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Glimrende bakgrunnstoff, få bilder og gode kart kjennetegner Rough Guides. Dette er en av de mest populære guidebokseriene, beregnet for folk som reiser på egenhånd. Fyldige men ikke avskrekkende, verken I pris eller størrelse. Her finner du informasjon av praktisk og kuriøs karakter, skrevet av engasjerte og kunnskapsrike forfattere. Anbefales spesielt for europeiske reisemål, ettersom serien har lengst erfaring fra dette kontinentet.

• Publisert: 2024
• Utgave: 9. utgave
• Antall sider: 280
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781839058684

The 40 routes in this guidebook offer some of the best trail running, fell running and sky running routes in the Lake District National Park, one of the world's great mountain running regions. Each route has been carefully graded to indicate terrain and difficulty so that the runner can select a route that suits their ability or aspirations for the day. Routes range from 5 miles to 21 miles, and include classics such as the Helvellyn skyline, Langdale Horseshoe, Borrowdale and Scafell Pike direct.

Detailed route descriptions and OS map extracts accompany each route, along with key facts, including distance, ascent, descent, timings, maps, transport and parking. There is a useful introduction explaining the history of trail and fell running in the Lake District, along with advice about the best bases for a trail running holiday, equipment and adapting to running off road. There is a rich history of mountain running in the UK, and for many the Lake District is the spiritual home of fell running.

Whether you want to follow the course of some of the classic fell races, or explore some of the quieter corners of the national park, the aim of this book is to inspire you to enjoy this thrilling sport in one of its greatest playgrounds.

Publisert måned: Apr
Publisert år: 2017
Utgave: 1.utg
Sider nr: 240

'In this excellent book, Ecott's evocative telling makes me want to go to this weird and wonderful place.' - PAUL THEROUX

I never want to leave the remote island world so atmospherically, precisely educed between the covers of this book. Ecott's prose has the power of tides, his perception is as searching as the Atlantic wind, and he has the soul of a natural-born naturalist. A masterpiece.' - JOHN LEWIS-STEMPLE Following the natural cycle of the year, The Land of Maybe captures the essence of 'slow life' on the 18 remote, mysterious islands which make up the Faroes in the North Atlantic.

Closer to the UK than Denmark, this fast disappearing world is home to a close-knit society where just 50,000 people share Viking roots and a language that is unlike any other in Scandinavia. We follow the arrival of the migratory birds, the over-wintering of the sheep and the way food is gathered and eaten in tune with the seasons. Buffeted by the weather and the demands of a volatile natural environment, people still hunt seabirds and herd pilot whales for a significant portion of their basic food needs.

This is not a travelogue, but a deeper exploration of how 'to be' in a tough landscape; a study of a people and a way of life that represents continuity and a deep connection to the past. The Land of Maybe offers not just a refuge from the freneticism of modern life, but lessons about where we come from and how we may find a balance in our lives.

Forfattere: Tim Ecott
Publisert måned: Sep
Publisert: 2021
Sider nr: 288

The most comprehensive and varied selection of recipes ever published from one of the most fascinating and diverse regions of the world – under the expert tutelage of globally renowned Peruvian chef, Virgilio Martínez

Rarely has the incredible range of cuisines from Mexico’s tropical coasts to the icy islands at the foot of South America been documented as comprehensively as in this collection. Global star chef and Peruvian sensation Virgilio Martínez curates, with a personal deep dive into each region’s food culture, culinary delicacies, and local ingredients. The result: more than 600 remarkable recipes that bring to life the vibrancy of Latin America and its myriad influences – indigenous, European, Asian, and beyond. Discover traditional and popular recipes for home cooks from Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

• Forfatter: Virgilio Martínez
• Publisert: November 2021
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Antall sider: 432
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781838663124

From the Iran-Iraq War through the Occupation, this collection of fictional short stories presents an uncompromising view of the relationship between the West and Iraq, as well as a haunting critique of the postwar refugee experience. Blending allegory with historical realism and subverting expectations in an unflinching comedy of the macabre, these tales manage to be both phantasmagoric and shockingly real. For all the despair and darkness portrayed in these gripping stories, from spotlighting hostage-video makers in Baghdad to following human trafficking in Serbia's forests, what lingers more than the haunting images of war is the spirit of defiance and of indefatigable courage.

• Forfatter: Hassan Blasim
• Publisert: September 2009
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781905583256

Monocle's latest book is a celebration of the Nordic region, with some surprises, quirks and - maybe - a sauna or two along the way. Monocle's journalists, editors and photographers have returned time and again to all corners of northern Europe for insights, inspiration and ideas for living better. This book isn't about hammering the overhyped hygge trend or fussing over foamy food.

Much the opposite - it's about a shared but distinct set of values that have helped varied nations excel in quiet diplomacy, thoughtful design and reasoned debate. Monocle looks beyond the cliches and uncovers the folks, firms and stories that help the region rank highly for everything in everything from art and architecture to eating well. Far from lumping these different nations together, the Monocle team will highlight the people, places and products that show the Nordics in all their nuances: lessons we can all learn from makers in Norway's high north or retailers reaching higher in Reykjavik; the firms building bridges in Denmark or selling Swedish soft power abroad.

The world can learn a lot from our knowing northern neighbours - and The Monocle Book of the Nordics is the ideal place to start.

A guidebook to 32 day walks in and around the coastal town of Nerja, Spain. Exploring the mountains, gorges and white mountain villages of the Sierras Tejeda and Almijara and Alhama Natural Park in southern Andalucia, there are routes for walkers of all levels of fitness and experience. 

The walks are graded by difficulty and range from 3–22km (2–14 miles) in length, covering 110–1420m of ascent and taking between 1hr 30min and 7hr 30min to complete. 

• Forfatter: Jim Ryan
• Publisert: Februar 2024
• Utgave: 2. utgave
• Antall sider: 176
  
• Språk: Engelsk
• Innbinding: Heftet
• ISBN: 9781786311764

• Forfatter: Paddy Dillon
• Publisert: 2021
• Innbinding: Heftet
  
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781852847883

Get curious, get creative, get outside! Get close to nature with this outdoor project book. This is the perfect gift for adventurous children, as they play their way through 40 crafts and games to be done outside. 

• Publisert: Mars 2023
• Antall sider: 48
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780241465721

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to The Netherlands. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting Amsterdam's Jewish Cultural Quarter to scouting offbeat sculptures and urban pop art in Rotterdam, to exploring the floating village of Broek op Langedijk. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's The Netherlands travel guide.

• Publisert: Juni 2024
• Utgave: 9. utgave
• Antall sider: 296
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781838699680

Leading international chef Magnus Nilsson’s take on home cooking.
Magnus travelled throughout the Nordic region not only collecting recipes but photographing the landscape and people.

The definitive guide to Nordic home cooking and its rich culinary offerings.
Features 700 simple and authentic recipes from Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, all of which can be easily recreated at home.

Explains Nordic ingredients, cooking techniques and culinary history so anyone can cook their favourite Nordic dishes in the authentic way.

• Forfatte: Magnus Nilsson
• Publisert: Oktober 2015
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• ISBN: 9780714868721

A collection of 445 exciting and accessible recipes that celebrate North Africa's vibrant and diverse food culture Extensively researched and twenty years in the making, The North African Cookbook is the largest collection of traditional North African recipes for home cooks. Focusing on the Maghreb region - Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya - The North African Cookbook explores the territory's vast culinary diversity and history.

From Berber, Arabic, and Ottoman influences as well as French, Spanish, and Italian, this cookbook offers a comprehensive overview of how native, as well as European colonialism, influenced the region's traditions today. A wide network of culinary voices from across North Africa guided the project. In a region so vast and so diverse, James Beard award-winning food writer Jeff Koehler looked to many hundreds of experts and locals.

Following two decades of travel across North Africa and a career spent writing in depth about the region and its food, Koehler's extensively researched collection is an exhaustive look at traditional recipes across the Maghreb. Filled with delicious and authentic North African dishes that can easily be recreated at home, this treasure trove of a book brings to life an exciting cuisine that is as varied and fascinating as the countries it covers.

• Forfatter: Jeff Koehler
• Publisert: Mai 2023
• Antall sider: 468
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781838666262

With stunning locations and page-turning tension, The Paris Secret is an intense and gripping tale from bestselling author Karen Swan, the perfect escapism for fans of Santa Montefiore. Not every door should be opened . .

Somewhere along the cobbled streets of Paris, an apartment lies thick with dust and secrets: full of priceless artworks hidden away for decades. High-flying fine art agent Flora from London, more comfortable with the tension of a million-pound auction than a cosy candlelit dinner for two, is called in to assess these suddenly discovered treasures.

As an expert in her field, she must trace the history of each painting and discover who has concealed them for so long. Thrown in amongst the glamorous Vermeil family as they move between Paris and Antibes, Flora begins to discover that things aren't all that they seem, while back at home her own family is recoiling from a seismic shock. The terse and brooding Xavier Vermeil seems intent on forcing Flora out of his family's affairs - but just what is he hiding? 'The next best thing to jumping on the Eurostar and being there' - Chris Manby, author of Three Days in Florence. `Escaping into a world of art, beauty and heartbreaking history, I was caught on page one and didn't put it down until I finished it' - Liz Fenwick, author of The Cornish House. Enjoy more of Karen Swan's captivating seasonal novels with The Greek Escape and The Rome Affair.

Forfattere: Karen Swan
Publisert måned: Apr
Publisert år: 2022
Sider nr: 416

Come together around the campfire with more than 30 delicious, family-friendly recipes for outdoor adventures, including: Skillet Hash with Sausage and Eggs, Campfire Grilled Pizza, Charred Corn Salad with Spices, Pendleton Campfire Popcorn, Giant Snickerdoodle S'mores, and so much more. Discover expert tips on how to prep ingredients ahead of time, easily transport supplies, and cook over an open fire or camping stove. Brimming with Pendleton's signature patterns and timeless wisdom, this handsome book is a wonderful companion for families and friends who love spending time in nature.

• Publisert: April 2022
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 192
• ISBN: 9781797207599

From beloved American heritage brand Pendleton comes this collection of family-friendly tales of adventure and discovery in the wilderness. This captivating collection of campfire stories is the perfect companion for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. These pages present a range of tales, including daring feats of endurance and strength, epic journeys through new frontiers, and exhilarating encounters with wild animals, plus spooky myths to bring campers closer together around the fire.

Readers will discover works by beloved naturalists John Muir and Henry David Thoreau, modern tales of adventure from Alex Honnold and Cheryl Strayed, and accounts of bravery and heroism from the adventures of Shackleton and the Donner party. With a combination of awe-inspiring stories and Pendleton's beloved patterns and engaging illustrations throughout, this handsome campfire collection is the ideal addition to any adventure and a wonderful gift for families and friends who love camping. * BELOVED BRAND: For over 150 years, Pendleton Woolen Mills has been one of America's most beloved heritage brands.

Known for their woolen blankets and clothing, their products are celebrated by people who love the great outdoors. This thoughtfully curated collection speaks to Pendleton's fans with stories that will elevate any adventure. * FAMILY FUN: These family-friendly stories are the perfect way to bring everyone together after a day of fun outdoors.

Reading the stories together is an easy activity for everyone to participate in, and offers tons of opportunities to bond with family or friends. * BEAUTIFUL TO DISPLAY: Featuring more than 30 Pendleton patterns delivered in a handsome hardcover package with a cloth cover and lovely textured details, this eye-catching package is the perfect accessory for any outdoor occasion or mountain home, and makes for a wonderful Father's Day gift or holiday gift for those who enjoy the natural world. Perfect for:* People seeking a gift for Father's Day* Fans of Pendleton* Campers, nature lovers, and cabin owners

• Publisert: 2021
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 208184
• ISBN: 9781797207582

From the beloved American heritage brand, The Pendleton Field Guide to Camping is a helpful companion for outdoor enthusiasts and weekend adventurers. Organized into three sections, this handbook offers practical advice on where to go camping, how to go camping, and how to enjoy it once you're there. The Pendleton Field Guide to Camping begins with a brief overview of the best parks and trails in the United States.

The second section contains camp essentials-what to pack and how to plan your camping trip-and the final section contains a series of how-tos. * Entries include a brief history of national parks, packing lists, and step-by-step tutorials for starting a fire, pitching a tent, and brewing a cup of coffee in the wilderness. * Filled with tried-and-true advice, illustrations, and informative text* An inviting and instructive tool for anyone who wants to explore the great outdoors Whether you're an avid outdoorsperson, a weekend explorer, or an aspirational adventurer, this handbook will inspire you to pack a bag and spend some time in the wilderness.

For over 150 years, Pendleton Woolen Mills has been one of America's most beloved heritage brands. Known for their woolen blankets and clothing, their products are revered by those who love the great outdoors. * An inviting and instructive tool for those who want to start sleeping under the stars* Great gift for Pendleton fans, outdoorsy types, and longtime campers and first-timers alike * Add it to the shelf with books like Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival by Dave Canterbury, Norwegian Wood: Chopping, Stacking, and Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way by Lars Mytting, and How to Stay Alive in the Woods: A Complete Guide to Food, Shelter and Self-Preservation Anywhere by Bradford Angier.

• Publisert: Mars 2020
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 208
• ISBN: 9781452174754

Revealing the best of Lonely Planet's travel photography from across the globe, this pictorial does more than display beautiful photographs of classic scenes and locations. Our photographers - in their words - share the backstories of how they got the perfect shot, making this an inspirational and illuminating photography book for every kind of traveller.

Featuring over 200 photographs from renowned photographers such as Philip Lee Harvey and Jonathan Gregson, discover the stories behind what makes a good photo and exactly how each photograph was taken. From off-the-map locations barely touched by tourism to iconic cityscapes and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, be transported on a photographic journey all around the world. From the Temples of Angkor to the enchanting Faroe Islands, no corner of the world will be left unturned.

This must-have pictorial book is a celebration of classic travel photography and the stories behind the images; get inspired to escape.

• Publisert: November 2020
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 304
• Språk: Engelsk
• Innbinding: Hardback
• ISBN: 9781838690434

'The Sheltering Sky is a book about people on the edge of an alien space; somewhere where, curiously, they are never alone' Michael Hoffman.

Port and Kit Moresbury, a sophisticated American couple, are finding it more than a little difficult to live with each other. Endeavouring to escape this predicament, they set off for North Africa intending to travel through Algeria - uncertain of exactly where they are heading, but determined to leave the modern world behind.

The results of this casually taken decision are both tragic and compelling.

• Forfatter: Paul Bowles
• Publisert: Desember 2009
  
• Antall sider: 342
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780141187778

This Silk Road guidebook is ideal for travellers seeking inspirational guides and planning a more extended trip. It provides interesting facts about the Silk Road's people, history and culture and detailed coverage of the best places to see. This Silk Road travel book has the style of an illustrated magazine to inspire you and give a taste of the Silk Road.

The book is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet FSC's strict environmental and social standards.

This Silk Road guidebook covers: China (Shaanxi, Ginsu, Xinjiang), Central Asia (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan), Western Asia (Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey).

In this Silk Road travel guidebook, you will find:

• Unique essays - country history and culture, and modern-day life, people and politics
• Silk Road highlights - Mingsha Shan and Crescent Moon Lake; Heavenly Lake Tianchi; Flaming Mountains near Turpan, China; Lake Karakul; Tajikistan's Pamir Highway; Hunza Valley, Pakistan; Tehran Bazaar; Sunday Market Kashgar; Peshawar, Pakistan; Isfahan architecture; Xi'an city; Samarkand; Istanbul
• Practical travel information - getting there and around, budgeting, eating out, shopping, public holidays, information for LGBTQ+ travellers and more
• When to go to the Silk Road - high season, low season, climate information and festivals
• Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots
• Main attractions & curated places - narrative descriptions of where to go and what to see, covered geographically
• Tips and facts - interesting facts about the Silk Road and useful insider tips
   
• Publisert: Juli 2024
  
• Utgave: 4. utgave
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781839054280

Don't let the idea of travelling alone stop you from living out your dreams. Packed with tips and advice for before and during your travels, The Solo Travel Handbook gives you the confidence and know-how to explore the world on your own, whether you're planning a once-in-a-lifetime adventure or short city break.

Developed with Lonely Planet's expert travel writers, it explains how and why individual travel is such a valuable and rewarding experience. Covered topics include:

• Confront and overcome any travel worries
• Decide where to go and plan your itinerary
• Set a budget strategy and organise money
• Find deals on flights and accommodation
• Choose the right luggage and pack like a pro
• Meet fellow travellers and befriend locals
• Ensure you stay safe, happy and healthy

• Publisert: Januar 2018
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 168
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
  
• ISBN: 9781787011335

This book gives you all the information you need to enjoy skiing, hiking, climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, surfing, kiteboarding, windsurfing, paragliding, diving and more in Sunnmøre, Norway.

What is so unique about this part of Western Norway is the huge variety of outdoor experiences you can find within such short distances. We show you «the best of the best».

The contrasts are quite fantastic; from surfing at Stad to kayaking at Runde, climbing in Molladalen, skiing down Slogen, cycling in Valldalen, longboarding in Geiranger, diving in Lygnstøylvatnet and para-gliding above the Sunnmøre Alps.

Each activity is presented in a chapter of its own with five to fifteen trips per activity. We present different levels of difficulty within each activity, from the very easy to the more demanding. You will also find a separate chapter on travel and accommodation in Sunnmøre.

Dream yourself away as you leaf through the book on a rainy day, and then when the sun shines, make your dreams come true!

• Forfattere: Stig J. Helset, Fredrik Sigurdh og Eirik Vaage
• Publisert: 2012
• Språk: Engelsk
• Innbinding: Heftet
• ISBN: 9788293090069

This practical and inspiring guide, the latest in our popular Handbook series, motivates travellers to take a responsible approach to the impact of travelling. Whether you're looking to reduce your carbon emissions, enjoy more a responsible wildlife-watching experience, harness culinary tourism for good or enjoy an eco-friendly city break, this guide has got you covered.

Packed with easily-digestible advice compiled by a sustainable travel expert, eco-conscious travellers will be introduced to a wide variety of destinations offering culture, wildlife, luxury, adventure, wellness and much more, as well as subjects such as the development of electric transport, how to reduce your plastic waste and the best ways to visit explore sacred indigenous culture respectfully.

With top five and top ten lists discussing the best places to hike, volunteer, scuba dive and snorkel responsibly, as well as where to enjoy sustainable safaris, family trips and the best ways to give back when you travel, no stone is left unturned in this 168-page guide to ethical tourism. Destinations discussed include relatively off-the-map regions of the world, including Guyana, Palau and Siargao in the Philippines, as well as more well-known places, such as Costa Rica, Uruguay and Jordan.

• Publisert: November 2020
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 160
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781788689472

This comprehensive book is an excellent planning resource for those who wish to venture into the Swiss Alps. Whether you are planning a walk, scramble, climb or ski tour this larger format guide describes each mountain area throughout Switzerland - the peaks, passes, valleys and bases - to help readers identify the best destinations for their chosen mountain activity.

Dozens of individual valleys are described, together with the mountains that wall them, with recommendations given for their finest walks, treks and climbs. Working eastwards across the country, this guide is divided into seven chapters: Chablais Alps, Pennine Alp, Lepontine and Adula Alps, Bernina, Bregaglia and Albula Alps, Bernese Alps, Central Swiss Alps and the Silvretta and Ratikon Alps, each devoted to a specific range or group of connecting ranges.

However, this is not a route guide and detailed descriptions are not provided. The aim of the book is to inspire as well as inform; to show first-time visitors just what the Swiss Alps have to offer and provide a new perspective for those who have been before.

• Forfatter: Kev Reynolds
• Publisert: 2021
• Antall sider: 461
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781852844653