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52 week-ends au Québec et en Ontario renferme des idées aussi étonnantes que variées pour des escapades mémorables, qu’il s’agisse de balades gourmandes, de virées urbaines, d’excursions sportives, de pauses détente, de séjours contemplatifs ou de sorties culturelles ou festives. Abondamment illustré de magnifiques photographies, 52 week-ends au Québec et en Ontario met en lumière, pour chaque idée d’évasion, une activité phare justifiant à elle seule le déplacement : week-end vivifiant dans les parcs de Charlevoix; exploration des vignobles des Cantons-de-l’Est, de la péninsule du Niagara et du Prince Edward County; participation au Festif! de Baie-Saint-Paul, au Festival de la poésie de Trois-Rivières et au festival shakespearien de Stratford; croisière dans les Mille-Îles; plaisirs d’hiver ou vélo dans les Laurentides; tournée des microbrasseries du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean; pow-wow dans l’île Manitoulin; séjour romantique à Québec; excursion sur le canal Rideau; tour du monde gourmand à Montréal et Toronto; visite des musées d’Ottawa; observation des baleines à Tadoussac, et bien d’autres encore! Pour chaque escapade, ce volume donne aussi un aperçu des autres attraits, activités et festivals à ajouter au programme de votre week-end, selon vos intérêts, ainsi qu’un coup d’œil sur les propositions culturelles, la gastronomie, la vie nocturne et le lèche-vitrine. Il renferme par ailleurs quantité de repères pour bien profiter de votre échappée de quelques jours : des suggestions éclairées sur l’hébergement, des indications pour vous déplacer efficacement, des tuyaux pour optimiser votre budget et autres conseils utiles. 52 week-ends au Québec et en Ontario vous convie à une impressionnante odyssée visuelle qui saura vous inspirer dans la préparation de formidables équipées de quelques jours. Un superbe ouvrage! Un magnifique cadeau! |
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Le meilleur du Québec selon Ulysse met en lumière des centaines d’expériences uniques à vivre au Québec. Abondamment illustré de magnifiques photographies en couleurs, il regroupe par listes thématiques les meilleures trouvailles des recherchistes d’Ulysse qui ont sillonné le Québec au cours des dernières années pour la réalisation de ses diverses publications. Chaque chapitre est organisé de manière vivante et ludique autour d’une de ces listes thématiques : 20 panoramas époustouflants 10 lieux sublimes pour la randonnée pédestre 10 balades à vélo mémorables 20 expériences à vivre… sans dépenser un sou 15 voyages dans le temps saisissants de vérité 15 expériences culturelles pour voyager au cœur de la créativité 15 villages coups de cœur à découvrir 15 expériences à vivre en couple 15 tables créatives 20 icônes architecturales du Québec 20 activités incontournables avec les enfants 10 activités excitantes avec des ados 10 rencontres avec la faune québécoise 20 tables régionales savoureuses 20 façons de profiter des joies de l’hiver 10 lieux d’hébergement de rêve pour se faire plaisir 15 festivals et événements à ne surtout pas manquer 15 activités agroalimentaires pour goûter aux produits locaux 10 lieux où trinquer en bonne compagnie 10 destinations irrésistibles pour les amateurs de lèche-vitrine 15 inoubliables aventures en plein air 10 expériences culinaires uniques 10 activités au fil de l’eau 10 rendez-vous avec les cultures autochtones 10 grands parcs à explorer 10 balades urbaines 10 lieux pour découvrir l'art et l'artisanat québécois et plus.. En fin d’ouvrage, un index par région facilite le repérage des expériences. |
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Ce chapitre sur la région de la Gaspésie est extrait du guide Ulysse Gaspésie et Bas-St-Laurent. Des grandioses parcs de la Gaspésie jusqu’aux jolis villages bucoliques, tous les attraits, hébergements et restaurants sont décrits et cotés selon un système d’étoiles pour organiser au mieux votre séjour. |
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Plein air et art de vivre au Québec – 125 séjours épicuriens allie les activités de plein air à réaliser pour profiter des beautés de la nature avec les beaux moments de la vie, parfois dans le luxe, mais toujours de bon goût. Par exemple, une journée à vélo suivie d’un repas proposé par une bonne table régionale, une fin de semaine de randonnée pédestre avec détente dans un spa ou encore une jolie balade en kayak avant de déguster un bon plat de fruits de mer dans un site enchanteur. Voilà le genre d’expériences plein air que propose ce guide unique. Il marie des activités de plein air exaltantes, qui permettent un réel contact avec la nature environnante, avec des expériences hédonistes pour les sens et l’esprit. Tout en couleurs et parsemé de magnifiques photographies, ce guide présente des expériences plein air aux quatre coins du Québec, classées par types d’activités. Elles peuvent être réalisées lors de brèves escapades d’une journée, d’un week-end on d’un séjour de plusieurs jours, et s’adresse autant aux gens seuls qu’aux couples, aux groupes d’amis ou aux familles, ainsi qu’aux gens actifs comme à ceux qui le sont moins. Des encadrés informatifs viennent agrémenter chacune des activités proposées pour encore mieux marier le plein air avec l’art de vivre au Québec, en bon épicurien. |
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A guide to some of the world’s most fascinating places, as seen and experienced by writer, television host, and relentlessly curious traveler Anthony Bourdain Anthony Bourdain saw more of the world than nearly anyone. His travels took him from the hidden pockets of his hometown of New York to a tribal longhouse in Borneo, from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Paris, and Shanghai to Tanzania’s utter beauty and the stunning desert solitude of Oman’s Empty Quarter—and many places beyond. In World Travel, a life of experience is collected into an entertaining, practical, fun and frank travel guide that gives readers an introduction to some of his favorite places—in his own words. Featuring essential advice on how to get there, what to eat, where to stay and, in some cases, what to avoid, World Travel provides essential context that will help readers further appreciate the reasons why Bourdain found a place enchanting and memorable. Supplementing Bourdain’s words are a handful of essays by friends, colleagues, and family that tell even deeper stories about a place, including sardonic accounts of traveling with Bourdain by his brother, Christopher; a guide to Chicago’s best cheap eats by legendary music producer Steve Albini, and more. Additionally, each chapter includes illustrations by Wesley Allsbrook. For veteran travelers, armchair enthusiasts, and those in between, World Travel offers a chance to experience the world like Anthony Bourdain. |
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Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher*  Lonely Planet’s Italy is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander through chariot-grooved streets in Pompeii, sample the abundant varieties of wine and olives in Tuscany, and toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain in Rome – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Italy and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Italy :  • Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids • What’s New feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncovered • NEW Accommodation feature gathers all the information you need to plan where to stay • NEW Where to Stay in Rome map is your at-a-glance guide to accommodation options in each neighbourhood • Colour maps and images throughout • Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests • Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots • Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices • Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss • Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics • Over 136 maps   • Covers Rome, Turin, Piedmont, the Italian Riviera, Milan, the Lakes, Dolomites, Venice, Emilia-Romagna, Florence, Tuscany, Umbria, Abruzzo, Naples, Campania, Puglia, Sicily, Sardinia, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Italy is our most comprehensive guide to Italy, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences.  Need a city guide? Check out Lonely Planet’s Rome for an in-depth look at the city. Going for a short break or weekend? Discover our smaller Pocket guides to Rome ; Florence & Tuscany ; Venice ; Milan ; and Naples & the Amalfi Coast .  Looking for just a few of the destinations included in this book? Check out the relevant Lonely Planet regional guides . eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) • Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges • Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews • Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience • Seamlessly flip between pages • Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash • Embedded links to recommendations’ websites • Zoom-in maps and images  • Built-in dictionary for quick referencing Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, eBooks, and more.    TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times ‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia) |
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Have you ever wanted to taste an iceberg, or walk with a whale? Newfoundland's East Coast Trail offers you a chance to do just that, and so much more. With many trails that can be explored in many ways, this beautiful collection of coastal trails has almost limitless hiking potential. As fantastic as that is, where exactly do you begin? You begin with this book: a visual journey along the East Coast Trail. The East Coast Trail Guide is a combination of a hiking guide and a photo book, filled to the brim with scenic images, trail descriptions, trail maps, anecdotes, exciting wildlife encounters, and many useful tips to make sure you don’t miss a thing while you’re here. Created by writer-photographer Sander Meurs, who knows the East Coast Trail by heart, this book will tell you all you need to know about exploring Newfoundland’s #1 hiking destination. Whether you’re planning a full-on hiking vacation or trying to find a nice place for your next picnic, or even if you’re just in the mood to explore the East Coast Trail from your armchair: get the East Coast Trail Guide and experience the trail today. Book highlights: • Detailed trail descriptions • Illustrated trail maps & elevation profiles • 1650+ beautiful photos • Top 10 recommended hikes • Information about seasons, wildlife, icebergs & berry picking • Contact information for attractions along the trail • List of useful websites The East Coast Trail Guide was most recently updated in September 2020. |
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The world is calling. Time to answer.   The world’s wonders, continent by continent: A trek through Morocco’s Atlas Mountains. Sri Lanka’s Hill Country. A sunrise balloon safari over the Masai Mara. Canyon de Chelly. The sacred festivals of Bhutan. The Amalfi Coast. Sailing the Mekong River.   In all, 1,000 places guaranteed to give travelers the shivers: sacred ruins, coral reefs, hilltop villages, deserted beaches, wine trails, hidden islands, opera houses, wildlife preserves, castles, museums, and more. Each entry tells why it’s essential to visit and includes hotels, restaurants, and festivals to check out. Then come the completely updated nuts and bolts: websites, phone numbers, prices, best times to visit. 1,000 Places to See Before You Die is the world’s bestselling travel book and a #1 New York Times bestseller. 1,000 Places reinvented the idea of travel book as both wish list and practical guide. As Newsweek wrote, it “tells you what’s beautiful, what’s fun, and what’s just unforgettable—everywhere on earth.” Second edition includes 600 full-color photographs, over 200 entirely new entries. More suggestions for places to stay, restaurants to visit, festivals to check out. And along with starred restaurants and historic hotels, you'll also find moderately priced gems that don’t compromise on atmosphere or charm. |
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The finest guidebook ever written for the Big Island. Now you can plan your best vacation— ever . This all new ninth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the Big Island. Best-selling author and longtime Hawai‘i resident, Andrew Doughty, unlocks the secrets of an island so vast and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to dine, relaxing resorts, Kilauea Volcano and so much more. Every restaurant, activity provider, business and resort is reviewed personally and anonymously. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes the Big Island so exciting. • The most accurate up-to-date information available anyplace with up-to-the-minute changes posted to our website and smartphone app. The app is an optional separate purchase and includes features not possible in a book, but it provides free access to over 90 resort reviews with our detailed aerial photos—so you’ll know if oceanfront really means oceanfront—and you can filter them fast to find features and amenities you’re looking for. • Frank, brutally honest reviews of restaurants, hotels and activities show you which companies really are the best…and which to avoid— no advertisements • Driving tours let you structure your trip your way, point out sights not to be missed along the way and are complemented by over 120 spectacular color photographs • 35 specially-created maps in an easy-to-follow format with mile markers—so you’ll always know where you are on the island • Clear, concise directions to those hard-to-find places such as deserted black sand beaches, tropical rain forests, hidden waterfalls, lava flows, freshwater lava pools and scores of other hidden gems listed nowhere else • 32 pages on Big Island’s beaches with detailed descriptions including ocean safety • 70 pages of exciting adventures and activities • All new and expanded Island Dining chapter with over 160 places to eat • Fascinating sections on Hawai‘i’s history, culture, language and legends "Hawaii The Big Island Revealed" covers it all—from the snow-covered top of Mauna Kea, to the sparkling underwater reefs. This is the best investment you can make for your Big Island visit. Whether you are a first time visitor, or a longtime kama‘aina, you will find out more about the Big Island from this book than from any other source. Discover the island of your dreams with "Hawaii The Big Island Revealed". |
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An intimate journey across and in search of America, as told by one of its most beloved writers, in a deluxe centennial edition In September 1960, John Steinbeck embarked on a journey across America. He felt that he might have lost touch with the country, with its speech, the smell of its grass and trees, its color and quality of light, the pulse of its people. To reassure himself, he set out on a voyage of rediscovery of the American identity, accompanied by a distinguished French poodle named Charley; and riding in a three-quarter-ton pickup truck named Rocinante.   His course took him through almost forty states: northward from Long Island to Maine; through the Midwest to Chicago; onward by way of Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana (with which he fell in love), and Idaho to Seattle, south to San Francisco and his birthplace, Salinas; eastward through the Mojave, New Mexico, Arizona, to the vast hospitality of Texas, to New Orleans and a shocking drama of desegregation; finally, on the last leg, through Alabama, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey to New York.   Travels with Charley in Search of America is an intimate look at one of America's most beloved writers in the later years of his life—a self-portrait of a man who never wrote an explicit autobiography. Written during a time of upheaval and racial tension in the South—which Steinbeck witnessed firsthand— Travels with Charley is a stunning evocation of America on the eve of a tumultuous decade. This Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition also features French flaps and deckle-edged paper. For more than sixty-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,500 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. |
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Volcanoes and glaciations long past are just part of this insiders’ guide to the well-travelled and not-so-well-travelled routes that Albertans, visitors, and nature explorers will love. Allow geologist Dale Leckie to guide you through the intriguing story of Alberta’s landscape evolution: from Waterton Lakes National Park to Dinosaur Provincial Park, into the Prairies, and across Alberta’s North. The scenic geological wonders can be seen from roadside pullouts and explored by hikes through the landscape for close-up encounters. With eye-catching illustrations and photographs, Leckie blends storytelling with science, augmented by local art and historical vignettes. |
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Le guide Ulysse Explorez la Gaspésie et le Bas-Saint-Laurent est l’outil idéal pour planifier un voyage et tirer le maximum d’un séjour dans ces superbes régions du Québec. Tout en couleurs et en photos, le guide de voyage Explorez la Gaspésie et le Bas-Saint-Laurent est aussi agréable à consulter qu’ultra-pratique grâce à son format de poche et sa structure facile à comprendre en un clin d’œil. La première section, intitulée « Le meilleur de la Gaspésie et du Bas-Saint-Laurent », met en lumière à l’aide de listes thématiques ce que la destination a de mieux à offrir et facilite l’organisation générale de son séjour selon ses envies. Le chapitre « Découvrir la Gaspésie et le Bas-Saint-Laurent » propose ensuite une série d’itinéraires clés en main pour ne rien manquer des villes et villages de la région : Le Bas-Saint-Laurent au gré du fleuve Saint-Laurent, circuit qui traverse des villes et villages aux splendides maisons ancestrales comme La Pocatière, Kamouraska, Rivière-du-Loup, Trois-Pistoles et Rimouski; Le Bas-Saint-Laurent entre mer et montagnes, une incursion dans l’arrière-pays forestier et tranquille, où l’on côtoie patrimoine et accueil chaleureux; Le Témiscouata, région de lacs et de collines boisées prisée par les amateurs de plein air; La Haute-Gaspésie, où s’étend le parc national de la Gaspésie; La pointe de la Gaspésie, réputée pour son célèbre rocher Percé, le magnifique parc national Forillon et ses villes de Gaspé et de Percé; La baie des Chaleurs, avec ses plages de sable, et la vallée de la Matapédia, parsemée d’irrésistibles petits villages. Pour chaque itinéraire, un plan double-page précis permet de se repérer, avec localisation des attraits, activités, boutiques d’artisans, restaurants, bars, boîtes de nuit et lieux d’hébergement. Impossible de louper quoi que ce soit! Qui plus est, un système d’étoiles et les coups de cœur d’Ulysse guident le lecteur vers les adresses qui se démarquent. |
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La province canadienne de l'Ontario offre aux voyageurs des paysages aux horizons illimités, des métropoles passionnantes, un patrimoine culturel unique et un accueil authentique et chaleureux. Après une visite initiatrice d’Ottawa, la capitale fédérale, Ulysse vous emmène aux abords des Grands Lacs où l'entreprenante et la multiculturelle Toronto vous dévoile tous ses secrets, puis vous conduit jusqu'aux puissantes chutes du Niagara. Grâce au Guide Ulysse Ontario, découvrez aussi les splendides régions des Mille-Îles et de la baie Georgienne, parcourez en connaisseur la péninsile du Niagara et sa route des vins, et explorez la grande nature protégée par le vaste parc Algonquin. |
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Lonely Planet: The world’s #1 phrasebook publisher* Lonely Planet Japanese Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Japanese phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Get to know your sushi from your sake, enjoy an elaborate tea ceremony with its centuries’-old conventions, and find your way using elaborate transit maps; all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now! Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation!   Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings  Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder  Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology Meet friends with conversation starter phrases Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides Inside Lonely Planet Japanese Phrasebook & Dictionary : Full-colour throughout User-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categories Survival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance on-the-fly cues Convenient features 5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go 10 Ways to Start a Sentence 10 Phrases to Sound like a Local Listen For - phrases you may hear  Look For - phrases you may see on signs Shortcuts - easy-to-remember alternatives to the full phrases  Q&A - suggested answers to questions asked  Covers Basics - time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rules Practical - travel with kids, disabled travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodations, directions, border crossing, transport  Social - meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weather  Safe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditions Food - ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredients The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Japanese Phrasebook & Dictionary, a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance; great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, and has been connecting travellers and locals for over 25 years with phrasebooks for 120 languages, more than any other publisher! With an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community, Lonely Planet enables curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves. The world awaits! Check out our Fast Talk Phrasebook mobile app for on-the-go language needs. (Available languages: German, Latin Spanish, European Spanish, French, and Italian.) *#1 phrasebook publisher. Source: Nielsen Bookscan UK, US & AUS  |
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guides : the most maps, photography, and illustrations of any guide. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Loire Valley is your in-depth guide to the very best of the Loire Valley in France. Whether you're on the hunt for a bike ride through the valley, a visit to fortresses and cathedrals, or a relaxing afternoon shopping at local markets, our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide has everything you'll need to experience the best of the Loire Valley. Explore old world villages and storybook chateaux, try local delicacies and superb wines, or take a walking tour and experience stunning views: We have everything you'll need to make the most of a trip to the Loire Valley on any budget. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Loire Valley Detailed itineraries and "don't miss" destination highlights at a glance. Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. Area maps marked with sights. Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Loire Valley truly shows you the Loire Valley as no one else can. Recommended : For an in-depth guidebook to France, check out DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: France , which offers the most complete coverage of France, trip-planning itineraries, and more. |
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Ce chapitre numérique est extrait du guide Ulysse Ontario. C’est la situation géographique de la future Ottawa, au bord de la rivière des Outaouais et à proximité de la chute des Chaudières, qui a d’abord séduit les explorateurs européens. Les autorités britanniques, considérant sa position stratégique, ont choisi par la suite d’y creuser un canal et d’y construire un hameau. Mais c’est en 1857 qu’Ottawa devient la capitale fédérale du Canada, et c’est à partir de 1937, sous l’égide de l’architecte et urbaniste français Charles Greber, que le centre-ville d’Ottawa se transforme et prend véritablement fière allure. Aujourd’hui, les magnifiques bâtiments de la colline du Parlement, surplombant le Canal Rideau, et les larges avenues bordées de splendides demeures victoriennes témoignent de la réussite de cet aménagement, qui a permis d’élever Ottawa au rang des belles villes canadiennes. Une sélection de bonnes adresses complète ce chapitre numérique - restaurants, hébergements, sorties et achats. |
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50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR Described by the author as simply 'a work of love', Mirror to Damascus provides a rich and fascinating history of Damascus from the Amorites of the Bible to the revolution of 1966, and is also a charming and witty personal record of an extraordinary city. In explaining how modern Damascus is rooted in immemorial layers of culture and tradition, Colin Thubron explores the historical, artistic, social and religious inheritance of its people. Along the way, he shares unforgettable stories about the enterprising travellers of bygone days. Mirror to Damascus is a unique portrait of a city now obscured by recent upheavals, by one of the most indefatigable and popular of travel writers. |
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A must-read for fans of Rachel Joyce's The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Maria Semple's Where'd You Go, Bernadette 'A touching, sometimes funny, often wise portrait of grief.' Kirkus Heartbreaking and hilarious in equal measure, by the author of the New York Times bestselling phenomenon A Man Called Ove will charm and delight anyone who has ever had a grandmother. Everyone remembers the smell of their grandmother's house. Everyone remembers the stories their grandmother told them. But does everyone remember their grandmother flirting with policemen? Driving illegally? Breaking into a zoo in the middle of the night? Firing a paintball gun from a balcony in her dressing gown? Seven-year-old Elsa does. Some might call Elsa's granny 'eccentric', or even 'crazy'. Elsa calls her a superhero. And granny's stories, of knights and princesses and dragons and castles, are her superpower. Because, as Elsa is starting to learn, heroes and villains don't always exist in imaginary kingdoms; they could live just down the hallway. As Christmas draws near, even the best superhero grandmothers may have one or two things they'd like to apologise for. And, in the process, Elsa can have some breath-taking adventures of her own . . . |
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Bill Bryson returns to his internationally beloved topic, Britain, with his first travel book in fifteen years . In 1995, Bill Bryson went on a trip around Britain to celebrate the green and kindly island that had become his home. The hilarious book he wrote about that journey, Notes from a Small Island , became one of the most loved books of recent decades.     Now, in this hotly anticipated new travel book, his first in fifteen years and sure to be greeted as the funniest book of the decade, Bryson sets out on a brand-new journey, on a route he dubs the Bryson Line, from Bognor Regis on the south coast to Cape Wrath on the northernmost tip of Scotland.     Once again, he will guide us through all that's best and worst about Britain today--while doing that incredibly rare thing of making us laugh out loud in public. |
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The bestselling author of  Under the Tuscan Sun  discovers the hidden pleasures of Italy in a sumptuous travel narrative that crisscrosses the country, with inventive new recipes celebrating Italian cuisine.   Don’t miss Frances Mayes in PBS’s  Dream of Italy:   Tuscan Sun Special ! “Reading this book is a vacation in itself.”— The New York Times Book Review (Best Travel Books of the Summer) The Roman Forum, the Leaning Tower, the Piazza San Marco: these are the sights synonymous with Italy. But such landmarks only scratch the surface of this magical country's offerings. In See You in the Piazza , Frances Mayes introduces us to the Italy only the locals know, as she and her husband, Ed, eat and drink their way through thirteen regions—from Friuli to Sicily. Along the way, she seeks out the cultural and historic gems not found in traditional guidebooks. Frances conjures the enchantment of the backstreets, the hubbub of the markets, the dreamlike wonder of that space between lunch and dinner when a city cracks open to those who would wander or when a mind is drawn into the pages of a delicious book—and discloses to us the secrets that only someone who is on intimate terms with a place could find. |
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Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher*  Lonely Planet’s Portugal 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 labyrinthine alleyways, hidden courtyards and curving lanes of Lisbon’s Alfama district; discover the baroque churches and sprawling plazas of the Unesco World Heritage Site Ribeira in Porto; and play in the waves along the beaches of the Algarve. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Portugal and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Portugal :  • Colour maps and images throughout • Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests • Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots • Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices • Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss • Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics • Over 80 maps for easy navigation   • Covers Lisbon, the Algarve, Lagos, the Alentejo, Estremadura, Ribatejo, the Beiras, Porto, the Douro, Tras-os-Montes, the Minho and Braga. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Portugal is our most comprehensive guide to Portugal, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Lonely Planet’s Best of Portugal . Going for a short break or weekend away? Pocket Lisbon is our smaller guide featuring the city’s unmissable sights and experiences. eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) • Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges • Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews • Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience • Seamlessly flip between pages • Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash • Embedded links to recommendations’ websites • Zoom-in maps and images  • Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Kerry Christiani, Gregor Clark, Duncan Garwood, Catherine Le Nevez, Kevin Raub and Regis St Louis. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, eBooks, and more.   TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times ‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia) |
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L'anglais, c'est dans la poche ! Grâce à ce mini guide, vous pourrez communiquer professionnellement, demander votre chemin, commander au restaurant... et même parler de la pluie ou du beau temps. Kit de conversation, cette version de Poche de L'Anglais pour les Nuls vous permettra de vous débrouiller dans toutes les situations, vous y trouverez : • Vite et bien : 5 000 mots de la vie courante • Une transcription phonétique simplifiée de chaque terme • Des expressions utiles et faciles à employer qui font tilt |
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Walk in the footsteps of the Medici, sip aperitivi , and discover the cultural heart of Italy: with Rick Steves, Tuscany is yours to discover. Inside Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Florence and Tuscany 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 hidden gems, from the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo to a 600-year-old perfumery How to connect with local culture: Listen to a street musician's serenade on the Ponte Vecchio, stroll through a morning market sampling freshly-made pasta, and sip full-bodied wines with Montalcino locals at a corner enoteca Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of Chianti Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed maps for exploring on the go, including driving tours through the heart of Tuscany and Brunello wine country Useful resources including a packing list, Italian phrase book, historical overview, and recommended reading Over 400 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Volterra, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Cortona, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany . Spending less than a week exploring Florence? Try Rick Steves Pocket Florence . |
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Unbearably Funny Stories from the Road Less Traveled. What happens when your trip goes awry? When your sandal-clad foot steps in the cow dung? Perhaps you too have watched with disbelief as your travel plans fell apart, and have been tempted to look up at the cosmos and cry, “Why me?” Join our posse of twenty-five traveling scribes as they endure some of the weirdest, wackiest, and most comic moments of misadventure you are ever likely to read about. * Learn from Jay Fitzsimmons what small Japanese school children have in common with Jurassic Park Velociraptors after he visits an Uwa-cho elementary school dressed as Santa Claus. * Discover how one of Wayne Van Sickle’s friends ended up traveling to Alaska with no toothbrush, wallet, passport … or pants. * Join Matt Fidler and Scott MacDonald as they try to win a bet by hitchhiking to all fifty United States capitols in fifty days or less. * Set sail with outdoor guide Marty Descoteaux and watch with disbelief as a bear hijacks his fishing boat. * Learn from a desperate Matt Jackson why siphoning gasoline from a car is never a good idea, and what happens when it goes very, very wrong. * Tag along with a young couple from Florida for their honeymoon of a lifetime—several months of homesteading in the remote Alaska wilderness. And many more stories…. |
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#1 best-selling guide to Morocco * Lonely Planet Morocco 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 medina and tanneries in Fez, hop between kasbahs and oases in the Draa Valley, or catch a wave at Taghazout; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Morocco and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Morocco Travel Guide:   Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - festivals, trekking, medina life, music, environment, cuisine, arts and crafts, architecture, history, religion, etiquette Over 80 maps Covers Marrakesh, Casablanca, Draa Valley, Tangier, High Atlas, Rif Mountains, Western Sahara, Agadir, Fez, Moulay Idriss, Taroudannt, Sidi Ifni, Assilah, Volubilis, Chefchaouen and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations’ websites Zoom-in maps and images  Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Morocco , our most comprehensive guide to Morocco, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for a guide focused on Marrakesh? Check out Lonely Planet Pocket Marrakesh a handy-sized guide focused on the can’t-miss sights for a quick trip. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. *Best-selling guide to Morocco . Source: Nielsen BookScan. Australia, UK and USA |
