Uruguay Travel Guide - Travel tips and advice including Montevideo highlights, hotels and restaurants, beaches, activities like birdwatching, horseriding and hiking. Also featuring suggested itineraries, Canelones wine tasting, estancia stays, gauchos and local culture, national parks, wildlife, Rio Paraguay, Jose Ignacio, Fray Bentos, San Javier.
A country becoming increasingly popular with travelers, Georgia is an unusual but welcoming destination. Situated on the Black Sea, Georgia is a break-away Soviet state for which cultural travelers have long awaited up-to-date and comprehensive information. Thorough coverage of the capital, Tbilisi, and other towns is augmented by details of the Georgian wilderness. Hikes are included for exploring the Black Sea coast, River Mtkvari region and the Caucasus mountains to the north. A chapter on excursions into Armenia widens the opportunities still further.
Bradt s Georgia provides travelers and hikers with all the insights, hard facts and hidden treasures for this little-explored but very welcoming ex-Soviet state."
A travel guidebook to Alaska. Recommends accommodations, restaurants and attractions for various budgets.
From the wilds of the Carpathian mountains to the beautiful Delta wetlands, and from medieval churches to traditional local festivals, Romania is a country waiting to be discovered. Get expert advice on travelling around, whether you're chugging along on an old-fashioned train or bundled with the locals into a maxitaxi, and read the latest tips on where to find the most welcoming village homestays and the tastiest Moldavian parjoale Make the most of your time on earth(tm) with The Rough Guide to Romania.
A new edition of the most in-depth guide available to Uruguay, from secret urban gems to remote rural idylls.
Uzbekistan Travel Guide - Expert advice and holiday tips including Tashkent architecture and hotels, Silk Road history, Islamic art and textiles, museums and culture. Also included are detailed maps, trekking and hiking routes, touring by bike, public transport, archaeological sites like Samarkand and Bukara, Fergana Valley and Kyzylkum Desert.
Traveling in Romania offers both rewards and challenges, with its stunning mountain scenery, diverse wildlife, and unique cultures leaving a lasting impression on visitors. While the country is not as impoverished as some neighboring regions, it remains one of the more difficult places to navigate in Eastern and Central Europe. The legacy of Nicolae Ceausescu's regime and subsequent economic disruptions have led to significant austerity measures, impacting real earnings. Package tours can shield travelers from these realities, but independent exploration reveals the true charm of Romania, especially in its less-visited areas. Embracing the journey, with its encounters with locals and unique experiences, can be far more enriching than typical tourist attractions. The Romanian people, primarily of Latin descent, are known for their warmth and appreciation of life's pleasures, despite the economic challenges they face. The country is home to a rich tapestry of ethnic groups, including Magyars and Transylvanian Germans, each contributing to its cultural diversity. While Bucharest struggles with traffic and urban decay, it remains the cultural and commercial hub. Other cities, like Brasov, Sibiu, and Cluj, offer glimpses of Romania's historical glory, particularly in Transylvania and Banat, where travel is more accessible. These regions boast medieval architecture and vibrant local culture, making them ideal starting points for an
Based in part on chapters from the now out of print ROUGH GUIDE TO EASTERN EUROPE, a travel guide to post-Ceaucescu Romania, which offers practical, cultural, political and historical information on the country.
"Discover Europe on a budget with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to watch a thrilling flamenco spectacle in Spain, celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in Ireland or get your history fix in fascinating Berlin, The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way."
