Spanish Edition. Secret London
- Bars & Restaurants in the Jonglez series of guides; profiling a range of European cities as well
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Spanish Edition. Secret London
- Bars & Restaurants in the Jonglez series of guides; profiling a range of European cities as well
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London in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

In 1982, at the age of just twenty-three & halfway through her architecture studies, Elspeth Beard left her family & friends in London & set off on a 35, 000-mile solo adventure around the world on her 1974 BMW R60/6. Reeling from a recent breakup & with only limited savings from her pub job, a tent, a few clothes & some tools, all packed on the back of her bike, she was determined to prove herself. She had ridden bikes since her teens & was well travelled. But nothing could prepare her for what lay ahead. When she returned to London nearly two & a half years later she was stones lighter & decades wiser. She`d ridden through unforgiving landscapes & countries ravaged by war, witnessed civil uprisings that forced her to fake documents, & fended off sexual attacks, biker gangs & corrupt police convinced she was trafficking drugs. She`d survived life-threatening illnesses, personal loss & brutal accidents that had left permanent scars & a black hole in her memory. & she`d fallen in love with two very different men. In an age before email, the internet, mobile phones, satnavs &, in some parts of the world, readily available & reliable maps, Elspeth achieved something that would still seem remarkable today. Told with honesty & wit, this is the extraordinary & moving story of a unique & life-changing adventure. ...

In 1982, at the age of just twenty-three & halfway through her architecture studies, Elspeth Beard left her family & friends in London & set off on a 35, 000-mile solo adventure around the world on her 1974 BMW R60/6. Reeling from a recent breakup & with only limited savings from her pub job, a tent, a few clothes & some tools, all packed on the back of her bike, she was determined to prove herself. She had ridden bikes since her teens & was well travelled. But nothing could prepare her for what lay ahead. When she returned to London nearly two & a half years later she was stones lighter & decades wiser. She`d ridden through unforgiving landscapes & countries ravaged by war, witnessed civil uprisings that forced her to fake documents, & fended off sexual attacks, biker gangs & corrupt police convinced she was trafficking drugs. She`d survived life-threatening illnesses, personal loss & brutal accidents that had left permanent scars & a black hole in her memory. & she`d fallen in love with two very different men. In an age before email, the internet, mobile phones, satnavs &, in some parts of the world, readily available & reliable maps, Elspeth achieved something that would still seem remarkable today. Told with honesty & wit, this is the extraordinary & moving story of a unique & life-changing adventure. ...

Lone Traveller is based on Anne Mustoe`s second ride round the world. Taking historical routes as her inspiration again, she followed the Roman roads from Rome to Lisbon, travelled across South America with the Conquistadors, chased Captain Cook over the Pacific to Australia & Indonesia & ended with the caravans along the fabled Silk Road from China back to Rome. On the way, she dealt with wild dogs, rats in the bedroom, arrest by the Chinese police & the threat of guerilla attacks. The central chapters give a detailed day-to-day account of the four most challenging sections of the journey
- the Australian Outback, the Gobi Desert, the Karakoram Highway & the voyage up the navigable length of the Amazon in small cargo boats. A useful appendix gives journey logs, with distances covered & overnight stops for remote stretches of road. In the other chapters, Anne tries to make sense of the mass of incidents, problems, people & predicaments by grouping them together under subject headings such as Solitude, Company, Men & Other Animals, & Lessons learned. It is a practical handbook, full of encouragement for all those people who would dearly love to go on a great adventure, but teeter on the brink, full of self-doubt. Anne`s advice is ” Go for it!”A book about the true spirit found in real travellers, written by a real traveller
- Wanderlust magazine

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The new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Josephine Cox gets straight to the hope & heartbreak of family drama. One fateful night changes the course of a child`s life forever... Rosie`s mother is a cruel woman & has Rosie`s kind & loving father wrapped around her finger. Though John Tanner does his best to protect her, Rosie often bears the brunt of her mother`s rage. & his protection can`t last forever. In one tragic moment Rosie`s fragile world is shattered. Grieving & alone, Rosie is thrust into a harsh reality, & she must face the obstacles that fate has set in her path. But secrets will out, & Rosie must uncover the shocking truth behind her mother`s cruelty before she can hope for the love & happiness she deserves. ...

Lonely Planet`s 50 Bars To Blow Your Mind handpicks the world`s most extraordinary drinking holes, from caverns & island party havens to a bar nestled in an ancient tree trunk. This pocket-sized gift book showcases 50 of the world`s best bars & is the perfect gift for anyone interested in the best places in the world for a drink. Whether they boast a jaw-dropping location, world-class artisan cocktails or effortless cool, these bars are among the best places on the planet to enjoy a drink or two. Some bars have earned their spot by playing up their obvious assets, whether it`s an interesting urban location or a stunning natural setting. Others are champions of the basics, be they cocktails or single liquors, while still others do something dramatically unusual or fun; some are so quirky it`s impossible not to marvel over a custom-made cocktail. But perhaps the secret sauce in all this is genuine desire to delight each person who walks through the door. It`s a love of hospitality & an enthusiasm for the precious drop. Whether you`re a fan of barefoot, surfside imbibing or you prefer sophisticated cocktails in stylish surrounds, it`s time to plan your list. Cheers, salut, bottoms up. See you at the bar. ...

Lonely Planet`s 50 Beaches To Blow Your Mind helps you discover the planet`s most pristine, jaw-dropping, wild & wonderful sandy spots. This pocket-sized book is the perfect gift for any sun-worshipper or beach-lover & is the ultimate guide to the world`s best beaches. A beach always feels like the ultimate escape, with the sound of the waves lapping against the shore, which science says has a calming effect on our brain activity. & then there`s the guaranteed hit of vitamin D our exposed skin absorbs. Whether you`re looking for black-sand beaches, high-octane watersport hotspots, secret bays or the finest palm-fringed tropical paradises, Lonely Planet shows you where & how to find them. So pack your beach towel & hit the sands. ...

Thank the stars for the world`s eccentric collectors; hoarders of objects beautiful, strange or downright odd. It is these documentors of the great & trivial
- who want to show us all something wonderful about their collections & share the insights into humankind each of them illuminates
- who have created the most fascinating, wonderful & precious museums the planet has to offer. Boggle at the enormity of space, get nostalgic at childhood memories or be dumbstruck by the International Museum of Toilets. Whether you`re a history buff, tech-head or have an inexplicable fascination with clowns, you`ll find world-class collections here to pique your interest. Never drag your heels around a dull museum again.

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