From geysers to grizzlies, bison to bald eagles, this guide introduces experts and novices alike to the wild and woolly wonders of both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, plus nearby attractions. Family-friendly travel tips are included, as well as outdoor activities for all skill levels
Notes on cycling the region, multi-day excursions off and around the Karakoram Highway, and updated regional histories are all included in this third edition. Sections on geology, flora and fauna, and cultural considerations are also expanded.
-- insider advice on where to sleep, eat and play-- language chapter covering Moroccan Arabic, French and Berber-- 77 detailed maps covering medieval medinas, the rugged Atlas mountains and everywhere in between-- where to experience the country's best trekking, bird-watching and surf
Describes the parks' attractions and provides information on tours, hikes, lodging, and camping.
Stan Armington has been organizing and leading treks in the Nepal Himalaya for over 20 years. In this guide, he provides trekkers of all standards with up-to-date and reliable information on the region, including health and safety advice, notes on eco-tourism and detailed route descriptions.
From Tibetan turquoise lakes to sublime karst landscapes, the south-west is China's most colourful and traveller-friendly region. This definitive guide will lead you off the beaten track and into the heart of ancient cultures.
Includes listings of all the best places to stay, from campsites to restore mansions, and tips on how to get to Pakistan from China, Iran, or India. of color photos. 88 maps.
Provides information about the history, geography, people, culture, and climate of Bhutan, and includes advice on transporation, accommodations, shopping, dining, and sightseeing.
This travel guide explores exotic Nepal with easy-to-use maps, recommendations, well-researched background information and coverage of Nepal's Durbar Square, plus feature sections on people, arts, crafts, festival dates, descriptions and highlights. Maps. Photos.
Shanghai wears remnants of its colonial glamour with the cutting-edge flare of the new China. Once again it's the locus of East-West action, and now it's accessible to everyone. This all-new guide takes travellers into the heart of this pan-cultural experience with great suggestions on places to stay, shop, eat and party. The special architecture section surveys Shanghai's diverse landscape pointing out Art-Deco beauties and the techno-inspirations for the 21st century. As well, there's a detailed description of the magnificent Bund. Up-to-the-nanosecond shopping tips direct readers to the best of local treasures, designer fashions and Cultural Revolution pop trash. Day trips to nearby sites are included.
