Europe A Guide to the Places You Must See in Your Lifetime |
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| Author:
| Gerrard, Mike |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7641-6176-6 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2009 |
| Publisher: | B.E.S. Publishing
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $29.99 |
Book Description:
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(back cover)
A digest of the greatest travel destinations Discover the unique qualities of Europe's major cities, from the architectural splendor of Russia's St. Petersburg to the canals of Amsterdam. Experience Europe's spectacular scenery, from the barren wilderness of the Scottish Highlands to the imposing fjords of Norway.
- Must-see points of interest and when to see them at their best
- Useful reference maps
- Expert tips on...
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(back cover)
A digest of the greatest travel destinations Discover the unique qualities of Europe's major cities, from the architectural splendor of Russia's St. Petersburg to the canals of Amsterdam. Experience Europe's spectacular scenery, from the barren wilderness of the Scottish Highlands to the imposing fjords of Norway.
- Must-see points of interest and when to see them at their best
- Useful reference maps
- Expert tips on avoiding the crowds
- Insightful information and stunning photography to inspire the discerning traveler
(front flap)
This inspirational guide to Europe's most outstanding sites gives you a fresh look at top travel destinations, and helps you decide where to go next.
The vast and varied European continent boasts many favorite travel destinations, such as Rome and its ancient ruins, Gaudi's Barcelona, the new Berlin, and many other sites famous as historic, cultural, and architectural landmarks. But Europe also offers travelers unforgettable experiences at places that display nature's beauty and wonders, including the picturesque Scottish islands, the scenic Swiss Alps, and Iceland's spectacular glaciers and volcanoes.
This book guides you to Europe's very best places: its best cities, castles, cathedrals, mountains, lakes, forests, and coastal regions. Each chapter presents a destination and describes the special qualities that make it a must-see attraction. Maps set the places in context, and stunning photos set them apart from the ordinary.
If you've already visited some of these places, you'll surely want to return to them. And if you're currently making travel plans you'll find plenty of practical tips as well as insightful descriptions to help you prepare for your trip. But even if you never manage to visit every one of the sites described in this book, the pleasant hours you spend with The Traveler's Atlas will make you feel like you have.
(back flap)
Mike Gerrard is a British travel writer whose work has won several awards, and has appeared in newspapers and magazines including The Times (of London) , Wanderlust, The Washington Post, and The Australian. He has also written over thirty guidebooks for major travel publishers, covering Greece, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, and the U.K. Mike first traveled to continental Europe at age eleven, taking part in a school trip on Germany's Rhine River, and he has been crisscrossing Europe ever since. His journeys have included a bike ride from Prague to Vienna, a train trip to the Arctic Circle, a tour of the vineyards of Bordeaux, and even to a job as a waiter in a Greek taverna. He has seen Europe from Portugal to the Arctic Circle, from Northern Ireland to Islanbul.
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