39 produkter
Trans-Canada Rail Guide
Ordinær pris 299,00 krThe world's most scenic rail ride. A journey on canada's transcontinental railroad ranks as one of the greatest rail experiences in the world. Stretching from the atlantic to the pacific, the lines span 3974 miles, taking in not only several of north america's finest cities but also some of the most dramatic scenery on earth, including the spectacular rocky mountains.
fully revised 6th edition - entirely re-researched. mile-by-mile route guide - what to see along the route, with 32 rail route maps. rail travel for all budgets - information from the cheapest rail tickets with shoestring accommodation in the cities along the route to the most luxurious guided tours.
city guides and maps - the best sights, recommended hotels and restaurants in 10 major stops along the lines: Halifax, quebec city, montreal, toronto, winnipeg, edmonton, jasper, calgary, churchill and vancouver. railway history - the rail link that created modern canada.
Publisert måned: Dec
Publisert år: 2019
Utgave: 6.utg
Sider nr: 288
Trekking The Pacific Crest Trail
Ordinær pris 299,00 krA comprehensive guidebook to the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), an epic 2650 mile trek through the USA from the Mexican border to British Columbia in Canada. One of the world's best hikes, the route passes through California, Oregon and Washington State, taking in the Mojave desert, High Sierras, Cascades and countless more wild mountains of America's west coast. The guidebook is divided into 101 sections of 2 to 3 days, which can be combined into longer days according to ability and preference.
This comprehensive guide provides all the information and maps hikers will need. Alongside the notes and route descriptions, there are overview maps for the entire trail, and a detailed introduction that provides essential advice for planning and completing the route. From information on packing, supplies, water and bears, to details on the mountains, wildlife and regions encountered, this is an essential companion to taking on - and completing - this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
The PCT boasts breathtaking scenery and varied landscapes, through deserts and forests, and over snow-covered passes and along alpine ridges. This is a long wilderness trek of true adventure and exploration through diverse and stunning mountain scenery.
- Forfatter: Brian Johnson
- Format: Heftet
- Antall sider: 352
USA by Rail
Ordinær pris 269,00 krThis ninth edition of Bradt's USA by Rail guidebook has been fully revised and expanded to take account of changes to Amtrak routes and services, plus the latest Amtrak and VIA Rail pass details, and features over 500 destinations, including Disney World, the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls. With 25 long-distance train journeys across the United States and a further 12 in Canada, plus sightseeing highlights for 38 major cities, accommodation options from cheap to chic and everything you need to find your way around unfamiliar train stations, this book has all the practical information required to make the most of a rail pass. There are maps, route plans and photographs, up-to-date security and immigration information, plus vital tips for sightseeing, local transport and accommodation, as well as chapters on VIA Rail, the Rocky Mountaineer and other trains in Canada.
The book also includes a history of North American railroads, current steam train operators, tourist railways and museums, as well as sound advice for the visitor from overseas. Hundreds of Internet contacts make it easy to plan and make reservations for any trip you desire. The grandeur of America's scenery - from its never-ending prairies, the Joshua trees of the Mojave Desert and the saw-toothed peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the pounding surf of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans - is one of the continent's greatest attractions and there is no better way to enjoy it than by train.
Written by an expert author who has travelled around 80,000 miles by train in North America in the last 25 years, Bradt's USA by Rail is the essential companion for a successful trip.
- Forfatter: John Pitt
- Publisert: Mai 2019
- Utgave: 9. utgave
- Antall sider: 394
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- ISBN: 9781784776251
Vancouver
Ordinær pris 149,00 krMake the most of your trip to Vancouver and Vancouver Island with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the region's best and ensuring that you don't miss anything. The pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable, the perfect companion while out and about.
With a new lightweight format, this Vancouver travel guide is perfect for your pocket or bag when you’re on the move.
- Publisert: 2024
- Antall sider: 128
- Innbinding: Heftet
- Språk: Engelsk
- ISBN: 9780241668566
Vancouver & Victoria
Ordinær pris 229,00 krLonely Planet's Vancouver & Victoria is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Shop for vintage shoes in quirky Gastown, hit the powdered slopes of Grouse Mountain and sample an Indian Pale Ale in a hidden microbrewery - all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Vancouver & Victoria Travel Guide: What's NEW in this edition? Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak. NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Vancouver and Victoria's best experiences and where to have them. What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas. NEW Accommodations feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation. Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests. Eating & drinking in Vancouver and Victoria - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to try. Colour maps and images throughout. Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss. Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics. Over 40 maps Covers West End, Gastown, Chinatown, Granville Island, Whistler, Victoria, the Southern Gulf Islands, and more.
forfattere: John lee
Publisert måned: Jul
Publisert år: 2022
Utgave: 9.Utg
Sider nr: 287
Washington, oregon & the pacific northwest
Ordinær pris 259,00 krforfattere: Sainsbury m.Fl
Publisert måned: Feb
Publisert år: 2020
Utgave: 8utg
Sider nr:486
Your Trip Starts Here
Ordinær pris 399,00 krEmbark on over 50 of the world's most life-affirming journeys and nurture your path to self-discovery. Packed with beautiful photography and inspiring first-person insights for each trip, from hiking Japan's sacred Shikoku pilgrimage to following the Underground Railroad in the US. This is the perfect book for anyone seeking to travel with purpose.
Each journey features first-hand accounts from travellers with insightful tips on how to begin planning an enlightening travel experience. From cultural explorations to challenging expeditions, travellers can spend a month of reflection on foot through Northern Spain to reach the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela; connect body and mind as they canoe the wild and remote Yukon River in Canada; embrace the wonders of rail travel aboard Australia's luxurious Ghan; plus so much more. Inside Your Trip Starts Here: - More than 50 life-changing journeys with explanations about how each trip can influence your personal growth. Trips in the book cover themes of Culture, Road Trips, Off the Beaten Path, Adventure & Sport, Pilgrimages, History, Wildlife & Nature- Vivid and powerful photography that illustrates the magnitude of each extraordinary travel experience-First-person accounts from travellers who have embarked on each journey and the ways it affected them- Intuitive icon grading for how each journey may change you: emotional or spiritual growth; the insights and understanding it might bring; the physical skills and experience gained-Â In the know tips, detailed maps and practical information on how to get there, where to stay, when to go, what to take, tours available and more, to help you plan your adventure- Features trips in: Americas - Mexico, Ecuador, Canada, Bolivia, North America, South America, USA. Europe - Norway, Spain, France, England, Wales, Scotland, Italy, Ireland, Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria. Asia - India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Kyrgyzstan, Singapore, China, Borneo, South Korea, Turkey, Japan. Oceania - Australia, New Zealand. Africa & the Middle East - Jordan, Oman, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Your Trip Starts Here is the ultimate travel book for anyone longing to immerse themselves in a different culture, grow as a person or reflect and reset their focus. Gift this collection of journeys to the explorer in your life who wishes to travel with purpose or inspire your own adventure using this unique guide. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand.
Utgitt: sept 2023