הוצאת Bradt Travel Guides
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While the world taps its feet, Ethiopia breakdances with its shoulders. This is an uplifting, inspirational country which confounds expectations. It’s no featureless desert but a land of majestic landscapes surrounding a vast, fertile plateau. The rock-hewn churches in its mediev... |
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This guide provides the most up-to-date and detailed source of hard facts for independent travelers and hikers on getting to and around this little-explored but very welcoming ex-Soviet state. Thorough coverage is provided on the increasingly cosmopolitan cap... |
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A new edition of the first travel guide to cover the practical aspects of travelling to and around North Korea, a country which both intrigues and concerns the international community. Everything a genuine traveler needs is here, including red tape and security issues, access from South Ko...
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Following the break-up of the USSR, Kyrgyzstan soon earned a reputation as the most hospitable and least repressive of the newly emerged central Asian republics. Unlike some of its neighbors, it has actively encouraged foreign tourism and has pursued a policy of supporting community p...
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Outer Mongolia is one of the few places on earth where travelers can still explore with a true sense of adventure. Vast tracts of this ‘land of blue sky’ can be discovered on the back of horse or camel – in true Genghis Khan-style – or in the comfort of fo... |
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Located within the Arctic Circles Lapland spans the outermost fringes of Scandinavia and is a booming arena for adventure holidays and activities. This Bradt guide covers places and activities in the remote outposts of Norway... |
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In Europe, 14% of the adult population is classed as disabled; the figure is 21% in the US. But the horizons of people with limited mobility, whether through disability or age, are fast expanding. This guidebook is the first to explore the six major safari countries -- Kenya, Tanzania...
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From student backpackers who lose sleep over the plight of pandas, to merchant bankers seeking a holiday that gives meaning to their money, the market for ‘voluntourism’ is booming. But should one camp out with underprivileged orangutans, or live it ... |
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Beautifully illustrated with full color photographs throughout, Madagascar Wildlife is a celebration of the unique fauna of a remarkable island and the perfect accompaniment to Bradt’s popular general travel guide, Madagascar. The guide is i... |
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The ex-Yugoslav region of Serbia is experiencing a re-launch of tourism that has opened up the country. Serbia covers fundamentals such as getting there, a range of local travel options and accommodation for all budgets and styles.Now a prime destination for winter sports, moun...
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Whether you need advice on removing ticks, or tips on photographing wildebeest, the sixth edition of this comprehensive guide has the latest information. Tanzania is home to Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and lakes Victoria and Tanganyika. Some 25% of the cou...
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Namibia's popularity as a safari and adventure-activity destination has really taken off, and there are now a huge range of options available to travelers. This detailed guide offers expanded coverage of the Caprivi Strip, now open to tourists, and the pristine yet accessible wilderness of Nami...
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North Cyprus’s resorts, properties and facilities are growing rapidly. This new edition caters for travelers interested in exploring the ancient and modern culture of Cyprus, including the history behind the estrangement between the Turkish North and the Greek S... |
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HIKE THE LAVA FEILDS , ADMIRE EUROPE'S MOST POWERFUL WATER FALL
GO BIRD AND WHALE WATCHING OR UNWIND IN THE BLUE LAGOON AND MUCH MUCH MORE...
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This new Bradt guide will be the first to focus on the renascent Algeria and bring out the many features of this beguiling North African country. The attraction of Algeria lies in its fascinating mix of cultures. The towns ooze French charm with churches ... |
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An authoritative gateway to the lesser-explored regions of Bangladesh, this guidebook offers greater coverage than any other to the Chittagong Hill Tracts, where 13 different ethnic groups live amid breezy hillside scenery, and to the world’s largest mangro... |
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The original Bradt guide to Maldives was the first ever international guide to this island paradise. This fourth edition contains new material on recently developed island resorts and a thorough update on all information in the previous edition. It caters for ... |
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These mid-Atlantic Portuguese islands are increasingly popular with nature lovers and gardeners, who will find their interests well catered to in this Bradt guide. Topics as diverse as the Azorean kitchen, island windmills, patron saint festival days, and whale- and dolphin-watching provide a f...
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There has never been a better time to travel to Ukraine with visas no longer necessary for most tourists. Visitors to the country will discover traditional churches, monasteries, and sacred sites providing a contrast to the notorious, but compelling, landmark of Chernobyl. Sites can easily...
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Slovakia is one of the last of Central Europe's secrets to be discovered by travelers, and having joined the European Union in 2004, is now in a better position than ever to show what it has to offer. Impressively situated on the Danube, the capital, Bratislava, boasts stunningly restored baroq...
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If you wonder: “What have the Romans ever done for us,” you should perhaps visit Volubilis, the best-preserved Roman site in present-day Morocco, or the spectacular amphitheatre at El Jem, built by the wealthy proconsul Gordion who later committed su... |
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Much like neighboring Panama, Colombia is home to a fascinating mix of cultures and wildlife. The country has more plant and animal species per square mile than any other country in the world – over 130,000 endemic plants and 1,900 species of bird – and both ... |
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The wildlife of east Africa is the major attraction for visitors to this region, with the legendary game reserves of Serengeti and the Maasai Mara. This new visitor's guide provides a colorful overview of the region’s variety of large mammals together with an insight into their habi...
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The Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Spitsbergen is an antidote to modern-day life and a prime destination for adventure travelers. This guide introduces eco-travelers to a fascinating part of the world, with its intriguing land features and the magical displa... |
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The Congo is synonymous in most people’s imagination with exploration, deepest jungle and an escape from the Western world. This new Bradt guide will be the first full guidebook to publish new information on both the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the ... |
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Cape Verde is a destination on the up: construction is rocketing, international flight numbers are soaring, and visitor arrivals are rising year on year. As the country prospers, Cape Verde’s diaspora (of whom 400,000 live in America) is joining the fo... |
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Shangri-La is one of the most evocative myths of our time —so powerful that it has entered the dictionary as a synonym for paradise.As myths go, it is a young one: Shangri-La made its debut with the 1933 publication of British author James Hilton’s novel, Lost Horizon. No sooner w... |
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Zambia is one of the best destinations in Africa for walking and river safaris, yet it is little explored by travellers. This fourth edition covers the prime attractions, including all national parks, from the lower Zambezi and Kafue to the famous Luangwa Park, host to several unique ...
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In spite of political problems and no-go areas you’ll find plenty of attractions on the tiny teardrop island of Sri Lanka. The island’s rich history comes alive with hundreds of temples, monasteries and gardens and even colonial architecture such as the World ... |
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Written by an insider and Albania enthusiast, the Bradt guide to Albania takes a fresh look at how and where to explore the heritage of this hidden corner of eastern Europe. The guide includes cycling routes and hikers’ trails to help independent travelers mak... |
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Palm-fringed silvery sands, turquoise seas, misty mountain peaks and coral reefs coupled with tropical sun, starry skies and delightful people, the Seychelles are an idyllic escape for discerning travellers. A haven for those intereste... |
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Israel is a country whose turbulent history stands alongside its rich cultural heritage and outstanding natural beauty. It is the spiritual centre of three world religions – Judaism, Christianity and Islam - and popular pilgrim sites are given due prominence i... |
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Almost half of Tanzania’s national parks are located in Northern Tanzania, including Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Mount Kilimanjaro National Park. The second edition of this tightly focused guide is fully revised throughout, includin... |
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Both a beautiful and practical guidebook, Bradt’s Antarctica Wildlife has remained a perennial favourite with cruise voyagers to this remarkable continent and a book suitable for natural history lovers to dip into. This guide covers Antarctica’s... |
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The Bradt guide to the Faroes is still the only guide on the market dedicated to these unspoilt North Atlantic islands. Known for their towering cliffs and mountainous terrain, the islands offer a unique opportunity to experience nature in the raw. Hike throu... |
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Belarus remains the most inaccessible, unknown and misunderstood country in Europe. This new guide – the first to focus on the Republic of Belarus – therefore offers a rare opportunity to study a country and its people as they really are, before the rest of the world catches on.Anyone ...
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Marking a new departure for Bradt, this full color, large format title builds on the brand’s reputation for ethical travel and conservation, presenting a compendium of 100 of the world’s most endangered mammals in association with ZSL – Zoological Socie... |
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Bradt’s Iran has both a cultural and historical focus. It covers world-famous sites such as Persepolis, but it also delves into the lesser-known monuments and little-recognized figures of this vast and ancient land. Additionally, the guide covers clothing conundrums (women – buy...
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Kazakhstan is vast – the ninth-largest country in the world – yet there is relatively little information available in English about the attractions of this remarkable country. With the Kazakh government seeking to promote the development of tourism, publicat... |
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South America’s often overlooked English-speaking country lies far off the well-trodden tourist path. Guyana is the ideal destination for the discerning visitor seeking adventure. Within its vast interior, the Guiana Shield (one of the four pristine tropical rainforests left in the world...
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The combination of crystal-clear Caribbean waters and the walls for which the islands have become famous cannot fail to inspire awe and wonder. Drag yourself away from those white-sand beaches and you can head off in search of iguanas, mysterious caves or eve... |
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This is the only guide, in any language, devoted solely to Sierra Leone. Armed conflict ended here in 2002; while still poor, the country is safe and offers tremendous opportunities for English-speaking travellers. This guide gives details and maps ... |
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Yemen is shrugging off its image of being a country with a security issue, to reveal its stunning landscape and fascinating culture – justifiably worth visiting by professional archaeologists, historians, the business traveller, or those making the most of Yemen’s adventure sports, suc...
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Dictators, cigars and the world’s most famous short-cut? There’s more to Panama than its clichés. More than a third of Panama’s land is protected; it’s home to 940 bird species and some of the world... |
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The Bradt guide to Botswana concentrates on the prime regions for travelers in the north of the country, with the essentials on the gateway cities of Gaborone and Maun. The Okavango Delta is a wetland paradise and one of the top destinations in Africa for wildlife enthusiasts, who will delight ...
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Much has changed in Sudan since the first edition of this guidebook was published in 2005. Following the peace agreement that ended the civil war of 1983–2005, southern Sudan is newly accessible to adventurous travelers. Bradt’s Sudan c... |
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The Bradt guide is the most comprehensive book on the market to the Mascarene islands of Mauritius, its dependency Rodrigues and the French island of Réunion. It is the only guide to cover the full range of dining and accommodation options, from shoestring t... |
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Two hundred miles of fine white sand beaches bordering turquoise seas; the forty islands of the Turks and Caicos form a unique Caribbean archipelago. With a pleasant climate year round it’s one of the world’s top destinations for diving and snorkeling. Fa... |
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From the signpost in a park in Chengdu, China that instructs passers- by, 'Please do not feed the fishes with your private,' to Kanab, Utah's speciality beer, Polygamy Porter ('why have just one?' asks the label), Weird World celebrates the bizarre, the hilarious and the frankly ...
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Since its decimation by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, the three-island state of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique has been rebuilt, renovated and improved. These islands are once more open for business, and enjoying a newfou... |
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These authors (who have married each other since the 6th edition) are passionate about detail. While researching this latest edition of their Zanzibar guide, Chris and Susie have personally visited each of the almost 250 properties featured; many have be... |
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Baltic Capitals, 3rd: Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, and Kaliningrad: The Bradt Travel Guide
מאת Neil Taylor Still the best guide to the Baltic states for those touring these cultural capitals, this guide excels in packing all the essentials travelers need into one trim book. Independent travelers will find it easy to put together their own itinerary, and a good range of information on the herita...
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Africa Overland, 5th: 4x4, Motorbike, Bicycle, Truck (Bradt Travel Guide Africa Overland)
מאת Bob Gibbons Be vigilant when driving through Africa: camels are careless when crossing the road, and women carrying waterpots are little more watchful. So warn the authors of this fifth edition of Africa Overland. They also give updated information on each co... |
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This comprehensively revised second edition is the essential travel companion on trips to romantic Budapest, now firmly established as one of Europe’s must-see destinations. Popular with visitors on short breaks it’s also a meeting point for internat... |
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China is home to a variety of remarkable variety of unusual wildlife, many of which are rare and threatened species under conservation. This new wildlife guide provides a colorful introduction to the species of a country that is beginning to emerge as a fascinating destination for wildlife...
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A full-length Bradt guide to this secret corner of Europe; once part of the larger republic of Yugoslavia, Slovenia is now an independent country, with Alpine scenery in the north to rival Austria and charming Adriatic coastal towns. In addition to full pra... |
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This is the first stand-alone guide to Africa’s second-smallest country (around 1,000km²), São Tomé & Príncipe, renowned for its enticing blend of African, Portuguese and Caribbean culture.Largely unexplored and unexploited by tourism, these tropical volcanic islands off the west Afr...
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The newest member of the UN, Montenegro has vastly improved its infrastructure and offers superb eco-, adventure and sports facilities. From natural history and mountain walks to seaside breaks and hidden monasteries, the guide covers every aspect of this often embattled republic. The auth...
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This second edition of Bradt's Bosnia and Herzegovina provides a thorough update to the first English-language guide to this ex-Yugoslavian country. Visitors are provided with ample information to explore this very different destination, including special countryside attractions suc...
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Now into its fifth edition, Lithuania is an invaluable guide for planning a memorable vacation in this most hospitable of European countries. Some of the many attractions featured are the atmospheric Hill of Crosses at Siauliai, the charming seaside ... |
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A country of contrasts, full of wilderness and unusual wildlife, New Zealand is an under-explored corner of Australasia. This new addition to the Bradt wildlife series, illustrated with full-color photography throughout, offers the opportunity for visitors to di... |
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Transylvania, literally the ‘land beyond the forest’, is a wooded, intensely romantic region steeped in myths and legends. A rural paradise, Bram Stoker called it ‘one of the wildest and least known parts of Europe’ and cr... |
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In Mali you may float past hippopotami whilst sailing down the River Niger, greet 300 herdsmen atop brilliant white camels, or stand on an escarpment looking out over the mystical cliff villages of the Dogon people. This new edition features thoroughly update... |
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Sandwiched between the South China, Sulu and Celebes Seas, Borneo is the third biggest island in the world and also the only island which is home to three nations: Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. Its biodiversity is also one of the greatest in... |
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This new title from Bradt is an upgrade to the previous Baltic Capitals, recognising the changing nature of tourism and business travel to the region. The capital cities of Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius are still cove... |
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One of the great Baroque cities of central Europe, Bratislava sits at the strategic meeting point of three countries – Slovakia, Austria and Hungary. This city guide to Slovakia’s hitherto almost unknown capital gives full details on where to stay and eat plus... |
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This new Bradt title responds to huge public interest in both Iraq and its people and is less a travel guide – certainly for the time being – and more of an objective account of Saddam’s regime as a whole, and the build-up to the recent conflict.
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An essential guide to the wildlife of the High Andes in Peru, this beautifully- illustrated, full-color guide will appeal to the ardent wildlife enthusiast and curious tourist alike. With additional sections on geography and geology and a chapter covering the best trekking areas and visito...
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Angola has no Starbucks or McDonald’s, and there’s only one functioning escalator in the whole country. It’s no destination for beginners: only seven years have passed since the country emerged from three decades of armed struggle and there are few tourist facilities. But for th...
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