Amelia Thomas Books

What Will Your Goa Beaches Encounter Be? Watching a heavenly sunset from a beach-shack restaurant on Palolem's crescent bayAn hour of blissful relaxation with a warm-oil ayurvedic massage and steam bathBartering for jewellery and textiles among the throngs of locals at Mapusa MarketStrolling the narrow streets of Panaji's fascinating old Portuguese quartersAn early-morning meeting with monkeys and exotic birds at Cotigao Wildlife SanctuarySavoring the Portuguese-Indian fusion of Goan cuisine at a laneway restaurant Discover Twice the City in Half the Time Tailored map coverage for easy navigation around Goa's beaches and townsOur expert author recommends the top beaches, forts, churches, restaurants, markets, massages and wildlife sanctuariesUseful itineraries and highlights let you relax on the beach knowing the best experiences have been found for youLocals give their insight on the best Goan food

"From the forts and palaces of maharajahs to dizzying festivals and tiger safaris at dawn, Rajasthan is the India of the imagination writ large"--Author.

Over one-third of your year is yours. This book aims to bring awareness about the number of non-work days you actually have each year. It encourages you to assess what you're doing with your free time. It offers ideas, tips and suggestions to help you make the most of it.

Sunlight on the ancient stones of Palmyra and Baalbek, the bustle of the Aleppo souq, the buzz of Beirut's nightlife, the decorative wonders of Damascene houses and picturesque villages beneath Mt Lebanon - our definitive guide is your essential companion in every corner of this diverse and hospitable region. • TEMPT YOUR TASTEBUDS with our dedicated Food & Drink chapter covering the region's mouth-watering cuisine written by expert authors and chefs• CONNECT WITH CULTURE through our comprehensive exploration of Syrian and Lebanese society and daily life• UNRAVEL THE PAST with our in-depth coverage of the region's lengthy history and myriad historic sites• FIND YOUR WAY using our 68 detailed maps, including customized itineraries maps and a full-color regional map• TALK THE TALK with the help of our Arabic language chapter

This edition contains new itineraries, food and drink and culture chapters and guides covering destinations off the usual tourist route. It gives information and recommendations spanning all Goa and Mumbai has to offer - lazing on the beach, and adventure off the beaten track.

From Jericho's ruins and the domes of Jerusalem to Tel Aviv's hip cafes and Eliat's beaches, this fully updated guide is the essential companion for travelling around this fascinating land. 64 detailed maps, including a full-colour country map extensive political, historical and cultural information the lowdown on language courses and working on a kibbutz up-to-date information on visas, border crossings and safety the best places to stay and eat on any budget

Průvodce popisuje především jednotlivé regiony obou zemí, dějiny, náboženství, kulturu, způsob života atd. Následují praktické informace pro turisty (možnosti ubytování, peníze a poplatky, zdravotní péče, nakupování, pojištění atd.).

Cestovní příručka obsahuje praktické rady a informace pro turisty o Izraeli, Palestině, Sinaji a jordánské Petře. Úvodní kapitoly poskytují základní údaje o historii, současnosti, kultuře a životním stylu v Izraeli a na palestinských územích. Prostor a pozornost autoři věnovali zajímavostem a památkám Jeruzaléma, Tel Avivu a Haify. Průvodce dále přináší informace o oblasti Galileje, Golanských výšin, o Mrtvém moři a Negevské poušti. Samostatné kapitoly popisují Gazu, Západní břeh a turisticky atraktivní cíle mimo území Izraele: Petru v Jordánsku a Sinaj v Egyptě. Závěrečný oddíl shrnuje praktické údaje o dopravě, zdraví či jazyku.