ith its picturesque villages & ports, sandy & rocky beaches, & its impressive ancient buildings, Malta offers a wonderful variety of experiences in deceptively small spaces. The main island of the Maltese archipelago, Malta is the economic & administrative hub of the island group. It is known for its crystal clear seas & hours & hours of sunshine. Its 7, 000-year history of shifting between East & West has made Malta a very unique nation in the Mediterranean. Whether you are a visitor or a long-term resident, 111 Places in Malta That You Shouldn`t Miss will take you exploring through Malta`s historic secrets & little known nooks. ...

The ultimate insider`s guide to Miami & the Keys; go off the beaten path to discover the hidden places, stories, & neighbourhoods that reveal Miami`s true character, history, & flavour. Miami & the Keys are the cultural & geographical gateways to the United States; where Latin America gracefully blends into North America, & land embraces the sea. This unusual guide leads you along the fulcrum that is Miami & the Keys, laden with world-class architecture, sandy beaches, pristine waters, nightclubs, & trendy hotels. Beneath the well-polished surface lies a history & culture that strays far from the conventional, bubbling up through unexpected places, like a coral fortress built for a spurned lover, a divey laundromat that serves the sweetest cafe con leche you`ve ever had, or an enclave of houses built on stilts in the midst of the ocean. Lose yourself in a glass rainforest. Glide over the mysterious waters of the Everglades. Visit your own desert isl&. Drink the sweet nectar of the Cuban coffee gods. Venture into the ”other” Miami, beyond the glitz & glamour, steeped in natural beauty & deep-seeded tradition. See why Ernest Hemingway called the Keys his home. Though teeming with tourists, there are still plenty of hidden gems to be unearthed, you just have to know where to look... ...

Milan
- the epicentre of Italian fashion, art, & finance
- awaits you at Expo 2015. 142 countries are participating in this

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Many people think that Munich means beer, beer, another beer
- & the Alps. They might also recognise a church, a castle or two,
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Now the political & cultural mecca controlling the pulse of India, the vibrant capital city of Delhi has been ruled by many powerful empires & seduced many powerful rulers over the centuries. With a history that stretches back to ancient times, there are stories, relics, & memories embedded in every crevice & corner of the metropolis. This unusual guidebook invites readers on an adventure beyond the well-mapped & best-known landmarks to explore Delhi`s most hidden pleasures & unravel its most shrouded mysteries. Walk the byzantine lanes of Old Delhi, offer alcohol to a god, savour a biryani made by the emperors` cooks, meet the sitar maker to the Beatles, visit India`s oldest toy shop, gaze upon the abandoned statue of a legendary queen, & experience the many cities within the city. From tales of perfumers, emperors, & quaint local characters to bustling streets, legend-filled ruins, & ever-changing landscapes, discover the true essence of one of the most fascinating & evolving cities on the planet. ...

You think you know Paris inside out? Then let yourself be surprised by this book! Written by three true connoisseurs, it tells you the secrets of the city. Curiosities, secret gardens, unknown museums, arts centres or very special hotels
- with this book you discover Paris off the beaten path, its hidden treasures, its legends, its stories.
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Prague is a city of many meanings. Prague means the collection of countless art treasures from every epoch. Prague means the Velvet Revolution & the Prague Spring. Prague means cultural heroes like the one-eyed Jan Zizka, & Vaclav Havel. By the way, did you know that once there was a bed behind bars in the apartment of a former president? Yet Prague is much more than its legends & stories. Everybody who has been to Prague has been drawn in by its magical spell. This book shows you a different side to this wonderful city, guiding you around 111 hidden corners & nooks. The authors will tell you amazing stories that will make you an insider, so that you can chat with locals later over a glass of Gambrinus. Look behind the facade of Prague
- & you`ll find talent & myth in this, the city of love.
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The Papal palace is familiar. But who would imagine finding an internees camp or milestones of modern architecture in Provence? Did you know that one of the biggest & most beautiful French bookstores is in a hamlet with 1, 000 inhabitants? Who knows the house in which Max Ernst lived before he went into exile? Who knows where you can buy salamis by the metre, & where the world`s deepest karst spring can be found? Far from the typical cliches, this book shows unknown niches in Provence
- 111 surprises large & small that tell stories & reveal the extraordinary.
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Staggering ethnic diversity, rich cultural history, & a robust arts scene make Queens one of the most exciting destinations in all of New York City. See & taste the world, travel back in time, & experience nature all without leaving the confines of Queens. Home to immigrants from Azerbaijan to Vietnam & everywhere in between, Queens is truly a melting pot of cultures & cuisines. Eat your way through China, Malaysia, Romania, & visit a Tibetan dumpling speakeasy
- no passport necessary. Visit the birthplace of religious freedom in America & then tour local Hindu, Thai & Korean temples. Marvel at migratory birds & terrapins & visit the oldest tree in New York City. Whether you`re a first time visitor or a long-time resident, you`ll find 111 hidden places in Queens. The most majestic of New York City`s boroughs is yours to explore & discover.
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