Independent Culture, Walks and Tours Guides

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,  

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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

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

The Art Lover's Guide to Traveling with Kids, US Edition

Destinations: USA

Categories: Arts, Children & Travel with Children, Culture, Sightseeing, Walks and Tours

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English, 44 pages, Sep 2010,  

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Art opens eyes. Travel opens minds. The two together add up to life-changing experiences for kids. Use travel to introduce your kids to art. From sculpture parks to historic artist’s homes to kid-friendly museums, The Art Lover’s Guide to Traveling with Kids (US Edition) shows you how to bring art i...  Show details

The Sicilian Experience

Destinations: Sicily, Italy

Categories: 1-2 week trips, 4-7 day trips, Arts, Beach, Cooking, Culture, Food & Dining, Gay & Lesbian, Honeymoon & Romance, Island, Luxury, Mid Range, Nature, Senior Traveler, Single, Top End, Villages, Walks and Tours, Wellness, Wine Tasting, Women, Work & Travel

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English, 73 pages, Sep 2010, Ed 1st,  

PDF download: US$ 11.50

The Sicilian Experience is a collection of fabulous retreats in Sicily,wineries, boutique hotels and concept hotels. Accompanying itineraries along the Sicilian wine and food routes. ...  Show details

Christchurch - A Guide to the City

Destinations: Christchurch, New Zealand

Categories: 1-2 week trips, Activities (General), Backpacker, Barhopping & Drinking, City, Culture, Expatriate, Food & Dining, Student, Walks and Tours

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English, 78 pages, Sep 2010, Ed 1st,  

PDF download: US$ 6.00

A guide to New Zealand's second largest city in the heart of the South Island, Christchurch...featuring in depth knowledge of the central city, exciting surrounding suburbs and a couple of revitalising day trips....  Show details

A guided walk through Madrid

Destinations: Madrid, Spain

Categories: City, Culture, History, Walks and Tours

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English, 8 pages, Jul 2010,  

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Take a trip through Madrid's past from the Arab city of the early middle ages to the royal capital of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries with this free self-guided tour. (And you can stop off whenever you like to drop into one of Madrid's many traditional bars for a glass of sherry or a cold beer.)...  Show details

Venice - Walking the Grand Canal

Destinations: Venice, Italy

Categories: City, Culture, History, Walks and Tours

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English, 19 pages, Jul 2010,  

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Get to know Venice by walking the Grand Canal end to end, from the railway station to the Arsenal. We stick as closely to the canal as possible, though there are a few detours into the alleys of the city. This guide shows you the churches, palaces and points of interest en route and gives you the chance to ex...  Show details