Author : Christopher Catling
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 48,65 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1426211856
Every day National Geographic experts travel the world, going behind the scenes and into the heart of a country's culture, history, and people. This incomparable experience can be yours through National Geographic Traveler guides.
Author : Christopher Catling
Publisher :
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 13,38 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780792279006
National Geographic offers a century of incomparable travel expertise to the high end of the travel market with this extraordinary series of world tours. These information-packed guides offer savvy advice and the in-depth information that sophisticated travelers demand. Each guide features: Detailed background and site descriptions; mapped walking and driving tours; full-service sidebars with fascinating vignettes on history, culture, and contemporary life; a 60-page directory of visitor information, including notable hotels and restaurants, entertainment, and shopping; and foldout end flaps, printed with maps and quick reference information, that serve as handy bookmarks.
Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 30,1 MB
Release : 2022-01-13
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0241569265
Experience Berlin the local way with this insider's e-guide Home to legendary street food, idyllic swimming lakes and a clubbing scene like no other, this vibrant city is endlessly enticing. But it's not all about the Reichstag and the East Side Gallery. Beyond the well-trodden sights there's a secret side of the city - and who better to guide you to it than the locals? This insider's e-guide includes recommendations from Berliners in the know, helping you to discover all their favourite hangout spots and hidden haunts. Browse long-standing flea markets in Kreuzberg, linger over a drink at the city's oldest beer garden and ponder avant-garde art in Mitte's underground galleries. Whether you're a Berliner looking to uncover your city's secrets or a traveller seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish e-guide makes sure you experience the real side of Berlin.
Author : Damien Simonis
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 33,14 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781426203954
All the travel experts agree--consumers want more and different experiences from travel than they did in the past. They want to deeply understand their destination before they go, feel a meaningful connection to the place while there, and return home feeling enriched and ready to share their experiences with others. With these trends in mind, and the results of extensive, proprietary market research, "National Geographic Traveler" has been enhanced with engaging new features and a contemporary redesign. Each guide begins with an introduction that enables the traveler to sample a bit of the culture, history, and attractions before they go and plan the trip based on their own interests and length of stay. Travelers can immerse themselves in active, in-country "Experiences" and "Off-the-Beaten-Path Excursions" they won't find anywhere else, like visiting a family in a South African township or learning to cook Maori cuisine with a renowned New Zealand chef. Other new features, such as "Insider Tips" from National Geographic photographers, writers, and experts, as well as "Not-To-Be-Missed" lists ensure that each person's visit will be one-of-a-kind and memorable. To make the most of these and all the other great new features, the guides' design has been simplified, opened up, and enhanced with easy-to-read tinted sections. Gorgeous color photographs, high-quality maps, and the popular walking and driving tours are still highlights of our crisp, new look. To complete the update, our new covers boast a striking, single image of the destination, along with the clear National Geographic branding that signifies quality, trust, and all the best in travel. With more than a century of travel expertise, new content, and a new look, "National Geographic Traveler" is the right guide at the right time--poised to meet the changing needs of today's traveler better than ever and better than anyone. Barcelona is unique in its architecture and art, from Gothic to Gaudi and Picasso to Miro. Don't miss flamenco classes!
Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 27,62 MB
Release : 2018-07-17
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1465480447
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Amsterdam will lead you straight to the very best Amsterdam has to offer. Whether you're looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights or want to find the best nightspots, this guide is the perfect companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists, from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events and festivals. There's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. The guide is divided by area with restaurant reviews for each, as well as recommendations for hotels, bars, and places to shop. You'll find the insider knowledge you need to explore every corner with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Amsterdam.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 970 pages
File Size : 24,7 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Geography
ISBN :
Author : National Geographic
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 43,29 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1426212704
See the best of Amsterdam with this streamlined walking guide, complete with 11 step-by-step itineraries and maps, to help you explore the city like a pro and navigate like a local. Created in a handy, take-along format, this guide is written by a seasoned travel writer to help conjure the spirit of the place in elegant text enhanced by National Geographic's famous eye for good pictures. More than just a guidebook, Walking Amsterdam is full of information about the city and its people. The guide is divided into the following sections: The Whirlwind Tours section shows you how to see the entire city in a day or a weekend; what sites will interest kids most; plus tours catered to shoppers and history lovers. The Neighborhoods section presents the city broken down into six itineraries that lead you to the best sites in each of the city's greatest neighborhoods--from Niewe Zijde and Oude Zijde to the Museum District and New South. Each itinerary includes such special features as "Distinctly Amsterdam...," highlighting quintessential aspects of the city (tulips, Genever & beer, and Dutch design); "Best Of," providing specific thematic groupings of sights, such as biking around town, canals, and Dutch food; and "in-depth" spreads that take a deep dive into a major museum or other iconic sight along the route. Travel Essentials provides information on how to get to the city and how to get around once you're there, as well as hand-picked hotels and restaurants. Walking Amsterdam is part of an exciting pocket-guide series from National Geographic that showcases the world's great cities. Travelers will find top-notch, streamlined, and useful local knowledge that goes beyond the Internet basics to ensure a rewarding, authentic, and memorable urban experience.
Author : Damien Simonis
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 38,63 MB
Release : 2015-02-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1426213646
Celebrating Barcelona's stronghold on architecture and art, this completely updated and revised guide to the city makes sure you don't miss a thing--from the intricately carved edifices of its Gothic quarter; Gaudi's moderniste structures; and the seminal surrealist works of Picasso and Miro. Special features include three-dimensional drawings (including one of the fabulous Sagrada Familia Cathedral) and guided tours (including a walk through Roman Barcelona and a drive through the Mediterranean-lapped Costa Brava), as well as in-depth sidebars that detail such topics as Barcelona's Jewish community, the city's markets, and what life as a local medieval monk was like. Special features are sprinkled throughout on such helpful topics as securing tickets to a bullfight, learning to windsurf on Barcelona's beaches, the ritual of spring onion barbeques, where to take Catalan or flamenco classes, and taking a suisso; and Insider Tips from National Geographic and local experts show you where the locals go. A hefty Travelwise section details how to get there and how to get around, with author-picked hotels and restaurants. Aimed at active travelers who want authentic, enriching, cultural experiences and expert advice from a trustworthy source, National Geographic Travelers provide ways for people to experience a place rather than just visit, and give the true feel of each destination not easily found online.
Author : John Thompson
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 41,60 MB
Release : 2015-02-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1426213662
Highlights the history, culture, and contemporary life of the nation's capital and offers detailed walking tours of historic areas and complete visitor information.
Author : Michael Ivory
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 34,7 MB
Release : 2015-02-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1426213670
This newly revised and updated guide tells you everything you need to know about visiting Germany. Covering the entire country region by region, the guide begins in the youthful capital of Berlin and proceeds to Mecklenburg, Hamburg, Niedersachsen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Hessen, Thuringe, Sachsen, northern Bavaria, Munich and the Alps, and finally Baden-Wurtemberg. Interesting narratives describe the best sites to visit (as well as lesser-known ones), complete with detailed background descriptions and how best to tour each one. Among the special features are self-guided walking and driving tours: Stroll along the streets of ever changing Berlin, for instance, or through a breathtaking corner of the Black Forest. National Geographic and local experts provide insider tips on favorite or little known sites and events, and dozens of sidebars highlight experiences that show you how to truly get the most from your trip, including attending the medieval festivals celebrated at many castles in the Rhine Valley; touring underground Berlin; surfing and windsurfing off the northern Baltic coast; and learning how to brew beer in Bavaria. A chapter full of practical information rounds out the guide, including how to get to Germany and an extensive listing of author-picked hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. The National Geographic Traveler series is aimed at active travelers who want authentic, enriching, cultural experiences and look to a guidebook for expert advice and insider tips from a trustworthy source. We offer ways for people to experience a place rather than just visit, and give the feel of each destination not easily found online.
