Pat Yale Boeken

This comprehensive guide to England, Scotland and Wales covers all the great sights, but also takes you to less touristed places - quiet country lanes, untouched villages, dramatic coastlines and forgotten corners. 160 maps, including 12 colour maps of London extensive guide to London's cultural and historic sights, nightlife and shopping information on the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man comprehensive guide to British architecture, and glossary of architectural terms notes on British history, literature, theatre, film and music accommodation and eating options for every budget, from camping to historic homes, self-catering to the Ritz 26 pages of colour photographs details on public transport and self-drive options welsh language section

The author of the Lonely Planet guide to Turkey interweaves her travels in modern Turkey with those of explorer Gertrude Bell 100 years ago, in an entertaining travelogue.

2012 14 th and the last Edition, 3000 illustrations. An insider's look at the city Have you seen the modern mosque with the turquoise mihrab? Could you find a set of Russian churches hiding on the rooftops? Have you visited the wooden house of a Turkish artist in the Beyazıt back streets? And would you know where to photograph a lamppost in the shape of a giraffe? The answer to these and hundreds of other questions can be found in Istanbul The Ultimate Guide by Saffet Emre Tonguç and Pat Yale, the most up-to-date and lavishly illustrated guide to the city on the market. Istanbul The Ultimate Guide covers not just the well-known tourist sites such as the Topkapı Palace and Blue Mosque, but also the more off-the-beaten-track areas of Istanbul such as Yeniköy and Caddebostan that rarely feature in other books. It was a voyage of discovery for both the authors. Saffet introduced Pat to the hidden treasures of the Bosphorus suburbs, while she introduced him to Ağva and Polonezköy. Together they explored Cerrahpasa, the Kadınlar Pazarı and the back streets of Balat.

Filled with accommodation and eating suggestions for all budgets, this guide also features extensive coverage of outdoor activities, British history, architecture, and literature. of color illustrations. 156 maps.

This reference features a special chapter detailing activities, from canoeing to cycling to water-skiing; information on finding the best pint and Irish music; up-to-date facts on Irish politics, history, and architecture; and details of transport routes, from heady Dublin's nightlife to the wilds of Burren in County Clare. 79 maps., 28 in color.

From the aerial view of St Paul's, across the Thames to the Globe Theatre, then back to the East End restaurants and the designer bars of Soho, London has never stopped evolving. This full-colour guide reveals the city's top spots, and includes: -- 25 detailed maps and plans of key sights -- the city's best eating options, from fish and chips to tea at the Ritz -- hundreds of places to stay, from budget hostels in Bayswater to boutique hostels in Bayswater to boutique hotels in the West End -- special sections on London's vibrant markets and cutting-edge contemporary architecture -- day trips out of the capital, including Windsor, Cambridge and Brighton

Pause on the Grand Stairway at Persepolis and imagine trumpeters heralding your arrival

Wander through the ruins of classical cities, haggle for bargains in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar and go underground in Cappadocia. This comprehensive guide shows you the real Turkey. * Soak up the sun - laze on the beaches of the Aegean, Black Sea and Mediterranean Coasts * Taste the food - try meze, kebaps, seafood and Turkish delight * Take a hike - climb Mt Nemrut, trek the Kackar Mountains or do a city walking tour * Meet and greet - mix with the locals using our invaluable language chapter * Find your way - our 112 detailed maps will take you where you want to go.