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With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local author, it is never too late to visit Dublin. Greater Than a Tourist - Dublin Ireland by author Sarah Whelan offers the inside scoop on Dublin’s fair city. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

ALSO AVAILABLE IN LARGE PRINT Get ready to immerse yourself in centuries of history! Discover Venice's past and its tremendous legacy of beauty, churches, museums, and stunning mansions. Get to know the lagoon city everybody loves with this comprehensive guidebook for cultured travelers. Learn the story behind such world-famous landmarks as St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica The Bell Tower The Clock Tower The Grand Canal, with its beautiful bridges The historic mansions And many more. Please note that this is a historical guide. It does not include lists of hotels and restaurants, nor ...

Rattled by fears, that she is losing not just keys, but her job, looks - even a sweetheart - Gail rashly announces that she will go alone to Paris, a dream postponed for 40 years. So begins the journey through France of an optimistic, infinitely curious, 62 year woman, who seeks to ransom her self-confidence and learn how to age. Deftly weaving scenic description with sketches of feisty Frenchwomen and flashbacks of older women she has admired, Gail draws wisdom from people and places that have gracefully endured the passing years.

Baldwin Furnshill and Bailiff Simon Puttock have been granted leave to go on pilgrimage. Together they travel across Europe to Portugal, but danger seems to follow them, as they are among the first on the scene when a beautiful young girl is found brutally raped and murdered on the hillside of Santiago de Compostela. Baldwin and Simon lend their investigative skills to the ensuing enquiry headed by the local pesquisidore, Munio.

The Louvre is one of the largest museums ever built, and it is the most visited in the world. It hosts some of the most revered masterpieces from all history; it was home to kings and emperors, and it sits on legendary surroundings. Its riches are literally inhexaustible. This audiobook is designed to prepare your visit with the necessary elements for depth and meaning. It provides an overview of the history of the Louvre, which is itself a summary of the history of France. Each collection is then analyzed, with a highlight on the most interesting works of art. Each one of them will be presented in an original way, to help you appreciate its genuine importance and get the most pleasurable experience.

In 1989 the Berlin Wall fell. In that euphoric year Rory MacLean travelled from Berlin to Moscow, exploring lands that were - for most Brits and Americans - part of the forgotten half of Europe. Thirty years on, MacLean traces his original journey backwards, across countries confronting old ghosts and new fears: from revanchist Russia, through Ukraine’s bloodlands, into illiberal Hungary and then Poland, Germany and the UK.

Greater Than a Tourist: Ljubljana, Slovenia by Andreja Dintinjana offers the inside scoop on Ljubljana. As a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your trip. Travel like a local. Slow down and get to know the people and the culture of a place.

Milan is famous for its wealth of historical and modern sights - the Duomo, one of the biggest and grandest Gothic cathedrals in the world, La Scala, one of the best established opera houses in the globe, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, an ancient and glamorous arcaded shopping gallery, the Brera art gallery, with some of the finest artistic works in Europe, the Pirelli tower, a majestic example of 1960s modernist Italian architecture, the San Siro, a huge and famed stadium, or the Castello Sforzesco, a grand medieval castle and the UNESCO's World Heritage Site Santa Maria alle Grazie Basilica, containing one of the world's most famous paintings: Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper.

Prague, Vienna and Budapest and the countries they are the capitals of, the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary, represent a bubbling cauldron of ideas and beliefs. From obscure Christian sects and mainstream fundamentalists, to Talmudic mysticism, Islamic invasion and the ever-present hidden hand of paganism, this region is where east meets west. And the panoply of human existence and interaction has played out, often in gruesome fashion. Influenced by polities close by such as the Holy Roman Empire, German states and France and those further afield from Spain, to Iran and India, Central ...

Una guía completa de Italia. ¿Te gustaría viajar pero crees que necesitas mucho dinero? ¿Te gustaría conocer el mundo pero no sabes cómo armar un presupuesto o cómo hacerlo de manera econó mica? ¡Entonces este libro es para ti! En este libro te enseñaremos a viajar de manera económica, daremos recomendaciones de restaurantes imper dibles, daremos diferentes consejos para disfrutarlo como local. Fun Facts y te ayudaremos a organizar ese viaje que tanto anhelas. ¿Qué es lo que estás esperando? Si quieres conocer Italia usa este libro como referencia para recorrer.

Christmas in Iceland is special. Ask any Icelander and they will tell you. It is a time of year when everything pulsates with vibrant activity, and the nation delights in those festive traditions that make them a tribe. Music is all around, friends gather, restaurants are filled with people partaking of festive Yuletide offerings, authors are out and about reading from their new works. Everything pulsates with a vibrant, happy energy. There is even a word for the gleeful excitement one feels when waiting for Christmas — jólaskap, literally “Christmas mood”.

Dear Traveler, Welcome to the WanderStories™ tour of the top 3 sights in Paris: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Notre-Dame. We are now ready to take you on your personal tour of these world famous landmarks. We will also tell you the brief history of Paris and several additional stories about French cuisine, traditions and customs, holidays and celebrations, humor, and what makes the French so French. We, at WanderStories™, are storytellers. We don’t tell you where to eat or sleep, we don’t intend to replace a typical travel reference guide. Our mission is to be the best local ...

Greece has around 6.000 islands, of which 227 are inhabited. In this tourist guide I will present 65 of them, as these are the most known with a ferry connection and some tourist infrastructure like accommodation and taverns. I will help you decide which island is the right for you and provide you with everything you need to have a great vacation. There is information regarding beaches, attractions, accommodation, access, connections, transportation, food & drink, purchases, and more. For many years me and my wife have been island hopping in the Greek islands every summer. Island hoping is ...

A Local’s Guide to Ireland: 50 Shades of Green is the perfect companion for your visit to the Emerald Isle. Whether on a brief cruise ship stopover or a lengthy tour of the four provinces, this short guide has everything you need to make sense of the country. Ireland really is a small island, with each of the major cities just two to three hours from Dublin by car.

Amsterdam Exposed tells the true one-of-a-kind story of an innocent exchange student who moves to Amsterdam hoping to write a book about the red light district and everything that follows. It's an American abroad story, and also a love story; it's an uplifting tragedy, full of humor from beginning to end; it's an Amsterdam survival guide; a sympathetic look at a societal problem; a little piece of policy; a sweet farewell to a world just about gone; and, ultimately, as close as you can come to a free trip to Amsterdam without leaving your couch.

Italian Phrasebook for Adult Beginners is not just a phrasebook...it is an interactive tool for beginners to start learning Italian and put the new knowledge immediately into practice. Along with language learning, this book provides a quick handbook for travelers and tidbits of information about the Italian country and culture. In addition, there are numerous exercises to actively practice with all that you learned from the book, including pronunciation, comprehension of written sentences, and having a conversation.

Discover the Magic of Scandinavia with Our Essential Travel Guide! Are you dreaming of exploring snowy landscapes, seeing the shimmering Northern Lights, or wandering through historic towns? Our Norway Travel Guide 2024 is your passport to unforgettable adventures across Norway's fjords, Sweden's design shops, Denmark's historic sites, Finland's steamy saunas, and Iceland's warm geothermal pools!

Greater Than a Tourist: Budapest Hungary by Isabella Beham offers the inside scoop on Budapest. Most travel books tell you how to sight-see. Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. You'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your trip. Travel like a local. Slow down and get to know the people and the culture of a place.

So you dream of purchasing a property in Italy, a piece of real estate nirvana in the "bel paese," where you create a slice of “la dolce vita.” I get it. But there are certain things you need to know when buying a property here, and let me tell you, after a decade of working in the Italian real estate industry, I have seen it all --- even a dead body during a property showing! I created this captivating yet informative e-book to share some of my experiences as a property consultant in what many consider the most beautiful country in the world. Each story is 100% true, and each chapter ...

Rome is bursting with 2700 years of history and over 10 million visitors each year. With so many choices of monuments, ruins, parks, museums, and fabulous places to eat, what should you see while visiting? Antonia’s Italy will show you. What’s included in this pocket travel guide: Pre-Trip Tips Hotels from three-stars to luxurious 8 walking tours including half and full-day adventures Places to go to escape the crowds Loads of historical references so that you can learn as you go Trattoria recommendations with fantastic Roman cuisine & wine Wine Shops to visit Shopping suggestions Day ...