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A guide to the bivouac - the pinnacle of minimalist wild-camping. Accounts of bivvybag adventures, both nice and nasty, alternate with practical chapters on lightweight kit and long-distance bivvying, and the book finishes with a selection of bivvybag expeditions. Informative, honest and highly entertaining!   Seasons Spring to autumn, plus (for tough types) winter   Centres Hillsides, hilltops and valleys throughout the UK, including islands; warmer climes Abroad   Difficulty Bivvybag sleeping asks for some physical and mental resilience - but the rewards are out of proportion.   Must See The definitive account of bivvybag sleeping in the UK, fully revised and updated for its 20th anniversary edition; bivvybag nights, both nice and nasty; bivvy history - how improved bivouac technique enabled the first successful ascent of the Eigerwand     They are the best of nights, they are the worst of nights…   Bivvying offers a chance to experience a whole new level of immersion i…

Uitgever Bradt richt zich steeds meer op de ware natuurliefhebber: hoe, wat en waar te zien is een belangrijk motto in deze speciale reisgidsen. Wat ons betreft had het allemaal nog wel wat uitgebreider gemogen, maar met deze gids mogen we echter niet mopperen! Een waar genoegen ..... A superbly illustrated and attractive new edition of this traveller’s companion to the wildlife of the Antarctic wilderness. Dafila Scott’s illustrations provide the perfect accompaniment to naturalist Tony Soper’s immaculate text. This guide provides full coverage of plumage and identification, breeding and nesting, feeding and the best locations to observe the varied species to be found in Antarctica. • Illustrated in full colour throughout with specially commissioned watercolour paintings • Authoritative writing by TV naturalist Tony Soper • Species identification, behaviour and habitats and conservation guidelines for visitors • History of discovery and exploration Updated throughout, the 7th edition…

Handzame gids met de top bezienswaardigheden van Dubrovnik plus informatie over restaurants, hotels en het nachtleven. Daarnaast staan er elf wandelingen in de stad en de omgeving beschreven. Insight Explore Guides: pocket-sized books to inspire your on-foot exploration of top international destinations. Now with free eBook. Experience the best of Dubrovnik with this indispensably practical Insight Explore Guide. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like the old historic centre to discovering hidden gems like the sleepy harbour of Sudurad, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will help you plan your trip, save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating city. - Practical, pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this will make the ideal on-the-move companion to your trip to Dubrovnik - Enjoy over 11 irresistible Best Routes to walk, from a tour of the old city walls to exploring the stunning islands of Lokrum and Ml…

Uitgebreide wandelgids van de Auvergne: goede beschrijvingen, veel keuze, kaarten wat minder goed. This handy guidebook offers the finest day walks in five different areas of the Auvergne, an often-forgotten region in central France perfect for accessible day walking in a unique and spectacular landscape. Towns such as Vichy, Clermont-Ferrand and Puy-en-Velay also offer delightful places to base yourself for that perfect walking holiday. The ridges, rocky peaks and verdant valleys of the Cantal supervolcano dominate south-western Auvergne. The centre of the region hosts the unique chain of 'puys' with their pudding bowl forms and the pristine crater lakes of the Sancy massif. In the north, the Montagne Bourbonnaise preserves a pastoral way of life which is quintessentially French while the Haute Loire's rivers and medieval abbeys reward those venturing further off the beaten track. Notes on the geology and history of points of interest passed en route help you to get the most out of y…

This pocket-sized travel guide to Naples & the Amalfi Coast is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around the destination. It covers top attractions like Campi Flegrei, The Blue Grotto, Pompeii's Villas, the Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte, Piazza del Plebiscito as well as hidden gems, including Piazza San Domenico Maggiore and Castello Aragonese. Our Naples & the Amalfi Coast guide book will save you time and enhance your exploration of this fascinating region.   This Naples & the Amalfi Coast travel guide has been fully updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to NAPLES & THE AMALFI COAST covers: Naples, Campi Flegrei, Vesuvius, Herculaneum, Pompeii, Capri, Ischia and Procida, Sorrento and its Peninsula, the Amalfi Coast, Paestum. In this guide book to Naples & the Amalfi Coast you will find:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLERExperiences selected for every kind of trip to Naples & the Amalfi Coast, from cultural ex…

This pocket-sized travel guide to Reykjavik is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around the destination. It covers top attractions like the Blue Lagoon, as well as hidden gems, including the Icelandic Punk Museum. Our Reykjavik guide book will save you time and enhance your exploration of this fascinating city.   This Reykjavik travel guide has been fully updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to Reykjavik covers: Hallgrimskirkja and around; Laugavegur: the main shopping street; The Culture House and Harpa; Austurvollur and Aoastraeti; Tjornin and around; The harbours and the sea; Grandi; Eastwards to Laugardalur; Perlan, Oskjuhlio and Nautholsvik; Seltjarnarnes; Greater Reykjavik; Day trips by bus; Day trips by plane. In this guide book to Reykjavik you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Reykjavik from cultural explorations in the National Museum of Ice…

Een kleinere versie in zakformaat van de grotere versies van de Rough Guides. Als altijd weer vol met goede informatie over cultuur en praktische zaken. Achterin kleine plattegronden.   This pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around Bologna. It covers top attractions like Santo Stefano, le Due Torri and San Luca, to cultural gems, including the show-stopping Neptune's Fountain in the heart of the city, the Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio, a former university building with anatomical theatre where human corpses were dissected, and the monumental Basilica di San Petronio, one of Italy's most imposing Gothic churches. This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating Bologna. This title has been fully updated post-COVID-19.   This Mini Rough Guide to Bologna covers: Piazza Maggiore and Around; East of Piazza Maggiore; The University Quarter; North and West of Centre; The Bologna Hills; …

Prince Bernhard of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is a man who had relationships with almost all the famous people of the 20th century. A person who has made a great contribution to world politics, as well as to the development of the world economy, culture, science and nature conservation. In this edition, the reader will get acquainted with the most interesting episodes in the life of Prince Bernhard, his close relationship with the cavalry colonel Alexis Panchoulidzew, who was his mentor, adviser and companion throughout his life. Interest is enhanced by the fact that the narrative is based on documentary materials. It tells an interesting story, hitherto unknown to the general public. The author of the book, Artchil Djavakhadze, researches materials on the history of Georgia in the libraries and archives of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. He translated and published the historical work of Nicolaes Witsen, which tells about the history and culture of Georgia, from ancient times to

Guidebook to 30 routes celebrating the best day and weekend walks on the England Coast Path, a new National Trail. Includes a varied selection of walks along the country's diverse shoreline, on cliff paths, estuaries, beaches and saltmarsh. Routes from 9 to 45km to suit all ages and abilities, many of which can be enjoyed all year round. At around 4500km (2800 miles), the England Coast Path is the longest coastal trail in the world. This inspirational large-format guide presents a handpicked selection of 30 highlight sections, offering a taste of England's stunning and diverse shoreline. Routes range from 9 to 45km, spanning between 3 hours and 2 days, offering options to suit all abilities. They can be accessed by public transport and are walkable year round (weather permitting!). Route descriptions are accompanied by 1:50,000 OS map extracts. Included in each walk are comprehensive listings of public transport, toilets and places to eat and drink, which highlight the excellent walki…

Een kleinere versie in zakformaat van de grotere versies van de Rough Guides. Als altijd weer vol met goede informatie over cultuur en praktische zaken. Achterin kleine plattegronden. This pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around Valencia. It covers top attractions like Miguelete Tower, Barrio del Carmen, Las Fallas, and Torres de Serranos. This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating Valencia. This title has been fully updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to Valencia covers the City centre (Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Plaza de la Reina and Plaza, Redonda, the cathedral, Plaza de la Virgen, Barrio del Carmen, the market and La Lonja, Museo de Cerámica, the university and El Patriarca), Along the River (Turia, the upper Turia, Museo de Bellas Artes, los Viveros), the City of Arts and Science (Palau de les Arts, L'Hemisfèric, Museu de les Ciències, the seafront (the port, t…