Uruguay Travel Guide - Travel tips and advice including Montevideo highlights, hotels and restaurants, beaches, activities like birdwatching, horseriding and hiking. Also featuring suggested itineraries, Canelones wine tasting, estancia stays, gauchos and local culture, national parks, wildlife, Rio Paraguay, Jose Ignacio, Fray Bentos, San Javier.
Bradt s Georgia provides travelers and hikers with all the insights, hard facts and hidden treasures for this little-explored but very welcoming ex-Soviet state."
This guide to Alaska covers the state's wilderness, from Mount McKinley to the glaciers of Prince William Sound and the northern lights. There are reports on Anchorage, Juneau, all towns, and details of festivals, hiking, rafting, kayaking, fishing, and ideas on navigating the roads and highways.
From the wilds of the Carpathian mountains to the beautiful Delta wetlands, and from medieval churches to traditional local festivals, Romania is a country waiting to be discovered. Get expert advice on travelling around, whether you're chugging along on an old-fashioned train or bundled with the locals into a maxitaxi, and read the latest tips on where to find the most welcoming village homestays and the tastiest Moldavian parjoale Make the most of your time on earth(tm) with The Rough Guide to Romania.
A new edition of the most in-depth guide available to Uruguay, from secret urban gems to remote rural idylls.
Uzbekistan Travel Guide - Expert advice and holiday tips including Tashkent architecture and hotels, Silk Road history, Islamic art and textiles, museums and culture. Also included are detailed maps, trekking and hiking routes, touring by bike, public transport, archaeological sites like Samarkand and Bukara, Fergana Valley and Kyzylkum Desert.
Traveling in Romania offers both rewards and challenges, with its stunning mountain scenery, diverse wildlife, and unique cultures leaving a lasting impression on visitors. While the country is not as impoverished as some neighboring regions, it remains one of the more difficult places to navigate in Eastern and Central Europe. The legacy of Nicolae Ceausescu's regime and subsequent economic disruptions have led to significant austerity measures, impacting real earnings. Package tours can shield travelers from these realities, but independent exploration reveals the true charm of Romania, especially in its less-visited areas. Embracing the journey, with its encounters with locals and unique experiences, can be far more enriching than typical tourist attractions. The Romanian people, primarily of Latin descent, are known for their warmth and appreciation of life's pleasures, despite the economic challenges they face. The country is home to a rich tapestry of ethnic groups, including Magyars and Transylvanian Germans, each contributing to its cultural diversity. While Bucharest struggles with traffic and urban decay, it remains the cultural and commercial hub. Other cities, like Brasov, Sibiu, and Cluj, offer glimpses of Romania's historical glory, particularly in Transylvania and Banat, where travel is more accessible. These regions boast medieval architecture and vibrant local culture, making them ideal starting points for an
Based in part on chapters from the now out of print ROUGH GUIDE TO EASTERN EUROPE, a travel guide to post-Ceaucescu Romania, which offers practical, cultural, political and historical information on the country.
Offers advice on planning an economical trip to Europe, discusses the history and culture of the region, outlines itineraries, and recommends the best values in accommodations, tourist attractions, and restaurants.
Dresden is arguably the finest Baroque city in Europe, now fully rebuilt after the devastation of World War II. The city is fast becoming one of Germany’s highlights and the riverside terraces are on UNESCO's World Heritage List.In Bradt’s new guide, the author delves into the city’s musical heritage (many of Richard Strauss's operas were premiered here) and its art treasures (including some of the greatest works of the Italian Renaissance).
Průvodce z řady Rough Guide doporučuje nejlepší místa k pobytům a mapuje hlavní pamětihodnosti počínaje hlavním městem Bukurešťí až po moldavské monastýry a hrady v Transylvánii. Dále poskytuje užitečné informace týkající se rumunské přírody včetně typů na výlety. Průvodce obsahuje barevnou fotopřílohu a více než třicet map.
Průvodce Západ USA – Národní parky patří do početné skupiny světoznámých bedekrů nakladatelství Rough Guides, které jsou proslulé svým mimořádným záběrem a rozsahem a současně přesností, aktuálností a také poutavým stylem. Aktualizované vydání průvodce přináší množství informací o nejznámějších přírodních skvostech této rozlehlé oblasti, jako jsou národní parky Yosemite, Sequoia, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon a mnohé další. Informuje také o známých amerických velkoměstech na pacifickém pobřeží od Seattlu přes San Francisco a Los Angeles až po San Diego.
Nový, významně doplněný a aktualizovaný průvodce Gruzií vás provede po všech krásách této země. Od přírodních památek, až po velká města. Na hlavním městě Tbilisi jsou asi nejlépe vidět změny, kterými země prošla, například na moderních stavbách, jakou je budova opery, nebo Saakašviliho prezidentský palác. Většinu země můžete projet během jednodenního výletu a ubytovat se luxusních hotelích v Tbilisi a Batumi. Přístupné jsou i vzdálené oblasti Svaneti a údolí Pankisi. Mestia, která je centrem oblasti Svaneti už má i své letiště a lyžařské středisko. Průvodce pokrývá celou zemi, včetně černomořské oblasti Batumi u tureckých hranic.
