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The North Island has a spectacular and varied coastline, from the perfect curves of its golden and black-sand beaches to the dog-toothed skyline of its storm-battered headlands, volcanic brows and rocky cliffs. Palm-fringed lagoons, island-studded bays and tranquil tidal flats add to the unique brew that makes the North Island coast such a magnet for walkers. Marios Gavalas has travelled all around the island's coast and selected 41 of his favourite walks. These range from 20-minute strolls to full-day hikes suitable for the fit an... read more

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Essential reading for anyone planning to live or work in Italy, packed with vital information to help readers save time, trouble and money. Interest in living, working and retiring abroad has never been higher, confirmed by the wealth of TV programmes, magazines and newspaper articles on the subject.

A new and unique guide to Japan for visitors, business people and immigrants, which provides essential information about culture, customs and business etiquette. Printed in colour.

New Zealand is a land of quirky collectors, colourful characters and unusual 'backyard' projects. this book lets the reader in on all those unusual things to do and places to see that don't appear in the regular travel guides. Every region is thoroughly covered and with details on how to get here opening times and relevant websites and phone numbers. First published September 2008.

Visiting New Zealand? Embarking on a road trip? Want to know where to send the visiting rellies? This 2nd edition of 1001 Best Things To See and Do in New Zealand should be your travel bible. It includes both the obvious places to visit - Sky Tower, Whakarewarewa, Te Papa, Larnach's Castle - and the quirky and not-so-well-known things to see and do - the world's largest totara tree, Wairoa Maori Film Festival, Foxton Windmill, Castlepoint Races. Tourists, nature lovers, history enthusiasts and even armchair travellers will discover... read more

Over ten years' worth of aerial photography have given photographer David Wall a unique viewpoint on New Zealand, and this compact hardback provides the perfect souvenir of New Zealand, featuring a selection of Wall's best shots from Cape Reinga to Bluff.

With this useful and much-needed travel guide for families on hand, holidays with the kids need never be hard work again. Inside this book you'll find a plethora of suggestions for family-friendly, cheap and cost-free things to do while travelling the country. Pitched at both New Zealand families and those visiting from overseas, the book gives tips to parents embarking on road trips, camping trips, campervan holidays and flights to different parts of the country. Including suggestions for hassle-free transportation, where to find ... read more

All of the best-loved landmarks of Auckland, from the Skytower and Harbour Bridge to the leafy Domain, elegant Parnell cafes and chic Chancery precinct, can be found in this compact-format pictorial, which is targeted at overseas tourists or New Zealanders perhaps paying their first visit to Auckland with a 'wish list' of not-to-be-missed destinations.

Peter Riordan married two loves - India and old trains - when he crossed the 'iron thread' of the vast subcontinent, taking in deserts, great rivers, dusty, dirty cities teeming with humanity, mountain ranges, rainforests, rice and tea plantations...and plenty of officious railway ticket office officials. His elegant narrative style affection for the subcontinent and her people convey his enthusiasm in an absorbing account of an epic journey that is bound to appeal to armchair travellers, Indiaphiles and railway enthusiasts alike. ... read more

On a tiny, sun-fried island in Melanesia, where visiting tourists provide the only income for a cash-starved populace, for a few bucks you can 'Have Your Photograph Taken with the Cannibals and the Cannibal Pot'. It's a microcosm of modern tourism, where the norms of cultural sensitivity are often sideswiped by the practicalities of commerce. It's also one of many charming vignettes in a new book from acclaimed New Zealand writer Graeme Lay, each chapter offering a view on what it is like to be a modern traveller. He begins with an... read more

Twenty years ago Frances Mayes, having ended a long marriage and begun a new relationship, was travelling in Italy and happened upon an abandoned, grand but dilapidated three-storey house called 'Bramasole' just outside the Tuscan hillside of Cortona.

For more than half a century, Betjeman's writings have awakened readers to the intimacy of English places - from the smell of gaslight in suburban churches, to the hissing of backwash on a shingle beach. Betjeman is England's greatest topologist: whether he's talking about a townhall or a teashop, he gets to the nub of what makes unexpected places unique. This new collection of his writings, arranged geographically, offers an essential gazetteer to the physical landmarks of Betjeman Country. A new addition to the popular series of ... read more

As a child, Robin Bayley was enchanted by his grandmother

Karl Pilkington isn't keen on travelling. Given the choice, he'll go on holiday to Devon or Wales or, at a push, eat English food on a package holiday in Majorca. Which isn't exactly Michael Palin, is it? So what happened when he was convinced by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant to go on an epic adventure to see the Seven Wonders of the World? Travel broadens the mind, right? You'd think so...Find out in Karl Pilkington's hilarious travel diaries.

'He'd have been happier in medieval times in a village where you didn't travel beyond the local community.' Stephen Merchant

As the proud possessors of a fiercely independent creative heritage, the Scots were a race apart even before Hadrian built the wall. Scotland has produced an indomitable bunch of fighters, builders, thinkers and drinkers, poets, players and pedagogues that have shaped the course of modern history. "Scotland: 1,000 Things You Need To Know" is the real McCoy, a comprehensive guide to Caledonia and its remarkable people.

For 35 years Lonely Planet's "Southeast Asia on a Shoestring" has been the backpacker's bible. Discover Cambodia's ancient temples, Thailand's island paradises and the best "pho" in Vietnam. We help you stay longer and spend less. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Detailed itineraries to help you pl... read more

What Will Your Beijing Encounter Be? Walking in the footsteps of the emporers in the ancient Forbidden CityChecking out contemporary art's next big thing at the 798 Art DisctictTucking into the city's signature dish, Peking duckSearching for hidden treasures and haggling like mad at the Panjiayuan Antique MarketGetting lost amongst the songbirds and mah jong gamers in the maze-like "hutong" (alleyways)Experiencing Beijing's rich culture, from ancient history to medieval temples to modern literatureLacing up your hiking boots for an... read more

This title presents off the beaten track locations and doors into local culture including expanded coverage of Northern Spain. It includes themed colour highlights to cater to readers' interests and introduce them to new areas of Spain. All authors are Spain-based and experts in their respective areas of hiking, surfing and more. This work features a colour section on Green Escapes that inspires readers with ideas for top sustainable holiday options supplemented with GreenDex.

Nobody knows Thailand like Lonely Planet. Our 13th edition will have you soaking up the sun on the island paradises of the south, trekking among the hill tribes and riding elephants in Chiang Mai, discovering the ancient temples of Sukhothai and snapping up bargains or being pampered in a spa in Bangkok. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to mak... read more