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Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: Armenia has a fascinating history, a vibrant culture and magnificent landscapes — a land strewn with prehistoric sites, medieval monasteries and intricately carved cross-stones, as well as the most luscious apricots in the world. This completely updated edition of Armenia with Nagorno Karabagh provides the entire practical and background information needed to explore not only the best-known sites…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: This is the most detailed guide to Central Asia's most populous country and the heart of the historic Silk Road. Strikingly beautiful yet little understood, Uzbekistan finally has a guide to inspire independent travelling, with all the in-depth practical information required, highlighting epic landscapes through to awe-inspiring architecture. Practical details are entwined with cultural,…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: Discover the spice of modern Britain from the top deck of a bus. We may complain about the quality of our local bus services, but Britain is blessed with a very fine network of local bus routes. That network takes in celebrated coastal and mountain landscapes as well as gritty industrial towns and unsung suburbs. In Bus-Pass Britain Rides Again, over three dozen writers retrace journeys that have…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Almost everyone on safari hopes for a glimpse of the charismatic and elusive leopard. Chui was the first of a new generation of leopards Jonathan Scott watched and photographed in Kenya's Masai Mara Game Reserve in the 1970s and 1980s. He spent every available moment watching and photographing Chui and her cubs, Light and Dark, aware that he was only privileged to do so for as long as they chose…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 013 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 200) Аннотация: Separated from the north in 2011, South Sudan is the world's newest country and has emerged from decades of inaccessibility as a vibrant and diverse destination. Nature lovers are drawn to the region to experience one of the world's largest wetlands, the many tropical forests and the second-largest wildlife migration on earth. The tribal people such as the Dinka, Bari and Zande preserve unique…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 849 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 560) Аннотация: Somebody once said that if you planted a walking stick overnight in the soil of Uganda, it would take root before morning dawned. Of all Africa's safari destinations, this is the most fertile. It's also the best destination in Africa for seeing a variety of primate species — visitors can spot more than ten types of monkey including mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. And if primate enthusiasts are…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 707 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 336) Аннотация: A hidden corner of eastern Europe, Montenegro lies across the Adriatic Sea from Italy, its stark mountains rising up from the coast. It offers superb, year-round, eco-adventure and sports facilities. Medieval architectural gems vie for attention with more recent Venetian fortresses and churches, reflecting the diversity of Montenegrin culture. Along the eastern border lies Lake Skadar, a nature…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Britain is packed with places to visit that can be called sacred. Many are tourist sites, such as Iona, Lindisfarne and Stonehenge. Many more are out-of-the-way pilgrimage destinations, druidic circles, holy wells or obscure islands that few people would find without this book. Some are only recognised as sacred by people with a special interest: Karl Marx's tomb in Highgate cemetery or the…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Dorset is quintessential rural England: rolling hills, thatched houses, narrow, winding lanes and stunning stately homes and gardens. A large part of the county is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and includes England's first natural World Heritage Site. Revealing the hidden delights of one of the most unspoiled of English counties, the author introduces some of Dorset's best…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: Spanning the northernmost fringes of Norway, Sweden and Finland, Lapland offers exciting winter and summer adventures. Take in the indigenous Sami culture, experience a husky safari or snorkel alongside killer whales. Scandinavia enthusiast James Proctor leads visitors across magical frozen scenery, from the world-famous ICEHOTEL and the stunning Laponia World Heritage area to the Arctic's…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 278 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 448) Аннотация: Vast and vibrant Argentina has it all — adventure, culture, luxury, scenery — and it's still great value. From eating beefsteak in Buenos Aires to drinking Malbec in Mendoza, from the tango rhythms of town to remote landscapes and hidden gems, this second edition of the most in-depth guide on the market provides the necessary practical and background information to take visitors beyond the…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: With ancient chiefdoms tucked between terraced fields and volcanic mountains, Mount Cameroon — Africa's highest peak, the impressive Waza National Park with its herds of elephants, and the coast's sleepy palm-fringed beaches, Cameroon has no shortage of attractions, yet it somehow fails to be a tourist haunt. The only full-length, English-language guide, this book contains essential information…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: Tiny but perfectly-formed Dominica is one of the most naturally dramatic islands of the Lesser Antilles. This beautiful island with its verdant mountains, lush valleys and dense tropical rainforests is still off the mass-tourism trail. However, cruise ships, hikers, scuba divers and nature-lovers are starting to discover this gorgeous 'Nature Island of the Caribbean'. This second edition offers…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: Jungle-clad and teeming with exotic wildlife, Guyana is a South American secret begging to be told. With its unique geography of coastal waters, mangroves, marshes, savannas, mountains and tropical rainforests, it's an ideal match for adventure seekers and wildlife enthusiasts. Explore the interior's waterways from a dugout canoe, swim alongside a black caiman — the world's largest alligator,…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 197 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 432) Аннотация: Landlocked between Russia and China, and surrounded by the shimmering Caspian Sea shores and the Altai and Tian Shan mountains, a trip to the exotic wilds of Kazakhstan will erase any association Westerners may have with the film Borat. Visit in May and find the slopes of the Tian Shan carpeted with tulips, base yourself in cosmopolitan Almaty and daytrip to the nearby mountains and forest (where…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 686 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 528) Аннотация: Zambia is one of the best destinations in Africa for walking and river safaris, hot springs and waterfalls. This fifth, fully updated edition leads visitors through all the prime attractions — set in their historical and environmental context — from the newly declared Ngonye Falls National Park, through the Sioma Ngwezi National Park to the famous Luangwa Park, host to several unique species and…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: Bradt's Estonia remains the only English-language guidebook to this Baltic destination, and this sixth edition reveals more of the country than any previous guide. Readers now discover why Miss Estonia likes antique cars, where Eiffel built before Paris, and why Edward VII could not land in Tallinn to meet Tsar Nicholas II and had instead to spend three days in the harbor. Offering extensive…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: There's more to Malawi than its lake. This fifth edition of the Bradt guide explores the country's rolling plateaux and massifs, and its five national parks and four game reserves. Adventurers, meanwhile, can discover how to kayak off Cape Maclear, hike up Mount Mulanje or cross the wildlife-rich Nyika Plateau on horseback. The book covers the country's dynamic music scene, and uncovers…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 707 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 336) Аннотация: There's a magical romance about trains that no other form of transport can capture. Meeting under an iconic station clock at a grand terminus. Gathering speed through city, town and country, swooping across viaducts, rattling across huge junctions and whistling through tunnels. At long last you are in a small Sussex beachside halt, or a Welsh valley country station, beside a quiet Norfolk…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Go Slow is a new series from Bradt that encourages visitors to slow down and savor the best of Britain's rural destinations. The series' three launch titles are Go Slow Devon, Go Slow Norfolk & Suffolk, and Go Slow Yorkshire. Each is written by an author resident to the area, and delves into unsung delights and personal favorites not covered by other guidebooks, from conservation projects to boat…