Tokyo Like a Local


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Experience authentic Tokyo with this insider's e-guide Home to glimmering skyscrapers, timeless traditions, and one of the world's most exciting art scenes, this trendy city is endlessly enticing. But beyond the monumental Tokyo Tower and lavish Imperial Palace lies the real Tokyo: a whole other realm waiting to be explored. We've spoken to the city's locals to unearth the coolest hangout spots, hidden gems, and personal favorites to ensure you travel like a local. Join the after-work crowd in the ultimate karaoke sing-along, eat and drink into the night at a tiny Japanese tavern, and get your geek on shopping at treasure troves of anime merch. Whether you're a local looking to uncover your city's secrets or seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish e-guide makes sure you experience Tokyo beneath the surface.




New York City Like a Local


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Uncover the hidden side of New York City with this insider's e-guide Home to soaring skyscrapers, eclectic museums, and a foodie scene like no other, this rapturous city is endlessly enticing. But beyond the well-trodden sights of the Empire State Building and the Met lies the real New York City: a whole other side waiting to be explored. We've spoken to the city's locals to unearth the coolest hangout spots, hidden gems, and personal favorites to ensure you travel like a local. Grab a coffee from the cafes the locals catch up in, browse fresh produce at vibrant farmers' markets, or explore the quirky galleries the students rave about. Whether you're a New Yorker looking to uncover your city's secrets or seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish guide makes sure you experience New York City beneath the surface.




Aiden London City Map for Travelers


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"Google Maps gives you simple directions, while Aidens London travel maps have enough content to help you plan your trip." If youre planning a trip to London, the city has launched a "travel map" to help you plan your trip. Its not just a road map, but a new concept, a map filled with information on where to go, where to eat, and thousands of other things. Advantages of the Aiden London travel map Highly detailed city maps : London landmarks, attractions, places to eat and activities in great detail High quality map files : 2000+ travel spots and descriptions with high quality map files Zoom in to see more : A1-sized paper maps transferred to ebooks. Zoom in for a closer look on your Kindle. Detailed description : Restaurant recommendations, travel "what to see" details Thousands of hours of research : We travelled, researched, and gathered input from many people. Thousands of hours of research went into the maps No search required : Travel without wasting time and without having to search anymore. With illustrations : Include illustrations of major landmarks Table of Contents for London Map Around the Big Ben, London Eye : Around the National Gallery, Covent Garden, London Eye, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey Around the British Museum, Tate Modern : From the British Museum to St. Pauls Cathedral to Tate Modern Around the Soho : More about musical theater and restaurants in Soho Around the Piccadilly Circus : Oxford Street, Regent Street and Piccadilly Circus in detail Around the St Pauls Cathedral, Tower of London : Get up close and personal with St. Pauls Cathedral, the Millennium Bridge, and the Tower of London. Around the Millennium Bridge, Tower Bridge : Around the River Thames and Tower Bridge, London Bridge, and Millennium Bridge Around the Buckingham Palace : Shopping places and restaurants near Buckingham Palace, Harrods Department Store Around the Regents Park : Regent Park, Baker Street neighborhood in detail Around the Camden, Kings Cross : Restaurants and street markets from Kings Cross Station to the British Museum Around the Portobello Road Market : A very detailed map of the shops, stalls, and merchandise in Portobello Road Market, alley by alley. Portobello Green and Kensington Garden : Restaurants, hotels, and cafes near Paddington Station and Kensington Gardens London’s Suburbs : Cities close to London, including Oxford, Windsor, Brighton, and more (BIG MAP)London Travel Map : A map of the entire city of Paris to help you plan your entire trip (BIG MAP)London’s Suburbs & Detail Maps : Zoom in on key areas to see more detailed information, including restaurants, shops, and more. Plan the perfect trip to London for the 2024 ! Google Maps is great for simply finding your way around, but the Aiden London Travel Map gives you enough information to help you discover the hidden gems of London. More than just a road map, this high-definition map with over 2,000 travel spots and detailed descriptions allows you to explore every neighborhood of London in depth, from the area around the Big Ben to Soho. The maps, which can be used without internet, feature illustrations of major landmarks, as well as detailed recommendations for what to eat and see at each location. Everything you need to know about London in one book. Available now on Amazon Kindle.







Athenaeum


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“The” Athenaeum


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All Over the Map


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Created for map lovers by map lovers, this rich book explores the intriguing stories behind maps across history and illuminates how the art of cartography thrives today. In this visually stunning book, award-winning journalists Betsy Mason and Greg Miller--authors of the National Geographic cartography blog "All Over the Map"--explore the intriguing stories behind maps from a wide variety of cultures, civilizations, and time periods. Based on interviews with scores of leading cartographers, curators, historians, and scholars, this is a remarkable selection of fascinating and unusual maps. This diverse compendium includes ancient maps of dragon-filled seas, elaborate graphics picturing unseen concepts and forces from inside Earth to outer space, devious maps created by spies, and maps from pop culture such as the schematics to the Death Star and a map of Westeros from Game of Thrones. If your brain craves maps--and Mason and Miller would say it does, whether you know it or not--this eye-opening visual feast will inspire and delight.







The Literary World


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