-- the most renowned and scenic walks in 13 regions, including the GR20 Corsican trail -- a range of picturesque day walks within easy distance of Paris -- information on architecture, restaurants and vineyards along the trails -- easy-to-follow walk descriptions with accurate contour maps -- practical advice on local customs, language, equipment and travel -- illustrated section on flora and fauna
"From the most exhilarating hikes and the tastiest local markets to the island's best beaches and top sights, this guide gives you everything you need for an unforgettable trip."--Publisher description.
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Hiking, biking and flying amid craggy peaks and open plains, or watching a spectacular desert sunset, becomes possible with this guidebook. Watch wildlife in the savannah, engage in the vibrant cultures of San, Khoikhoi, Zulu and Xhosa or live it up in cities bursting with culinary, cultural and vineyard delights. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Unique Green Index to help you make your travels ecofriendly Expanded itineraries take you from cape to coast or on the roads less travelled Color wildlife chapter written by a natural-history expert
Teaches French grammar, terms, and expressions to use in different situations, and provides a bilingual dictionary of common words.
Lonely Planet's Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Hike through Cirque de Mafate, relax in waters off Denis Island, dive to the rock formations off Mauritius; all with your trusted travel companion.
The Mother City, home to soaring Table Mountain, golden beaches and bountiful vineyards, is an old pro at capturing people s hearts. Simon Richmond, Lonely Planet Writer Our PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 200+ wineries within a day s drive42 detailed maps164 mouth-watering restaurants1 iconic table-shaped mountainComprehensive map sectionFeature coverage of top sightsRange of planning toolsIn-depth background on Cape Town s history, culture and more.
Pause on the Grand Stairway at Persepolis and imagine trumpeters heralding your arrival
Lonely Planet Ethiopia, Djibouti & Somaliland is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the crooked alleyways of Harar, gape at the rock paintings of LasGeel, or experience the calcareous chimneys of Lac Abbe.
Provides information on accommodations, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and outdoor activities, along with suggested itineraries and an overview of the history and culture of the region.
Awe-inspiring, beautiful and sometimes heartbreaking, Ethiopia and Eritrea are not like anywhere you've been before. A realm of rock-hewn churches, buzzing bazaars and untouched wilderness, the Horn of Africa is truly unique. See the mist rising off the mountains, hear the gurgle of children's laughter in the narrow streets of Harar, or catch a glimpse of a wolf prowling under the thorn trees. THE BEST COVERAGE- the only guidebook to comprehensively cover Ethiopia and Eritrea and explain how to cross between them via Djibouti READ UP- all the details you need to travel the Historical Circuit, including ancient cities in northern Ethiopia BRING OUT THE ADVENTURER- climb a rope, use toeholds or walk a ledge to reach churches and hill-top monasteries EAT AND DRINK- know your injera from your kitfo, and why the third cup of coffee is the most important TRAVEL SAFELY- we keep you worded up on the scams, health issues and no-go areas
Complemented by easy-to use, reliable maps, helpful recommendations, authoritative background information, and up-to-date coverage of things to see and do, these popular travel guides cover in detail countries, regions, and cities around the world for travelers of every budget, along with extensive itineraries, maps with cross-referencing to the text, "Top 10" and "Top 5" lists, and other practical features.
Presents a budget guide to the continent, offering maps, advice on visas, border crossings, travel routes, accommodations, restaurants, and discussing the history, politics, culture, and environment of the region.
A guide to Corsica which includes a special section on walking, including the GR20 route, a guide to the island's top dive sites with advice for divers of all standards, hints on where to sample traditional Corsican cuisine and accommodation options, from mountain shelters to top hotels.
Le guide Lonely Planet qui va à l'essentiel, pour découvrir le meilleur de la Vendée et Charente-Maritime. Un guide tout en couleurs, illustré par des dizaines de photos. Un guide qui couvre l'une des régions les plus touristiques de France : le littoral et l'arrière-pays vendéen et charentais, incluant le Marais Poitevin. Le plein d'itinéraires pour découvrir les meilleurs spots de la côte, pour le farniente ou les sports nautiques : l'île de Ré, l'île d'Oléron, l'île d'Yeu, Noirmoutier, Royan, l'île d'Aix... Des focus sur les sites culturels, avec plein d'encadrés et d'anecdotes sur le patrimoine : les églises romanes du Saintonge, l'histoire de La Rochelle.... Des lieux gourmands et la cuisine du terroir mis en avant : où déguster les huîtres de Marennes, une excursion dans le Cognac, les spécialités typiques et parfois insolites... Une sélection des meilleures adresses de la région - des restaurants de fruits de mer aux cafés de village ainsi que les plus beaux hébergements – pour préparer un séjour selon ses envies et le temps/budget disponibles.
Francie láká cestovatele svou nezaměnitelnou kulturou a atmosférou plnou kavárenských teras, vesnických trhů pod širým nebem nebo malých útulných bister. První české vydání.
Nejkrásnější potápěčská místa v Egyptě, Izraeli, Jordánsku, Súdánu, Eritreji, Jemenu a Džibuti. Průvodce obsahuje informace o potápěčských lokalitách v celém Rudém moři, o podmínkách potápění i o místopisu, geografii a historii zemí na jeho pobřeží. Popisuje 108 míst v celém Rudém moři a obsahuje podrobné informace o dosažitelnosti potápěčských lokalit, o charakteristických potápěčských podmínkách, o podmořském životě. Provede Vás osmi státy, obsahuje 18 přehledných map.
Cestovní příručka obsahuje praktické rady a údaje pro turisty, popisy míst, krajiny a pamětihodností i pojednání o historii ostrovů Tichomoří. - Podrobný průvodce z řady Lonely Planet uvádí fakta o jednotlivých částech země s navrhovanými trasami a informacemi o ubytování, stravování i zábavě.
