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A guide to Athens - exceptional experiences, passionate authors, a new approach to the art of travelling. Cinema under the stars, the secrets of contemporary Greek cuisine, Athens’ most agreeable goats, a chemistry set that produces the finest wine in Greece, fish that will send you to heaven, outlaw folk music amongst the chickens, dining, and a show on the legendary Orient Express, ancient but chic Greek sandals, a charmingly chaotic community art center, the most idyllic island escapes, an urban oasis for artists and skaters, a decadent Nouvelle Vague drinking hole, the finest Greek art collection that most Athenians have never seen…Soul of Athens was written by Alex King, who explored his adopted city at length to discover the multiple facets of this capital at the heart of Europe that is capable of reinventing itself and surprising us. If we really want to experience the true essence of Athens today, where do we go? Soul of Athens is your guide to the best of what this city really is right now – and how it’s evolving. Celebrating both the old and the new, we’ll meet the guardians of the city’s authentic heritage and talk with the bright young things who are building its future, we’ll eat at hidden restaurants and explore the city’s long-forgotten corners.

• Publisert: Nov. 2024
• Antall sider: 128
• Språk: Engelsk
• Innbinding: Heftet
• ISBN: 9782361958428

The Taverna by the Sea is an enchanting, funny, poignant travel memoir about answering the call of adventure by taking on the challenge of running a Greek beach taverna. During a walking holiday on the island of Karpathos, a chance encounter with a Greek-American hotel owner results in a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Jennifer Barclay. The best-selling travel writer and long-term resident of Greece drops everything, returning with dog and tent to the remote bay that will form her home for one hectic, event-filled summer.

This book offers a rare account of life in north Karpathos in the South Aegean, famous for its traditional community and dramatic, rugged landscape. While primarily a light, engaging, amusing read full of anecdotes, one-liners, twists and turns - perfect for summer - Barclay's fourth book about life in Greece also conveys the life-affirming importance of trusting one's instincts, taking risks and grasping opportunities. Wake with Jennifer to experience a summer of pink dawns over the olive grove and an empty bay, and swim with her in moonlight, hearing only the waves.

Or help yourself to local cuisine - creamy yoghurt and local honey and warm figs, olive oil and rosemary, freshly baked bread, and wine on tap. Alongside a cast of characters from farmers to fishermen, mad guests and a wicked witch, meet Minas the hotel owner, a creative, unconventional Greek-American with the ability to fix anything mechanical and create money out of thin air with food, plus a penchant for drinking, singing and falling asleep. Experience days full of music, days of no running water, and days with a goat tied to a tree - but also nights when the overworked taverna manager awoke convinced there was a large fish in the tent, and customers outside waiting to be served.

In The Taverna by the Sea, Barclay reveals what happens behind the scenes of an apparently blissful, peaceful paradise, capturing both the magic and the difficulties of island life. Underpinning an entertaining read for lovers of Greece and its cuisine is an inspiring call to live life to the full - and even escape the rat race.

• Forfatter: Jennifer Barclay
• Publisert: September 2022
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 224
  
• ISBN: 9781784779481

Rikt illustrerte bøker med mye bakgrunnstoff. Insight Guides går nøye til verks både når det gjelder historie, kultur og bakgrunn, før de tar for seg de forskjellige delene av området tittelen dekker, en etter en. Serien er kjent for sine fantastiske fotografier og er derfor svært populære ”før-reisen-bøker” - til planlegging og dagdrømming. Bøkene er dessuten egnet for den som ikke behøver bekymre seg stort over bosted og transport under reisen, men kan konsentrere seg om å lese bakgrunnstoff. Utfyllende sammen med for eksempel Lonely Planet. Populære gaver!

• Publisert: April 2024
• Utgave: 7. utgave
• Antall sider: 344
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781839053849

Home to ancient temples, world-class museums and an exhilarating cultural scene, Greece's dynamic and vibrant capital brings together the best of ancient and contemporary Greece. Make the most of your trip to this exhilarating city with DK Eyewitness Top 10 Athens. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Athens has to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing.

Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Athens is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. 

• Publisert: April 2024
• Antall sider: 160
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780241668214

Beautiful beaches and turquoise seas, ancient ruins and delightful villages: Corfu and the Ionian Islands are the perfect destination for a sunny escape. Make the most of your trip to these verdant islands with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Corfu and the Ionian Islands have to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing.

Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Corfu and the Ionian Islands is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Corfu and the Ionian Islands you will find: - Detailed Top 10 lists of Corfu and the Ionian Islands' must-sees including Corfu Old Town, Mon Repos Estate, Achilleion Palace, Korision Lagoon, the Myrtou Bay Area and Caves of Kefallonia- Easy-to-follow itineraries including ideas for day trips, weekends and a week's worth of plans to make the most out of each and every day- Expert advice: honest recommendations on Corfu and the Ionian Islands' most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, eating out and sightseeing, with top tips on getting ready, getting around and staying safe- Themed lists including family activities, festivals and events, things to do for free and much more- Detailed maps including a laminated pull-out map of Corfu and the Ionian Islands plus four full-colour area maps- Covers: Corfu and the Ionian Islands, Corfu Old Town, Palaio Frourio, Corfu Town, Mon Repos Estate, Corfu Town, Achilleion Palace, Korision Lagoon, Corfu, Lefkada Town, Argostoli, Kefallonia, Myrtou Bay Area, Kefallonia, Caves of Kefallonia, Zakynthos Town,Corfu, Paxi and Antipaxi, Lefkada, Kefallonia and Ithaki, Zakynthos.

• Publisert: Jun 2025
• Utgave: 5. utgave
• Antall sider: 128
• Språk: Engelsk
• Innbinding: Heftet

Make the most of your trip to Crete with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering Crete's best and ensuring you don't miss a thing. The pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable, the perfect companion while out and about.

• Publisert: Juni 2024
• Utgave: 11. utgave
• Antall sider: 144
• Språk: Engelsk
• Innbinding: Heftet
• ISBN: 9780241669648

Sun-soaked beaches, exquisite ancient ruins, sparkling-blue seas, unspoiled villages, trendy resorts and rugged countryside - the Greek Islands have it all. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around the Greek Islands with absolute ease. Our newly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of the Greek Islands into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best bays and beaches, places to eat, shops and festivals.

• Publisert: 2024
• Antall sider: 192 
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780241664797

This guidebook to the Greek island of Corfu describes a selection of 22 superb day walks throughout the island, along with the 150km Corfu Trail. The day walks range from 3.5 to 18km in length, and begin from a number of popular holiday destinations across the island, including Corfu Town (home of the Durrell family), Kalami, Paleokastritsa, Agios Georgios north and south, Liapades and Benitses. The 10-stage Corfu Trail starts near Kavos at the island's southernmost tip and ends at Agios Spiridonas, its northerly promontory.

The Corfu Trail is suitable for both novice and experienced walkers, and can be walked year round, however accommodation is easier to find between May to October. The wide range of day walks provides a taste of the many different landscapes of the island from coastal paths and beaches to olive groves and wooded hills. Alongside detailed route descriptions and clear maps, the guidebook has notes on Corfu's plants and wildlife, food and drink, and useful advice on travel to and around the island.

It includes suggestions for where to stay, as well as a glossary of useful expressions. Corfu is the greenest of the Greek islands and one of the most accessible; the walks described avoid the crowded resorts and allow you to experience the laidback atmosphere and varied natural landscapes of this beautiful island.

• Forfattere: Gillian Price
• Publisert: 2022
• Antall sider: 182
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781852847951

This guidebook offers 35 day walks across the four Cycladic islands of Paros, Naxos, Amorgos and Santorini. Best explored in spring and autumn, each island offers a unique walking experience and the walks range from easy 4km town tours to 16km hikes visiting remote peaks in wild interiors. This is the first guide to feature the new 50km Naxos Strada, which is introduced as a series of five day walks.

The walks often follow traditional paved paths which have been used by locals for centuries and the guide offers a wealth of insights into the history, geology and wildlife of the areas travelled through. Dotted amongst rugged mountains and working farmland are historic sites dating back to the height of Ancient Greece and impressive rural monasteries. On the coast, white sand bays and dramatic cliffs frame the expansive blue Aegean sea.

For each walk, this guide includes detailed route description and Anavasi mapping to aid navigation. It also contains information about getting to the Cyclades and island hopping, along with an English-Greek glossary of key words and phrases and an appendix full of useful contacts.

• Forfatter: Gilly Cameron-Cooper
• Publisert år: Mai 2020
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 256
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786310095

Disse små blå vandreguidene I lommeformat har blitt en favoritt blant ferierende med utflukter og natur på programmet. Da de ble sammenliknet med andre fottur-guider I Aftenposten for noen år siden, vant de testen med god margin! Inneholder kart i målestokk 1:5000 og 1:75 000, ruteforslag og hendige tips for fotturister - og for de som vil komme seg rundt ved hjelp av bil eller sykkel.

• Publisert: 2023
• Utgave: 10. utgave
• Antall sider: 152
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk

Lonely Planet's Western Europe is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Catch a Westend show in London, explore Rome's ancient sites, and take a slow boat along the Rhine; all with your trusted travel companion.

• Publisert: Mai 2022
• Utgave: 15. utgave
• Antall sider: 672
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781788683937

Disse små blå vandreguidene I lommeformat har blitt en favoritt blant ferierende med utflukter og natur på programmet. Da de ble sammenliknet med andre fottur-guider I aftenposten for et par år siden, vant de testen med god margin! Inneholder kart I målestokk 1:5./1:75., ruteforslag og hendige tips for fotturister - og for de som vil komme seg rundt ved hjelp av bil eller sykkel.

forfattere: Gail Schofield
Publisert måned: 5.utg
Publisert år: 2019
Sider nr: 184

Let Marco Polo Zakynthos and Kefalonia guide you around these beautiful Greek islands. Explore Zakynthos and Kefalonia with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the islands’ trendiest places, and get tips on shopping, what to do on a limited budget and ideas for keeping the kids entertained. Let Marco Polo show you all these wonderful Greek Islands have to offer.

Picturesque villages, ancient castles, stunning beaches: Zakynthos, Kefalonia, Ithaca and Lefkada seem to have been made for holidays. Beautiful whitewashed towns invite you to stroll and narrow, winding roads take you on island expeditions. Two national parks await exploration, old monasteries sit languidly and wine estates invite you for tastings and the sun shines almost every day during summer.

forfattere: Klaus bøtig
Publisert måned: Feb
Publisert år: 2024
Utgave: 2.utg
Sider nr: 128

Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's Athens City Map is your conveniently sized passport to travelling with ease. With this easy-to-use, full-colour navigation tool in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of Athens, so begin your journey now! 

• Publisert: Mai 2025
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• ISBN: 9781787015241

This pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around Cyprus. It covers top attractions like ancient Kourion, Agios Neophytos Monastery and the famous Paphos Mosaics, as well as hidden gems, including visiting the Trooedos painted churches, exploring the museums of Nicosia and hiking the untamed Akamas Peninsula. This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating island.

• Publisert: Okt. 2025
• Utgave: 2. utgave
• Antall sider: 144
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781835292549

Whether you want to follow in the footsteps of legendary figures at the Minoan palace, swim in the turquoise waters of idyllic Zakynthos bay, or watch the sun set over Corfu from Kaiser's throne, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that the Greek Islands have to offer. The perfect escape, the Greek Islands offer spectacular beaches, crystal-clear seas, and picturesque villages. Though the islands vary greatly in character, they all share delicious cuisine, hospitable locals, and views capable of stealing your breath away.

Our updated 2023 guide brings the Greek Islands to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the region's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. DK Eyewitness Greek Islands is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. 

• Publisert: Juni 2025
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780241734537