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Bradt's Skye & the Inner Hebrides is the new, thoroughly updated, second edition of the most detailed standalone travel guidebook to this group of Scottish islands. Author Katie Featherstone, who loved the Inner Hebrides so much she moved there, features 20 inhabited islands, from the Isle of Skye in the north to community-owned Gigha in the south, plus the gateway towns of Oban and Mallaig on the Scottish mainland. Ransacked by Vikings, caught between warring clan chiefs and exploited by mainland nobility, the ongoing survival of Inner Hebridean communities testifies to the strength of their character.

Reclaiming an identity through their native Gaelic language, ceilidh dancing and traditional industries remains a struggle, but despite only around 20,000 people living across the region, each inhabited island has a distinctive history, character and culture. With a bridge to the mainland, Skye sees the most visitors; it boasts the most varied landscape and most obvious attractions, including its Highland Games. Other, smaller islands remain relatively remote and less affected by the outside world.

Pious Iona, Islay with its whisky, and Canna - where the village shop still runs via honesty box - all have their own individual charm. Beyond cultural intrigue, the Inner Hebrides are renowned for their wild places, striking a perfect balance between feeling remote and being accessible on any budget. Scotland's 'right to roam' provides infinite walking possibilities.

Away from the villages, miles of intricate coastline, with sandy beaches and towering cliffs, enclose swathes of heathery moorland and hills. Hikers can enjoy Mull's dramatic rock formations or Jura's 'Paps', with only a herd of red deer or a soaring eagle for company. On Skye, you can go beachcombing in the morning, then watch the Highland Games in the afternoon.

Wildlife-watchers can snorkel with basking sharks off Coll, listen for corncrakes on Tiree, admire wintering geese on Islay or spot dolphins off Mull. With extensive listings of accommodation and eating options, detailed transport advice, walking routes and packing lists, plus insights into history, myths and lifestyle, Bradt's Skye & the Inner Hebrides is the ideal companion for an enjoyable visit.

• Publisert: November 2024
• Utgave: 2. utgave
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781804691809

New from Bradt is Croatia: Dalmatian Coast, a travel guidebook that focuses exclusively and in detail on this popular part of Croatia. Co-authored by travel writer Piers Letcher, who wrote six editions of Bradt's guide Croatia, and longstanding Dalmatian resident Jane Foster, Croatia: Dalmatian Coast offers intimate local insights into where best to stay and eat, and what to see and do in this gorgeous southeast European enclave. With rugged limestone mountains, crystalline turquoise waters and pine-scented islands, Dalmatia has for centuries delighted explorers - and this is where most of today's visitors to Croatia still head.

With its balmy Mediterranean climate, this is a land of silvery-green olive groves, hillside vineyards, pebble coves, waterside villages, stone cottages, wooden fishing boats and pink-flowering oleander. Meanwhile, the Dalmatian mainland is home to the well-preserved port cities of Split, Zadar and Dubrovnik (with its UNESCO-listed, pedestrians-only old town), where sturdy fortifications protect exquisite Romanesque and Baroque churches, and bustling fish markets display mounds of wide-eyed sea bream and glistening octopus. With this Bradt guide sharing a local's first-hand experience, you'll be sure to eat well: think fresh fish, local seasonal fruit and vegetables, and home-produced olive oil, whether consumed in excellent, family-run agrotourism eateries or newly Michelin-starred restaurants.

You'll drink great wines too, informed by the author's knowledge of Dalmatian wines and wine-tasting. For many visitors, Dalmatia's greatest allure involves exploring its dramatic landscapes and unspoilt nature. Castaway-style islands such as Hvar, with its rustic-chic seafood eateries and candle-lit cocktail bars, are much loved by yachters who sail around the uninhabited islets of Kornati National Park.

Then there's windsurfing off Bol on Brac, scuba diving off Vis, and sea-kayaking or paddling around the Korcula archipelago too. On the mainland, rugged mountains and gaping gorges offer yet more challenges for adventure-sports enthusiasts - try hiking the soaring limestone heights of Mt Biokovo, free-climbing in Paklenica National Park or rafting down the Cetina Gorge, in the hinterland behind Omis. Little wonder that land- and water-based adventure sports are treated to a full chapter in Bradt's Croatia: Dalmatian Coast - the perfect companion to your visit.

• Publisert: Okt 2024
  
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 248
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
  

The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Islands in the World - the latest picture-packed addition to Rough Guides' Inspiration range - reveals the world's most spectacular archipelagos in a brand-new gift book. From tiny sand-laced specks in tropical waters to remote Arctic archipelagos and wildlife-rich Ecuadorian islands, Rough Guides has combed every corner of the globe to find the most beautiful, curious and surprising islands. In this photo-rich coffee-table book, Rough Guides' dedicated team of experts reveal their favourite spots, from the Bay of Naples' best-kept secret to a haven of pristine wilderness off Canada's Pacific Coast.

Whether you're after nature, history, wildlife or culture, we've got the island for you. This fully illustrated book aims to inspire readers to head off the mainland and escape the tourist trail, whether that's to the wind-contoured Faroe Islands, the sun-soaked Caribbean or the remote southwest coast of Japan. Over 150 stunning images combine with authoritative text and insider information to give a strong flavour of each destination in this first-edition hardback book.

With every destination selected by expert Rough Guides' authors and editors, this brand-new, hardback book arms travellers with visual inspiration that'll enthuse them to get out there and explore the world with fresh eyes. 

• Publisert: Oktober 2024
• Antall sider: 236
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781835290163

Boka kommer i et praktisk A6-format slik at du kan ha dem i lomma eller i sekken når du er på tur. 

• Forfatter: Jacob og Per Roger Lauritzen
• Publisert: 2024
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Antall sider: 128
• Språk: Norsk bokmål
• ISBN: 9788202826758

Hardangervidda, kjent som «Norges tak», er Europas største høyfjellsplatå og et av de mest populære turområdene vi har. I denne boka får du oversikt over de fineste turene og de koseligste hyttene, alt krydret med beste historiene. Hardangervidda har et varierte landskap i et stort, uberørt landskap. Vidda har et rikt dyreliv og mange fantastiske fiskevann, noe som gjør den til et populært turområde for friluftsentusiaster. Med et nettverk av stier er det perfekt for fotturer, langrenn og fiske året rundt. I denne vesle boka får du tips til det aller beste Hardangervidda kan tilby deg som vil ut på tur.

Boka kommer i et praktisk A6-format slik at du kan ha dem i lomma eller i sekken når du er på tur. 

• Forfatter: Jacob og Per Roger Lauritzen
• Publisert: 2024
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Antall sider: 124
• Språk: Norsk bokmål
• ISBN: 9788202826741

Nordic Maps har laget en guide med 31 av Oslos populære attraksjoner. Guiden er i formatet 50 x 70 cm. På den ene siden er det et bykart, på den andre siden en kort engelsk tekst om hver attraksjon.

QR-kodene på attraksjonene leder direkte til Google Maps’ veibeskrivelse (til fots). Noen av bildene i guiden har også fått AR-funksjon, det vil si at du får opp video av attraksjonen når du skanner bildet med en AR-app. På videoen er det også lagt på en guide (generert ved hjelp av kunstig intelligens) som forteller om attraksjonen på bildet.

About this guide - Oslo guide with augmented reality: 

Nordic Maps has picked out 31 of the most popular sights in Oslo, from the classic must-sees to the more hidden gems.

• Format: 50 x 70 cm
• Map scale: 1: 10 000
  Information and images on one side (English text).
  Map of Oslo on the other side, including pins that show where you can find each attraction.

How to use the guide: Download an app (QR code on back cover of guide). Scan images with AR (augmented reality) logo to see videos from the sights and attractions. In addition, you will find that each attraction has a QR code to Google Maps. Use your phones QR Code reader or open your camera app to scan the codes.

Please note that only images with AR logo can be scanned with the app. The content shown will be active for at least a year after you purchase.

The United Kingdom may be geographically small, but it is so packed with touristic sites that it needs to be broken down into logical units to be manageable. This is the first of several maps we will be publishing of England at 1:250,000 scale, covering Southeast England from Dover to Southampton north to Luton on Side 1 and from Colchester to Coventry north to Sheffield and Boston; essentially all of SE England from the Channel to Derbyshire and west to the Isle of Wight.

Even at this scale, there is only room to show major attractions without creating clutter. Both road and rail routes are clearly shown, with rapid-rail routes shown in red. This latter feature is not included on most other maps, an one notes with a bit of surprise that this part of England has more such routes than is generally believed to exist. We travelled on one of these trains during our recent visit to the UK (albeit from Newcastle to Edinburgh) and they are quite an improvement! Whether by train or by road, all options are shown. Whether one wishes to visit Hever Castle in Kent or Winchester cathedral, or the university cities of Cambridge or Oxford, this is an ideal map for exploring one of the most touristic corners of Europe.

• Publisert: 2024
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Papir
• Målestokk: 1:250 000

Eat your way around the globe with this mouthwatering tour of the tastiest, most inventive, most diverse food on the planet. A region’s food is truly a window into its rich history and culture – nothing tells the story of a place so profoundly as the food it serves.  FoodiePlaces is a stunning, hand-illustrated guide for gastronomic adventurers intrigued by the rich cultural heritage behind the world's best food.

Travel journalist Sarah Baxter visits 25 food capitals from across the globe, including traditional foodie havens as well as surprising places with their own world-class offering. Accompanied by stunning illustrations, each entry simmers with the flavour and buzz of the location.   The food featured includes restaurant-ready pastries handmade by nuns and pilgrimage-worthy curries, and many more.

• Forfatter: Sarah Baxter
• Publisert: Mars 2024
• Utgave: 1. utgave
  
• Antall sider: 144
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780711287327

Let Secret Louisiana guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Louisiana travel guide book and let our local experts show you over 200 well-hidden treasures of an amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike.

The places included in our guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track. The smallest church in the world, a tree where old shoes promise to unburden your soul, a family home built from found objects such as window shutter, trampolines, and eight waterpark slides, the grave of married dogs, the only example of congo style architecture built by African Americans, one of the finest examples of folk art in the world built by one man on the side of a bayou, ancient Native American objects whose purpose is unknown, the one-time capital of Texas, one of the most humorous 'battles " of World War II, millions of years old fossils on the side of a highway, the site of the finest wedding ever to take place in the South, the world’s largest bald cypress tree…

• Forfatter: Chris Champagne 
• Publisert: 2024
• Antall sider: 256
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
  
• ISBN: 9782361956752

• Publisert: Aug. 2024
• Utgave: 2. utgave
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Vannfast papir
• ISBN: 9781788688772

Brand new from Bradt is Okinawa and Japan's Southwest Islands, the sole travel guidebook dedicated to the archipelago stretching from the southern tip of mainland Japan to Taiwan, whose landscapes include award-winning beaches, coral reefs, tropical jungles and ancient forests. This guide contains all the detailed information that travellers need to get the most out of their visit, from accommodation and restaurants to transport and sights. Japan expert Jo Davey complements this with rich context and entertaining insights to help readers understand this fascinating region, covering culture, recipes, architectural highlights, historical episodes and traditional folktales.

Japan's Southwest Islands are a remote but rewarding and geographically diverse area that comprises the Satsunan Islands (formed of the Osumi and Amami islands) and the Ryukyu Islands (consisting of the Okinawa, Kerama, Miyako and Yaeyama islands). The capital city of Naha on Okinawa-honto is a bright and busy hub of history, art, karate and food. Thanks to its many US military bases and post-war occupation by the US, Naha is a fusion of Japanese and American culture.

In contrast, the more remote islands preserve traditional Ryukyuan life with festivals, architecture, traditional accommodation and religious sites. Depending where you travel, you can dive with manta rays off Iriomote or kayak along its jungle rivers, hike through Yakushima's ancient forest, search for star sand on Taketomi, pay tribute to the fallen of World War II at museums and monuments on Okinawa-honto, cycle between Miyako's award-winning beaches, take home a chunk of rope from the world's largest tug-of-war (in Naha) or go whale watching off the Kerama Islands. Wherever you go, the islands' amazing food - known for being the world's healthiest cuisine - can be found throughout the archipelago.

• Publisert: August 2024
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 384
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781784776824

Lonely Planet's Basilicata is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Laze away a day on the beaches of the Ionian coast, hike the trails of Parco Nazionale del Pollino or take in the unique cityscape of Matera; all with your trusted travel companion.  Inside Lonely Planet's Basilicata Travel Guide:  What's NEW in this edition? NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Basilicata'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 Accommodation 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 and drinking in Basilicata - 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 30 maps. Covers Matera, Valle del Basento, Ionian Coast, The Badlands (Laterra dei Calanchi), Potenza, The Potentino, The Vulture, Val d'Agri, Parco Nazionale del Pollino, Maratea and the Tyrrhenian Coast, and The Hinterland.

• Publisert: August 2024
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 208
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781837585854

Mange veje fører til Rom – og lige så mange til Santiago de Compostela. Men det er ikke kun Sankt Jakob, der viser vej i Europa: Pilgrimme følger også i sporene af Martin Luther, Frans af Assisi, en konge af Norge, Korsikas skytshelgen og den berømte Sankt Morten, som vel nok er idealet af den generøse pilgrim. Denne bog er en invitation til at sætte tempoet ned og opleve det europæiske kontinent til fods. For man lærer ikke naturen – og sig selv – bedre at kende end på en intensiv og personlig vandring.  

Mere end 500 fantastiske fotos illustrerer de mest imponerende pilgrimsruter i Europa . Ruterne, etapemålene og alle deres seværdigheder er omhyggeligt beskrevet. Bogen giver utallige tips til, hvor man kan bo, spise og drikke, holde pause og købe ind, har henvisninger til særligt rolige oaser samt fortællinger om lokale legender og sagn. Rutekort illustrerer ruternes forløb, angiver seværdighedernes placering og type og kommer med forslag til anbefalelsesværdige stop undervejs.

• De smukkeste rutesektioner og etapemål
• Masser af lokal information og tips til varierede oplevelser
• Overskuelige rutekort

• Publisert: 2024
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Dansk
• ISBN: 9788740050141

Michelin er en av verdens beste, og best kjente, kartserier. Kartene har glimrende kartografi.

• Publisert: 2024
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Papir
• Målestokk: 1:80 000