Exotic, modern, exuberant: Thailand has many faces. Gleaming Bangkok offers irresistible cuisine and a devout Buddhist culture; ancient Chiang Mai is spa central. Cloudy mountains and pearlescent sandy beaches provide the tropical bliss. Thailand Travel Guide 13th Edition / August 2009 Special expanded chapter on travelling responsibly sustainably Specialist-authored chapters for the History, Food & Drink […]
Tourist Cultures: Identity, Place and the Traveller
Sharp, engaging, and relevant this book presents a framework for understanding tourism which is subject-centered, dynamic, and capable of dealing with the complexity of contemporary tourist cultures. Tourism is examined through a consideration of the spaces and selves of travel, exploring the cultures of meaning, mobilities, and engagement that frame and define the tourist experience […]
Frommer’s Bali & Lombok
Bali and Lombok, two islands in Indonesia, are ideal for adventure travelers, eco-tourists, and culture vultures. Frommer’s Bali & Lombok includes information on: Plan an adventurous vacation, whether you’re hiking, practicing yoga, sailing, scuba diving, or surfing your way around Bali and Lombok. Explore ancient seaside and cliff-top temples, strolling through rice terraces, learning traditional […]
The United Kingdom – 100 Questions Answered
We hope it will be useful not only to staff in Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates, who have to answer many queries, from the practical to the most obscure, but also to anyone who has an interest in Britain and what makes the British the way they are – whether you are a student learning […]
Among the Iranians: A Guide to Iran’s Culture and Customs
The eyes of the world are on Iran, from nuclear issues to women’s rights to Iran’s perspective on Palestine. Yet a strictly political view does not allow for an accurate of complete outlook on this important and fascinating country. In Among the Iranians, Greek-born author Sofia A. Koutlaki shares the lessons she’s learned firsthand as […]
Frommer’s New Zealand (2010)
Written by a New Zealand resident, and full of personal insights and opinions, this guide takes you to one of the world’s most exciting ecotourism destinations! It’s much more complete and in-depth than its major competition. Whether you’re dreaming of hiking along the Marlborough Sound, trout fishing in Lake Rotorua, driving the Milford Road, or […]
Frommer’s Greek Islands (2010)
You′ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer′s. It′s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go—they′ve done the legwork for you, and they′re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you […]
London for Dummies (6th Edition 2010)
London is home to both the traditional and the trend–setting, from ceremonious pomp and pageantry to the “anything goes” aura of Soho. You can hang around the Tower of London or seek out the coolest shops and happening clubs. Once you′ve worked up an appetite, you can feast on fish and chips, try modern British […]
Frommer’s Naples and the Amalfi Coast day BY Day
Frommer’s Naples & Amalfi Coast Day by Day guide is a full-colour, practical and accessible book. The guides are aimed at sophisticated travellers who are looking for a very accessible read to make the most of their stay. Through the use of special-interest tours in the books, travellers are able to get a good idea […]
Sacred Places North America: 108 Destinations
This revised and updated comprehensive travel guide examines North America’s most sacred sites for spiritually attuned explorers. Important archaeological, geological, and historical destinations from coast to coast are exhaustively examined, from the weathered pueblos of the American Southwest and the medicine wheels of western Canada to Graceland and the birthplace of Martin Luther King, Jr. […]
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