Independent Culture, Sightseeing Guides

Cambodia: Finally Out of Rehab?

Destinations: Cambodia

Categories: 1-2 week trips, Animals & Wildlife, Arts, Backpacker, Beach, City, Clubbing & Party, Culture, Food & Dining, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Island, Jungle, Motorbike, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Public Transport, Relaxation, Shopping, Sightseeing, Villages, Walks and Tours

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English, 22 pages, Jan 2012,  

PDF download: US$ 3.95

Cambodia's hangover from the Khmer Rouge genocidal bender has abated, and this country is ripe for discovery. Few places on Earth can compete with the travel affordability here, and the diversity of its attractions - the incomparably spectacular Angkor temples, quirky cultural and French colonial pizazz o...  Show details

Elvis Presley: Memphis

Destinations: Memphis, TN, USA

Categories: Arts, Business Traveler, Children & Travel with Children, City, Culture, Day trips, Honeymoon & Romance, Museums & Galleries, Sightseeing, Student, Walks and Tours, Women, Work & Travel

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English, 162 pages, Dec 2011,  

PDF download: US$ 8.95

When he moved to Memphis in 1949, Elvis found the style, swagger, and music he would make his own. Within a few years, he was shocking and seducing the world with moves and sounds he had first seen and heard in Memphis's streets, churches, and bars. Once Elvis unleashed his brand of rock 'n' roll, nothing--no...  Show details

Bob Dylan: New York

Destinations: New York City, NY, USA

Categories: 4-7 day trips, Backpacker, Business Traveler, City, Clubbing & Party, Culture, Day trips, Gay & Lesbian, Public Transport, Senior Traveler, Sightseeing, Single, Student, Travelers with Disabilities, Walks and Tours, Weekend trips, Women, Work & Travel

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English, 144 pages, Jun 2011,  

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The only book devoted to untangling the relationship between New York and Bob Dylan. It explores his public and private lives in the city, captures the spirit of a changing time, and features more than 50 sites where he lived, worked, and played. Street maps let the reader navigate to the landmarks in Dylan's...  Show details

Medellin: An Eternal Spring in Their Step

Destinations: Medellín, Colombia

Categories: 1-2 week trips, 2-4 week trips, Activities (General), Animals & Wildlife, Arts, Business Traveler, City, Clubbing & Party, Culture, Expatriate, Food & Dining, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Mid Range, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Public Transport, Real Estate & Retirement, Relaxation, Shopping, Sightseeing, Student, Top End, Trekking & Hiking, Villages, Walks and Tours

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English, 24 pages, Jun 2011,  

PDF download: US$ 4.95

This guide is a celebration of "La Cuidad de la Eterna Primavera," The City of Eternal Spring. What's to celebrate? According to one new resident, “The dark drug cartel days are history. It’s Springtime every day, without the bugs (due to higher altitude)…your only clothing decision is short sleeve...  Show details

Barcelona Itineraries, The Urban Hiking

Destinations: Barcelona, Spain

Categories: Activities (General), Arts, City, Culture, History, Museums & Galleries, Sightseeing, Trekking & Hiking, Walks and Tours

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English, 231 pages, Jun 2011, Ed 1st,  

PDF download: US$ 21.90

A travel book with 22 original itineraries making you discover Barcelona in a new way because it will tell you the best streets to walk to discover the most interesting spots. Although all streets lead to your destination, only one is more beautiful than the others. You will discover the modernism period thro...  Show details

Sri Lanka, The Isle of Smiles

Destinations: Sri Lanka

Categories: 1-2 week trips, Adventure Sports, Animals & Wildlife, Arts, Backpacker, Barhopping & Drinking, Beach, Business Traveler, City, Culture, Food & Dining, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Island, Jungle, Luxury, Mid Range, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Public Transport, Relaxation, Shopping, Sightseeing, Top End, Villages, Walks and Tours, Wellness

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English, 26 pages, Apr 2011,  

PDF download: US$ 4.95

Blue skies...smiling at me. Sri Lanka captivates with clear blue sky and the most dazzling smiles I've seen, anywhere! And there's a lot to smile about...an environmental paradise of lush deep valleys, mountains, and waterfalls everywhere; an abundance of tropical fruit, nuts, tea, and spices. A small yet cos...  Show details

Kerala: God's Own Country

Destinations: Kerala (Region/State), India

Categories: 1-2 week trips, 2-4 week trips, Activities (General), Adventure Sports, Animals & Wildlife, Arts, Backpacker, Beach, Business Traveler, City, Culture, Food & Dining, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Island, Mid Range, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Public Transport, Rail, Relaxation, Sailing & Boating, Shopping, Sightseeing, Snorkeling, Student, Top End, Villages, Walks and Tours, Wellness

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English, 25 pages, Mar 2011,  

PDF download: US$ 4.95

Discover why this bedazzling state on India's southwest coast was named one the top ten paradises in the world to visit. Mountain cave carvings of Neolithic man, ancient temples, rich culture, miles of backwaters filled with wildlife and fishing villages, exotic food and spices, spectacular beaches, thriving ...  Show details

Mysore, India: Cultural Capital of Karnataka State

Destinations: Mysore, Karnataka, India

Categories: 4-7 day trips, Animals & Wildlife, Arts, Backpacker, City, Culture, Food & Dining, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Jungle, Low Budget, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Public Transport, Relaxation, Shopping, Sightseeing, Top End, Trekking & Hiking, Walks and Tours, Wellness

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English, 13 pages, Mar 2011,  

PDF download: US$ 3.95

Mysore Palace. Mysore Peta (traditional silk turban). Mysore Silk Saree. Mysore Sandalwood. Mysore Mallige (jasmine). Mysore Pak (sweet dessert). Mysore School of Painting. Is there another city that has branded its name to such a stylish variety of creative endeavors? This guide explores the hows and whys...  Show details

Salvador, Bahia: Afro-Brazilian Soul

Destinations: Salvador, Brazil

Categories: 1-2 week trips, Activities (General), Animals & Wildlife, Arts, Barhopping & Drinking, Beach, City, Clubbing & Party, Cooking, Culture, Cycling, Expatriate, Food & Dining, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Island, Mid Range, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Public Transport, Real Estate & Retirement, Relaxation, Shopping, Sightseeing, Single, Top End, Walks and Tours

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English, 18 pages, Dec 2010,  

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Salvador carves out a special niche in the annals of New World history, with its strong African influence having simmered for centuries with Portuguese colonial elements and native indigenous ingredients. The result is a terrific cultural stew of original musical styles, bold visionary art, and elegant archit...  Show details

Ecuadorable

Destinations: Ecuador

Categories: 1-2 week trips, 2-4 week trips, Activities (General), Animals & Wildlife, Arts, Backpacker, Barhopping & Drinking, Beach, City, Clubbing & Party, Culture, Expatriate, Food & Dining, History, Mid Range, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Parks, Real Estate & Retirement, Relaxation, Road Trips, Shopping, Sightseeing, Single, Sports & Exercise (General), Top End, Trekking & Hiking, Villages, Walks and Tours, Wellness

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English, 40 pages, Nov 2010,  

PDF download: US$ 4.95

Ecuador goes straight into your heart with its warm, gentle and helpful people, whose indigenous roots are still a prominent influence on the culture. This guide leads you to a wonderland of snow-topped Andean mountains, dramatic volcanoes, breezy tropical beaches, and peerless colonial architecture. The auth...  Show details