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Charleroi geldt als ‘de lelijkste stad ter wereld’. Geen stad wordt meer verguisd. Onterecht, vindt Pascal Verbeken. Charleroi is niet minder mooi of interessant dan Venetië, Brugge of Amsterdam. Voor wie het wil zien. Ooit was Charleroi de belangrijkste industriestad op het Europese continent. Een stad van staal, steenkool en glas. Een magneet voor talloze immigranten, onder wie tienduizenden Vlamingen. Vandaag zoekt Charleroi zelf een nieuwe toekomst. Verbeken deelt zijn favoriete steenkoolbergen, industriesites, buurten, Vlaamse sporen, fotografie, kunst, curiosa, fenomenen, musea, parken, cafés en eethuizen (véél Italianen!). ‘Mijn Charleroi’ is de eerste gids die aan de grootste stad van Wallonië gewijd is. Een ontdekkingsboek vol uitzichten en inzichten. Een uitnodiging om deze mythische stad, où le beau est toujours bizarre, te leren kennen. Met twee wandelingen, alsook vele literatuur-, film- en muziektips.

Born and raised in Belgium, KATELIJNE DE BACKER left for New York City in 1997, to pursue a career in the contemporary art world. She moved to Brooklyn Heights in 2002 and was immediately smitten with her new neighborhood. This new alternative guidebook is her personal ode to the mélange of cultures called Brooklyn. It takes you to the most fascinating corners of the borough, and will help you discover places most tourists won't go. The aim is to inspire you to start exploringBrooklyn's neighborhoods, which all have a strong sense of local identity. Discover more than 350 places the author would recommend to a friend, in eclectic and enthusing lists such as: eateries with a fabulous view, must-visit galleries, museums and skateparks, inspiring bookstores, the oldest houses in Brooklyn, the best spots to stare at the Manhattan skyline and many more. These hidden gems were photographed by GABRIEL FLORES, an internationally recognized commercial and documentary photographer and filmmaker…

This alternative guidebook shines a light on the lesser-known side of the magical, mysterious island that is Iceland. It’s an inspiring source for those adventuring across the country, taking you to more than 300 places to visit.   Most of all, Hidden Iceland is an ode to the hidden attractions that are still to be found in Iceland, not just in nature, but in the towns and villages too, presenting them in inspiring lists such as:   glittering glaciers   cosy cottages and guesthouses   glorious geothermal pools   wild animal encounters   great rooftop bars in Reykjavík   and many more.   Originally from the UK, author Michael Chapman now lives with his partner in Reykjavík, where he writes about travel and health, and enjoys the feeling of being fascinated – and slightly alarmed – by the volcanoes, glaciers and lava fields that make up his new home.   Ívar Eythorsson is a Reykjavík-based commercial and outdoor photographer. He has been surrounded by nature since his childhood and now t…