Featuring a blend of must-see attractions and hidden gems, this guidebook is tailored for independent travelers exploring Iceland. It provides essential planning tips and practical advice for on-the-ground adventures, ensuring a comprehensive travel experience. Additionally, the book emphasizes environmental responsibility through its sustainable printing practices.
Pocket Rough Guide: Reykjavík is your essential guide to the world's most northern capital city, with information on all the sights in an easy-to-use, pocket-size format, and with a full-color, pull-out map. Whether you have a few days or just an afternoon, the carefully curated itineraries found inside this first edition of Pocket Rough Guide: Reykjavík will help you plan your trip, and the Best of Reykjavík section picks out the highlights you won't want to miss. Visit the Hallgrímskirkja, the most enduring image of the city; stroll along the shops of Laugavegur and enjoy a meal in a stylish restaurant after exploring the National Museum; simply behold the beautiful sight of the Northern Lights. Divided by area for easy navigation, the Places section is written in Rough Guides' trademark honest and informative style, with listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the best cafés, restaurants, nightlife venues, and more. - Full-color pull-out map, plus easy-to-use maps to help you find your way around. - The very best of the area, selected by our expert authors. - Tailored itineraries and highlights to make trip-planning easy. - Inspirational color photography brings the area to life. - Up-to-date background information, including transportation details and a calendar of events. Make the most of your time with Pocket Rough Guide: Reykjavík. Series Overview: For more than thirty years, adventurous travelers have turned to Rough Guides for up-to-date and intuitive information from expert authors. With opinionated and lively writing, honest reviews, and a strong cultural background, Rough Guides travel books bring more than 200 destinations to life. Visit RoughGuides.com to learn more.
West Sweden Travel Guide - Expert advice on the region from coastal highlights and villages, Gothenburg restaurants and cafes as well as fishing and sea kayaking. With oyster safaris in Lysekil and camping in Dalsland, this guide book also features boat tours along the Goeta Canal and tips on the Bohuslan Coast and the Gothenburg archipelago.
Lapland Travel Guide - Expert travel advice and tips including the Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian regions, ice and treehouse hotels, northern lights tours, Sami art and culture. Also covering itineraries, winter and summer activities such as dog-sledding and hiking, Laponia World Heritage area, Lulea, Tromso, Narvik, Finnmark Plateau and Jokkmokk.
From the sophisticated capital of Torshavn to the uninhabited isle of Gasholmur, the Faroe Islands offer natural splendour in abundance. Go hiking on Nolsoy for stupendous views of the fjords, brave the wind at the southernmost tip of Suouroy or wander through hamlets of turf-roofed cottages encircled by layer-cake mountains. Whether you explore this North Atlantic archipelago by ferry, road or helicopter, you'll find it the perfect place to check out the latest Nordic design or party through the night at a summer music festival.
"New Visions of Nature" examines the evolving perceptions of nature across three areas: public experiences, contemporary genomics, and ethical landscape philosophy. The essays challenge the boundaries between humanity and nature, urging a re-evaluation of our relationship with the natural world through diverse metaphors and perspectives.
T.J. Neil shares his techniques and recipes for success in the creation of enormous concrete sculptures strong enough to withstand transport and the tests of time. This book provides valuable insights into the successful construction of concrete art through text and 371 clear color photos of concrete sculptures, both complete and under construction. A list of required materials and sound advice for procuring and mixing concrete are provided. The wide variety of concrete sculpture subjects portrayed provide artists with inspiration for projects large and small. See fishermen, strong men, mermaids, alligators, dolphins, manatees, frogs, grizzly bears, whales, horses, panthers, cows, sharks, elephants, and even a ten-foot, five thousand pound dragon that hisses three-foot flames. are also shown. Concrete craftsmen will find this book an endless source of inspiration.
Briefly outlines the history of Sweden, describes tourist attractions in each region, and provides information on accommodations, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.
The Rough Guide to Iceland is your complete handbook to uncovering the delights of Europe's largest glacier. From Reykjavik's nightlife to the dramatic Western Fjords and table-top mountains to the rich birdlife of Lake Myvatn, the full-colour introduction highlights all the 'things-not-to-miss'. For every town and village there are insider reviews of the all best places to stay, eat and drink, both on and off the beaten track, with the new 'Author's Pick' feature highlighting the very best options. There is plenty of practical advice for a host of outdoor activities, from skiing on the Vatnajokull glacier to whale-watching and viewing the Northern Lights. The guide also looks at Iceland''s rich Viking history and its extraordinary geology and wildlife.The Rough Guide to Iceland is like having a local friend plan your trip!
