The Mini Rough Guide to Puglia (Travel Guide eBook)


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This pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around Puglia. It covers top attractions like the Tremiti islands, the Gargano peninsula and Otranto, as well as hidden gems, including Alberobello - the centre of Puglia's famous trulli, the quaint, conical-shaped houses - Castel del Monte, a unique medieval masterpiece, and Lecce, Puglia's Baroque gem, packed with lavish architecture and fanciful facades. This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating region. This title has been fully updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to Puglia covers: The Gargano Peninsula, Puglia Imperiale, Canosa di Puglia, Bari and beyond, Valle d'Itria, The Salento, An excursion to Matera In this travel guide you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Puglia, from cultural explorations to family activities in child-friendly places or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS Covers the destination's top ten attractions not to miss, including Martina Franca, Lecce, Gallipoli and a Perfect Day/Tour itinerary suggestions. COMPACT FORMAT Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and colour-coded sections, this is the perfect on-the-move companion when you're exploring Puglia. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture. WHAT TO DO Detailed description of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and children's activities. PRACTICAL MAPS Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps will help you find your way around. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Practical information on eating out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information. STRIKING PICTURES Inspirational colour photography throughout.




National Geographic Traveler: Puglia


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For centuries, Puglia has acted as the bridge to the Mediterranean. To the north, it is crowned by the wild greenery of the Gargano promontory, the Daunian Mountains, and the sweet hills that roll down to the Tavoliere delle Puglie. With its infinite seafront and old city, medieval churches and genuine cuisine, Bari is the metropolitan capital of the region. Romanesque cathedrals line the Adriatic coast. Numerous beach resorts dot the shore as you wind from the Gargano coast to Salento. The water is always crystalline, perfect for a refreshing dip. Further inland, Salento offers little villages of white houses and historical, Baroque-decorated town centers with dry stone walls bordering long bike paths. Explore everything this oasis has to offer with the expert help of National Geographic writers and photographers who have created insider itineraries into off-the-beaten-path destinations and well-known must-sees. Along the way, practical information for where to go, what to do, where to stay, and what to eat make this comprehensive guide the only reference you need to plan a trip to magical Puglia.




The Rough Guide to Italy (Travel Guide eBook)


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The Rough Guide to Italy is full of painstakingly researched information and inspiration to help you enjoy every moment of your Italian adventure. Whether you're after action or relaxation, Italy won't disappoint - from touring Tuscan hill towns to wine-tasting your way around Friuli-Venezia Giulia, lazing on the Amalfi Coast to shopping till you drop in Milan, brushing up on Renaissance art in Florence to kitesurfing in Sardinia, Rough Guides' expert tips and jaw-dropping photos give you everything you need for the perfect stay in Italia. And although it's hard to go wrong with food in Italy, we've got the lowdown on the most authentic rustic trattoria, Michelin-starred restaurants and favourite aperitivi haunts, not to mention the best places to learn how to cook like a local. Full-colour maps throughout - at regional and city level - ensure you won't lose your way. There are also suggested itineraries to help with planning, reliable reviews of the best places to stay, from welcoming agriturismi to stylish city-centre hotels, plus in-depth and engrossing sections on Italy's history, art and architecture and groundbreaking film industry, and finally a handy language guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Italy.




The Mini Rough Guide to Rome (Travel Guide eBook)


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This pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around Rome. It covers top attractions like the colosseum, the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain as well as hidden gems, including campo de' Fiori and the Carlo Bilotti Modern Art Collection. This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating city. This Mini Rough Guide to Rome covers: Piazza Venezia and Capitoline Hill, Ancient Rome, Centro Storico, Spanish Steps and Tridente, the Trevi Fountain and Quirinale, Villa Borghese, the Vatican, Trastevere, the Aventine and Testaccio, Monti and Esquilino and further afield In this travel guide you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Rome, from cultural explorations in Testaccio to family activities in child-friendly places, like Villa Borghese or or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like the Spanish Steps. TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS Covers the destination's top ten attractions not to miss, including Villa Borghese Park, Villa D'Este and the Sistine Chapel, and a Perfect Day itinerary suggestions COMPACT FORMAT Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and colour-coded sections, this is the perfect on-the-move companion when you're exploring Rome. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture WHAT TO DO Detailed description of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and children's activities PRACTICAL MAPS Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps will help you find your way around PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Practical information on Eating Out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information. STRIKING PICTURES Inspirational colour photography throughout




The Mini Rough Guide to Belgrade (Travel Guide eBook)


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This pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around Belgrade. It covers top attractions like Kalemegdan Fortress, the Museum of Yugoslavia and the Royal Palaces at Dedinje as well as hidden gems, including Cetinjska. This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating city. This Mini Rough Guide to Belgrade covers: Old Town, Knez Mihailova and Studentski Trg, Belgrade's 'Montmartre', Trg Republike, Dorcol, Skadarlija, The wider city centre, Vracar, Savamala, The southern outskirts: Dedinje, New Belgrade and Zemun, Ada Ciganlija In this travel guide you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Belgrade, from cultural explorations in Belgrade Old Town to family activities in child-friendly places, like the Kalemegdan Fortress complex and Belgrade Zoo or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Belgrade's 'Montmartre'. TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS Covers the destination's top ten attractions not to miss, including the Museum of Yugoslavia, the Royal Compound, Topcider Park and the Church of St Sava and a Perfect Day itinerary suggestions. COMPACT FORMAT Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and colour-coded sections, this is the perfect on-the-move companion when you're exploring Belgrade. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture. WHAT TO DO Detailed description of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and children's activities. PRACTICAL MAPS Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps will help you find your way around Belgrade. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Practical information on eating out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information. STRIKING PICTURES Inspirational colour photography throughout.




Puglia Travel Guide


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Puglia forms the 'heel' of the famous 'boot' of Italy and offers 800 km of sunshine-drenched oceanfront, green olive groves and idyllic, baroque towns. Its Mediterranean-influenced cuisine provides visitors with an authentic and hugely enjoyable taste of Italy. The region's main towns include Bari, Taranto, Brindisi, Ostuni, and Lecce, each having a medieval flavor. Puglia - Customs & Culture - Geography - Weather & Best Time to Visit - Sights & Activities: What to See & Do - Bari - Basilica of Saint Nicholas - Bari Cathedral - Castillo Svevo - Old Bari - Petruzzelli Theater - Pinacoteca Provinciale - Lecce - Old Town & Town Squares - Religious Buildings - Brindisi - Taranto - Foggia - Tremiti Islands - Ostuni - Barletta-Andria-Trani - Budget Tips - Accommodation - Gabbiano - Eos - Hotel Oriantale - Nicolaus Hotel - Hotel Degli Haethey - Places to Eat - Quinessenza - Da Pio - Alle Due Corti - La Tavernetta - Trattoria Cucina Casareccia - Shopping - Shopping in Bari - Shopping in Lecce - Shopping in Alberobello & Trulli - Shopping in Ostuni - Shopping in Trani - Know Before You Go - Entry Requirements - Health Insurance - Travelling with Pets - Airports - Airlines - Currency - Banking & ATMs - Credit Cards - Tourist Taxes - Reclaiming VAT - Tipping Policy - Mobile Phones - Dialling Code - Emergency Numbers - Public Holidays - Time Zone - Daylight Savings Time - School Holidays - Trading Hours - Driving Laws - Drinking Laws - Smoking Laws - Electricity - Tourist Information (TI) - Food & Drink - Websites




The Mini Rough Guide to Puglia: Travel Guide with EBook


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This mini pocket Puglia travel guidebook is perfect for travellers looking for essential information about Puglia. It provides details on key places and main attractions, along with a selection of itineraries, recommendations for restaurants and top tips on how to make the most of your trip. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility. In this Puglia guidebook, you will find: Curated recommendations of places - expert picks of main attractions, child-friendly activities and relaxing spots, plus where to take the best photos What's new, when to go and sustainable travel - all-new features direct you to what you need to know Things not to miss in Puglia - Gargano Peninsula, Tremiti Islands, Castel del Monte, Trani, Alberobello, Martina Franca, Lecce, Otranto, Gallipoli, Matera Three unique trip plans - itinerary suggestions for those on a short break, including one for a Perfect tour Food and drink - recommendations for local specialities and the best dining experiences What to do in Puglia - recommendations for entertainment, shopping, sports, children's activities, events and nightlife Practical information - how to get there and around, money, health and medical care, and tourist information Overview maps - handy maps on the inside cover flaps show Puglia and around Italian section - basic vocabulary and phrases from the local language Striking pictures - inspirational colour photography throughout Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook Coverage includes: Bari, The Gargano Peninsula, The Coast, Andria, Barletta, Alberobello, Locorotondo, Martina Franca, Brindisi, Lecce, Grecia Salentina, Otranto, Gallipoli, Taranto




Rick Steves Paris


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Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Paris. From the top of the Eiffel Tower to the ancient catacombs below the city, explore Paris at every level with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Paris you'll find: Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more in Paris 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 Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Palace of Versailles to where to find the perfect croissant How to connect with culture: Stroll down Rue Cler for fresh, local goods to build the ultimate French picnic, marvel at the works of Degas and Monet, and sip café au lait at a streetside café 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 vin rouge Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums and churches Detailed maps, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go Over 700 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Coverage of the best arrondissements in Paris,including Champs-Elysees, the Marais, Montmartre, and more, plus day trips to Versailles, Chartres, Giverny, and Auvers-sur-Oise Covid-related travel info and resources for a smooth trip Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Paris. Spending just a few days in the city? Try Rick Steves Pocket Paris.




Puglia (Rough Guides Snapshot Italy)


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The Rough Guide Snapshot to Puglia is the ultimate travel guide to this beautiful, beguiling "heel" of Italy. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from exploring the gorgeous medieval hilltop town of Ostuni and enjoying the sunniest, sandiest beaches this side of Rome, to admiring the swirly Baroque architecture of stand-out town Lecce and feasting on the best bread and pasta dishes in Italy. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guide Snapshot to Puglia covers Fóggia, Monfredonia, The Gargano promontory, The Trémiti Islands, Bari, Castellana Grotte, Táranto, Bríndisi, Ostuni, Lecce, Salento, Otranto, Galatina and Gallipolli. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Italy, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Italy, including transport, accommodation, food, drink, costs, health, sport and festivals. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Italy.




Finding Myself in Puglia


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Laine gave up her job as a nurse, sold her home and gave away most of her belongings. She had three desires bubbling at the heart of her choice, to write a book, paint a picture and climb a mountain before she died. A man with a van took her remaining belongings, along with her basset hound Basil, down to the heel of Italy over 1,500 miles away.




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