Insight Guides Libros

One of over 400 titles in the Insight series, local writers convey the insider's perspective on how to get the most out of your trip. The photojournalistic approach captures the uniqueness of each culture and location.

This book provides everything you'll ever need in a guidebook. It is an inspiring background read, an invaluable on-the-spot companion and a superb souvenir of your visit. Book jacket.

Featuring in-depth coverage of local history and culture, this guidebook is ideal for travelers planning extended trips to Finland. It combines informative content with stunning photographs, resembling an illustrated magazine that ignites wanderlust. The focus on sustainability is highlighted by the use of eco-friendly paper, making it an environmentally conscious choice for explorers.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Russia is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like St Basil's, the Kremlin and Red Square, and cultural gems like wandering around Kizhi's magnificent churches, exploring the vast Lake Baikal and riding the epic Trans-Siberian Railway.

Cosmopolitan Bangkok blends evocative street markets with glitzy modern malls, Buddhist philosophy with animism, and traditional reserve with lashings of fun, resulting in an effervescent mix that draws visitors by the million. Explore Bangkok is part of a brand-new series and is the ideal pocket companion for your trip: a full-color guide containing 18 routes to help you make sense of this sprawling metropolis, from the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, containing Thailand’s most revered religious artifact, and the temple of Wat Arun, to the backpacker hub of Khao San Road and the Bridge on the River Kwai. Insight’s trademark coverage of history and culture sets the routes in context, with introductions to Bangkok’s varied dining scene, abundant shopping opportunities, famed nightlife, and key historical dates. Great places to eat and drink are recommended in each tour and in the directory section, which contains a wealth of useful practical advice, including a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and evocative photography captures the essence of this exhilarating city.

The lure of golden sands entices visitors to Sri Lanka, but this Indian Ocean island is also home to ancient cities, diverse cultures, and accessible wildlife. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of Insight Guide Sri Lanka, a comprehensive full-color guide, and discover all that this beguiling tropical isle has to offer. Inside Insight Guide Sri Lanka: A fully-updated edition by our expert Sri Lanka author. Stunning, specially-commissioned photography that brings this beautiful country and its people to life. Highlights of the country's top attractions, including the old world charms of Galle Fort and the dramatic rock-fortress of Sigiriya, in our Best of Sri Lanka. Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country from bustling capital Colombo to the lush tea plantations of the Hill Country and beaches of the south. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip, including our independent selection of the best restaurants.

Many visitors come to historic Boston to walk in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers, but this collegiate city is also dynamic and modern, not to mention one of the greenest cities in America. Explore Boston is part of a brand-new series and is the ideal pocket companion when discovering this lively and historic city: a full-color guide containing 16 easy-to-follow routes which lead you from the Freedom Trail's famous sights around Boston Common and Charlestown to the Back Bay's fabulous art museums and Harvard's prestigious colleges, as well as out to the colonial settlements at Salem and Plymouth and the seaside charms of Provincetown. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Boston's cuisine, love of sport, and historical significance. The best places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route and in the directory section, which also contains a wealth of useful practical information, including a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and evocative photography captures the essence of the city.

Whether you're on a relaxing weekend break or an active holiday, this collection of 12 irresistible walks and tours in and around the 'city of dreaming spires' is sure to appeal. Great Breaks Oxford is packed with vivid colour photographs and inspiration for things to do. provided by www.amazon.com

Includes a free pull-out map attached to inside back cover.