This thoroughly updated fourth edition of Bradts Lapland is the only standalone guidebook in English to this wintry wonderland, a region spanning the northernmost fringes of Norway, Sweden and Finland where there are as many reindeer as people, it never gets dark in summer and never gets light in mid-winter. In this new edition, expert author James Proctor covers all the latest developments, including the most up-to-date information on where to see the Northern Lights (Lapland is the best region in the world for Northern Lights viewing) and where to go husky sledding, reviews of the treehouse hotels which have sprung up across the region, the latest details of how to fly directly to one of the Europes most far-flung destinations from the UK and USA, plus information on a wide range of summer and winter adventures, from hiking and wild swimming to snowmobiling, wilderness stays and staying in the Icehotel. Everybody has heard of Lapland. Everybody knows its the home of Father Christmas. Yet remarkably few people can accurately pinpoint Lapland on a map. Bradts Lapland lifts the lid off this little-known, enigmatic region and shows that theres much more to Lapland than the man with the long white beard and the red suit. This is a land of elemental beauty with plenty to offer anyone whos looking to explore the great outdoors without the great crowds. Lapland is vast and empty, a place of indigenous villages, sweeping forests, mighty waterfalls the raw side of nature here is the regions defining and inescapable characteristic and no visit is complete without leaving the creature comforts of the nearest town well behind. Whether on an organized tour or travelling independently, Bradt's Lapland is the essential travel companion.
This new sixth edition of Bradts Seychelles has been fully updated and remains the only travel guide giving comprehensive information on the biodiversity of the islands and updates on the conservation efforts in an easy to read format (over 40% of the Seychelles land is under environmental protection). New for this edition are expanded details of the many accommodation options, from Félicité Islands luxurious resort and the many hotels recently refurbished to higher standards to the growing number of B&Bs and small guest houses that offer a more authentic Seychellois experience. New destination-specific places covered include the Outer Islands of Alphonse, Astove and Cosmoledo, and new practical information includes all the latest updates on getting around plus the significant increase in Marine Protected Areas.With plants and animals historically linked to Africa, Madagascar and Asia, and marine life native to the tropical Indo-Pacific region, the Seychelles is a haven for those interested in natural history. The authors provide fascinating coverage of the islands fauna and flora, from mangroves and turtles to birds and nature reserves. Updated throughout, they reveal the islands many secrets from coco de mer palm forests and bird sanctuaries to local markets and Creole cuisine. This new edition not only provides up-to-date details of where to stay, eat and relax, but also where the to find the worlds tiniest tree frog and how to visit Bird Islands to see the worlds heaviest Giant Tortoise.Beaches, snorkelling and diving among the coral reefs, wildlife, sailing, festivals, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vallee de Mai and hiking in the mountains all are covered in Bradts Seychelles, making it an ideal companion for a dream holiday.
This new, fifth edition of Bradts Eritrea remains the only full-blown guide to this intriguing northeast African country. Once again it has been thoroughly updated by Edward Denison, whose expertise draws on nearly a quarter of a century of personal and professional experience working in and with Eritrea, notably preparing Asmaras successful Nomination Dossier for inscription on UNESCOs World Heritage List, resulting in the city acquiring World Heritage Status in 2017. Eritrea is a unique destination, too often overlooked by all but the most adventurous travellers, but with a peace agreement with neighbouring Ethiopia having been signed in 2018 ending a two-decade long impasse, opportunities for visiting have increased significantly. This new edition covers everything from background and practical information to an in-depth seven-region breakdown of this comparatively small country, from the capital Asmara to the port city of Massawa, the islands, the southern Red Sea area of Dankalia, Keren and Kakfa, the western Lowlands and the Southern Highlands. Located at the crossroads of three continents, with a mix of African, Middle Eastern and European influences, and a 1,000km coastline and 2,500m high plateau giving rise to outstanding diversity and climatic contrasts, Eritrea offers an astonishing variety of activities and experiences.Bradts Eritrea covers everything from archaeology to modernist architecture, precipitous mountainscapes to outstanding diving around the Dahlak Archipelago, steam railways to Africas best cycling community, birdwatching to small game safaris, and amazing cuisine that reflects the nations regional and colonial encounters. The countrys astonishingly rich cultural heritage is also covered in detail, including its abundance of ancient historic sites, amongst them the bathing place and palace of the Queen of Sheba. Bradts Eritrea offers everything you need for a successful trip.
Kunst × Kultur × Wissen = Erlebnis hoch drei. Das Kunstareal München zählt zu den wichtigsten Museumskomplexen Europas und kann mit diesem Kurzführer endlich vollständig entdeckt werden. Auf 500 m² treffen im Herzen der bayerischen Landeshauptstadt 31 Museen, Ausstellungshäuser, kulturelle Institutionen und Hochschulen in pulsierender Verbindung aufeinander.
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Kazakhstan Travel Guide - Travel advice and expert holiday tips including Astana and Almaty hotels, restaurants and highlights, trekking in the Tian Shan and Altai mountains, skiing, and eagle hunting traditions. Also covering Kokshetau and Alatau National Parks, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kolsai Lakes, Shambala, Caspian Sea, wildlife and reserves.