Culture, History, Day trips Guides

Weekend Adventures in San Francisco and Northern California (Weekend Adventures in San Francisco & Northern California)

Destinations: San Francisco, CA, USA

Categories: 1-2 week trips, 4-7 day trips, Activities (General), Amusement Parks, Animals & Wildlife, Arts, Business Traveler, Children & Travel with Children, City, Culture, Day trips, Food & Dining, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Low Budget, Luxury, Mid Range, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Relaxation, Road Trips, Senior Traveler, Shopping, Sightseeing, Spectator Sports, Sports & Exercise (General), Top End, Walks and Tours, Weekend trips, Wine Tasting, Wintersports, Work & Travel

English, 504 pages, May 2009, Ed Ninth Edition,  

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The completely revised and updated, the ninth edition of this guide covers the whole range of weekend trip options in the Bay Area, from urban treks through San Francisco and Sacramento to kayaking in the Russian River and backpacking in Lassen Volcanic Park. Each destination includes information on what to d...  Show details

10 Unique Day Trips From Dublin

Destinations: Ireland - Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Categories: Activities (General), Culture, Day trips, History, Mid Range, Nature, Rail, Road Trips, Senior Traveler, Sightseeing, Single, Walks and Tours, Women

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English, 31 pages, Nov 2010,  

PDF download: US$ 8.00

Planning a trip to Dublin and hoping to see more of the country? Here are 10 scenic, historic or fun places to visit - each you can do in a day from Dublin!...  Show details

Angels & Demons' Rome: The Insider's Guide

Destinations: Rome, Italy

Categories: 1 month or more trips, 2-4 week trips, 4-7 day trips, Arts, Backpacker, Business Traveler, City, Culture, Day trips, Expatriate, Gay & Lesbian, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Senior Traveler, Single, Student, Weekend trips, Women, Work & Travel

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English, 42 pages, Jun 2010,  

PDF download: US$ 4.95

Visit the locations featured in the book and film Angels & Demons...  Show details

Irish Music Festivals: a traveler's handbook

Destinations: Ireland - Scotland, United Kingdom - North America

Categories: 1 month or more trips, 4-7 day trips, Activities (General), Arts, Backpacker, Business Traveler, Children & Travel with Children, Culture, Day trips, Expatriate, History, Language, Senior Traveler, Single, Student, Travelers with Disabilities, Walks and Tours, Weekend trips, Work & Travel

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English, 40 pages,  

PDF download: US$ 8.00

Through word and melody, Irish music reaches through time and space, to invite celebration, reflection, and connection. What’s in this book: a close look at four major -- and very different -- festivals where Irish music is on offer (Milwaukee Irish Fest, Celtic Connections in Glasgow, Boston Celtic Music F...  Show details

On Foot Guides: London Walks

Destinations: London, United Kingdom

Categories: 1-2 week trips, Arts, Backpacker, Children & Travel with Children, City, Culture, Day trips, Food & Dining, History, Museums & Galleries, Senior Traveler, Shopping, Sightseeing, Single, Student, Walks and Tours, Weekend trips

English, 128 pages, Jan 2010,  

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Great for Londoners, great for visitors. Following these walks is like being shown around the capital by a friend who knows all the best sights, shops, bars and restaurants. They're fun, and you will discover plenty of interesting things that you never knew about the city....  Show details

On Foot Guides: Venice Walks

Destinations: Venice, Italy

Categories: 1-2 week trips, Arts, Backpacker, Children & Travel with Children, City, Culture, Day trips, Food & Dining, History, Museums & Galleries, Senior Traveler, Shopping, Sightseeing, Single, Student, Walks and Tours, Weekend trips

English, 128 pages, Jan 2010,  

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Aerial-view maps bring Venice to life. Following these walks is like being shown around Venice by an exceptionally knowledgeable friend. They're fun and you'll discover plenty of interesting things you never knew about the city....  Show details

On Foot Guides: Paris Walks

Destinations: Paris, France

Categories: 1-2 week trips, Arts, Backpacker, Children & Travel with Children, City, Culture, Day trips, Food & Dining, History, Museums & Galleries, Senior Traveler, Shopping, Sightseeing, Single, Walks and Tours, Weekend trips

English, 128 pages, Jan 2010,  

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Great for Parisians, great for visitors. Following these walks is like being shown around the capital by an exceptionally knowledgeable friend. They're fun, and they'll help you fit it all together....  Show details

Cobblestone Quest - Road Tours of New York's Historic Buildings

Destinations: New York, USA

Categories: Business Traveler, Children & Travel with Children, Culture, Cycling, Day trips, History, Low Budget, Motorbike, Museums & Galleries, Senior Traveler, Sightseeing, Women

English, 208 pages, Aug 2005,  

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17 self-guided tours for observing the history and diversity of unique cobblestone buildings in Western New York State. Historical Secrets Revealed: Learn why, during a mere 35-year span in the middle of the 19th century, approximately 700 cobblestone structures were erected within a 65-mile radius of Roc...  Show details

Karnataka - One state, Many worlds

Destinations: Karnataka, India

Categories: 4-7 day trips, Adventure Sports, Animals & Wildlife, Arts, Backpacker, Barhopping & Drinking, Beach, Business Traveler, Children & Travel with Children, City, Clubbing & Party, Culture, Cycling, Day trips, Fast Food, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Jungle, Luxury, Mid Range, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Public Transport, Relaxation, Road Trips, Shopping, Sightseeing, Single, Student, Top End, Trekking & Hiking, Villages, Walks and Tours, Weekend trips, Wellness, Wine Tasting, Women, Work & Travel

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English, 54 pages, Sep 2009,  

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It is often said in tourism circles "Some people know India, everybody knows Bangalore, but nobody knows Karnataka". Despite its wonderful attractions, the south Indian state of Karnataka has not been very popular with tourists. This guide will give you a low down on the states many attractions. ...  Show details

A Journey into Michelangelo's Rome

Destinations: Rome, Italy

Categories: 1-2 week trips, 4-7 day trips, Arts, Backpacker, Business Traveler, Children & Travel with Children, City, Culture, Day trips, Expatriate, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Museums & Galleries, Senior Traveler, Sightseeing, Single, Student, Walks and Tours, Weekend trips, Women, Work & Travel

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English, 89 pages, Aug 2009,  

PDF download: US$ 8.00
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This fascinating volume explores the complex relationship between Michelangelo and the city he called home for most of his life. Lavishly illustrated and richly informative, it tells the story of Michelangelo's meteoric rise and artistic breakthroughs, of his tempestuous relations with powerful patrons, and o...  Show details