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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Pocket Singapore

Lonely Planet Pocket Singapore is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Try the local grub at one of the many hawker centres, join in the national sport and go shopping at Orchard Road, or have breakfast with orang-utans at the Singapore Zoo.

Thailand's Best Street Food: The Complete Guide to Streetside Dining in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Other Areas

For many visitors, traveling to Thailand means one thing: enjoying the delicious street food. InThailand's Best Street Food, freelance writer and food blogger Chawadee Nualkhair details everything that visitors need to know to track down the most delectable dishes—no matter where they are hidden. Most people think Bangkok is the only place to find great Thai street food, but Nualkhair ate her way across the country and found incredible food stalls everywhere, from Phuket in the south to Chiang Mai in the north. Even seasoned travelers may find it difficult to identify the best venues—never mind figuring out how and what to order. Fortunately for anyone bound for Thailand, Nualkhair draws on her vast experience to provide essential tips on locating food stalls in cities across the country, including:
  • Directions on how to find a particular stall
  • Street maps for each sector
  • Each stall's specialty
  • Serving options, beverages, and notable extras
  • Whether or not seating is available
  • Information on bathroom facilities
As an added bonus, Nualkhair includes recipes for the 12 most popular Thai street food dishes adapted for the Western kitchen. Thai street food is one of today's hottest food trends, andThailand's Best Street Food makes it easy for foodies to savor incredible Thai food—wherever their travels take them.
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Lonely Planet Istanbul is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Take in the ancient treasures at Aya Sofya, shop your way through the Grand Bazaar, or visit a hamam for an indulgent steam bath; all with your trusted travel companion.

Moon Michigan

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Offers a region-by-region description of the state and includes information on lodging, restaurants, outdoor activities, festivals, and transportation.

Compass American Guides Yosemite and Sequoia / Kings Canyon National Parks

Compass American Guide to Yosemite and Sequoia/ Kings Canyon National Parks is the most inspirational Yosemite guide available—none of our competition is entirely full color with so many full-page photos.Our authors give a personal, insider's tour of these national treasures. A special chapter on flora, fauna and geography is a fun reference tool, while a handy chart detailing all of Yosemite’s free shuttles makes getting around a cinch. A 14-page Spotlight on rock climbing spans the range from easier routes to big walls.

Eyewitness Travel Japan

This uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide will help you to discover everything region-by-region, from local festivals and markets to day trips around the countryside. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops for all budgets, while detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, bus, or car. Plus, DK's excellent insider tips and essential local information will help you explore every corner of Japan effortlessly.

 
Lonely Planet Berlin is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Catch the lift to the Reichstag's dazzling glass dome, enjoy a tipple in an atmospheric beer garden, or reflect on the Berlin Wall's stirring history; all with your trusted travel companion.

Michelin Must Sees New York City

The newly updated Must Sees New York City presents the best of the Big Apple and beyond for a 24 hour visit, a weekend or longer. Stroll through neighborhoods, choose from dozens of world-class museums, visit iconic landmarks, or take in a Broadway show. Go shopping, walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and ride a skyscraper’s elevator to the top. This pocket-size guide helps you do it all with its detailed maps, recommended restaurants and hotels, and Must Sees star-rating system.

Moon Philadelphia: Including Pennsylvania Dutch Country

Journalist and Philadelphia native Karrie Gavin guides travelers around her hometown in Moon Philadelphia. She knows the best way to experience the City of Brotherly Love, whether it’s exploring the 9,200 acres of Fairmount Park or sampling the city's renowned cheese steaks, soft pretzels, and hoagies. With advice on the navigating Philly’s nightlife, wandering the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and enjoying recreational opportunities on the Schuylkill River, Moon Philadelphia gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania resident and voracious traveler Anna Dubrovsky covers the best of the Keystone State, including Philadelphia, Amish country, the Pocono Mountains, Hershey, and Presque Isle. She offers a variety of unique travel strategies from kid-pleasing getaways to rail fan meccas and details the most popular sights, including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Gettysburg National Military Park, and Fallingwater. Complete with expert tips on places to dine, sleep, and shop, Moon Pennsylvania gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Philadelphia Liberty Trail: Trace the Path of American History

Relive the founding of America in the city where it all began along the historic Philadelphia Liberty Trail. This guide to over 25 landmarks, including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Elfreth’s Alley, and the Betsy Ross House, takes a new approach to the birth of America by also going beyond the major sights, including attractions that are often overlooked in other books. It provides the history of each site along with current information on admission fees, hours of operation, and more. It also includes suggested Side Trips to nearby attractions such as Franklin Square, along with lodging and dining options. Stroll the Philadelphia Liberty Trail and experience history right where it happened.

Day Trips Hudson Valley: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler

Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips Hudson Valley.This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive to and from many top New York destinations. With full trip-planning information,Day Trips Hudson Valley helps makes the most of a brief getaway.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Between the Woods And the Water: On Foot To Constantinople: The Middle Danube To The Iron Gates

 The opening of the book finds Leigh Fermor crossing the Danube—at the very moment where his first volume left off. A detour to the luminous splendors of Prague is followed by a trip downriver to Budapest, passage on horseback across the Great Hungarian Plain, and a crossing of the Romanian border into Transylvania. Remote castles, mountain villages, monasteries and towering ranges that are the haunt of bears, wolves, eagles, gypsies, and a variety of sects are all savored in the approach to the Iron Gates, the division between the Carpathian mountains and the Balkans, where, for now, the story ends.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Taschen's Paris: Hotels, Restaurants & Shops

A dependable companion for any discerning visitor to the city of lights and love, this updated edition of TASCHEN’s Paris guide offers a selection of hotels, shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars.
Drawing on the city’s evocative history as well as its contemporary culture, recommendations range from the sophistication of Rick Owens’ store to Hemingway’s favorite brasserie and a sanctuary right in the heart of Paris. Dine at a table with one of the best views in town, find a perfect fragrance at one of the city’s chicest boutiques, and have your head rest on pillows at one of the cutest and cosiest Marais hotels. With dictionary-style cutout tabs for easy navigation and a companion pocket-sized map.Text in English, French, and German.