the epic Camino de Santiago, your DK...
"For millennia the location of the Nile River's headwaters was shrouded in mystery. Expeditions to find it were stymied by a giant labyrinthine swamp. In the 19th century Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke were sent by the Royal Geographical Society...
"There is a Britain that exists outside of the official histories and guidebooks - places that lie on the margins, left behind. This is a land of industrial estates and electricity pylons, of motorways and ring roads, of hospitals and housing estates,...
"Lonely Planet's Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Swill a beer at Oktoberfest, drive the Romantic...
"Lonely Planet's Mallorca is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Climb the medieval streets of Arta, traverse the helter-skelter Sa Calobra for amazing views, and watch...
"This practical and inspiring book provides the perfect way to plan your next escape. Whatever your pleasure, 1,000 Perfect Weekends has a unique itinerary built to excite you and your travel companions, illustrated with dramatic National Geographic....
eBook
"Lonely Planet's Western Europe is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Catch a Westend show in London, explore Rome's ancient sites, and...
"Lonely Planet's Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore Tallinn's fairy-tale old town, relax at Curonian...
"Lonely Planet's Belgium & Luxembourg is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the countries have to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Wander through Brussels' Grand Place, explore the caves...
"Lonely Planet's Austria is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Ski in the Alps, explore Vienna's imperial palaces, and drive the Gross...
"Lonely Planet’s Sardinia is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore Cagliari’s Il Castello, find a secluded cove on the Costa Smeralda,...
"Lonely Planet's Barcelona is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze in wonder at Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia, stroll along La Rambla, and savour the best of Catalan c...
"This unique and entertaining travel guide to Greek waters recreates parts of voyages undertaken in myth, anchoring off landmarks or ports associated with ancient legends. It follows the trails of Odysseus, Hercules, and Jason and the Argonauts, as well...
"This two-volume set provides riders with step-by-step instructions, route maps, and insider tips on how to cycle from Cape Reinga down to Bluff"--Back cover.
"The Wairarapa coast is treacherous and has claimed its fair share of ships. From the loss of the first Pakeha vessel, the whaling barque David in 1841, there have been many others that became wrecked here. While some were recovered and would live to...
"Welcome to this enchanting corner of Italy. Whether you want to wander around a magical maze of canals, sample delicious cuisine, ramble through majestic mountains or relive fascinating history, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience...
"Discover a bustling city, ancient ruins and Italy's most picturesque coastline. Whether you want to immerse yourself in the past at Pompeii and Herculaneum, explore the buzzing streets of Naples or relax with an alfresco drink by the turquoise waters...
"Vast, vibrant and breathtakingly beautiful - welcome to Canada. Whether you want to hike along exhilarating trails beneath snowy peaks, paddle a canoe on backcountry rivers or head to the Arctic for the greatest light show on earth, your DK Eyewitness...
"Part of the bestselling Ultimate series, this is the definitive guide to cycling in Australia"--Publisher's description.
"Mikkelsen, an experienced Arctic adventurer, set out in 1909 to prove that Robert Perry's outline of the East Greenland coast was erroneous and presumably self-serving. Iver Iversen, a ship's mechanic with no experience as an explorer, joined the ex...
"Whether you want to go wild swimming in the Fairy Pools of Skye, take a windswept walk along the Jurassic Coast, or scale the heights of Snowdonia, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Great Britain has to offer.--"--Pu...
"Brimming with evocative storytelling and hundreds of photographs showcasing handsome interiors and stunning landscapes, this book features more than 35 stories from solo travelers, couples, and families who traded the comforts of a rooted life for.....
"This is "Moitessier's own story of his participation in the first Golden Globe Race, a solo, non-stop circumnavigation rounding the three great Capes of Good Hope, Leeuwin, and the Horn. For seven months, the veteran seafarer battled storms, doldrum...
"Beautiful hardback edition of this beloved bestseller, with a charming new afterword and illustrations. Truly hilarious books are rare. Even rarer are those based on real events. Join A.J. Mackinnon, your charming and eccentric guide, on an amazing voyage...
"Lonely Planet's Montenegro is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Roam Kotor's atmospheric old town, raft the Tara River, and hike the...
"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 Amsterdam is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the city has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Hop aboard a canal boat, admire art at the Van Gogh Museum, and browse the...
"Mindfulness Travel Japan is the perfect travel guide to Japan when you need to breathe, pause, focus and relax"--Publisher's description.
"The remarkable true story of an unrivalled journey to recreate the greatest run in film history: 15,621 miles, five-times across the United States. Becoming Forrest is the incredible story of Englishman Rob Pope, a veterinarian who left his job in pursuit...
"It is easier and more affordable to travel around Europe than ever before. Yet even a short hop between cities reveals fascinating contrasts in culture, nightlife, style, and cuisine - the perfect ingredients for an unforgettable weekend away! This ...
"Get inspired with 40 of the world's most incredible road trips, with bucket-list drives in the US, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. This stunning, hardcover book is packed with full-color photos, charming illustrations,...
"An illustrated travelogue that brilliantly captures artist and illustrator's Emma Fick's epic train journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway-from Beijing through Mongolia to Moscow-including more than 200 watercolor illustrations and handwritten text t...
"Natchez, Mississippi, once had more millionaires per capita than anywhere else in America, and its wealth was built on slavery and cotton. Today it has the greatest concentration of antebellum mansions in the South, and a culture full of unexpected....
"Lonely Planet's Southern Italy is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore ghostly Pompeii, island-hop Sicily's Aeolian Islands, and...
"Lace up your hiking boots for the next in Lonely Planet's highly successful Epic Hikes series, this time exploring 50 of the Americas' most rewarding treks and trails. From Canada's longest hut-to-hut hike, the Sunshine Coast Trail, to a descent thr...
"Go beyond the ordinary with this remarkable travelogue and guidebook filled with spectacular color photography that showcases Venice's magical beauty and hidden gems, from the Piazzo San Marco to the island of Giudecca, the banks of the Grand Canal to...
"'Explorer' is the story of what first led Benedict Allen to head for the farthest reaches of our planet - at a time when there were still valleys and ranges known only to the remote communities who inhabited them. It is also the story of why, thirty...
"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...
"Explores our changing ideas of the wild. From the cliffs of Cape Wrath, to the holloways of Dorset, the storm-beaches of Norfolk, the saltmarshes and estuaries of Essex, and the moors of Rannoch and the Pennines, this book presents the journeys which...
"Bidding adios to work and Sydney, Erna and Alex decide to pursue a dream of living in the north of Spain. They fall in love with a tiny Castilian village, and set about restoring a long-forgotten, falling down villa that will soon be their new home....
"Lonely Planet’s Turkey is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. See the minarets of Istanbul’s Old City, hot-air balloon over Cappadocia,...
"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...
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