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This new full-colour title from Bradt is the first and only guide available to the largest of the four islands that make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Socotra Archipelago in the Arabian Sea, 240 miles offshore from their mother land, Yemen. Everything you might need for a successful trip is covered, from pre-departure planning, getting there, tour operators and where to stay to the full range of information for making the most of your time while there. Background information on history, people, language and culture is followed by an easy-to-follow geographical breakdown covering everywhere from the capital Hadibo to Ayhaft Canyon National Park, Qaria Lagoon, Rosh Marine Protected Area, Homhil Reserv, Terbak village and Hoq cave, Qalansiyah, Diksam Plateau and the forest of Firhimin to name just a few of the places detailed. There is also a section on vocabulary, an endemic wildlife check list and suggested sources of further information. Socotra is unique. Sometimes known as 'The Galapagos of the Indian Ocean', the archipelago has an exceptionally large number of endemic species. Of the 220 bird species recorded, 11 are endemic, including the relatively recently identified Socotra Buzzard. Closer to the ground, an estimated 307 plant species are endemic. More than 600 species of insects, some 100 land and freshwater molluscs, around 80 arachnids, some dozen myriapods, four land- and fresh-water crabs, 30 reptiles and 14 mammals have been found to occur, of which all the land snails, 90 % of the reptiles and about 60 % of the spiders are unique to the archipelago. With its superb beaches and dramatically varied landscapes (mountains, forest, ravines, sand-dunes, beaches, caves .) Socotra is a prime target for tourism, which will need handling with extreme care. Strict regulations are in force to preserve the island's natural heritage and much of it has protected status, but some unprotected land has already been sold to potential developers.

Transylvania (the 'land beyond the forest') is a wild, wooded, intensely romantic region, filled with mountains and gorges, myths and legends, dragons, bears, wolves - and vampires. Bram Stoker called it 'one of the wildest and least-known parts of Europe', a description remaining true today. Comprehensive chapter-per-county coverage caters for the diverse range of interests, from city breaks to rural escapes, skiing to wildlife-watching. One of the most beautiful regions in central Europe and home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Transylvania preserves its cultural and artistic treasures in a landscape bordered on three sides by the Carpathian Mountains, home to Romania's finest skiing and hiking destinations. Hay meadows in the lower Carpathians form a grassland ecosystem of extraordinary natural diversity, offering beautiful displays of wildflowers. The Carpathians are home too to lynx, wild boar and one of Europe's largest populations of brown bear. Other natural phenomena include the Scarisoara ice cave in the Apuseni Mountains and the Sf?nta Ana volcanic crater lake in Harghita.

Zambia safari travel guide. Holiday advice and tourist information, including: detailed assessments of safari lodges, camps and operators; first-hand insights into national parks and other safari sites; and a new colour wildlife guide. Features South Luangwa, Kafue, Lower Zambezi, Victoria Falls, Liuwa Plains, Lake Tanganyika, Lusaka, Livingstone.

264 sider inkl. 16 sider med farvefotos samt 22 detailkort.Guiden beskriver detaljeret 23 forslag til vandreture på denne ø i det karibiske hav. (Ikke at forveksle med den Dominikanske republik). Udvidet afsnit om vandreruter og praktisk information for besøgende. Detaljeret beskrivelse af vandsport samt andre oplevelser.

Travel guide to Gascony and the Pyrenees (France). Expert advice and travel information covers hotels, cuisine, art havens, beaches, mountains, hiking, cycling, surfing, wellness therapies and cave art. Features Toulouse, Perpignan, Bayonne, Biarritz, Auch, Mimizan, Dune du Pilat, medieval Catalan villages, Niaux, Le Mas-d'Azil and the Landes.

Grenada Travel Guide - Holiday advice and travel tips on everything from St George's highlights and beaches, diving and whalewatching to rum and chocolate tasting. This guide also includes suggested itineraries, Paradise and Grand Anse beaches, turtles, Grand Etang National Park, Carriacou, Petite Martinique, Belmont Estate, Amerindian petroglyphs.

Karakalpakstan travel guide. Holiday advice and travel information to this autonomous Central Asian republic, featuring heritage attractions (museums, desert fortresses, mausolea, ancient settlements), ecotourism, wildlife, festivals, accommodation, restaurants and transport. Thorough coverage includes Nukus, Ancient Khorezm, Ustyurt, Aral Sea, the Aralkum Desert, Chilpik Dakhma and Amu Darya.

Travel tips and holiday advice for Croatia including accommodation, vineyards, wildlife, outdoor activities, cuisine and festivals. Covers Pula (including the Roman amphitheatre), Poreč's UNESCO mosaics, Ucka, medieval Motovun and Draguc, Buzet, Rovinj, Baron Gautsch, Brijuni Islands, Rijeka, and Slovenian Capodistria and coast

Holiday advice and tourist information cover heritage attractions (castles, coal-mining, seafaring), beaches, outdoor pursuits (hiking, mountain biking, surfing), wildlife, national parks, accommodation, restaurants. Thorough coverage includes Cardiff, Wales Coast Path, The Valleys, Blaenavon, Brecon Beacons, Hay-on-Wye.

Tunisia travel guide. Expert advice and tourist information covering Tunis, Sahara Desert, Djerba, Star Wars pilgrimages, Chott el Djerid salt lake, Sidi Bou Said, Kairouan, archaeological and heritage sites (Roman amphitheatre of El Jem, Ancient Carthage, Ribat of Monastir fort), museums, beaches, camel trekking, kitesurfing, wildlife, nightlife

this new cycling guide to East Anglia offers 21 routes for beginners and 'leisure cyclists', covering Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. Each ride includes comprehensive directions, as well as background features on local history, wildlife and culture. All are linked to OS Explorer maps and relevant National Cycle Network routes (NCN), and include National Grid Reference (NGR) coordinates. In addition, each route has been mapped on route planning and navigation app komoot, where readers can find detailed route insights including an elevation profile and waytype and surface information. Using the komoot app for iOS or Android, readers can also use their smartphones to navigate each route. East Anglia, the snail-like bulge protruding off the back of the United Kingdom's east coast, is a vast flatland of broads, fens and marshes, stretched out under a wide sky. Despite its proximity to London and the Midlands, and its continental ferry links, it is one of the quietest regions in the country. The ancient kingdom of the Angles is also its oldest inhabited region, from Paleolithic times to subsequent Viking and Roman invasions; its wetlands tamed with canals and windmills and built over with hundreds of medieval churches. With its level, traffic-free lanes, and network of dedicated cycle routes, this is also an ideal destination for exploring by bike. Most of the rides are around 30 kilometres long, ideal for a half-day outing. 19 out of the 21 routes are loop circuits, making travel hassle-free, and several are adjacent so can be linked, for more energetic cyclists wanting a longer challenge. Places covered include Sandringham, Wells, Holkham, Norwich, the Norfolk Broads, Bungay, Thetford Forest, Ixworth, Diss, Southwold, Walberswick, Orford, Sutton Hoo, Ely, Newmarket and Graffham Water.

A new updated version of the celebrated 1968 title, Galapagos: Islands of Birds, by the renowned late ornithologist Bryan Nelson, with additional, previously unpublished reminiscences and lively and irreverent memories from his wife June. This timely reissue breathes new life into a classic work of natural history that will appeal to bird-lovers and Galapagos-lovers alike. It is as memorable for its groundbreaking descriptions of Galapagos wildlife as for June's naked appearance in the News of the World accompanied by a quote from the Duke of Edinburgh. In 1964 the late Bryan Nelson, a zoologist, and his wife June spent a year living on two uninhabited, waterless Galapagos islands studying the three species of booby ('we couldn't resist also studying the great frigatebird and waved albatross, too' says June). Bryan's book, Galapagos: Islands of Birds was published in 1968 and, although by necessity a scientific study, his light touch and the extraordinary hardships and delights of living in total isolation with no means of rescue should things go wrong, make it an exceptionally good read. Now, nearly 60 years later, June Nelson has extracted the story of that extraordinary year and complemented it with her own recollections. The couple's research and findings remain relevant and interesting, so plenty of wildlife descriptions are retained, but it is the mischievous mocking birds and friendly sea lions which will captivate the reader as much as the famous blue-footed boobies and waved albatrosses. At the end of their stay on Hood, when their clothes were literally in tatters and they went barefoot, they had news of the imminent visit of The Duke of Edinburgh and the Royal Yacht Britannia. June's description of this visit and their lunch on board with Prince Philip, make a surreal ending to a year of deteriorating food: 'Now our flour had around 50 maggots or beetles per pound... Dried beans would have three or four beetles per bean.. In spaghetti a black shadow meal.

Slow Kent travel guide - holiday advice and tourist information covering history, walking, wildlife, gardens, family holidays, country houses, accommodation, restaurants, food, vineyards and festivals. Thorough coverage, including Canterbury, Dover, the White Cliffs, Dungeness, Sissinghurst, Folkestone and Faversham.

A brand new title, part of Bradt's award-winning series of Slow travel guides to UK regions, offering the most in-depth coverage available to north and mid Devon, arguably the most beautiful and unspoilt countryside in southwest Britain. With area-by-area coverage, from around Clovelly and the Cornish border in the north to mid-Devon's Exe valley and Tarka railway line, it is packed with suggestions for where to go and what to do, including plenty of outdoor activities such as horse-riding, coasteering, walking and cycling. Interesting places to stay and eat are detailed, as are festivals, local customs and traditions, historical aspects, anecdotes, gardens, National Trust properties and where to go star-gazing beneath the region's Dark Skies. North Devon has a unique blend of wild rugged coastline, deep river valleys, heather-covered moorland, family-friendly sandy beaches, great surfing and enchanting villages. While the car-free village of Clovelly provides a glimpse of Devon as it was 100 years ago, north Devon is also one of the country's leading centres for coasteering. Mid Devon is the least touristy part of the southwest - truly Slow Devon. The towns still hold weekly pannier markets and the pubs are full of locals discussing the price of sheep and ruby red cattle. People still walk, ride and cycle as part of their lives and visitors are always struck by the region's diversity: the wonderful views, the range of wildlife and the clarity of the night skies. Join veteran traveller, author and Devon resident Hilary Bradt, and her fellow long-term travellers and Devon residents Gill and Alistair Campbell, to discover in this unique guide exactly what it is that makes this beguiling region so special. From Lundy Island to the haunted village of Lapford, and from the extraordinary Fairground Heritage Centre to the War Horse Museum, Bradt's Slow Mid and North Devon has everything you need for a perfect trip.

Dog-Friendly Weekends, written by Lottie Gross, is a must-read for all dog owners and dog lovers. Published in 2022 by Bradt Travel Guides, this book is a delightful addition to the travel genre. Lottie Gross, an acclaimed author, offers a unique perspective on planning weekends with your furry friends. The book is filled with detailed itineraries, beautiful photographs, and insider tips on the best dog-friendly locations. Whether you're planning a city break or a countryside getaway, this book ensures your dog will have as much fun as you do. Don't miss out on this 2022 publication from Bradt Travel Guides, a publisher renowned for their comprehensive and insightful travel guides.

Slow Isle of Wight travel guide - holiday advice and tourist information covering walking, wildlife, birdwatching, accommodation, restaurants, beaches, food and festivals. Thorough coverage, including Tennyson Down, Sandown Bay, Farringford, Compton Down, Bembridge, Ventnor, fossil hunting and St Catherine's Oratory.

The only dedicated English-language guide, providing in-depth coverage of the capital Montevideo and detailed information on the UNESCO-listed coastal city of Colonia del Sacramento as wellas Punta del Este. - Details cattle-ranching estancias and where to play polo - Includes the western wetlands and birds in Cabo Polonioand Santa Teresa - Covers an active and upcoming food and wine scene - Details Uruguay's distinctive Afro-Uruguayan heritage, notable during the world-beating 80-day Carnaval season.

Camino Ignaciano walking and travel guide - expert advice on walking the Camino Ignaciano in northern Spain, following in the footsteps of Ignatius of Loyola through the Basque mountains and including Arantzazu, Laguardia, Logrono, Alfaro, Zaragoza, Montserrat and Manresa. Also includes practical information and details of the twenty-seven stages.

The Travel Photographer's Way: Practical Steps to taking Unforgettable Travel Photos - Inspirational and expert advice and tuition on becoming a confident travel photographer, including practical steps, bridge cameras, mobile phones and getting published. People, landscapes, wildlife, cities, adventure, food and wild places are all covered.

Dark Skies: Britain and Ireland guide - a practical guide to star-gazing, including history, myth and legend, Certified and Discovery sites, recommended equipment, Dark Sky festivals and nocturnal wildlife. Covers from the West Country and South Downs of England to the Scottish Highlands and Ireland, plus what to look for in the night sky.

304 sider, heraf 16 sider med farvefotos og 20 detailkort. Guiden giver dig masser af detaljer om Estland og ikke mindst om Tallinns gamle bydel, vindmøllerne på Saarema og den historiske by Tartu og mange andre historiske seværdigheder. Mange forslag til aktiviteter som skiløb, vandreture gennem de store skove og meget mere. Letlæselig og underholdende både som forberedelse og ´on location´.

Travel memoir about school leadership development in Pakistan, India, China, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and Chile. Informative and thought-provoking insights from an international education expert, as well as personal reflections on visiting Lucknow, Lahore, Bogota, Valparaiso and Sao Paolo.

2nd edition December 2016. 352 pages, 16 with colour photos and 27 maps. The heart of the Middle East, Lebanon has been shaped by both its past and neighbours to become a truly fascinating destination. Beirut´s hedonistic delights, skiing at one of the country´s six resorts and the UNESCOWorld Heritage sites at Baalbek and Tyre all combine and contrast to offer a unique travel experience. Bradt´s Lebanon is the most comprehensive and detailed guidebook currently available. This new new and updated edition has wxpanded treatment for the business traveller or prospective property buyer plus detailed sections on the country´s culture, history and religion. With Beirut nominated as one of Newsweek´s Top 10 Cities in 2012 and the country attracting over 1,5 million visitors a year, Lebanon is, despite the area´s troubles, a destination on the rise.