The Camargue village of Les Saintes Maries de la Mer hosts a three-day annual pilgrimage by gypsies, who honour their patron saint, Sarah. This guide to France has a special section on food and wine, covers outdoor activities in the Alps and the Pyrenees, and includes a detailed language guide.
This guide to Thailand is part of the "Travel Survival Kit" series and provides advice on accommodation, cuisine, history, language and culture.
Travel guides explore countries, regions and cities in depth and for every budget, with reliable, easy-to-use maps, first-hand recommendations, well-researched background information and thorough, up-to-date coverage of all the sights -- on and off the beaten track. There are more than 230 titles in this classic series covering nearly every country in the world.-- comprehensive coverage of vibrant city life in Prague and Bratislava-- the best hotels, hostels and pensions for every budget-- invaluable language guide-- special section on the countries' top ten castles-- hard-to-beat information on outdoor activities, including skiing, hiking, caving and watersports
What is all the fuss about Prague? Well, with its film-star good looks and dark and mysterious soul, who wouldn't be seduced? Smoky jazz cellars and laid-back music festivals; glitzy shops and cool cocktail bars; history, culture, style. You think this city can't live up to its own press? Think again. Discover Bohemia's capital wuth our smart and stylish guide.
A guide to Prague, providing details of where and how to see the best the city has to offer. Accommodation and restaurant suggestions are given for a range of budgets, and information on day-trips and using public transport is included.