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Strangers Like Angels chronicles the journeys of Alec and Jan Forman to far and distant lands as they embrace their pioneering spirit. Following adventures in Canada, Antarctica and the Sultanate of Oman they set off on the original gap year in the seventies.

This guide describes the eleven-day 163km Tour of the Vanoise and the five-day 72km Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise, two fantastic hut-to-hut treks through the pristine Alpine landscapes of France's Vanoise National Park. Three other short treks - the Tour of the Eastern Vanoise, the Tour of the Western Vanoise and a Traverse of the Vanoise via the GR5 and GR55 - are also summarised. The routes tackle several passes in excess of 2500m but there are no glacier crossings, no significant scrambling and no lengthy paths exposed to either stonefall or vertigo-inspiring exposure (though optional variants may involve some slightly more challenging sections), and waymarking is usually clear - making this an ideal route for those new to Alpine trekking. The guide contains everything you need to plan and walk the routes, with advice on travel to the region, accommodation and recommended kit. Clear route description, mapping and overview statistics are provided for each day stage, there are notes on the region's plants and wildlife and other points of interest, and accommodation listings and a handy glossary can be found in the appendices. Completing the package, the beautiful colour photos will call to your wanderlust. The Vanoise is less well known than its neighbours Mont Blanc and the Ecrins massif but is equally beautiful. The scenery is quintessentially Alpine, with 3000m peaks decorated with gleaming glaciers and snowfields, valleys glistening with lakes and streams, towering moraine walls, impossibly steep rock slabs and, in the early summer, meadows extravagant with a riot of alpine flowers. A well-appointed network of refuges promises a warm welcome at the end of each day's walking. It's a perfect place to experience the pleasures of Alpine trekking and these routes offer the ideal opportunity to explore this magnificent region.

Lonely Planet's Experience Paris travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Listen to jazz at the intimate Bab-llo club, devour fresh cheese from Marche d'Aligre, picnic in an idyllic hidden garden - using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip.

Take your time with Road Trips France our redesigned and newly updated guide containing 24 leisurely drives through the country's beautiful towns and stunning landscapes.Driving through France is the perfect way to appreciate its amazing diversity - craggy mountains and wild coastlines, tranquil valleys and ancient hilltop villages. Includes practical information, detailed maps and inspiring ideas, the driving tours in Road Trips France will lead you to the unhurried pleasures of rural France.Inside Road Trips France:- 24 easy-to-follow scenic driving tours, each lasting one to five days- Information on the French rules of the road - Postcodes for use with GPS, plus useful advice on road conditions, speed limits and parking- Hotels, restaurants, shops and vineyards where you can savour superb local food and wine- Best experiences along each route: get active on walks, boat trips, bike rides and hikes; or discover fine art and architecture through the ages- A fresh new design: Road Trips is an exciting new take on the DK Eyewitness Back Roads series, redesigned and fully updated.Looking for a comprehensive e-guide to the whole of France? Try our DK Eyewitness France.About DK Eyewitness: Our Road Trips take the work out of planning a driving tour, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your journey. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

A gorgeous summer read about new beginnings from the Sunday Times bestseller. Home is where the heart is...but what if your heart is broken?

What's the #1 travel experience in Australia?For the first time, the team at Lonely Planet and its panel of industry experts have ranked the top 500 unmissable experiences and hidden gems across the land - to create this definitive travel wishlist.Lonely Planet's Ultimate Australia Travel List is the regional follow-up to the bestselling Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel List and a must-own coffee table book for both travellers to Australia and residents who want to discover their country's most iconic sights and activities. Learn about Indigenous culture and traditions, savour local flavours at world renowned eateries, have ethical interactions with native wildlife, swim in turquoise waters at picture-perfect beaches, and explore the breathtaking beauty of natural landscapes.With glorious photos, insightful commentary and details of how to visit each place, this is your essential guide to exploring the very best of Australia's travel experiences.

Lonely Planet's Pocket Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast is your most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk historic Dubrovnik's mighty walls, catch the cable car up Mount Srd for breathtaking views, and explore the islands and beaches of the Dalmatian Coast -all with your trusted travel companion.

A practical guide to Brussel's finest places. Practical guide to discover Brussels finest places, buildings, restaurant, shops, museums, neighbourhoods, parks, hotels, cafes and art.

This attractive, compact, and stylish travel guide presents 101 tasters of cities from around Europe, each one chosen for its appeal to the modern traveler and ease of accessibility. For each destination the low-down on the culture, sights, shopping, accommodation, and food is delivered in witty, well-informed prose that highlights the best that the city has to offer. All the classic European destinations, such as Paris and Florence, are represented, in addition to an eclectic selection of interesting and emerging destinations around the continent such as Vilnius in Lithuania and Brno in the Czech Republic. Details are given of how to get there and each city is illustrated with excellent color photography.101 Weekends in Europe is the perfect companion for seasoned lovers of weekend city breaks wanting to choose their next destination or for less-experienced travelers looking for inspiration.An experienced writer and traveler, Robin Barton has contributed to numerous magazines and books. He is an expert on European travel and city breaks.

Lonely Planet Pocket San Francisco is your passport to the most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get interactive at the science museum Exploratorium, go for a cycle across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, take an eerie twilight tour of Alcatraz; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet's Experience Italy is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Learn to voga in Venice, explore the palaces of Turin, and discover hidden beaches and lush islands on the Amalfi Coast - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Italy's best experiences and get away from the everyday!

In 1995, before leaving his much-loved home in North Yorkshire to move back to the States for a few years with his family, Bill Bryson insisted on taking one last trip around Britain, a sort of valedictory tour of the green and kindly island that had so long been his home. His aim was to take stock of the nation's public face and private parts (as it were), and to analyse what precisely it was he loved so much about a country that had produced Marmite; a military hero whose dying wish was to be kissed by a fellow named Hardy; place names like Farleigh Wallop, Titsey and Shellow Bowells; people who said 'Mustn't grumble', and 'Ooh lovely' at the sight of a cup of tea and a plate of biscuits; and Gardeners' Question Time. Notes from a Small Island was a huge number-one bestseller when it was first published, and has become the nation's most loved book about Britain, going on to sell over two million copies.

This is the guidebook of Te Araroa Trail: The Long Pathway, a continuous trail running from Cape Reinga to Bluff, 35 years in the making, which officially opened in late 2011. The book maps the 3000-kilometer trail in 40-kilometer sections, with maps by leading map maker Roger Smith of Geographx. Author Geoff Chapple is a modern-day visionary who took the concept of a continuous trail running the length of New Zealand and turned it into a reality. Until recently the CEO of the Trust, Chapple complements the maps with a running commentary describing the landscape, the flora and fauna encountered along the way, as well as the special features of particular parts of the trail. Photographs of the trail illustrate each section. Each of the 12 regional sections opens with a stunning 2-page 3D map. A short introduction describes the history of the trail as well as the variety of New Zealand's landscape along the way: forest, farmland, volcanoes and mountain passes, river valleys, green pathways, and the urban areas of seven cities. This book is an accessible guide both for those who only want to walk parts of the trail and dedicated trampers who intend to walk its entire length.

In the latest addition to the successful 150 series, here are the 150 most beautiful golf courses in the world presented in a handy and handsomely illustrated guide.

Iraq Travel Guide - Travel information and expert advice including Baghdad hotels and restaurants, ancient archaeological sites, history and the Kurdistan Region. This guide also features safety and visas, suggested itineraries and tour operators, Erbil, Basra, music, maqamat, culture, Great Ziggurat of Ur, Nineveh, Khorsabad, art and architecture.

An Everest Climb to Discover the Mystery of Mallory and Irvine

Vol 2: Swedish Border to BergenThe original, most complete and up-to-date guide for mariners to the coasts of Norway and Svalbard. Updated since 1978. Over 1000 pages and 1000 ports/anchorages in 5 volumes.

Simon Reeve reveals more of his journeys, tales and lessons for life.

Contemporary knitwear designer Birger Berge brings to you a collection of classic Norwegian knitting patterns with a distinctly modern twist.