13 Nov 2008
WALKING THE WORLDS NATURAL WONDERS
Jon Sparks
Adventure travel is becoming more and more popular as tourists are increasingly looking for new experiences and holidays that challenge and excite. Exploring some of the worlds most spectacular wild places, Walking the Worlds Natural Wonders is the perfect book to provide inspiration for that once in a lifetime trip or for experienced walkers looking to cover new ground.
Including a foreword by acclaimed British explorer and filmmaker Benedict Allen, Walking the Worlds Natural Wonders focuses on hikes, treks and walks with particular emphasis on natural phenomena such as volcanoes, glaciers unique rock formations, rivers and great lakes.
101 WEEKENDS IN EUROPE
Robin Barton
In the last ten years our travel habits have changed profoundly. Short on time and hungry for new experiences, we have fully embraced the long weekend break. With the emergence of low-cost airlines and high-speed train links between European destinations, it has never been easier to plan a weekend getaway.
From Paris to Barcelona, Reykjavik to Bratislava this eclectic mix of destinations reflects the diversity, depth and history that Europe has to offer. Whether you are looking for magical experiences in out-of-the-way destinations or new ways of experiencing old favourites, 101 Weekends in Europe is the perfect companion for the weekend city break traveller.
GREAT MOTORCYCLE JOURNEYS OF THE WORLD
Collette Coleman
Theres something about motorcycles, and the lure of freedom and the open road that they promise. On a motorcycle you really do feel like part of the landscape, completely open to the elements, the noise and the surface of the road. Many people dream of travelling by motorcycle, but concerns about their own ability, limited time or lack of mechanical knowledge can stop them from taking it any further.
From the Cape Town Circuit in South Africa and Chinas Northern Silk Road, to the Ringroad Tour of Iceland and Australias Great Ocean Road, Great Motorcycle Journeys of The World features 40 classic routes to inspire the would-be traveller and is the perfect book for anyone who has ever dreamt of taking off on a bike and exploring the globe.
TOP 100 BIRDING SITES OF THE WORLD
Dominic Couzens
If you dream of seeing King Penguins in Antarctica, vast flocks of flamingos in the Great Rift Valley or cocks-of-the-rock in Peru, then this book is for you. Top 100 Birding Sites of the World is a celebration of the variety and abundance of the worlds birds, and it brings together a selection of the very best places to go birdwatching.
Coverage is global and sites are dotted across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia, North and South America and Antarctica. Whether you are looking for inspiration for your next holiday or if you simply want to indulge in a spot of armchair travelling, Top 100 Birding Sites of the World is an essential companion for any birder.
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