Danny Palmerlee Boeken

Local author digs up the gems of Buenos Aires - the yummiest Argentine steak, local tango hotspots, designer bargains and more.

Challenging? Check. Rewarding? Beyond your wildest dreams. South America is made for travel-the gripping, spine-tingling, adrenaline-charged type of travel you live for. Tred the Cordillera Blanca, glide along the Amazon, explore lost cities and samba up a storm. For backpackers, by backpackers, this best-selling, unbeatable guide gives you the tools you need to create your own adventure.Get Off The Trail -emerging hot-spots, overlooked attractions, alternatives to the Inca Trail-our authors go beyond the obvious, and show you how to do the same.Live On The Edge -the best spots for hiking, skiing, diving, surfing, rafting, paragliding, and other thrills.Straight Talk -opinionated reviews ensure you won't waste a precious peso.Tread Lightly -make a positive impact with sustainable-travel tips and volunteering opportunities.

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Ilustrovaný průvodce po vybraných národních parcích Spojených států. Průvodce přináší informace o více než dvou desítkách parků, těch nejatraktivnějších (Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite Valley) i těch méně známých. Obsahuje navrhované trasy, upozorňuje na nejzajímavější místa, stručně shrnuje dějiny každého parku, možnosti nejrůznějších aktivit (pěší túry, cyklistika, organizované výlety apod.) a základní informace pro návštěvníky (ubytování, stravování, vstupní poplatky atd.). 1. české vyd.

Tackle the tango in a Buenos Aires milonga. Bite into the world's most heavenly beef. Gallop with gauchos across the Pampas. Better and cheaper than ever, Argentina beckons Grab the top-selling, tried-and-true guide and prepare for a thrill ride across enchanting cities, lush jungles and windswept plains, over Patagonian glaciers...to the tip of the world. Find Yourself - navigate the country with 90+ detailed maps, more than any other guidebook to Argentina. Become The Expert - insight into the country's culture and history, from tango etiquette and tips for beef-eaters to the story of Evita and the recent peso crash. Hop The Border - side trips to Uruguay and Chile, plus essentials for crossing into Paraguay, Brazil and Bolivia. Snack, Sip & Sleep - top dining spots and bargain bites, the scoop on local libations (from mate tea to Mendoza wine) and hundreds of top-notch lodging options. Talk The Talk - handy Spanish language chapter and food glossary help you chat with the locals and order ice cream instead of liver.

Wer einfach einmal ein paar Leute auffordert, spontan aufzuzählen, was ihnen beim Namen Argentinien so alles einfällt, merkt schnell, warum gerade dieses Land die Reisenden schon seit langem fasziniert: Tango, Patagonien, Rindfleisch, Fußball, Feuerland, Leidenschaft, die Anden. Schon ein paar Stichworte dieser Art wecken sofort die Reiselust.